WEST NEWBURY -- June 25, 2026, West Newbury Select Board launches interview process for interim town manager as current manager nears July exit. The board voted unanimously Thursday to begin interviewing three to four finalists
PEABODY -- June 25, 2026, Peabody City Council approves $200 residential trash fee and opts in to FIFA World Cup bar-hours extension. The council voted 8-3 Thursday to establish a $200 annual per-
NORTH ANDOVER -- June 25, 2026, North Andover Select Board approves five-year Axon body camera contract in special remote session. The board voted 4-0 Thursday morning to authorize the agreement, which carries an
Wenham Select Board locks in a five-year, costlier trash contract and swears in two new officers.
PEABODY -- June 23, 2026, Peabody City Council approves $217 million FY27 budget and $102 million school spending plan on split votes. The council voted 9-2 on June 23 to adopt the fiscal year
NEWBURY -- June 23, 2026, Newbury Select Board appoints first post-reform student police officer and approves new Plum Island beer-and-wine store license. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday to appoint Grace LaPoirier
MIDDLETON -- June 23, 2026, Middleton Select Board approves Ferncroft Country Club liquor license overhaul and a $143,773 ambulance write-off. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to convert one of the country club'
GLOUCESTER -- June 23, 2026, Gloucester City Council votes unanimously to extend Pleasant Street parking from two to four hours, protecting the Cape Ann Museum's visitor experience. The council voted 8-0 Tuesday
NEWBURYPORT -- June 22, 2026, Newburyport City Council approves $2.226 million water pump station bond and clears five year-end free cash transfers. The council voted unanimously Monday to bond $2.226 million for
GROVELAND -- June 22, 2026, Groveland Select Board releases a $83,382 quarry bond and tables a pride flag vote pending a new flag policy. The board voted 4-0 at its June 22 meeting
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