Boston Children's $62M Peabody Campus Sale Raises Patient Questions

A $62 million sale of a Boston Children's Hospital campus in Peabody is drawing scrutiny over what it means for local patients, per Peabody Patch. Meanwhile, Gov. Maura Healey touted MBTA repairs and announced express bus fares will drop from $4.25 to $1.70, even as free Commuter Rail F…

Route 114 Corridor Work To Expand This Summer

Route 114 roadwork is expanding this summer, and North Andover police are recruiting crossing guards for the new school year. Excavation, utility work and site preparation are planned on weekdays along the Route 114 corridor, with delays expected, according to a "North Andover Route 114…

City Honors Tannery Owner, Businesses For Waste Reduction

The city recognized the Tannery property's owner and several local businesses for reducing waste, an honor detailed in a report from The Daily News. Meanwhile, the Custom House Maritime Museum hosted a lecture on seafaring history, continuing its summer maritime programming. A pair of l…

Methuen Electric Rates Stay Locked Through 2027 Despite Grid Hike

Methuen's electric aggregation program will keep enrolled residents' supply rate locked through December 2027 even as National Grid's Basic Service rate rises again, the city announced Tuesday. Meanwhile, City Hall is gearing up for the fall election season, with vote-by-mail applicatio…

Marblehead High Grads Honored With Sterny's Way Scholarships

Two Marblehead High School graduates were honored this week with the Sterny's Way Scholarships, awards honoring the late David Stern by supporting one arts student and one student-athlete, per Marblehead Patch. Elsewhere, Governor Maura Healey touted MBTA repair progress and announced s…

Lynnfield Opens Applications For Traffic Safety Committee Seats

Lynnfield is recruiting residents for open seats on its Traffic Safety Advisory Committee, with the Select Board set to finalize appointments Aug. 17, according to Patch. Meanwhile, the Lynnfield Public Library canceled its Kimberly's Pocket Circus program originally scheduled for July …

Lynn Roadway Makeover Plans Surface in New Report

Lynn road repaving plans surfaced this week as the city looks to overhaul stretches of its street network, according to an Itemlive report published July 28. The Lynn Public Schools Job Fair runs July 29 from 9 a.m. to noon, while the Lynn Public Library keeps its summer lineup going wi…

Danvers To Dedicate Purple Heart Monument Next Month

Danvers will dedicate a new Purple Heart Monument at Town Hall next month, honoring local recipients of the military decoration. The ceremony announcement, reported by Danvers Patch, comes as the town also marked Officer Nicholas Strangie's commendation for his response to a May CVS rob…

Boxford Reminds Residents Real Estate Taxes Are Due

Boxford town officials issued a reminder that real estate tax payments are due, directing residents to the online payments portal for details. The town also posted an update on Stiles Pond Beach conditions ahead of the weekend. Meanwhile, the Boxford Public Library announced that Kanopy…

Beverly Bootstraps Seeks Riders and Walkers for Fall Fundraiser

Beverly Bootstraps is recruiting riders and walkers for its 2026 Ride & Stride for Food fundraiser ahead of a Sept. 27 event in Dedham benefiting local food assistance programs. Meanwhile, Governor Maura Healey touted MBTA repair progress this week, telling reporters "We Had Trains On F…