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Saturday, October 31, 2026 Essex County, Massachusetts · Change town
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Mayor says he won't resign despite charges

Mayor Brian DePeña says he will remain in office despite facing state and federal charges. Also in today's brief (5 items): Mayor DePeña says he won't resign despite charges; Cross country runner sets personal record; Fall Into Community Resource Fair set for Thursday; Freshman volleyba…

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