Revolutionary War era home turned to rubble in Lynnfield
LYNNFIELD — The Bancroft-Danforth home was demolished last Monday, putting an end to a long history, spanning back to 1744 — when Capt. Nathaniel Bancroft, a... Read more.
Peabody officers step up in rank
Two lieutenants and three sergeants were sworn in Thursday afternoon at Peabody City Hall, a ceremony attended by law enforcement officers, city councilors, and... Read more.
Lynnfield FinCom begins FY 2026 budget process
LYNNFIELD — The Finance Committee kicked off the budget process Wednesday evening with a summit held between each department head, giving them an opportunity to... Read more.
Santa comes early to Brooksby staff
PEABODY — Brooksby Village recently distributed more than $274,192 to eligible hourly staff members through its 2024 Staff Appreciation Fund, the largest ever... Read more.
Peabody library opens a new chapter
PEABODY — A large-scale project to update the materials of the Peabody Veterans Memorial High School library has been underway for a few months now, aging the... Read more.
Single mom needs help
If there is one thing that I’ve learned from my first year writing for the Item Santa, it’s that the overwhelming love parents have for their children is universal. ... Read more.
Lynnfield Select Board deals with changes
LYNNFIELD — At its meeting Monday, the Select Board discussed personnel changes that have affected multiple departments recently, including the Finance Committee,... Read more.
Lynnfield schools plays it safe
LYNNFIELD — The Lynnfield Public Schools District Safety Team (DST) presented an update on the School Safety Project, an all encompassing initiative that uses... Read more.
Peabody adopts MBTA zoning
PEABODY — City Council took the final step to achieve compliance with the MBTA Communities Act before the Dec. 31 deadline when it voted to approve changes to... Read more.
Overturned truck turns 128 into a parking lot
PEABODY — An overturned 18-wheeler blocked off Route 128 Southbound coming from the Centennial Drive ramp in Peabody late Thursday morning. Peabody police and... Read more.