Lynnfield resident Ellen Crawford named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine

Lynnfield's Ellen Crawford has been named a 2026 Commonwealth Heroine by the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women. The award, announced Friday, was presented following a nomination by Representative Brad Jones recognizing Crawford's decades of community involvement. Per a Lyn…

Lynn Public Library closed Friday for Independence Day holiday weekend

The Lynn Public Library is closed Friday for the Independence Day holiday weekend, with modified summer hours resuming Monday. The library, located at 5 North Common St., is operating on a reduced summer schedule through at least early July — open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to …

Ipswich High joins Triton Regional in new cooperative football agreement

Ipswich High School and Triton Regional have announced a cooperative football agreement, linking the two programs. The Daily News of Newburyport reported the deal on July 3, marking a notable shift for the Ipswich athletic program. No other town hall, school, or library announcements su…

Most North Shore beaches reopen after Haverhill pumping station sewage break

Most North Shore beaches have reopened following a sewage discharge linked to a Haverhill pumping station, though some sites still carry dangerous bacteria warnings. A nonprofit organization is urging continued caution at select locations even as the broader reopening proceeds, the Bost…

Most North Shore beaches reopen after Haverhill pumping station sewage break

Most North Shore beaches have reopened following a sewage discharge linked to a Haverhill pumping station, though some sites still carry dangerous bacteria warnings. A nonprofit organization is urging continued caution at select locations even as the broader reopening proceeds, the Bost…

Hamilton marks a quiet Independence Day eve with no scheduled municipal activity

Hamilton enters the Fourth of July weekend with no municipal meetings or community announcements on record for July 3. Town offices and Hamilton Public Schools are observing the Independence Day holiday period, leaving the local calendar clear. No news flashes, library events, school ad…

New Inn at Good Harbor Beach Opens for Gloucester's Summer Season

A new inn at Good Harbor Beach opens as Gloucester kicks off the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The Inn at Good Harbor Beach has launched with summer reservations available, adding lodging capacity to one of the city's most popular shoreline destinations, per Hotel News Resource. Pauli…

Boxford rings in Independence Day weekend with Spirit of America celebration July 8

Boxford heads into the Fourth of July weekend with a community celebration set for Wednesday, July 8, at Stiles Pond Beach. The town's "Spirit of America in Boxford" event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. and serves as the town's focal Independence Day gathering. The Boxford Town Library is open …

Beverly Rings In Fourth of July Weekend Amid Nation's 250th Anniversary

Beverly heads into the Fourth of July holiday weekend coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary. Beverly Patch has posted a guide to local fireworks and Independence Day events for residents planning to celebrate. Separately, the Beverly/Peabody Lodge #1309 honored 14 North Shore g…

Andover Opens Cooling Centers as Holiday Weekend Heat Wave Moves In

Andover's insurer paid the full $2.5 million settlement of a federal Fusion lawsuit, public records show. With dangerous heat also bearing down on the holiday weekend, the town has opened cooling centers for residents — details on locations are available via Andover Patch. The town's tr…