Swampscott planning to hit its roads
SWAMPSCOTT — More community-improvement projects are in progress in the town this spring. On Burpee Road, the town is putting in new curbs and sidewalks. The street... Read more.
Higgins will be at students’ service in Peabody
PEABODY — Dr. Mark Higgins, principal of the South Memorial Elementary School, is the public schools’ new assistant superintendent for pupil personnel services.... Read more.
Swampscott High Heritage Festival set for Friday
SWAMPSCOTT — A Heritage Festival, organized by students of color and showcasing various cultures, will take place on Friday at the high school. “We want it... Read more.
Taking of Century Bank finalized in Lynn
LYNN — The city paid the owners $2.7 million for the former Century Bank building, $1 million more than the City Council had originally approved. The city became... Read more.
Swampscott wants fluffy therapist
SWAMPSCOTT — The school district is planning to bring a therapy dog to the high school. Lauren Calabrese, a school-adjustment counselor, introduced her family... Read more.
Salem seeks applicants for equity commission
SALEM — Four seats are available on the newly-created Race Equity Commission. The City of Salem is inviting residents to apply to serve on the new Race Equity... Read more.
Swampscott rallies for planet in Earth Fest
SWAMPSCOTT — It’s Earth Fest time on the Town Hall lawn this Saturday with local organizations coming together to educate residents about the environment... Read more.
The evil that is abuse: ‘Nobody wants to talk about this’
People who contributed to this story will tell you that it is hard to talk about child-sexual abuse. “Nobody wants to talk about this, and they will only talk... Read more.
Peabody schools seek extension for remote-learning program
PEABODY — The School Committee has decided to support the district’s application to the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE) to continue... Read more.
School Committee member, fiance assist child struck in Lynn hit and run
LYNN — Police are investigating last Sunday’s hit-and-run crash involving a child, who sustained minor injuries, according to a Fire Department spokesman. School... Read more.