PEABODY — The City Council voted unanimously last Thursday to raise Mayor Ted Bettencourt’s salary from … [Read more...] about City Council unanimously agrees to $3,000 raise for mayor
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Scoop in Peabody: Gould won’t seek re-election
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PEABODY – City Councilor-at-large Tom Gould, who topped the ticket seven times, will not seek re-election in … [Read more...] about Scoop in Peabody: Gould won’t seek re-election
A bumpy road ahead in Lynnfield
Luke Acton
LYNNFIELD — Following last Monday’s election results where funding for a decade long program for road … [Read more...] about A bumpy road ahead in Lynnfield
City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration
Luke Acton
PEABODY — City council rang in the new year with the mid-term inauguration, where council members unanimously … [Read more...] about City council appoints new president in mid-term inauguration
Both ballot questions fail to pass in Lynnfield special election
Luke Acton
LYNNFIELD — Both ballot questions were voted down in Monday's special election to decide on whether the town … [Read more...] about Both ballot questions fail to pass in Lynnfield special election
Crighton bill on substance use advances
Craig Dawe
BOSTON – On Thursday, Massachusetts Legislature passed House Bill 5143 in an effort to combat the opioid … [Read more...] about Crighton bill on substance use advances
Lynnfield FinCom begins FY 2026 budget process
Luke Acton
LYNNFIELD — The Finance Committee kicked off the budget process Wednesday evening with a summit held between … [Read more...] about Lynnfield FinCom begins FY 2026 budget process
Peabody’s downward trend of tax rates stabilizes for 2025
Luke Acton
PEABODY — City Council held a special meeting Tuesday evening to vote on the tax classification for the 2025 … [Read more...] about Peabody’s downward trend of tax rates stabilizes for 2025
Lynn allocates $75 million of ARPA funds
Craig Dawe
LYNN — An update regarding the implementation of funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) was presented … [Read more...] about Lynn allocates $75 million of ARPA funds
Peabody earns Green Community recognition
Luke Acton
PEABODY — The city was officially awarded its Green Community designation at a seminar on Friday, Nov. 22 when … [Read more...] about Peabody earns Green Community recognition
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Sweeping climate bill passes the Massachusetts Legislature
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BOSTON — Last Thursday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed sweeping climate legislation to empower the … [Read more...] about Sweeping climate bill passes the Massachusetts Legislature
Sweeping economic development bill passes Massachusetts Legislature
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BOSTON — Last Thursday, the Massachusetts Legislature passed a sweeping economic development bill authorizing … [Read more...] about Sweeping economic development bill passes Massachusetts Legislature
Swampscott group seeks solutions to King’s Beach
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — The Water and Sewer Infrastructure Committee are attempting new ways to combat the bacteria … [Read more...] about Swampscott group seeks solutions to King’s Beach
Moulton gets pushback on transgender comments
Zach Laird
SALEM — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton recently stirred up controversy within the community after making … [Read more...] about Moulton gets pushback on transgender comments
Driscoll dominates Essex County clerk race
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT— Incumbent Tom Driscoll (D-Swampscott) pulled a swift victory in the Essex County clerk race … [Read more...] about Driscoll dominates Essex County clerk race
Swampscott reviews Capital Investment Plan
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT— The Select Board Committee gathered Tuesday evening inside Swampscott High School to discuss … [Read more...] about Swampscott reviews Capital Investment Plan
Election Day surprises were few and far between
Adam Levine and Benjamin Pierce
Residents of Essex County voted early, mailed in their ballots, and showed up in numbers to their polling … [Read more...] about Election Day surprises were few and far between
Warren, Moulton by far
Adam Levine
Residents from across Essex County flooded the polls to cast their votes for the Senate race. As of press … [Read more...] about Warren, Moulton by far
Lynnfield to decide three major issues at Town Meeting
Anne Marie Tobin
LYNNFIELD — Voters at the Nov. 13 Fall Town Meeting will be asked to make several decisions that will impact … [Read more...] about Lynnfield to decide three major issues at Town Meeting
Not to be forgotten: There are local elections, too.
Adam Levine
In addition to the highly-anticipated presidential race, voters will also vote for state and local races in … [Read more...] about Not to be forgotten: There are local elections, too.