This Week in Essex County: Jun 8 - Jun 14
Here's everything published on Essex County News this week.
Boxford Posts FY27 Budget for Public Review, Park Program Slots Still Open
Boxford enters mid-June with the proposed FY27 budget and capital plan now posted for public review on the town website, the most substantive civic notice active in this cycle. The Park Program sum...
Lynn Public Library Opens Summer Hours Monday, Kicks Off 'Plant a Seed, Read' Program
Lynn Public Library shifts to summer hours as the "Plant a Seed, Read" program opens registration for all ages. Beginning Monday, June 15, the library at 5 North Common St. will run Monday through ...
Methuen High JROTC Cadets Depart Sunday for Devens Leadership Training
Methuen Public Schools heads into its final days as JROTC cadets depart for Devens and Juneteenth closes all buildings June 19. City Hall issued no new announcements on Flag Day and no commercial o...
Peabody Schools Launch Kindergarten Registration, Plan June 17 STEAM Family Night
Peabody's public schools enter the final 11 days of the 2025-2026 year with the last day set for June 25. The district has opened kindergarten registration for 2026-2027 and is inviting PK-through-...
Saugus Schools Set June 18 as Final Day Across All Three Buildings
All three Saugus school buildings wrap the 2025-26 year on June 18, capping a final week packed with snow makeup days, end-of-year ceremonies, and final assessments. Belmonte STEAM Academy holds su...
Peabody Opens Kindergarten Registration; City Seeks to Return $320K in Unclaimed Funds
Peabody schools opened 2026-2027 kindergarten registration as the city moves to return $320,000 in unclaimed property to residents. The district's enrollment portal is now live for families with ri...
Lynn Public Library Adopts Summer Hours Starting June 15, Weekend Access Suspended
Lynn Public Library moves to summer hours this Sunday, closing weekends through early fall. Starting June 15, the library at 5 North Common St. will be open Monday through Thursday until 7 p.m. and...
Lynnfield Schools Address Racist Slur Discovery as Paving Begins on Two Roads
Lynnfield schools are under scrutiny after a racist slur was discovered on district property, with just 10 days left in the academic year. Lynnfield Patch's lead Friday — "How Lynnfield schools a...
Methuen Schools Enter Final Week With JROTC Camp, Early Releases Ahead
A quiet Friday in Methuen with the school year's finish line in sight. No new town hall announcements landed in the June 12 coverage window and no commercial outlets published fresh Methuen stories...
Boxford Trash and Recycling Renewals Due Friday; Town Awaits Submissions
Boxford's trash and recycling renewal deadline arrives today, June 12, making it the day's most pressing civic to-do for residents who have not yet submitted their paperwork. The town homepage list...
Saugus Schools Set Last Day for June 18 After Snow Makeups Stretch Year
Saugus students reach their final school day Wednesday, June 18, closing out a calendar stretched by snow-day makeups. All three district buildings — Belmonte STEAM Academy, Veterans Early Learni...
Peabody City Council Unanimously Authorizes $1.2 Million Bond for School Roofs
Peabody Conservation Commission Denies Both Lowell Street Projects 5-1
Peabody School Committee unanimously advances revised anti-bullying policy to second reading
Salem Planning Board unanimously approves House of Athletes fitness studio at South Broadway plaza
This digest covers June 8 - 14, 2026. Visit Essex County News for full articles and transcripts.