Legislature to hear testimony on Ehrlich’s gas leak bill
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... Read more.
Nahant library to hold book reading on Wednesday
NAHANT – The works of James Joyce will be in full bloom on Wednesday when the Nahant Public Library celebrates “Bloomsday.”The seventh annual Bloomsday... Read more.
Swampscott board debates bringing carnival to town
SWAMPSCOTT – A carnival could be coming to town sometime this summer.The Selectmen have debated whether to hold a carnival in town at their last two meetings.... Read more.
Swampscott receives grant for wind study
SWAMPSCOTT – The town this week received a grant for $75,000 for a wind-project feasibility study.The grant was announced by the The Massachusetts Clean Energy... Read more.
Swampscott schools land $45G in grants
SWAMPSCOTT – The school district has been awarded almost $45,000 in grants from the Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF).Eight teachers at the high school... Read more.
Saugus moderator Long expecting Town Meeting to wrap up Monday
SAUGUS – Town Meeting will resume Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. in Town Hall auditorium.Town Moderator Robert Long said he is optimistic the town would be able... Read more.
Swampscott discusses leaf blower rules
SWAMPSCOTT – Concerns about airborne pollutants, dust and noise emanating from leaf blowers were expressed by several area residents, who are asking the selectmen... Read more.
Saugus hockey program takes home games on road
SAUGUS – School hockey teams in Saugus will be skating over to Salem State College for 2010-2011 season games now that discussions have fallen apart with management... Read more.
Swampscott selectmen OK permit for Aggregate quarry
SWAMPSCOTT – The selectmen approved an earth-removal permit for Aggregate Industries quarry operations with no objections from area residents or selectmen.... Read more.
Nahant to address board vacancies
NAHANT – There are several vacancies on town boards and committees that need to be filled due to resignations.The vacancies were spurred by Robert “Skip”... Read more.