Essex selectmen weigh a $50,000 fire budget gap as they plan to hire a full-time chief. Town officials project the fiscal 2028 fire budget could climb to $316,000 under a full-time chief model, versus roughly $267,000 budgeted for current staffing, with a hire targeted for February 1, 2027.
West Newbury Select Board approves five fall event permits and a liquor license, presses town manager on longevity pay.
Lynn committee refers police license-plate camera program to a public hearing after officer leave. The Public Safety and Criminal Justice Committee voted 5-0 Tuesday to send Police Chief Reddy's Flock automated license-plate reader program to a City Council public hearing set for October 13.
Wenham Select Board delays a decision on redeveloping the town-owned Iron Rail property after gymnastics, soccer and Scout representatives objected to the plan.
Manchester-by-the-Sea sets November 16 special town meeting, downgrades drought status. The Select Board voted unanimously to hold a Special Town Meeting November 16, coordinated with the Town of Essex, and a Special Town Election December 10, with article deadlines set for October 19.
Danvers Select Board clears two liquor-related licenses and honors two employees.
Nahant Select Board hears Stantec's plan to narrow Castle Road but takes no vote.
Hamilton Select Board votes 4-0 to seat John Green on a short-handed Zoning Board of Appeals.
Groveland Select Board votes 3-1 to restrict e-bikes and scooters on town land starting September 14.
The North Andover Select Board unanimously approved a one-day liquor and entertainment license for Warden Marine LLC's September 9 celebration at its newly restored cow barn on Academy Road. Licensing Chair Brian E.
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