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Newbury Appoints First Student Police Officer Under Post-Reform Recruiting Agreement

NEWBURY -- June 23, 2026, Newbury Select Board appoints first post-reform student police officer and approves new Plum Island beer-and-wine store license. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday to appoint Grace LaPoirier as a student officer effective July 20, authorizing Police Chief Fisher to execute a training-fee

Ferncroft Country Club Wins Annual Liquor License, New Manager Approved

MIDDLETON -- June 23, 2026, Middleton Select Board approves Ferncroft Country Club liquor license overhaul and a $143,773 ambulance write-off. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to convert one of the country club's seasonal licenses to an annual license, rename the affected venue the Members Lounge at the

Gloucester City Council Extends Pleasant Street Parking to Four Hours for Museum Visitors

GLOUCESTER -- June 23, 2026, Gloucester City Council votes unanimously to extend Pleasant Street parking from two to four hours, protecting the Cape Ann Museum's visitor experience. The council voted 8-0 Tuesday on a measure sponsored by Ward 2 Councilor Dylan Benson that raises the limit from two

West Newbury Sees No Official Announcements in Tuesday's News Cycle

West Newbury went dark across all reporting channels on June 23, 2026. No town hall releases, school district notices, library announcements, or commercial-outlet coverage of West Newbury arrived in the 48-hour window, marking an unusually quiet news cycle. Residents are encouraged to c…

Saugus Library Launches Summer Reading, Pokémon Club, and Free Iron Works Concerts

The Saugus Public Library's 2026 summer season is open for business, anchored by a Pokémon-themed children's reading challenge, parallel adult and teen tracks, and a returning series of free outdoor concerts at the Saugus Iron Works. The library's Board of Trustees adopted a new Lost & …

Salem Skipper Ride-Share Extended Through September 30 With New Funding

Salem's on-demand Salem Skipper ride-share will keep running through September 30, roughly two months beyond its expected early-August end date. The city announced Tuesday it cobbled together one-time funding and service changes to extend the program, though a permanent funding solution…

Peabody Library Cuts Branch Hours as Mayor Moves to Return $320K to Residents

Peabody's summer pivot brings service cuts and giveaways in the same week. Mayor Edward A. Bettencourt Jr. is calling on residents to check a newly posted unclaimed property list that could return more than $320,000 in cash sitting in city coffers, while a budget crunch forces reduced h…

Nahant Enters Midsummer With No Major Town Hall Activity

A midsummer lull settles over Nahant as Tuesday, June 23 produces no press releases, district announcements, library bulletins, or commercial-outlet coverage of the town. Town Hall, Nahant Public Schools, and the Nahant Public Library each generated no new public notices in the 24-to-48…

Methuen Election Department Opens Recruitment for 2026 Poll Workers

Methuen is recruiting poll workers for its two 2026 elections. The city's Election Department opened recruitment Tuesday for volunteers to staff the September 1 and November 3 elections, asking interested residents to call 978-983-8515; no Town Hall press releases, school district annou…

Library Roof Repairs Underway as Summer Reading Season Opens in Lynnfield

Lynnfield's library and schools are pivoting to summer mode even as roof repairs and unresolved questions linger. The Lynnfield Public Library's "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading 2026 program is live, with Art-to-Go! kits available and Story Time and Coloring Club both scheduled for J…

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