While Peabody awaits plans to turn the shuttered J.B. Thomas Hospital into an over-55 condominium community, the SWAT team is using it as a training ground
Peabody’s Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team hopes they never get called. But if they do, the 35-member unit will be ready. The shuttered J.B. Thomas... Read more.
Voters may decide whether Lynnfield receives a rail trail or not
LYNNFIELD — Voters may decide whether a rail trail should wind through town. Details are being worked out for a non-binding referendum in April on whether to approve... Read more.
Inspectional Services Department faces backlash after staff cuts
LYNN — City Councilors say complaints are mounting from contractors who insist the decision to reduce the building department’s hours is bad for business.... Read more.
Peabody man charged with murder of his estranged wife
MALDEN — The night before her death, prosecutors say Ersilia Cataldo Matarazzo told friends and family she feared her estranged husband might kill her. Emilio... Read more.
2018 Persons of the Year: Peabody: Martha Holden
PEABODY — If you enjoy any one of more than 100 workshops at the Peabody Institute Library each month, be sure to thank Martha Holden. From the Banned Book Club... Read more.
Peabody suspect surrendered to Everett police after shooting his estranged wife to death
PEABODY — A North Shore man is facing murder charges for shooting his estranged wife to death Wednesday morning. Police said Emilio Matarazzo, 55, of Peabody,... Read more.
Peabody City Hall in the dark about J.B. Thomas Hospital plans
PEABODY — Plans to transform the shuttered J.B. Thomas Hospital into an over-55 condominium community have been shrouded in secrecy. But Ward 4 City Councilor... Read more.
Supreme Judicial Court ruling on warrantless searches centered around two-year-old Lynn case
BOSTON — The state’s highest court has ruled Essex County prosecutors cannot use evidence seized without a warrant from the Lynn home of a defendant suspected... Read more.
Peabody Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. appears to be a shoo-in for fourth term
PEABODY — The 2019 mayor’s race is less than a year away, but it appears three-term chief executive Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is a shoo-in. Again. The only... Read more.
Gov. Charlie Baker nominates Swampscott resident as Lynn’s clerk magistrate
BOSTON — Brian V. Sullivan of Swampscott has been nominated as clerk magistrate to the Lynn District Court. In recommending the appointment, Gov. Charlie Baker... Read more.