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BEVERLY - The new chain sails along The Cabot's facade glowed red, blue and green, rainbow and white in a display of light Thursday night - the first time they
Community chat about The Meadow golf course set for Wednesday
PEABODY — Two city councilors will host a community discussion Wednesday about possible opportunities for new revenue at The Meadow golf course. The discussion, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Wiggin Auditorium inside City Hall, will seek ideas and other input from community members. kAm“%9:D :D C62==J ;FDE 2? :?7@C>2= ?6:893@C9@@5 >66E:?8 E@ 86E 23FEE6CD’ 2?5 E96 ?6:893@C9@@5’D 766= 7@C 9@H E96 8@=7 4@FCD6 :D 5@:?8 2?5 2?J DF886DE:@?D 7@C :>AC@G6>6?ED @C 4@?46C?D 2?5 :?AFE 7@C 2?J 86?6C2E:@?
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PEABODY - Gov. Maura Healey visited Peabody Veterans Memorial High School on Wednesday to announce $1.75 million in new funding to support student's mental health and help them safely navigate
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PEABODY - The city honored its 14th class of George Peabody Legacy Award winners during a ceremony at City Hall on Wednesday night.
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Essex Tech Superintendent Heidi Riccio is asking the state for more stringent guidelines on keeping students back, saying the school's first admissions lottery showed that other districts are not adequately
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PEABODY - Students in the cosmetology program at Peabody Veterans Memorial High School will hold a fundraising event next month to support two peers facing incredible hardships.
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PEABODY - Although Mayor Ted Bettencourt has vetoed a change that would have required all property owners to shovel their sidewalks or potentially face a fine, the conversation about snow
Danvers schools mull new e-bike rules
DANVERS — The School Committee and Superintendent Dan Bauer are considering steps to keep e-bikes off school grounds in light of the safety concerns they pose for young riders. This could mean following other communities in banning e-bikes and e-scooters on all school campuses, some committee members said at their regular meeting Monday night. But a specific policy isn’t in the works yet as Bauer is researching what rules other districts have in place for e-bikes.
Essex ships to play role in Beverly 400+ battle reenactment Saturday
BEVERLY — Two Essex-built schooners will play majors roles when the reenactment of a local Revolutionary War battle involving Manchester-by-the-Sea militiamen takes place this Saturday as part of Beverly’s 400th birthday celebrations. And a powwow honoring the city’s first residents will take place later this fall. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Beverly 400+ will host a reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah and the Nautilus, the first armed naval battle of the Revolutionary War.
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PEABODY - From digging up radishes to cleaning out pots, Bridgewell clients and staff were busy giving back at Newhall Fields Community Farm to show what community is all about.
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DANVERS - The School Committee and Superintendent Dan Bauer are considering steps to keep e-bikes off school grounds in light of the safety concerns they pose for young riders.
The Cabot reschedules 'Light the Night' event for Oct. 15
BEVERLY — The Cabot’s “Light the Night” event to show off its newly completed renovations has been rescheduled to Thursday, Oct. 15. The event will mark the official first lighting of a new sail art installation on the building’s facade, which was added during a recent $3.6 million overhaul of the theater’s exterior, dressing rooms and artist facilities.
Beverly man pleads guilty to weapons charges in antisemitism case
BEVERLY — A local man charged with threatening violence against Jewish people pleaded guilty to weapons charges and was ordered to stay away from all synagogues and temples in the state, in addition to receiving prison time, according to Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker’s office. Matthew Scouras, 36, of Beverly pleaded guilty to 19 weapons charges in Salem Superior Court on Oct.
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BEVERLY - The City Council is considering a moratorium on the development of data centers within city limits at the request of Mayor Mike Cahill and Planning Director Darlene Wynne.
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PEABODY - The city is now offering a property tax work-off program for senior residents.
