Gloucester ZBA Approves Eight Applications, Defers 62-Unit Affordable Housing Case
Gloucester Zoning Board approves eight applications and defers a 62-unit affordable housing case over procedural uncertainty.
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Recycling cart waitlist closes as town sets pickup dates
Swampscott's recycling cart rollout reaches capacity, with old bin pickup set for mid-August. The town confirmed its 65-gallon recycling cart program is now fully allocated, a shift affecting how residents manage curbside recycling going forward. Old recycling bins will be collected the…
Salem Woman Charged With Neglecting Injured Pomeranian
A Salem woman was charged with criminal neglect after a Pomeranian was found with a severe leg wound, according to Marblehead Patch, which reported the dog is being treated at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody and may need amputation. The case, reported July 31, marks the most s…
Library Sets Aug. 5 Concert Date With The Implications
The Saugus Public Library has set Wednesday, Aug. 5, as the date for its next Summer Concert Series show at the Iron Works, featuring the band The Implications, which includes musicians John Jerome and Millie Manning. The announcement follows this week's weather-related cancellation of …
Tall Ship Arrival Sets Stage for Saturday's Heritage Days Parade
Salem's Heritage Days celebration reaches its centerpiece this weekend as the tall ship Pride of Baltimore II sails into the harbor ahead of Saturday's long-awaited parade. The city's News Flash confirmed a Seaside Soirée fundraiser aboard the ship Thursday, July 31, followed by the Her…
Peabody Named TDI Fellowship District for Downtown Revitalization
Peabody has been named one of six Massachusetts communities to land a state-backed Transformative Development Initiative fellowship, bringing staff, grants, and technical support for downtown revitalization starting in August 2026, according to a report from Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, th…
Baby Opossums Rescued On Marblehead Street After Resident's Call
Five baby opossums were rescued from Marblehead Street Thursday after a good Samaritan reported their mother dead nearby, per North Andover Patch. The animals were removed from the scene and taken for rehabilitation, according to the outlet's report. Elsewhere, coverage continued of fir…
Upper Millyard Bridge Closure Disrupts Nearby Businesses
A bridge closure in the Upper Millyard area is disrupting nearby businesses, according to a report from The Daily News of Newburyport. Separately, the city recognized four community members with Generations of Giving awards, and the local Coast Guard station opened its doors for a commu…
Mayor Beauregard Names Acting Police Chief Ahead of Retirement
Mayor D.J. Beauregard has appointed Captain James "Jamie" Moore as acting police chief ahead of Chief Scott J. McNamara's retirement. The move, announced by the mayor's office, takes effect August 24, 2026, when McNamara's tenure ends, ensuring continuity atop the department during the …
Superintendent Responds To State Review Of Harassment Complaint
State education officials found Lynnfield Public Schools met its legal obligations in a racial harassment complaint but must update policies and handbooks, Superintendent Tom Geary said in response, per Lynnfield Patch. The town also saw its long-planned rail trail advance, with MassDOT…