Local departments come to Wakefield’s aid as a massive fire consumes a historic church
Crews from Lynn, Lynnfield, and Peabody were among the nearly two dozen fire departments that fought a seven-alarm blaze which destroyed the First Baptist Church... Read more.
Incumbent Speliotis just fundraised double the amount his challenger raised
PEABODY — If the race between longtime state Rep. Ted Speliotis (D-Danvers) and Republican challenger Mark Mezzina was decided on fundraising alone, the 65-year-old... Read more.
Grand opening of Peabody dog park a big success
PEABODY — The opening of the city’s first dog park couldn’t come at a better time for Kara VanSlyke and her pooch, Luna. “I’ve lived in... Read more.
Lynnfield Town Meeting goes on as planned despite voter turnout worries
LYNNFIELD — The biggest question at Town Meeting Monday night was whether enough voters showed up to meet the quorum. After a half hour wait for late comers amid... Read more.
Lynnfield might have a new neighborhood with $1.5 million homes
LYNNFIELD — The town could soon have a new mini-neighborhood with $1.5 million homes. The Planning Board has given initial approval for the Degiovanni Family... Read more.
Rents at the Tannery in Peabody to stay affordable until 2058
PEABODY — Tenants at the Tannery apartments on Crowninshield Street can breathe a sigh of relief. An eleventh-hour deal was signed Thursday that will keep the... Read more.
Home of John Proctor, accused witch, is up for sale in Peabody
PEABODY — With Halloween just three weeks away, owners of the Proctor House on Lowell Street couldn’t have timed the home sale any better. In the 1690s,... Read more.
Maker of OxyContin responds to lawsuits with full-page ad, outlines measures to combat crisis
BOSTON — The maker of OxyContin is taking its fight against hundreds of lawsuits by U.S. cities, including Lynn, Peabody, and Revere, to the public. In a full-page... Read more.
Lynnfield Board of Selectmen want to shorten Town Meeting
If the Board of Selectmen gets their way, Town Meeting in Lynnfield could be a lot shorter and rarely go past 10:30 p.m. Under a series of proposals set for debate... Read more.
Peabody joins lawsuit against opioid manufacturers
BOSTON — As the opioid crisis sweeps the nation, Peabody is the latest city to join a multi-region suit to hold drug manufacturers and pharmacies financially accountable... Read more.