Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Officials Accused Of Racism At Forum
The Swampscott forum included accusations of racist comments by several, unnamed elected officials.
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Salem, MA|News|
'An Unimaginable And Heartbreaking Loss' For Salem
Shocked officials recalled Dana Mazola, a 31-year veteran of the Salem Police Department, who was killed in a car crash
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Beverly, MA|News|
Thieves Steal 12K Patient Records From Medical Office: Patch PM
Also: Crime drops in Salem during quarantine, Markey misses 80 percent of May Senate votes, Swampscott recall effort moves forward and more.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Arrests Plummeted Under Stay-At-Home Orders
Data released by Salem Police Chief Mary Butler to city council also breaks down arrests by race since 2016.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Begins Developing Three Back-To-School Plans
The state issued the first set of guidelines for reopening schools this fall, and Beverly administrators wasted no time getting to work.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Records One Coronavirus Death In Latest Weekly Report
The report also shows that the number of new cases is slowing while recoveries are on the rise in Peabody.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Council Passes Beverly Mayor's $136.5 Million Budget Proposal
The budget avoids layoffs of city workers with a 2.5 percent tax hike, the maximum allowed under Massachusetts without voter approval.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Thieves Steal 12,000 Patient Records From Beverly Medical Office
North Shore Pain Management said it is working with the FBI, Secret Service, and privacy professionals to investigate the April breach.
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Boston, MA|News|
MA Releases Latest Coronavirus Info For Every Town: Patch PM
Also: Ortiz speaks on restraining order, nooses found in Framingham and Yarmouth, Salem cop gets double demotion for Twitter post, and more.
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Danvers, MA|News|
The Platters Will Kick Off Kowloon Drive-In Series
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees are performing a free concert this week, which will be followed by next week's opening screening.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
How Does Swampscott Handle Recall Elections?
A group of residents took the first step to recall Selectman Don Hause. Here's what the rest of the process looks like.
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Salem, MA|News|
Group Wants Salem City Council To Defund Police
Solidarity North Shore is planning a march and rally targeting city council members as they work on the budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Police Demote Captain For 'Wildly Inappropriate' Tweet
The demotion to sergeant means a 20 percent pay cut for Kate Stephens.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Town Meeting Delays Changes To Fire, Police Chiefs
Town Meeting also approved a $69.4 million budget and measures to make it easier for restaurants to offer outdoor dining.
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Boston, MA|News|
2,000 Massachusetts Teachers Get Layoff Notices: Union
Delays in the state and federal funding process mean school districts can't guarantee they'll have money for the positions this fall.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Resident Files Recall Petition For Selectman
Donald Hause "has repeatedly expressed opinions that devalue and affront the human and civil rights of minorities," the petition reads.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Schedules Forum After Selectman Controversy: Patch PM
Also: Another Essex County jail inmate tests positive for coronavirus, roadwork will bring delays to Route 128 next month and more.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Task Force Will Tackle Race Issues: Patch PM
Also: Swampscott schedules forum after selectman's controversy, roadwork will bring delays to Route 128 next month and more.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Another Essex County Inmate Test Positive For Virus: Patch PM
Also: Swampscott schedules forum after selectman's controversy, roadwork will bring delays to Route 128 next month and more.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Restaurants Reopen At Beverly's Cummings Center: Patch PM
Also: Swampscott schedules forum after selectman's controversy, roadwork will bring delays to Route 128 next month and more.
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