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Salem Watches, Waits On State Scooter Rules
City officials in Salem, where a pilot program is underway, are monitoring the state's effort to implement rules for electric scooters.

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City officials in Salem, where a pilot program is underway, are monitoring the state's effort to implement rules for electric scooters.

Meanwhile, Salem Public Schools postponed superintendent search forums that had been scheduled for Tuesday.
The chain, which started 35 years ago and once had five locations, will sell its Rowley location in January.
The tax rates approved by Beverly City Council Monday night mean an increase of $199 for the owner of the average home in Beverly.
The second wave of the season's first winter storm prompted officials to cancel classes for Swampscott Public Schools' students.
With a second round of snow headed our way, Danvers will also delay trash collection beginning Tuesday
The storm will be the first real test of Salem's new parking policy, which prohibits parking in school lots.
With a second round of snow headed our way, Marblehead will delay trash collection beginning Tuesday.
Selectmen will consider the grocer's application that would let customers drink beer and wine as they shopped at the Swampscott store.
With a second round of snow headed our way, Peabody will limit on-street parking to help crews clear roads.
With a second round of snow headed our way, Beverly will limit on-street parking to help crews clear roads.
Meanwhile, the district was dealt another blow Sunday when an assistant principal and longtime district educator died days after Murtagh.
Kenneth Amero, 57, of Essex, was dead for several hours behind a Salem Dunkin store before the manager found him and called police.
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt announced the sudden death of Cara Murtagh in a Facebook post and in an automated call to residents.
In a Facebook post, Meg Riccardi said she is looking forward to serving Ward 6 and thanked her opponent, Jerry Ryan.
Harborlight Community Partners will pay $600,000 for the Brscoe school and convert it into affordable housing for seniors.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Danvers compete.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Swampscott compete.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Marblehead compete.
Small Business Saturday — it’s on Nov. 30 this year — helps local businesses in Beverly compete.