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Beverly Teachers Strike: City Council Votes Down Funding Resolution
The City Council voted 4-3 against the largely symbolic resolution weighing in on the ongoing teachers' strike.

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The City Council voted 4-3 against the largely symbolic resolution weighing in on the ongoing teachers' strike.

Danvers and Middleton were among the towns that rescinded their ban on outdoor cooking fires on Monday.
Marblehead Public Schools were closed for an 11th straight school day after the School Committee said its "final" offer was rejected.
Prosecutors said the Lynn man threatened to "shoot up the place" during a weekend movie, according to reports.
The Beverly Teachers Association accuses the School Committee and Mayor Michael Cahill of halting negotiations aimed to end the strike.
Beverly police said the bike was stolen from outside the high school field house during the Nov. 8 football game.
A Marblehead plan for 10 missed days includes eliminating February and April vacations, cutting into the holiday break.
The Memory Tree will feature updated lighting and ornaments bearing the names of Beverly community members who have passed.
A strong storm will likely bring heavy snow to parts of New England in time for the holiday.
The Beverly Teachers Association said it will not participate in state-mandated "fact-finding" after the side could not reach a deal.
Schools were closed for a 10th day on Monday as no deal was reached ahead of a state court-imposed deadline on Sunday night.
Beverly School Committee Chair Rachael Abell: "The School Committee is seriously considering all options" to end the two-week walkout.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Giving Tuesday, which in 2024 falls on Dec. 3, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit and community groups.
Danvers, North Andover, Boxford, Middleton and North Reading issued the declaration after 500 acres burned across the towns in recent weeks.
While Thanksgiving looks like it will be crisp and mostly clear for travel, a winter storm may bring rain and snow for the weekend.