Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Boards Eye Long-Anticipated 'Financial Summit'
The Select Board set forth plans to bring together the town's leading committees to develop a master budget plan in 2025-26.
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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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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly To Bypass Preliminary Election In September
A contested race for mayor will be among the races on the ballot for the Nov. 4 general election.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Cheese Shop To Shutter In September
Owners said the shop will close on Sept. 5 - 10 years to the day after it opened in Salem.
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Salem|News|
Danvers, Salem, Peabody Schools Awarded 'High-Dosage' State Tutoring Grants
High-dosage tutoring provides one-on-one or small-group sessions multiple times a week for at least 10 weeks.
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Salem|News|
The Salem Pantry Launches Medically Tailored Food Box Pilot Program
The program is designed to support those in need who are managing chronic health conditions.
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Salem|News|
Salem High Athletic Hall Of Fame Nomination Deadline Approaches
The deadline for nominating this year's class of Hall of Famers is Aug. 11.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Family Fest To Benefit Public Schools This Weekend
The Peabody Education Foundation is hosting the event on Saturday at Emerson Park.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead School Committee Member Vacates Position
The School Committee will discuss the vacancy created with Brian Ota's vacancy during its Thursday meeting.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Nearly 40 MA Beaches Still Closed As Smokey Skies Linger: See Latest Forecast
See the latest list of Massachusetts beach closures during the dog days of August.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Singer To Perform National Anthem At Fenway Park
Chloe Curtis is set to sing the anthem with her a cappella group Pitch, Please! as part of the Women’s Celebration Night on Tuesday.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex North Shore Longtime Leader Retires, Promotion Announced
Bonnie Carr, Director of Workforce Development & Adult Education, is retiring from the school.
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Danvers, MA|News|
'Dedicate A Firework' To Support Danvers FalconFest Summer Night Lights
Summer Night Lights is this Sunday night at Danvers High School.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
How Corporation For Public Broadcasting Shutdown Affects MA PBS, NPR Stations
Here's how much money MA stations PBS, NPR lose with President Trump cuts.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Trash Strike Update Day 35: Union Reaffirms Strike Vote As Stoppage Nears 6th Week
Danvers Town Manager Jill Cahill said the town is "exploring all legal options" as trash and recycling disruptions continue.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Smoke-Filled Skies Spark Air Quality Alert, Logan Airport Flight Delays: See Latest Forecast
Smoke from the Canadian wildfires, along with summer heat near 90 degrees, could spell trouble for those with asthma, lung or heart disease.
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Salem|News|
40+ MA Beaches Closed Ahead Of Super Sunny Summer Weekend: See Latest Additions
Several new beaches were closed following heavy rain and storm runoff on Thursday.
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Peabody, MA|News|
New North Shore Cafe To Celebrate Grand Opening This Weekend
A ribbon-cutting was held for the new 98 Café Bakery & Diner on Main Street in Peabody.
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Salem|News|
MA School 'Bell-To-Bell' Smartphone Ban Takes Bill Big Step At State House
The State Senate passed the bill that now heads to the House, and then to Gov. Maura Healey, who has said she supports the ban.
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Salem|News|
These 7 MA Suburbs Among Safest In U.S. In New Ranking
Find out which communities made the list, according to the 2025 County Health Rankings & Roadmap.
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Salem|News|
Salem Bakers Island Light Station Restored, Public Tours Planned
Essex National Heritage said it met the $30,000 funding goal for the project.
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