
Booster site to open at NSCC in Lynn
LYNN — North Shore Community College’s Lynn-campus modular building has been selected by the Baker-Polito administration as one of four new COVID-19-booster... Read more.

Marblehead institutes emergency mask order
MARBLEHEAD — The town’s Board of Health has implemented an indoor-mask mandate. The mandate, which went into effect on Tuesday, requires those above the age... Read more.

Nicholson preparing to take charge in Lynn
LYNN — Mayor-elect Jared Nicholson will be sworn in as the city’s 59th mayor on Monday, Jan. 3. The inauguration will take place at 7 p.m. in the City Hall auditorium.... Read more.

Concerned Citizens cobble cash for Christmas in Lynn
LYNN — When resident Lisa Pressman heard that Toys for Tots and the Salvation Army paused toy donations in October, she decided to take matters into her own hands.... Read more.

Saugus offers guided hike on New Year’s Day
SAUGUS —The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is inviting members of the public to participate in the Breakheart Reservation First Day Hike on Jan.... Read more.

Rapid demand for free home-COVID tests in Lynn
LYNN — A line of cars wrapped around Manning Field and stretched down toward the intersection of Washington Street and Essex Street, as Lynn residents waited in... Read more.

Lynn Mayor-elect Nicholson adds to his team
LYNN — Mayor-elect Jared Nicholson announced three new staff members for his administration on Thursday. Danya Smith, Wendy Pena and Sarita Ago will join Nicholson’s... Read more.

Salem implements vaccine and mask mandate
SALEM — The Board of Health unanimously voted Wednesday night to establish a proof-of-vaccination requirement for entry into certain high-risk businesses; and... Read more.

Lynn Tech students raise $11,000 for nonprofits
LYNN — Ten students from Lynn Vocational Technical Institute have raised $11,000 this year to help nonprofit organizations — doubling their original goal of... Read more.

Peabody requires new mask protocols
PEABODY— Despite public opposition and concerns voiced during a Zoom meeting Wednesday night, the city’s Board of Health unanimously voted to implement a temporary... Read more.