Peabody, MA|News|
Northshore Mall Reopens With New Guidelines, Restrictions
Simon Property Group reopened the nine malls it owns in Massachusetts for the first time since March 19.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Changes Followed Coronavirus Closing At Danvers Market
In a note to customers, the co-owner of McKinnon's Markets responded to reports that the company withheld information about the coronavirus.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Trims Proposed School Budget Following Coronavirus
The $40.5 million Marblehead school budget proposal, however, is still 2.2 percent higher than the current year's budget.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Man Accused Of Running Ponzi Scheme Faces New Charges
Timothy Allcott, 58, is now facing federal criminal charges in addition to civil charges filed by Massachusetts regulators and the SEC.
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Boston, MA|News|
Massachusetts Tax Collections Down 13.1 Percent In May
While May's tax collections were better than April's, they still fell $320 million below the benchmark set by state budget officials.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Schedules Hearing For Suspended Police Captain
Attorneys for Capt. Kate Stephens, however, may end up requesting a change of date for the disciplinary hearing.
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Salem, MA|News|
Practical Barriers Block Police Body Cam Use In Salem
Salem's police chief says they are a "great tool," but they are also costly and have limitations.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem High School Sets In-Person Graduation Date
Salem Principal Samantha Meier made the announcement in her daily video to students and families.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Beer Works May Not Reopen
The Salem restaurant and craft brewer is having trouble working out a lease extension as it tries to reopen after the coronavirus shutdown.
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Salem, MA|News|
Tenants, Building Owner Wait For Answers In Salem Fire
The May 31 fire destroyed two units and heavily damaged the other apartments at the Saltonstall Apartments on Lafayette Street in Salem.
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Peabody, MA|News|
New Hamphire Wants Peabody, Weymouth Hikers To Pay Rescue Costs
New Hampshire's Department of Fish and Game wants Henry Santos, 41, of Peabody, and his hiking partner to cover the cost of their rescue.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Officials Balance Protests With Coronavirus Concerns
Two city councilors asked Mayor Kim Driscoll to halt or postpone protests that were held in Salem over the weekend.
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Boston, MA|News|
Back-To-School Plans Take Shape In Massachusetts
The state education commissioner is telling school systems to begin ordering the supplies they will be required to have in September now.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Reviewing Police Use Of Force Policies
The pledge from Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill comes after former President Barack Obama asked U.S. mayors to review the policies.
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Salem, MA|News|
Protesters Call For Salem Police Captain's Firing
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Salem police station to call for the removal of Kate Stephens.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Counter-Protester Arrested At Peabody Demonstration
Video clips posted to social media showed a mostly peaceful demonstration featuring speakers and chants in Peabody Square.
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Peabody, MA|News|
JCPenney Spares Peabody, 8 Other MA Locations In Store Closings
At least for now, JC Penney will keep all of its Massachusetts locations open as it closes 154 locations in 38 states.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Reviewing Police Department's 'Use Of Force' Policies
"We already have some very good policies in place," Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said after a preliminary review of the department's policies.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Cancels July 4 Fireworks, Horribles Parade
Beverly Farms is expanding its annual house decorating contest to make up for the events lost to the coronavirus crisis.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Mayor Proposes Tax Hikes To Avoid Layoffs In Budget
Despite a $4.6 million revenue shortfall because of the coronavirus crisis, Mayor Mike Cahill believes Beverly can avoid job cuts.
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