Salem|News|
Salem Heritage Days Parade To Return For 400+ Witch City Celebration This Summer
The parade will make its comeback on Aug. 1 after more than 30 years.
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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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Aggregate-Buying Electric Program To Offer 'Near-Level Prices' For 22-Month Contract
The city entered into the aggregate power-buying program with First Power Point to help stabilize prices for businesses and residents.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Should 16-Year-Olds Be Able To Vote In MA Elections?: Proposed Bills Would Allow It
Several cities and towns across Massachusetts have explored allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to vote as a way to boost turnout and engagement.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Officer Sean R. Connolly Toy Drive Returns For 29th Year
Donations will be distributed to children in need in Beverly.
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Salem|News|
Holiday Toy Drive To Benefit Salem Public Schools Students
State Sen. Bruce Tarr's annual toy drive kicked off this week.
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Salem|News|
Salem Offers Parking Ticket Amnesty For Food Donations
The annual "Peas for Fees" program will waive $30 in parking ticket violations for those who donate two cans of food.
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Salem|News|
'Snow Place Like Home' Fee-Free Adoption Event Aims To Find Shelter Dogs Forever Holiday Homes
MSPCA-Angell is looking to rehome 100 or more dogs just in time for the holiday season.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott/Lynn King's Beach UV Pilot Reveals Promising, Inconclusive Results
Engineers told the Select Board that while the treatment data showed effectiveness, more data collection is needed to determine viability.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly City Council Approves Maximum Tax Shift Burden To Businesses
The 1.75 factor was recommended to mitigate tax increases on rapidly increasing residential property values.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Arctic Blast To Bring Snow Squalls, Bitter Wind Chills Across MA: See Latest Forecast
The National Weather Service said brutally harsh northwest winds could gust to 40 to 55 mph Thursday afternoon and night.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
MA Gov. Healey Touts Vaccine Safety, Reaffirms Access Amid Trump-RFK Jr. Clash
The statements are the Healey administration's latest moves to counter evolving CDC guidance that softens long-standing vaccine support.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Santa's Arrival, Parade Tree Lighting Road Closures
A full two days of holiday fare on Saturday will include several road closures and parking restrictions.
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Beverly, MA|News|
2-Night Downtown Beverly Holiday Stroll To Include 50+ Vendors, Support Small Businesses
Beverly Main Streets is hosting the events that will be centered on Cabot Street one night and Rantoul Street the next.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Wakefield, Peabody, Tewksbury Residents Plead Guilty To Meth Drug Trafficking Charges
The U.S. Attorney's Office said the drug ring was run by by the Unknown Bikers Motorcycle Club.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Bitter Blast To Follow First Winter Storm Of Season Across MA: See Snow Totals
Those with a slushy accumulation will want to clear walks, driveways and roofs ahead of a frigid front this week.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Hawthorne Property Debate Extended As Town Meeting Approves Lease Option
Town meeting members voted to provide a lease option of the restaurant building for up to 2 1/2 years.
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Salem|News|
Salem State University MLK Jr. Essay Contest Open To Witch City Students
SSU's Center for Justice and Liberation contest is open to Salem elementary, middle and high school students.
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Salem|News|
Beverly-Salem Styrofoam Recycling Day Set For After Holidays
While Styrofoam cannot be recycled curbside, Casella has densifiers that can process the material for recycling.
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Salem|News|
Salem Common Bandstand Restoration Planned For 2026
The restoration is part of the city's Salem 400+ celebration and Signature Parks project.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Pitch, Please! Performs At Boston Holiday Trellis Lighting
Marblehead's Chloe Curtis, who attends Emerson College, is part of the award-winning a cappella group.
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