Lynn school curriculum to be expanded
LYNN — Superintendent of Schools Dr. Patrick Tutwiler updated the School Committee Thursday night on three areas in which the city’s public schools are expanding... Read more.
Peabody extends mask mandate
PEABODY — Citing high transmission rates and struggles in hospital capacity, the Board of Health announced Thursday night it was extending the city’s mask... Read more.
Salem shows off wind-farm site
SALEM — Mayor Kimberley Driscoll led a tour for state lawmakers on Friday to present the site for the city’s future offshore-wind marshalling site proposed on... Read more.
Lynn School Committee selects new attorney
LYNN — After seven interviews and several back-and-forth discussions between members, the School Committee voted 4-3 to approve Attorney Howard Greenspan of Lynnfield... Read more.
Lynn lays out plan for new Pickering
LYNN — Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Chief Michael Donovan told members of the School Committee Thursday night that the construction of a new Pickering... Read more.
Desmarais reappointed as Lynn’s health director
LYNN — After a three-year delay, the city’s Director of Public Health Michele Desmarais was formally reappointed to her position by the City Council on Tuesday... Read more.
No vaccine mandate seen in Lynn
LYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson announced Wednesday night during a COVID-19 forum held via Zoom that the city will not be implementing a vaccine passport requirement... Read more.
Lynn Council OKs $3M for small businesses
LYNN — The City Council voted 9-0 Tuesday night to authorize the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation of Lynn (EDIC/Lynn) to begin appropriating $3... Read more.
Lynn Council hears plan to end residency
LYNN — On the heels of an op-ed published in The Item last Thursday by Mayor Jared Nicholson and City Council President Jay Walsh calling for the elimination of... Read more.
May takes on Moulton
PEABODY — Business owner Robert “Bob” May announced in a press release Tuesday that he will run for U.S. Congress in the Sixth Congressional District of Massachusetts.... Read more.