Nahant unions OK contract extensions without pay raise
NAHANT – Municipal employees in town have agreed to extend their contracts for a year without a raise, which town officials said would prevent layoffs and... Read more.
Dance moves to bring Tech grad fame and fortune
LYNN -Devin Woolridge has got the moves and, come November, millions of gamers will be trying to emulate them.The 24-year-old Lynn man served as a choreographer... Read more.
Swampscott names interim fire chief
SWAMPSCOTT – An interim fire chief was appointed Tuesday evening by the selectmen.Capt. Kevin Thompson was appointed acting chief effective July 2, which is... Read more.
Peabody drummer, band enjoy Hollywood minute
PEABODY – A Peabody native will make his debut on the silver screen this Friday in “Grown Ups,” starring Adam Sandler, Chris Rock and Kevin James.Drummer... Read more.
Swampscott dedicates memorial to firefighters
SWAMPSCOTT-A new monument honoring six local firefighters who died in the line of duty was dedicated in a solemn and moving ceremony Saturday morning.The VFW #1240... Read more.
Swampscott playground plans taking shape
SWAMPSCOTT – After years of grassroots fundraising efforts, plans are being finalized for the installation of a new playground in lower Jackson Park near the... Read more.
Local firefighters to receive oil spill response training
SWAMPSCOTT- Several North Shore communities will be participating in ocean spill response training on June 30.Swampscott Fire Chief Michael Champion said Swampscott,... Read more.
Swampscott expected to appoint acting fire chief
SWAMPSCOTT – An interim fire chief is expected to be appointed by the selectmen next week.Acting Fire Chief Michael Champion is retiring as of July 2 and the... Read more.
Swampscott Independence Day parade in the works
SWAMPSCOTT-The annual Fourth of July Hometown Parade will be held on June 27 at 4:30 p.m.The parade will step off from the former Temple Israel parking lot on Humphrey... Read more.
Hearing on gas leaks to be held in Marblehead
MARBLEHEAD-A hearing will be held on gas leak legislation filed by Rep. Lori Ehrlich (D-Marblehead) Wednesday.Ehrlich said the legislation is designed to regulate... Read more.