Beverly Chief: City 'Will Not Tolerate Intimidation': PM Patch

BEVERLY, MA — It's Thursday, Oct. 15. Here are some of the top stories we are covering on the North Shore and across Massachusetts.

Beverly Police Chief John LeLacheur felt it was time to make a statement that may seem obvious to some, but he was told it was important for others in the city to hear.

"We want everybody to know you don't have to live in fear in Beverly," LeLacheur told Patch. "Weare doing our best to make sure everyone feels safe and secure in the city."

It's not the first time he said he's said it on behalf of the department, but told Patch the time felt right to say it again after some recent discussions with residents.

Read the full story here.

Also on the North Shore today

Danvers Urges Caution As It Gives Trick-Or-Treating Green Light

Danvers is allowing — though not exactly endorsing — trick-or-treating this Halloween amid the coronavirus health crisis.

Danvers is advising residents to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines this Halloween — which classifies traditional trick-or-treating as a "high risk" holiday activity.

Salem Looks To Bring Back Youngest Students 5 Days A Week

Salem Public Schools is moving to bring students in pre-kindergarten through second grade back to the classroom five days a week.

The students will return on Nov. 9 if the School Committee approves the plan.

Salem Seeks Public Input On Municipal Harbor Plan

Salem is looking for public feedback as the city's Municipal Harbor Plan looks to "create a shared understanding of issues and opportunities along Salem's waterfront, including the historically industrial port area."

Across Massachusetts

Assembly Row Announces Wave Of New Businesses Opening Next Year

Assembly Row will welcome Sephora next year as a lead tenant of the development's emerging third phase. The new phase will also include a 24-story, 500-unit apartment building with ground-floor retail space across from the Assembly Square T stop and a 300,000-square-foot retail and office building that will house PUMA's previously announced North American headquarters.

Experts At A Loss To Explain MA's High Coronavirus Death Rate

The state had 5.96 coronavirus deaths per 100,000 residents in September, a number that was nearly six times higher than New York State's rate of 0.96 deaths and more than three times higher than New Jersey's 1.94 deaths per 100,000 residents.

Truck Rolls-Over, Spills Asphalt On I-495, Closing Highway

A truck rollover created significant delays on Interstate 495 southbound at Exit 14 B. Massachusetts State Police said the driver of a tri-axle truck was ejected and suffered non-life-threatening injuries. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital in Providence.