Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Begins New Town Administrator Hiring Process
The Select Board officially appointed Gino Cresta as the interim town administrator following the resignation of Sean Fitzgerald last month.
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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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Full Wolf Moon Aligns With Mars, More Planetary Parades In MA Skies
Will the weather cooperate for the big show in the sky Monday night?
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Salem|News|
Get Your Goat (In A Good Way): MSPCA Waives Farm Animal Adoption Fees
MSPCA-Angell is holding a one-day adoption fee-free day at Nevins Farm in Methuen this weekend for goats, pigs, sheep, ducks and chickens.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody Specialty Meat, Cheese Market Closing After 7 Decades
Owners of Karl's Sausage Kitchen and European Market, which opened in 1958, announced the closure on Wednesday.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Danvers Eyes Greater Voice On Beverly Airport Commission
The Select Board debated whether to forgo its seats on the commission for a nominal tax payout of about $6,700 per year.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Gov. Maura Healey Hails MA SJC Ruling On MBTA Community Law Compliance
Cities and towns like Marblehead that remain out of compliance face loss of state funding and potential state legal action.
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Danvers, MA|News|
Iconic Kelly's Roast Beef Brand, 4 MA Locations Sold
New England hospitality management firm AAM15 Management will operate the Danvers, Saugus, Medford and Revere Beach locations.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Weekend Snow Watch: Will Strong Saturday Storm Hit MA?
A look at the chances that the threat of a substantial snowstorm reaches New England this weekend.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Nordstrom To Close Northshore Mall, South Shore Plaza Locations
The national upscale department chain will close locations in Peabody and Braintree with DICK's Sporting Goods opening at both malls.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Nomination Papers For Swampscott Annual Election Now Available
The annual town election will be held on April 29.
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Beverly, MA|News|
'We Must Stand Together': Beverly Call For Unity After Jewish Threats
Chabad of Beverly-Salem Rabbi Mendel Barber urges residents unite against "senseless hate" as Beverly man faces gun charges.
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Salem|News|
Salem Mayor Calls For 2.2K New Housing Units Over Next Decade
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo cited housing, affordability as priorities in his State of the City address.
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Peabody, MA|News|
Peabody To Buy 164 Rousselot Acres For $25 Million: Mayor Bettencourt
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt said the purchase does not involve the former plant site but does include "significant water well sources."
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Norovirus Cases Spike Across MA This Winter: Reports
The Massachusetts Department of Health said laboratory cases more than doubled in December month over month.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Frigid Wind Chills For Days Across MA Ahead Of Possible Weekend Snow
Temperatures will be below freezing with near-zero wind chills through Thursday.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Man Accused Of Antisemitic Threats Faces Dozens Of Gun Charges
The FBI said the Beverly man posted threats to rape Jewish women and encouraged others to shoot people outside synagogues.
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Salem|Neighbor News|
Salem Cardboard Recycling Schedule For Winter 2025
The Salem Transfer Station has updated its schedule through the beginning of April.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Candidates Line Up For Open State Representative Seat
Former State Rep. Jerry Parisella was confirmed and sworn in as Associate Justice of the District Court.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Resident Honored With NE Water Works State Leadership Award
Larry Durkin recently received the 2024 State Leadership Award for Massachusetts from the New England Water Works Association.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Library Director To Help Pick America's Top Children's Book
Salem resident Kimberly Grad will serve as a member of the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award Selection Committee.
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