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.
The Second Congregational Church is set to be sold to Lifebridge North Shore amid a member decline and desire to "best honor its legacy."
The annual Fisherman's Beach party to benefit the town fireworks show is set for this weekend.
The city said this week that the restoration project has been extended eight weeks.
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said he is "exploring all legal options" against Republic Services as trash piles up across the city.
The beach closures are an increase from 30 beaches last week.
Teamsters Local 25 President Thomas G. Mari said on Wednesday that Republic Services is not negotiating in good faith.
The End Domestic Terrorism Act would allow the prosecution of mass shooters as terrorist act.
State Sen. Joan Lovely announced the grant through the state Green School Works program.
A State Senate committee unanimously advanced the bill that could include a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones in school.
The three men pleaded not guilty to charges in connection with the shooting spree that police said included 66 shots fired in April.
Beverly Mayor Michael Cahill said Wednesday night's meeting will address the transition of the historic church into a day resource center.
John Monaghan succeeds Colonel Christopher Mason, who has served as Interim Colonel since September 2024.
Manchester resident Nate Berkowitz had served as Root's Board of Directors treasurer.
Security screenings may no longer require the removal of shoes after nearly 20 years of the policy following a failed terrorism attempt.
Doreen Wade said her march through Salem will coincide with the Negro Election Day festival she said has been taken from her oversight.
The 20 pedal-assist electric bikes will be based in Salem as part of the Bluebikes fleet.
Salem police said they were called to Harbor Street for a "large fight in progress" early on Saturday morning.
While collection has resumed in many communities, it has been uneven with bags sitting in full barrels in the hot summer sun.
The National Weather Service issued the Flood Watch as 2 p.m. on Tuesday for portions of south central and southeastern Massachusetts.
Some nighttime or marine closures may still occur in the coming weeks as MassDOT completes additional repair work.
