Race to Boston: Commuter Rail comes in first
(Editor’s note: In the midst of the Sumner Tunnel shutdown, which began July 5 and will end Aug. 31, the MBTA has advised commuters to “ditch the drive”... Read more.
Peabody purchases new fire pumper, implements flag policy
PEABODY — The Legal Affairs Committee on Monday evening authorized a nearly $863,000 lease purchase of a new custom fire pumper — the second time the city has... Read more.
Swampscott police searching for bank robbery suspect
SWAMPSCOTT — Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man who attempted to rob a bank Monday morning, officials said. The attempted bank robbery... Read more.
Nahant seeking residents’ input on housing
NAHANT — Officials are seeking residents’ input on “the vision and direction of housing policy” in town with a survey asking for feedback on proposed... Read more.
Saugus takes a look back at 1692
SAUGUS — Historic New England held its first-ever “Community Day” Sunday afternoon, highlighted by a pair of tours of the Boardman House, the Howard Street... Read more.
Peabody preparing next step on new public-safety building
PEABODY — Mayor Ted Bettencourt is set to seek the City Council’s support to move forward with a “Construction Manager at Risk” process for the proposed... Read more.
With deadline looming, cannabis companies make their pitch to Saugus
SAUGUS — With the July 22 deadline for Town Manager Scott Crabtree to issue recommendations to the Board of Selectmen on the seven marijuana dispensaries vying... Read more.
Cogliano likely forced to choose: Selectman or Charter Commissioner
SAUGUS — Board of Selectmen Chairman Anthony Cogliano’s intention to both run for a post on the charter commission he is lobbying for the formation of and retain... Read more.
Farming a family affair for Peabody’s Woods
PEABODY — Madison Wood can’t remember a time before she was surrounded by animals. The 22-year-old was just 5 when her grandfather brought an influx of animals... Read more.
‘The American Dream’ talks keeping the conversation about prejudice going
LYNN — Essex Media Group’s Carolina Trujillo, publisher of La Voz; Emilia Sun, senior graphic designer; and Alexandra Rodriguez appeared on “The American Dream,”... Read more.