Beverly, MA|News|
'Another Good Year': Beverly Collects Record Toys For Tots Donations
Sylvania gave Beverly Veterans Services with $25,000 to donate to the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots Campaign.
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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Danvers, MA|News|
Big Lots May Close Remaining 16 MA Stores Amid Bankruptcy
Big Lots may close all its stores nationwide after a sale to potentially save the chain fell through.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Winter Weather Alert As Snowy Blast Could Bring MA White Christmas
The National Weather Service was predicting up to 4 inches of snow on Friday with frigid temperatures to follow.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead Students Lose 3 April Vacation Days To Teachers Strike
The School Committee voted Thursday to add school days on April 23-25 and June 23-24 to make up the 10 days lost to last month's strike.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott New Year's Polar Plunge To Benefit 8th Grade Trip
This year's plunge will benefit the middle school trip to Washington D.C.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Church To Hold Special 'Longest Night' Service
Residents of all denominations are invited to a brief service of music, candlelight and reflection on Friday night.
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Boston, MA|News|
French Bulldog 'Jack' With 'Twisted Leg' Needs Surgery, Forever Home
The 2-year-old French bulldog - unable to use a front left leg permanently twisted 180 degrees - will require an amputation before adoption.
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Salem|News|
North Shore Free Christmas Meals This Holiday Season
Here are a list of places offering meals for those in need or looking for warmth and company during Christmas week.
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Salem|News|
Salem Power Outage Forces School Early Dismissal Thursday
The power outage affected Salem Prep High School and New Liberty Innovation School.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott VFW Forced To Move For New Veterans Senior Housing Building
After weeks of often-divisive debate, the Select Board approved the land-use agreement in a 3-2 vote.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Snowy Blast, Deep Freeze To Hit MA With Winter Wallop
Some areas of eastern Massachusetts could get up to 3 inches of snow Friday before a frigid weekend ahead.
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Beverly, MA|News|
Beverly Teachers Form 'Political Education' Committee Following Strike
While a proposed recall of Mayor Michael Cahill and School Committee members appears moot, the BTA is seeking influence on future elections.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Social Security Retirement Age Going Up In 2025: What It Means In MA
The full retirement age will rise in January to match a growing expected lifespan, according to a law passed in 1983.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
Year In Review: See Biggest Patch Stories Across Massachusetts In 2024
From Karen Read's trial, to teacher strikes, to drones, to a Celtics title, here are stories that captured Patch readers' attention in 2024.
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Marblehead, MA|News|
Marblehead's Beacon Restaurant To Host Annual Holiday Pageant
The event featuring holiday songs from singers and special guests is Friday night.
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Beverly, MA|News|
$1.6 Million+ Raised At YMCA of the North Shore 'Wanderlust Ball'
Swampscott residents Jennifer Buras and Chris Carmosino were honored as this year's Honorary Chairs.
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Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald To Step Down From Role
Gino Cresta will continue as the acting town administrator to start 2025, according to town sources.
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Danvers, MA|News|
'People Were Very Angry': Beverly Airport Director Talks Danvers Noise
Airport Director Gabriel Hanafin said complaints are down considerably after implementing and enforcing a new noise-abatement policy.
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Salem|News|
Salem 'Home For The Holidays' Shelter Dog Adoption Event This Sunday
Great Dog Rescue New England is hosting the event at Creature Comforts in Salem on Sunday where pre-approved adopters can take home a pup.
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Across Massachusetts, MA|News|
New MA Laws Take Effect In 2025: What Changes To Expect?
One key change will force many employers to disclose the salary ranges in job postings and promotions and transfers of current employees.
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