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🌱 What's changing at Kowloon under Saugus' approved redevelopment plans

Saugus, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Saugus! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's changing at Kowloon under Saugus' approved redevelopment plans
  • Where Saugus opposition to smaller building lots ran strongest
  • Saugus football returns after roster concerns forced two forfeits

Also on today's calendar: Harvest Raffle with Celtcis Tickets, Salem Inn one-night stay and more!! and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: did you know 10+10 = 11+11? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Rain becoming intermittent, with a high of 42 and low of 33 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, temps: high: 46, low: 34.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high of 48 and low of 35 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Saugus approves building plans for new Kowloon, will include express drive-thru lanes - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com) — Saugus has approved plans for more than 200 apartments and a smaller Kowloon restaurant, keeping the longtime destination on Route 1. Owner Bob Wong says pickup-only drive-thru lanes for advance orders are intended to prevent traffic backups. No opening date has been set for the new development.
   

• Saugus showed strong opposition to Ballot Question 7, a measure that failed by a narrow margin statewide (advocatenews.net) — Saugus voters rejected Question 7, which would have created 5,000-square-foot buildable lots, by 53% to 47%, a wider margin than its narrow statewide defeat. Opposition reached 58% in Precinct 5, including much of Lynnhurst. Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian says the neighborhood results suggest support for preserving existing lot sizes and open space.
   

• SHS Sachems Sports Roundup: Sachems return to gridiron with spirited effort; girls soccer reflects on season of growth (advocatenews.net) — Saugus High football returned after two forfeits over roster safety concerns, losing 30-8 to Arlington Catholic but earning praise from coach Greg Bluestein for its effort. The Sachems visit O'Bryant in Boston tonight at 6:30. Meanwhile, girls soccer finished 2-14-2, with younger players gaining experience and three captains selected for 2027.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Melrose Schools Recognized For Students’ Multilingual Skills (patch.com)

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Revere

  • The 21st Annual City of Revere and Revere Veteran's Committee Veterans Day Dinner Dance (reverejournal.com)

Ok Saugus! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "did you know 10+10 = 11+11?" — 10+10=20...11+11=20 too (Thank you Martin C. for sending it in!)
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