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Peabody Mayor Opens Cooling Centers as Heat Tops 100 Degrees

Peabody faces a dangerous heat event and a new household cost on the same day. With temperatures surpassing 100 degrees, the mayor issued a heat warning and opened cooling centers across the city for residents without air conditioning, per Peabody Patch. The City Council also gave final…

Town Hall Closes Friday as Walsh Steps Into Major National Role

Lynnfield closes Town Hall this Friday for the Independence Day holiday while a community figure makes news beyond town borders. The Library Trustees vacancy posted on the town website remains unfilled heading into the long weekend, and the Lynnfield Public Library offers Story Time, Co…

Lynn Public Library Opens Summer Reading and Weekly Kids Programs

Lynn Public Library anchors the city's summer calendar as June ends. The library's "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program is open to all ages, and two new weekly series — Messy Mornings for children and Teen Tech Space for teenagers — begin the week of July 1, running every week th…

Town Announces Spirit of America Event for July 8

Boxford closes June with a patriotic concert on the calendar and a beach advisory in hand. The town posted two News Flash alerts Tuesday morning: one announcing The Spirit of America in Boxford, a community event set for Wednesday, July 8, at 5:30 p.m., and a second notice regarding Sti…

Salem Public Safety Dispatch Summary: June 28–29, 2026

The following is a summary of emergency dispatch incidents recorded in Salem on or around June 28–29, 2026.

Hamilton Select Board Sets Water, Town Hall, and School Agreement as Top Year Goals

HAMILTON -- June 29, 2026, Hamilton Select Board sets water, Town Hall opening, and school agreement as year's top goals. The board met June 29 in an annual goal-setting workshop facilitated by Town Manager Joe Doyle, working through a spreadsheet of carryover and new priorities without taking any

Saugus Library Kicks Off Summer Concerts and Reading Programs This Week

Saugus enters the July 4th holiday week quietly, with the public library leading community activity. The Saugus Public Library opens its summer outdoor concert series on July 1 with a free performance by Atwater & Donnelly at the historic Saugus Iron Works at 6 p.m., one of several even…

Salem Replaces CodeRED With Regroup Emergency Notification System

Salem launched a new citywide emergency alert system Monday as a heat wave arrives. The city replaced its longtime CodeRED platform with Regroup, which will now deliver emergency notifications, road closures, and water alerts to residents — who should update their preferences in the new…

Peabody City Council Gives Final Approval to New $200 Annual Trash Fee

Peabody's City Council approved a new $200 annual trash fee, with qualifying seniors and veterans eligible for a $100 abatement. The final council vote, reported by Peabody Patch under the headline "Peabody To Implement New, $200 Trash Fee After Final City Council Approval," marks the c…

Methuen Delays Trash Pickup, Adjusts City Hall Hours for Fourth of July Week

Methuen's holiday week brings back-to-back service disruptions that residents need to plan around now. A trash and recycling collection delay is in effect June 29, and city hall along with the transfer station will run on modified hours through July 4 — details posted at cityofmethuen.n…

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