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Trash Strike Talks Resume As Towns Scramble, MA Leaders Mount Pressure On Republic Services
Danvers had to shut down a community recycling drop-off event early on Tuesday because of an "overwhelming response."

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Danvers had to shut down a community recycling drop-off event early on Tuesday because of an "overwhelming response."

"Good Trouble Lives On" rallies will honor the memory of former U.S. Sen. and Civil Rights activist John Lewis.
Charlotte Daher de García is active in the schools and community, with a background in communications, programming and marketing.
The Salem and Beverly Water Supply Board said it is working to address the issues in both cities.
The annual event includes free helmets, a safety course, tune-ups, music, food and raffles.
The closures are an increase from last week's state Department of Public Health report.
Anthony Bowden, 34, of Albany, New York, was accused of raping the 16-year-old girl as she slept last April.
Yudelis Taveras, the General Manager of McDonald’s at 1 Traders Way, was recognized for the fourth straight year.
These scholarships are given in memory of David Stern, a former Marblehead youth sports coaching legend and strong supporter of the arts.
The E. F. Gilmore Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Chapter 64 is hosting the party at Red Rock in Lynn.
Salem police said Saturday's response in the area of Tremont Street and School Street was because of a "swatting" call.
The Secretary of State sent Republic Services a letter urging the company to "intensify negotiations at once" with striking workers.
A return to hot, hazy and humid weather could mean the third heat wave of the season for many communities across the state.
Municipal leaders from 13 affected cities and towns sent Republic Services a letter decrying costs, delays and dangers of the 11-day strike.
Beverly Main Streets is hosting the annual event with music, food, vendors and a beer garden of Beverly's craft brewers.
Cinema Salem is offering free admission to pups - with a human ticket purchase - this weekend.
The updated list of beach closures was an increase of two over earlier in the week.
The 20 cats and 30 dogs are coming from the Williamson Animal Shelter, which is just five miles from the flood zone.
Participants were encouraged to read from "What to a Slave is the Fourth of July?"
Family Fun Day will feature a variety of activities, including games, face painting, balloon twisting, crafts, and giveaways.