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DANVERS - The Select Board handed down penalties to four local restaurants that served alcohol to minors over the summer, after the board had to rescind its original punishments over
Bettencourt vetoes council's sidewalk snow removal ordinance
PEABODY — Mayor Ted Bettencourt is vetoing a recent vote by the City Council that would require local property owners to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice. The initial vote on the ordinance change was approved 6-5 on Sept. 24. The change, proposed by Ward 3 Councilor Stephanie Peach, would expand a rule that already affects property owners downtown. kAm~H?6CD H@F=5 92G6 E@ 4=62C E96 D:56H2=<D 2?5 4FC3 4FED 2=@?8 E96:C AC@A6CE:6D @7 D?@H 2?5 :46 H:E9:?
Beverly man accused of striking woman with hammer on the sidewalk
BEVERLY — A 32-year-old Beverly man was arrested Monday for allegedly striking a woman in the leg with a hammer while he passed by her on the sidewalk, the Essex County District Attorney’s Office said. Robert Connors was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon in relation to the incident, which occurred in the area of West Dane and Mechanic streets on Friday, the DA’s office said. kAmr@??@CD H2D 2=D@ 492C865 H:E9 2DD2F=E 2?5 32EE6CJ @?
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BEVERLY - Construction has started on a new "peanutabout" at Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road, a project that officials say will alleviate traffic in the neighborhood and ease the flow
Work begins on Beverly's new 'peanutabout'
BEVERLY — Construction has started on a new “peanutabout” at Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road, a project that officials say will alleviate traffic in the neighborhood and ease the flow of vehicles coming on and off Route 128. The roughly $7 million project is funded through two MassWorks grants and began work Sept. 28, which is expected to last 18 months. The name represents the roundabout’s oblong, peanut-like shape.
International Festival cooks up connection in Peabody
PEABODY — The city’s largest – and tastiest – celebration returned to the downtown Sunday. The 41st annual International Festival saw Main Street packed with food stalls, dance troupes and thousands of hungry people from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. after last weekend’s nor’easter pushed the festival back a week. kAmrC@H5D 49@H65 @?
Topping the Topsfield Fair's pumpkin contest Original
TOPSFIELD — Ipswich resident and Topsfield Fair giant pumpkin legend Woody Lancaster wanted to go out on top for his last competition. On Friday night, he did just that. His submission for the fair’s giant pumpkin competition weighed in at 2,598 pounds, surpassing last year’s Topsfield Fair record-breaking gourd of 2,507 pounds grown by Alex Noel of Abington, Connecticut. kAm{2?42DE6C’D AF>A<:? 2=D@ 362E E96 4FCC6?E DE2E6 C64@C5 2?5[ @7 4@FCD6[ 62C?65 9:> 7:CDE A=246 2>@?8 uC:52J’D aa 8:2?E AF>A<:?
Marblehead High senior football captain dies
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead High senior Owen Coyne has died, school Principal Michele Carlson shared in a statement to the school community on Friday. Counselors were available at the school to speak to students throughout the day Friday, from 2:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday. kAm~H6?[ `f[ H2D 2 4@\42AE2:?
Marblehead High senior football captain dies
MARBLEHEAD — Marblehead High senior Owen Coyne has died, school principal Michele Carlson shared in a statement to the school community on Friday. Counselors are available at the school to speak to students throughout the day Friday, from 2:30-7 p.m. on Saturday, and from noon to 3 p.m. kAm~H6? H2D 2 4@\42AE2:? @7 E96 |28:4:2?D 7@@E32== E62> 2?5 2 E9C66\DA@CE 2E9=6E6] r2C=D@?’D >6DD286 :?4=F565 2 DE2E6>6?E 7C@> ~H6?’D >@E96C[ p?86=2 !2C25:D6[ 9:D 72E96C[ qC:2? r@J?6 2?5 9:D D:3=:?8D[ vC25J[ {2?5@?
Moulton honors local community service standouts
SALEM — Five Essex County residents who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities were honored by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday night, with one receiving the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award.
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SALEM - Five Essex County residents who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities were honored by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday night, with one receiving the
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TOPSFIELD - America's oldest fair is back for its 208th season.
