A North Salem resident has contracted West Nile Virus. It is the fifth human case in Massachusetts this year.
State lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are working together to repeal a 6.25 percent tax on custom software and network design services.
Jim Liacos may eventually be paid a permanent tribute in Peabody with his name on a street at the new middle school.
The area targeted for spraying this week is between Lynnfield, Lynn and Bartholomew streets.
Spraying is planned for Sept. 24 after 7 p.m. in the areas of Lynnfield, Lynn and Bartholomew streets, but may be rescheduled between then and Friday, depending on the weather.
A community meeting is scheduled Tuesday evening at the West Branch Library to continue mapping out a downtown economic plan for Peabody.
City urges residents to take precautions, such as wearing insect repellent and long-sleeved clothing. Also eliminate standing water around homes and make sure screens are intact.
Under the new law, 17-year-olds who are arrested will face a juvenile court judge, but that judge can still impose an adult sentence for certain more serious crimes.
City crews made repairs to several major roads across Peabody over the summer, just in time to have them ready for the start of school and fall traffic.
Attorney general says, as governor, she’ll never stop fighting, in Monday morning announcement.
The City Clerk's office says 14 percent of registered voters in Ward 3 came out to vote Tuesday.
Voter turnout for Tuesday's primary was 14 percent, slightly higher than election officials were predicting.
Councilors voted to urge the city's state delegation to support a repeal of the new tax.
A complaint was recently filed by the Securities Division of Secretary of State William Galvin's office. Four of the victims are Peabody, Danvers, Swampscott and Boston residents.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 17 for the primary election for the Ward 3 seat on the City Council.
The lone primary this year is in Ward 3. Polls are open 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sept. 17 in the East End of the city.
The primary election in Ward 3 is Sept. 17. The polls are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt and other North Shore mayors and town managers spoke at the annual State of the Region breakfast at the Danversport Yacht Club this week.
The Ethics Committee of the U.S. House won't keep digging into North Shore Congressman John Tierney's tie, via his wife, to an illegal offshore gambling business.
There will also be a legislative update from the North Shore Chamber on efforts for small businesses waivers for Obamacare and efforts to repeal the state's new software services technology tax.
All three candidates recently sat down with retired councilor Judy Selesnick at PATV to talk about the issues in this election.
Baker publicly announced this week that he would be making another gubernatorial run in 2014.
The Ward 3 primary is set for Sept. 17 and is the only primary race in the city election this year.
Also on the agenda are two proposed beer and wine license transfers at Lynn Street Mini Mart and World Class Billiards.
Recap and analysis of the week in state government.
The saga of the 92-foot billboard off Lowell Street will likely resume soon in court to be decided.
Truck-mounted pesticide spraying will occur in neighborhoods between Winona, Lake and Lowell streets over to the Lynnfield line as well as streets surrounding city parks in the area and the bike path.
In past years the sales tax holiday has saved shoppers across the state more than $20 million. This year, the sales tax holiday is on Aug. 10-11.
The new senator stopped in for an official visit to the Tanner City this week.
City officials say getting the timing right on the traffic lights will really determine the flow along Main Street, but safety for pedestrians and motorists is much improved.
The embattled congressman is in for more scrutiny.
The Peabody City Council is going to see the most activity in this election cycle with three contested ward races and nine candidates for five at-large seats.
The new traffic pattern will reduce Main Street from four lanes to two, creating designated left and right turning lanes and a center lane from Washington down to Howley Street.
Contractors will begin work on the main building of the Peabody Institute Library later this summer.
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