Salem|News|
Salem Halloween 2025: More Road Closures For 'Historically Our Busiest' Weekend
Those traveling to Salem on Saturday are strongly urged to take public transportation to visit Halloween's unofficial hometown.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
- Salem, MA
Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Could 'Melissa' Storm Wreak Halloween Havoc In MA For Trick-Or-Treaters?
Some AccuWeather long-range models have the budding hurricane hammering the East Coast with rain, strong winds and erosion.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Trump Admin Resumes Some Student Loan Forgiveness: What To Know In MA
Earlier this year, the Trump administration blocked student loan forgiveness under certain income-driven repayment plans.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Leaders Join Forces Against Domestic Violence
Essex DA Paul Tucker was joined by elected state officials for the roundtable at Essex Tech.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Charter School To Host My Brother's Table Fundraiser Walk
School staff and students have donated an average of nearly $4,000 per year to the Lynn organization over the past decade.
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Salem|News|
Salem Awarded $130K As Part Of MA Greening The Gateway Cities Program
The city of Salem and Salem Sound Coastwatch were awarded the grants to plant and water trees in the Witch City.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Launches Mental Health, Anti-Bullying Website
The launch of Peabody PROMISE comes five months after the family of 8th-grader Jason Bernard said he committed suicide amid bullying.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Housing Chair Declares Select Board Candidacy At Board Meeting
Charlie Patsios is also on the Water & Sewer Commission and is a town meeting member. He said will be a candidate in the 2026 town election.
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Boston, MA|News|
Former Boston Celtics Terry Rozier, Chauncey Billups Charged In Massive NBA Gambling Bust
Federal officials accused Billups of being involved in mafia-controlled, rigged poker games and Rozier of betting prop fraud.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MCAS AI-Grading Error Tanks Student Essay Scores Across Hundreds Of Districts: Report
NBC Boston reported that students in nearly 200 districts were affected by the artificial intelligence-based grading errors.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers To Consider Shift To Electronic Voting At Town Meeting
The Select Board at its next meeting will discuss a proposal to explore the cost of switching from voice voting to electronic voting.
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Salem|News|
North Shore 'Salute To Veterans' Breakfast To Honor Nation's Military, Sacrifices
Veterans, military and first responders are invited to attend for free at Danversport on Nov. 7.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Mayoral Candidates Debate Fiscal, Business Challenges Facing City
Mayor Mike Cahill and City Councilor Brendan Sweeney shared their visions, priorities at the Greater Beverly Chamber breakfast forum.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Lawmakers Push 'Move Over' Law Expansion To Include Utility, Disables Vehicles
The proposed expansion would also increase fines and require mandatory driver education for repeat offenses.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott To Host Flu Shot Clinic On Thursday
The flu clinic for those 18+ is from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Swampscott Senior Center.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Hall Renovation $25M-$27M Funding Request Expected In December
Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill told the Council that approval would allow the 18- to 24-month project to begin next summer.
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Salem|News|
Danvers Former Salem Court Assistant Clerk Magistrate Accused Of Stealing Bail Funds
The former assistant clerk magistrate is accused of embezzling $71K in bond money and forging documents to conceal the crimes.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
SNAP Benefits In Jeopardy In MA Due To Government Shutdown, New Fed Rules
Massachusetts residents may not receive SNAP benefits for much longer if the federal government shutdown continues.
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Salem|News|
The Salem Pantry Awarded $2 Million To Lease Food Distribution Warehouse
The Greater Boston Food Bank awarded the grant to help The Salem Pantry better serve those in need across the North Shore.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Inflatable Trump-Wearing Counter-Protester Attacked Near Swampscott 'No Kings' Rally: Reports
The Peabody man said he was attacked while wearing an inflatable Donald Trump costume as he walked toward King's Beach on Saturday.
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