Beverly 400+ will host powwow, battle reenactment this fall
BEVERLY — A reenactment of a local Revolutionary War battle and a powwow honoring the city’s first residents will take place this fall as part of Beverly’s 400th birthday celebrations. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Beverly 400+ will host a reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah and the Nautilus, the first armed naval battle of the Revolutionary War. kAm%96 w2??29 H2D E96 7:CDE D9:A 4@>>:DD:@?65 3J v6?] v6@C86 (2D9:?8E@? 5FC:?8 E96 H2C 2?5 D2:=65 7C@> y@9? v=@G6C’D (92C7 :?
Moulton honors local community service standouts
SALEM — Five Essex County residents who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities were honored by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday night, with one receiving the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award.
Beverly 400+ will host powwow, battle reenactment this fall
BEVERLY — A reenactment of a local Revolutionary War battle and a powwow honoring the city’s first residents will take place this fall as part of Beverly’s 400th birthday celebrations. On Saturday, Oct. 10, Beverly 400+ will host a reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah and the Nautilus, the first armed naval battle of the Revolutionary War. The Hannah was the first ship commissioned by Gen.
208th Topsfield Fair opens Friday
TOPSFIELD — America’s oldest fair is back for its 208th season. The Topsfield Fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday and will host a lineup of festivities fit for the whole family through Monday, Oct. 12. For the second year, the fair and Keolis will offer a Topsfield Fair Package for visitors coming in on the MBTA Commuter Rail, which can be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/topsfieldtrain.
208th Topsfield Fair opens Friday
TOPSFIELD — America’s oldest fair is back for its 208th season. The Topsfield Fair opens at 4 p.m. Friday and will host a lineup of festivities fit for the whole family through Monday, Oct. 12. kAmu@C E96 D64@?5 J62C[ E96 72:C 2?5 z6@=:D H:== @776C 2 %@AD7:6=5 u2:C !24<286 7@C G:D:E@CD 4@>:?8 :? @? E96 |q%p r@>>FE6C #2:=[ H9:49 42? 36 AFC492D65 @?=:?6 2E k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^E:?JFC=]4@>^E@AD7:6=5EC2:?Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm9EEADi^^E:?JFC=]4@>^E@AD7:6=5EC2:?k^2m]k^Am kAm%96 562= :?4=F56D 2 EC2:?
Moulton honors local community service standouts
SALEM — Five Essex County residents who have gone above and beyond in serving their communities were honored by U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton on Tuesday night, with one receiving the 11th Annual Peter J. Gomes Service Award.
Council greenlights rule for all property owners to clear sidewalks of snow, ice
PEABODY — An initial vote on an ordinance change that would see all Peabody property owners fined if they fail to clear their sidewalks of snow and ice passed in a close vote of the City Council Thursday night. The proposal, written by Ward 3 Councilor Stephanie Peach, expands a rule that already applies to streets downtown. For years, those property owners have faced fines if they do not clear the sidewalks in front of their homes or businesses following a storm.
Board revokes tobacco fine for Peabody convenience stores
PEABODY — The Board of Health has revoked all fines and violations issued over the summer to local convenience store owners who sold a tobacco product that falls under the state’s flavored tobacco ban. kAm%96J 2C8F65 =@42= AF3=:4 962=E9 @77:4:2=D ?6G6C E@=5 E96> :E H2D 4@?D:56C65 2 7=2G@C65 AC@5F4E[ 2?5 D2:5 +*} r9:==’D 7=2G@C65 DE2EFD H2D?’E @3G:@FD 3642FD6 E96 AC@5F4E 5@6D ?@E 92G6 2 DEC@?8 D46?E] |@DE ?@E23=J[ E96 AC@5F4E’D >2?F724EFC6C D6?E E96> 2 =6EE6C :?
