Safety is a top concern with Central Street project in Peabody
PEABODY — A small investment could lead to big improvements on Central Street. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is asking the city council to spend nearly $175,000... Read more.
All eyes on Haitian orphanage for this Lynnfield doctor
The stories are heartbreaking, and the conditions severe, but for five years, Lynnfield opthamologist Vicki Kvedar and her daughter Julie have returned to Haiti... Read more.
Bin there, done that: Councilor wants recycling changes considered in Peabody
PEABODY — Jon Turco is tired of plastic bottles, cans, and newspapers toppling out of tiny recycling bins onto city streets. For the third time in a year,... Read more.
Peabody Person of the Year: Tom Gould
PEABODY — Tom Gould reliably tops the ticket every two years in the at-large City Council election. But as Peabody’s Person of the Year begins a sixth... Read more.
Lynnfield Persons of the Year: Lynnfield for Love
LYNNFIELD — In the aftermath of a divisive political season in 2016, a group of local residents came together to promote love and unity. Over the course of... Read more.
Selectmen split on full-time planner
LYNNFIELD — Selectmen are split on funding a full-time town planner. In their proposed budget for the next fiscal year, planning board members are recommending... Read more.
Peabody police investigating armed robbery at 7-11
PEABODY — Police are investigating an armed robbery at a Main Street convenience store Wednesday night. A masked man with a gun walked into the 7-11 shortly... Read more.
Moving forward is main focus for Peabody mayor
PEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. highlighted the accomplishments of his first six years in office at Monday night’s inaugural celebration, and... Read more.
Peabody mayor looks forward to fourth term
PEABODY — Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. will headline the city’s inaugural ceremony next Monday. Bettencourt ran unopposed for a fourth term in the... Read more.
Lynnfield considers complaint line
LYNNFIELD — The new year could bring another way for residents to make complaints. Robert Curtin, interim town administrator, is exploring a system to report issues... Read more.