North Andover Woman Wins Commonwealth Pride Award

A North Andover woman earned statewide recognition this week with a Commonwealth Pride Award. The honor, tied to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, was reported by The Andover Townsman, though further details on the recipient were not immediately available. Separately…

North Andover Woman Wins Commonwealth Pride Award

A North Andover woman earned statewide recognition this week with a Commonwealth Pride Award. The honor, tied to the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women, was reported by The Andover Townsman, though further details on the recipient were not immediately available. Separately…

State Awards $6.5 Million for Newburyport Crossings Project

State funding lands for a major Newburyport housing project as local honors roll in. The Daily News of Newburyport reports the state awarded $6.5 million for the Newburyport Crossings project, while the Chamber of Commerce confirmed the city's annual car show returns next month. The pap…

Mayor Beauregard Moves to End Furloughs, Boost School Funding

Mayor Beauregard moves to end unpaid furloughs and boost school funding as the city manages a tight FY2027 budget. On July 8, Mayor D.J. Beauregard announced legislation to eliminate employee furloughs and increase public education investment, even as City Hall prepares to close on Frid…

Marblehead Arts Association Installs New Board President

Marblehead Arts Association ushers in new board leadership following its annual garden meeting. The organization confirmed the presidential change during its annual gathering, though further specifics on the incoming leader were not detailed in available reporting. Patch first reported …

Library Trustee Vacancy Opens as Roof Repairs Continue

Library roof repairs and a trustees vacancy top a quiet stretch in Lynnfield. The town is seeking a resident to fill an open seat on the Library Board of Trustees while the Lynnfield Public Library undergoes roof repair work this July, according to the library's website. Meanwhile, the …

Lynn Public Library moves to summer hours through September

Lynn Public Library shifts to summer hours, closing weekends through September 7. The library will be open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with all departments closing on Labor Day. Meanwhile, the city's community calendar is packed with y…

Rain Compounds Merrimack River Contamination Concerns

Merrimack River contamination concerns persist in the Haverhill area following a sewage spill, with new rain compounding worries, per an NBC Boston report published July 9. The station's coverage, titled "Merrimack River still contaminated after sewage spill, rain brings new concern," n…

Historical Society Plans Colonial Dance At Tapley Hall

Danvers Historical Society to host Colonial Dance at Tapley Memorial Hall this month. The event, organized by the Danvers Historical Society and reachable at 978-777-1666 or dhs@danvershistory.org, is scheduled for July 15 at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, with a related session …

Select Board, Planning Board set to meet this week

Boxford's Select Board and Planning Board hold back-to-back meetings this week as the town pushes its FY27 budget review forward. The Select Board meets Monday, July 13, followed by the Planning Board on Wednesday, July 15, per the town's civic calendar, while the town clerk's office, l…