Beverly, MA|News|
What To Expect From Beverly's Newest City Councilors
Wins by Kathleen Feldman and Stacy Ames over long-time Beverly politicians suggest voters were looking for a change in Tuesday's election.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Fatal Beverly Crash Was A Suicide: Police
Beverly police said the woman who died after driving her car into a CVS had self-inflicted injuries, as well as injuries from the crash.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Few Voters, Fewer Surprises In Peabody Election
In the Ward 1 City Council Race, Craig Welton defeated Russell Donovan and will be one of two new faces on city council
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Beverly, MA|News|
Seasoned Politicians Fall In Beverly City Council Races
A longtime city councilman and a school committee member running for council lost to candidates elected to office for the first time.
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Salem, MA|News|
All But One Incumbent Wins In Salem Election
Election season isn't over, with the loser promising he'll push for a recount in a city council race decided by a single vote.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Council Rejects Mayor's School Spending Plan
Mayor Mike Cahill wanted to use $98,131 in state funding to pay for some costs to send students to schools outside the district.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
U.S. Attorney's Office Investigating Salem Marijuana Contracts
Several communities, including Salem, have been asked for documents related to the host community agreements for a grand jury probe.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Massachusetts Vape Ban Could Fuel Higher Cigarette Sales
Analysts at Moody's say bans of vaping like the one in Massachusetts may increase sales of cigarettes and other tobacco products.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Sees Fewer Trick-Or-Treaters After Postponement
A joke on a local newscast had some residents worried they would be inundated with kids from out of town on Saturday night.
Dave Copeland, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Brush Fire On Peabody-Danvers Line Causes Route 128 Delays
Fire crews from both towns responded to the brush fire, which was on the Peabody side of the town line on Route 128.
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem City Councilor Won't Challenge Moulton In Primary
Lisa Peterson, a Salem Democrat, said "the appetite for a competitive Congressional race" has subsided since she announced her run.
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Salem, MA|News|
Gas Tax Hike, More Tolls Would Pay For North Shore Transit Plan
The ambitious proposal calls for more water-based transit, bike sharing, and commuter rail service improvements.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Candidate Profile: John Salisbury-Rowswell For Council
John Salisbury-Rowswell shares why he should be elected to City Council in the latest Patch candidate profile for the 2019 city election.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
New Marblehead School Ahead Of Schedule
Students could move into the new Bell School in Marblehead a full year ahead of schedule under the timeline submitted by the winning bidder.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Developer, Beverly Councilor Spar Over Proposed Resolution
The CEO of Windover Construction says a resolution proposed by Beverly City Councilor Scott Houseman is "defamatory."
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead School Budget Is Unsustainable: Business Manager
Interim Business Manager Evan Katz said the school system's proposed budget relies on unreliable budgeting techniques and is not sustainable
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Salem, MA|News|
Salem Man Accused Of Exposure Goes Free After Witnesses No-Show
Charges against David Beausoleil, 51, of 12 Pope Street in Salem, were dropped when witnesses did not show up for his trial this week.
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Peabody, MA|News|
State Approves Feasibility Study For Peabody School
The approval is another step forward to make repairs at the school that city leaders have been fighting to get for more than 20 years.
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Salem, MA|News|
Group Cancels Forum After Salem Incumbent 'Left Us Hanging'
The League of Women Voters canceled its Ward 7 city council forum after incumbent Stephen Dibble did not respond to requests to participate.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Teachers Union Opposes Mayor's Plan For State Money
Mayor Mike Cahill wants to use $98,131 to pay for some costs to send students to charter schools and other schools outside the district.
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