BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey signed the Affordable Homes Act to support the production, preservation, and … [Read more...] about City brings home share of housing funding
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Saugus Cultural Council shares Founders Day plans
Kelan Flynn
SAUGUS — The Cultural Council unanimously approved the budget for its table at Founders Day and outlined its … [Read more...] about Saugus Cultural Council shares Founders Day plans
Lynn DPW seeking mechanics
Paul Halloran
LYNN — The Department of Public Works is charged with maintaining all of the city’s parks and playgrounds, … [Read more...] about Lynn DPW seeking mechanics
Lynn lends a HAND to families in need
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LYNN — More than 650 local families were assisted with funds remain in their homes, preventing homelessness, … [Read more...] about Lynn lends a HAND to families in need
Sean Reid gets handful of major endorsements
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LYNN — School Committee member Sean Reid, who is running for state representative in the 11th Essex District, … [Read more...] about Sean Reid gets handful of major endorsements
Housing bill would add units, decrease costs
Sidnee Short
BOSTON — Accompanied by 30 mayors, including Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson, and housing officials, U.S. Sen. … [Read more...] about Housing bill would add units, decrease costs
Swampscott extends officials’ contracts
Benjamin Pierce
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board approved contract extensions for the non-union positions of treasurer, building … [Read more...] about Swampscott extends officials’ contracts
$7 million in public safety grants awarded to Massachusetts communities
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BOSTON — Nearly $7 million in public safety grants have been awarded to assist communities, school districts, … [Read more...] about $7 million in public safety grants awarded to Massachusetts communities
Board of Health could put freeze on ice-cream-truck curfew
Emily Rosenberg
LYNN— Public Health Director Lisa Tobin said that after several conversations with business owners and … [Read more...] about Board of Health could put freeze on ice-cream-truck curfew
More than a decade ago, Harris supported Warren in Lynn
Sidnee Short
LYNN — During Elizabeth Warren’s first run for U.S. Senate in 2012, then-California Attorney General Kamala … [Read more...] about More than a decade ago, Harris supported Warren in Lynn
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Workforce development works for Crighton
Sidnee Short
BOSTON — The state Senate unanimously passed a comprehensive bill to support workforce development and make … [Read more...] about Workforce development works for Crighton
Saugus looks to reinstate Student Government Day
Kelan FlynnSAUGUS — During the citizens' comment portion of a Board of Selectmen meeting, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member … [Read more...] about Saugus looks to reinstate Student Government Day
Saugus provides roadwork construction notice
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SAUGUS — The Department of Public Works will perform pavement-improvement projects within several areas of the … [Read more...] about Saugus provides roadwork construction notice
Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m.
Emily Rosenberg
LYNN — The Board of Health voted to ban ice-cream truck operations after 8 p.m. until Labor Day. The … [Read more...] about Here’s the scoop: Lynn Board of Health bans ice-cream trucks past 8 p.m.
Swampscott selects lesser water/sewer increase
Benjamin Pierce
SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to adopt a 6.2% increase to the town’s water rate and an 18.2% … [Read more...] about Swampscott selects lesser water/sewer increase
And the parking survey says…
Emily Rosenberg
LYNN — The city is soliciting community feedback on draft recommendations for its downtown parking strategy … [Read more...] about And the parking survey says…
Local delegation supports maternal health bill
Sidnee Short
BOSTON — The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a comprehensive maternal health bill that was … [Read more...] about Local delegation supports maternal health bill
Marblehead discovers software issue that led to inaccurate preliminary tax bills
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MARBLEHEAD — The treasurer’s office, working with the assessor’s office, has discovered a software issue with … [Read more...] about Marblehead discovers software issue that led to inaccurate preliminary tax bills
New Planning chair seated in Nahant
Benjamin Pierce
NAHANT — The Planning Board has elected Sheila Hambleton as its newest chair. An “emergency” meeting was … [Read more...] about New Planning chair seated in Nahant
Christopher Rais joins Lynnfield Department of Public Works
Adam Levine
LYNNFIELD — Director of Public Works John Scenna announced the hiring of Christopher Rais as the newest member … [Read more...] about Christopher Rais joins Lynnfield Department of Public Works