Funding to rehab homes still available to low-income Beverly residents
BEVERLY — A local program that funds home improvements for low-income homeowners in Beverly still has funds to give out, the city said in a statement Tuesday. The Beverly Homeowner Rehabilitation Program provides 15-year loans that come with no payments and are interest free to low-income households in need of vital home repairs.
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PEABODY - Two cats were rescued from a house fire and treated for smoke inhalation after flames sparked inside of a kitchen at 10 Tanners Court on Friday, fire Chief
Group advocates for return of Beverly DEI director
BEVERLY — A local social justice group is calling on the City Council to reinstate Beverly’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion position. The role was created in 2021 after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis spurred a nationwide call for equity and policy change. Most recently, the Beverly position was held by Wangari Fahari, who was hired in 2023.
'They're just not safe:' Officials urge parents to keep kids off e-bikes
PEABODY — The city held an e-bike safety forum Thursday night to educate parents on why the devices aren’t safe for children, as more tweens and teens are riding them on public streets. These bikes, and e-scooters, use a battery-powered motor to assist in pedaling. They can send kids zipping down the road at 28 mph, or as fast as 65 mph if they are riding the fastest class of e-bikes or have rigged the bike’s motor to bypass its speed limit. kAm“s@ ?@E 3FJ 6\3:<6D 7@C <:5D[” D2:5 s2?
School's library renamed in honor of Andover's Ritzer
DANVERS — The Danvers High School library has officially been renamed in honor of Colleen Ritzer, the Andover native killed while teaching at the school. Community officials and Ritzer’s family members unveiled the name change during a ceremony on Aug. 24. Now when Danvers High students walk into the Colleen E. Ritzer Library, they will be greeted with a sign with the new name and a placard that shows the teacher’s photo and information about her life and legacy.
'They're just not safe:' Officials urge parents to keep kids off e-bikes
PEABODY — The city held an e-bike safety forum Thursday night to educate parents on why the devices aren’t safe for children, as more tweens and teens are riding them on public streets. These bikes, and e-scooters, use a battery-powered motor to assist in pedaling. They can send kids zipping down the road at 28 mph, or as fast as 65 mph if they are riding the fastest class of e-bikes or have rigged the bike’s motor to bypass its speed limit.
Group advocates for return of Beverly DEI director
BEVERLY — A local social justice group is calling on the City Council to reinstate Beverly’s director of diversity, equity and inclusion position. The role was created in 2021 after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis spurred a nationwide call for equity and policy change. Most recently, the Beverly position was held by Wangari Fahari, who was hired in 2023.
2 Mass. Police Officers Struck by Vehicle; Suspect Drags Officer
PEABODY, MA—Two Peabody police officers were struck by a car driven by a suspect in a robbery at Macy’s earlier this week, an incident that eventually led to the arrest of two people. Police were called to the Macy’s at the Northshore Mall around 8:30 p.m. on Monday over a report of a man and a woman shoplifting from the store, the Peabody Police Department said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
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BEVERLY - The City Council voted to ban all virtual currency machines - popularly known as Bitcoin machines - within the city.
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DANVERS - A project that would redevelop 156 and 158 Maple St. into a site with a mixed-use trade shop and 30 new residential units is making progress before the
Danvers Planning Board considers 30 new units on Maple Street
DANVERS — A project that would redevelop 156 and 158 Maple St. into a site with a mixed-use trade shop and 30 new residential units is making progress before the Planning Board.
Beverly bans cryptocurrency machines
BEVERLY — The City Council voted to ban all virtual currency machines — popularly known as Bitcoin machines — within the city. The move follows similar action by other Massachusetts communities, including Peabody and Gloucester, in an attempt to curb scams that often target the elderly. Under the ordinance change approved by the City Council in a final vote on Monday night, these machines are prohibited from all Beverly businesses and must be removed within 30 days of the ordinance change.
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PEABODY - Two Peabody police officers were struck by a car driven by a suspect in a robbery at Macy's earlier this week, an incident that eventually led to the
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BEVERLY - Shoebert the seal has inspired news articles, children's books and now a stage production.
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