2019: A YEAR IN THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR — Four deaths a shock to Peabody school system
PEABODY — “This has been one of the most challenging years I can ever remember,” said City Councilor-at-Large Tom Rossignoll. Four Peabody residents... Read more.
Lynnfield schools develop emergency evacuation plan for students and staff
LYNNFIELD — In response to the harsh realities of school and gun violence, the Lynnfield School district has taken a huge step toward ensuring the safety and... Read more.
New interim superintendent has strong local ties
By Anne Marie Tobin Item Staff PEABODY — The search for a new school superintendent in Peabody is officially underway and the question of who is going to lead... Read more.
Alleged college scammer says prosecutors misled him
Town resident John Wilson now claims that scheme mastermind Rick Singer misled him and also embezzled from him. On Dec. 19, Wilson filed a supplemental motion to... Read more.
Lynnfield looks to combat anxiety, stress in school
LYNNFIELD — School Committee members learned firsthand from a panel of nine first-grade teachers what Lynnfield’s two elementary schools are doing to combat... Read more.
Peabody city retirees get a raise
PEABODY — Retired city employees will receive an increase in their Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) to $15,000 following a sharp City Council exchange over the... Read more.
Peabody maps out a superintendent hiring plan
PEABODY — The School Committee expects to have an interim school superintendent in place by early January as it launches the search to find the successor to the... Read more.
Lynnfield Center Water District updates residents on plan to solve dirty water issues
LYNNFIELD — After years of controversy and dissatisfied homeowners — not to mention plenty of brown water — things may finally be looking up for the embattled... Read more.
Homeless mom hoping for a happy holiday
For parents, there is nothing better than seeing your child’s joy on Christmas morning when the magic that is Santa Claus leaves lots of presents under the... Read more.
For Lynnfield soldier, home is where the heart is
LYNNFIELD — Michael Croke came home to holiday lights, his smiling family and a warm coat after spending 10 months serving with the Massachusetts National Guard... Read more.