Lynnfield father faces judge in college bribery scandal
BOSTON — An ashen-faced Lynnfield father accused of bribing a coach to secure a spot for his son at the University of Southern California (USC) faced a federal... Read more.
North Shore’s local delegation supports governor’s housing initiative
BOSTON — It could get a lot easier for developers to build housing if the governor’s housing initiative is approved. Filed in February after it failed last... Read more.
A judge just sided with Verizon over Peabody in its five-year cell tower fight
BOSTON — Can you hear me now? The answer could soon be “yes” in Peabody. A Land Court judge has cleared the way for Verizon Wireless to build a cell... Read more.
Peabody council rejects car wash proposal at Northshore Mall
PEABODY — There won’t be a car wash at the mall after all. The car wash entrepreneur who hoped to open at the Northshore Mall asked the City Council for... Read more.
Bus company to end service from Peabody to Boston
PEABODY — Nearly 300 riders who depend on bus service to Boston will have to find a new way to get to work. Coach Co., which provides three daily round trips from... Read more.
Lynnfield movie theater saga to be continued
LYNNFIELD — The divide over whether to build a movie theater in Lynnfield was evident Tuesday night when Selectman Christopher Barrett asked the panel to delay... Read more.
Convicted Peabody killer withdraws parole bid
BOSTON — A Peabody teenager who received a life sentence for beating a cheerleader to death with a baseball bat in 1992 has canceled his parole hearing. Rejecting... Read more.
Investor pays $4M for 30-unit Lynn apartment complex
In another sign that Lynn’s real estate market is hot, hot, hot, an investor paid $4 million for a 30-unit apartment complex on Western Avenue, according to... Read more.
Curious City children’s museum set to open in Peabody
PEABODY — The city is hoping the launch of a temporary children’s museum will give the public another reason to visit downtown. After months of planning,... Read more.
Peabody opens bids for historic mansion at $750K
PEABODY — Developers have less than three weeks to make an offer on the city-owned O’Shea Mansion on Washington Street. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. has... Read more.