Swampscott, MA|News|
Should Swampscott's Hawthorne Property Be All Open Space Or Mixed Retail/Park?
Opinions were split during a Hawthorne Reuse Committee meeting on the future of the town-owned oceanfront property.
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- 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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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Schools To Destroy Special Education Records
The public notice is intended to inform families of students who attended special education class in the district before and during 2017-18.
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Salem|News|
Salem 2025 Haunted Happenings Grand Parade Help Sought
The Salem Chamber of Commerce is seeking 50 volunteers for the parade that officially kicks off the Halloween season in the Witch City.
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Danvers, MA|News|
North Shore Trash Service Slowly Returns To Normal After Nearly 3-Month Strike
Some cities and towns are telling residents it will take a few more days to recover from the 82-day sanitation work stoppage.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fair Seeks Mrs. Essex County Candidates For 54th Year
Contestants will be judged according to the following criteria: general appearance, personality, poise, and food score.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
'2 Rats In 1 Year Can Become 15K': Swampscott Pilot Program Advocates Rodent Birth Control Over Poison
Speak Up For Animals President Deb Newman pushed the alternative to rodenticide, which can also kill dogs, foxes and birds of prey.
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Salem|News|
Salem Unveils Black Cat Mascot, Seeks Name For 400+ Anniversary
Salem students were invited to nominate name suggestions that will then be put out to a public vote of the finalists.
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Salem|News|
50+ Food Trucks Coming To Salem Common For Festival Weekend
The 6th Annual Salem Food Truck & Craft Beverage Festival will help kick off the Halloween season on Saturday and Sunday.
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Salem|News|
27 Puppy Mill Rescues To Arrive In Salem From Missouri To Find Forever Homes
MSPCA-Angell said the dogs, which include Dachshunds, Beagles and Husky mixes, will be brought to the Northeast Animal Shelter for care.
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Peabody, MA|News|
North Shore Trash Strike Over: Officials, Teamsters Celebrate End To 82-Day Work Stoppage
The sanitation workers' strike affecting 14 North Shore and Greater Boston communities disrupted collection beginning on July 1.
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Salem|News|
'Calculated And Cruel': Salem Man Sentenced For Brutally Beating Witness In Front Of Toddler
Hon. Elizabeth Dunigan called the attack "calculated and cruel – executed in front of his toddler daughter in their own home."
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Salem|News|
6 Honorees Named For 2025 US Rep. Seth Moulton's Peter J. Gomes Service Award
Honorees represent 6th MA District communities Amesbury, Billerica, Newbury, Peabody, Salem/Marblehead and Wilmington.
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Salem|News|
'Nosferatu Live' Returns To Salem For 2 Shows This Weekend
The North Shore's own Arpeggione Ensemble will accompany a screening of F.W. Murnau's 1922 silent horror masterpiece.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Police Respond To North Shore ICE Immigration Raids
Swampscott Lt. Joseph Kable said officers will not share any information with the federal government on residents' immigration status.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Fall Foliage 2025 Weekly Forecast Maps Show When Colors Will Peak In MA
Patch has compiled several of the top foliage forecasts for what should be a fantastic leaf-peeping season across New England.
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Peabody, MA|News|
North Shore Brewery To Host Women-Owned Small Business Market
Peabody's Granite Coast Brewing Company will host the event Sunday with women-owned businesses in Danvers, Peabody, Reading and Salem.
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Salem|News|
Salem To Gain 1.4M In Road, Sidewalk Funding In State Transportation Bill: Mayor
Mayor Dominick Pangallo said the state aid, combined with budgeted spending, will add up to $2.9 million in infrastructure spending.
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Salem|News|
Salem Residents Get 'Free' Night Out Ahead Of Downtown Halloween Rush
The Mayor's Night Out includes free parking, free museum admission and trick-or-treating at the Pedestrian Mall and Pickering Wharf.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Junior King And Queen Candidates Sought For 207th Topsfield Fair
Children between the ages of 5 and 8 are eligible for the Oct. 4 pageant at the Topsfield Fairgrounds.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Gov. Healey Slams Trump, RFK Jr. As MA Calls For COVID-19 Vaccines For All Over 6 Months
Bay State pharmacies will be required to administer the shots, with insurance companies compelled to cover the cost.
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