Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Students Visit State House For Government Day Events
State Rep. Thomas Walsh welcomed the three students and a Peabody AP civics teacher on Friday.
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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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Peabody, MA|News|
Paint Poured On $500K Peabody Tesla Cars, Saugus Man Charged
Peabody police said the Saugus man is accused of 11 counts of defacing property to vehicles with a combined value of more than $500,000.
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Salem|News|
Salem Poised To Join Push To Ban Rodent Poisons
"Stories of beautiful birds in our community that have died from being second-hand poisoned are heartbreaking." - City Councilor Kyle Davis
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly To Examine Short-Term Rental Ban, Form Special Committee
The Beverly City Council voted to form the committee to consider allowing the rentals or taking steps to better enforce the ban.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Essex County Sobriety Checkpoint Set For This Weekend
State Police will conduct the checkpoint on Friday night into Saturday morning at an undisclosed location in Essex County.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
REAL ID Deadline For MA Residents Now Less Than 1 Month Away
As of January 2024, only about 56 percent of people in the U.S. had driver's licenses and ID cards that are REAL ID-compliant.
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Lynnfield, MA|News|
'Mini Masters' Coming To North Shore Putt N' Play Experience
MarketStreet in Lynnfield will host the Mini Masters during April vacation week with proceeds benefiting Boys & Girls Club of MetroNorth.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Select Board Backs 'Fully-Funded' Schools, Eyes Other Cuts
The Swampscott Select Board signaled support for a budget that bridges a gap between the School Committee and town proposals.
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Salem|News|
Salem Stops Twitter/X Account Use For Public Alerts, Updates
The city said municipal information will be shared on social media via Facebook, Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, and/or Nextdoor.
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Danvers, MA|News|
2 Men Rescued From Frigid North Shore Pond After Canoe Capsize
The two men were pulled from Hood Pond in Topsfield over the weekend.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Wintry Mix Brings Snow, Raw Chill Across MA To Start Week
Many areas will see snow showers Monday and Tuesday with temperatures well below normal for early April.
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Salem|News|
Salem Critical Drought Restriction Bans Nonessential Outdoor Water Use
The ban includes outdoor lawn and garden watering via sprinkler or irrigation system, car washing and the filling of swimming pools.
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Danvers, MA|News|
'Reckless Chainsaw': Moulton Says DOGE Cuts Will Devastate In Danvers
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton slammed the Trump Administration during a news conference at the Northeast Arc at the Liberty Tree Mall on Friday.
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Danvers, MA|News|
$500 E-Bike Rebates For Danvers Residents
Danvers Electric customers who purchase a Class 1 or Class 2 standard or cargo e-bike are eligible for the rebate.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody, Danvers To Co-Host 250th Anniversary Patriots Day Events
The two communities are teaming up to commemorate the North Shore's contributions to the Revolutionary War efforts.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead School Antisemitic Claims 'Could Not Be Corroborated'
The independent investigation said it could not support specific claims of discrimination but did criticize the handling of the grievances.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly School Committee Names 3 Superintendent Finalists
The finalists will conduct interviews on April 14 through April 16 with a vote on a candidate for hire expected on April 17.
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Salem|News|
Salem Launches April Diaper Drive For Families In Need
Those looking to donate can drop off diapers at five locations throughout the Witch City.
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Salem|News|
Salem Public Schools Work To Close $4.9 Million Budget Gap
Superintendent Steve Zrike said the proposed budget will include reductions but maintain "key programs," class size targets, limit layoffs.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New Trump Tariffs: What MA Residents Need To Know
Many economists warn the action could mean Massachusetts consumers can expect to pay more for food, clothing, and energy.
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