SAUGUS — Christmas trees will be collected for town residents during the weeks of Jan. 6-10 and Jan. … [Read more...] about Saugus announces Christmas tree disposal dates
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New mantra in Swampscott: SAVE WATER
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — In a statement published on the town’s website yesterday, the town emphasized the importance of … [Read more...] about New mantra in Swampscott: SAVE WATER
Housing Authority sets sights on Spring Road
Zach Laird
NAHANT — The Housing Authority gathered Monday evening to discuss updates on their CPC application to have … [Read more...] about Housing Authority sets sights on Spring Road
Marblehead’s annual burning of the Christmas trees
Grace Calandrella
MARBLEHEAD — Over the last two weeks, the town of Marblehead collected Christmas trees in preparation for … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s annual burning of the Christmas trees
Director of ISD, Zosia VanMeter, trains for her Six Sigma Black Belt
Luke Acton
LYNN — Zosia VanMeter, Director of Inspection for the Inspectional Services Department (ISD) in Lynn, is … [Read more...] about Director of ISD, Zosia VanMeter, trains for her Six Sigma Black Belt
WIN Waste puts Saugus students back on slopes
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The Saugus Middle-High School Ski and Board Club will again be hitting the slopes this winter, thanks to the … [Read more...] about WIN Waste puts Saugus students back on slopes
Swampscott needs your help to help seniors
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — Seaglass Village, a non-profit organization that helps older adults live independently, recently … [Read more...] about Swampscott needs your help to help seniors
Lynn crime statistics show an overall decline
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNN — While there were 1,805 reported crimes in the city in 2024, the total number of incidents fell by 13% … [Read more...] about Lynn crime statistics show an overall decline
Lynnfield residents vote in special election
Luke Acton
LYNNFIELD — A special election will take place today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. to decide on two ballot questions … [Read more...] about Lynnfield residents vote in special election
Coffee and conversations with veterans at Café Avellino
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — Veterans, family and friends are encouraged to head down to Café Avellino to tell stories and … [Read more...] about Coffee and conversations with veterans at Café Avellino
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MIT has a cow — from Saugus
Elizabeth Della Piana
SAUGUS — The holiday season is officially over, and many people will try to go into the New Year with a clean … [Read more...] about MIT has a cow — from Saugus
DENCITY brings the density
Zach Laird
LYNN — Residents of Lynn looking to flex some of their creative muscles were encouraged to rally at the … [Read more...] about DENCITY brings the density
“A dream come true” for Abbot’s Kimberly Grad
Grace Calandrella
MARBLEHEAD — Abbot Public Library’s own Kimberly Grad will serve on the 2026 Randolph Caldecott Award … [Read more...] about “A dream come true” for Abbot’s Kimberly Grad
Marblehead suggests keeping calm
Grace Calandrella
MARBLEHEAD — As the new year enters its first few days. the world continues to be unpredictable in more ways … [Read more...] about Marblehead suggests keeping calm
For 16 years, Rotary Club defines service
Elizabeth Della Piana
LYNN — The Rotary Club of Lynn has distributed dictionaries to third graders since 2008. Wednesday will be the … [Read more...] about For 16 years, Rotary Club defines service
Saugus Housing welcomes back Cannon
Elizabeth Della PianaSAUGUS — John Cannon has been re-elected to the Saugus Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. Cannon … [Read more...] about Saugus Housing welcomes back Cannon
Nahant checks out crafts, crime, mystery
Zach Laird
NAHANT — The Nahant Public Library has been busy developing some interesting new programs to rally readers and … [Read more...] about Nahant checks out crafts, crime, mystery
Swampscott woman in need of kidney
Zach Laird
SWAMPSCOTT — Ina Resnikoff, a resident and longtime community member, is in urgent need of a kidney … [Read more...] about Swampscott woman in need of kidney
Missing Lynn woman found safe
Craig Dawe
LYNN – Marlon Bynoe of Lynn was located safe Friday after being reported missing on Thursday. Bynoe is 73 … [Read more...] about Missing Lynn woman found safe
Mayor Nicholson reflects on 2024
Craig Dawe
LYNN – As Mayor Jared C. Nicholson enters the fourth year of his term, he took the time to speak with the Item … [Read more...] about Mayor Nicholson reflects on 2024