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Lynn water board accepts Orlando Avenue land, seats new commissioner

Lynn Water Commission swears in a new member, previews a costly infrastructure choice. Former Ward 7 City Councilor Jay Walsh was welcomed as the board's newest commissioner, joining Grace, Mantul, O'Shea and Salona for a roll-call vote accepting a small city-abandoned parcel on Orlando Avenue, 5-0.

Manchester Planning Board Unanimously Approves Special Permit for 214 Summer Street Project

Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board approves special permit for 214 Summer Street and advances housing plan.

Essex Select Board Advances Governance Study and River Day Revival Plans

ESSEX — July 13, 2026 — Essex Select Board advances governance study proposal and affordable housing push. At its July 13 meeting, the board heard Town Administrator Brendan's pitch to convene an ad hoc committee to examine Essex's governance structure — unchanged since its 1819 articles of incorporation — with

Newburyport Council Approves $2.5M Meter Bond, Adopts New Three-Tier Water Rate

NEWBURYPORT — July 13, 2026 — Newburyport City Council approves $2.5 million water meter bond and adopts a new three-tier water rate structure projected to raise average bills 7.5 percent. The council amended the original $3.076 million bond order after Councilor Delay obtained the winning vendor's

Swampscott Planning Board opens public hearing on commuter rail smart growth district

SWAMPSCOTT — July 13, 2026 — Swampscott Planning Board kicks off 40R smart growth district study near commuter rail station. The board held a pre-application public hearing July 13 on a proposed Chapter 40R smart growth overlay district covering primarily B1 and B2 commercially zoned land around the town's

West Newbury Select Board approves permits, hires treasurer, advances Whittier school talks

West Newbury Select Board unanimously approves budget transfer, special permits, and two appointments at July 9 meeting.

Peabody Council Adopts ADU Ordinance, Rejects 36-Unit Lake Street Rezoning Proposal

PEABODY — July 9, 2026 — Peabody City Council adopted updated ADU rules, approved four licenses and permits, and sent two contested rezoning petitions in opposite directions at its July 9 session. The council voted 9 to 0 to adopt accessory dwelling unit ordinance language — required by state law — incorporating five departmental

Wenham Planning Board Continues Iron Rail Solar Hearing to August 12

Wenham Planning Board continues Iron Rail solar hearing, endorses Greenbelt land plan.

Middleton Select Board Unanimously Approves Rizzo's Common Vic Ownership Transfer

Middleton Select Board approves ownership transfer at Rizzo's Common Vic, with beer and wine service on hold. The board voted 3-0 Tuesday to transfer the restaurant's Common Vic license to S.A.

Middleton Planning Board continues Beachbrook Farm hearing, pursues road compliance covenant

Middleton Planning Board moves to secure a road-completion covenant at Beachbrook Farm rather than rescind the subdivision's 2018 approval.

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