Town receives AAA bond rating
MARBLEHEAD — The town has once again received a AAA rating on the Standard & Poor’s Global Ratings system in 2021, the town administrator said Friday.... Read more.
Swampscott police chief retires after 41 years
SWAMPSCOTT — Police Chief Ron Madigan retired Thursday, ending 41 years of service at the town’s police department. “I’m apprehensive a little... Read more.
Elm Place developers still under fire despite design changes
SWAMPSCOTT — In a contentious community meeting held Tuesday night at Swampscott High School, representatives from the company developing a mixed-income housing... Read more.
State legislature passes budget with investments for local communities
BOSTON — The final version of the Massachusetts state legislature’s budget for fiscal year 2022 includes investments in Lynn, Lynnfield, Marblehead, Nahant,... Read more.
Salem police arrest two for racist graffiti
SALEM — Two men were arrested over the weekend for graffiti linked to a white supremacist group, police said Monday. Kyle Morelli, 27, of Salem, and Alex Beilman,... Read more.
Elm Place developers to hold community meeting in Swampscott
SWAMPSCOTT — The developers of a major 40B affordable housing project on Elm Place will hold another community meeting Tuesday to share updates of the plans... Read more.
Swampscott police and fire haven’t gotten raises for leaving civil service
SWAMPSCOTT — The town’s police and fire departments have not received the raise and bonus they were supposed to get on July 1 because the state legislature... Read more.
PEM offering vaccines to visitors in Salem
SALEM — The Peabody Essex Museum is offering free admission to anyone who gets vaccinated against COVID-19 at the museum on Friday nights. The museum has partnered... Read more.
Swampscott man held without bail for domestic assault
SWAMPSCOTT — A man who was the subject of a town-wide search last week has been ordered to be held without bail for domestic assault. David Ring, 57, was arrested... Read more.
Mobile VaxBus comes to Lynn and Nahant
NAHANT — Visitors to Nahant Beach on Monday and Tuesday had a potentially surprising opportunity: a bus where they could get vaccinated against COVID-19. The Massachusetts... Read more.