The Nahant Board of Selectmen voted to hire USDA Wildlife services to "dispatch" habituated coyotes.
As seasonal utility costs soar this winter, Salem will use the federal funds to supplement its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
Two hours of public comment largely decried two key proposed changes to the city's new "in-law apartment" ordinance.
Neil Harrington will hold an official kickoff event in his campaign to fill outgoing Mayor Kim Driscoll's vacancy on Dec. 14.
More than $1 million will fund the construction of an expanded-capacity behavioral health services department at Salem Family Health Center.
A joint public hearing with the City Council and Planning Board will consider the changes proposed after a slow start to the ADU program.
Salem officials said the Curative mobile site at Riley Plaza - one of the region's last public test sites - will close as of Dec. 31, 2022.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) unsuccessfully led a challenge to Speaker Nancy Pelosi's House leadership position in 2018.
The City Council will discuss Thursday amendments to the process to replace Mayor Driscoll, who will resign to become lieutenant governor.
City Clerk Ilene Simons said the City Council will likely choose an acting mayor in January with a special election expected this spring.
The MA 6th Congressional representative said the party needs to be "laser-focused on bolstering the safeguards of democracy across America."
State Sens. Joan Lovely and Brendan Crighton were winners Tuesday night, while most other races were uncontested.
The Salem Democrat defeated two challengers to retain the MA Sixth Congressional District seat on Capitol Hill.
The five-term mayor's departure will leave an opening in the Witch City's top office after the Associated Press calls the race early.
Before you head to the polls Tuesday, brush up on who's running for office, and on four key ballot questions.
The bill includes $45 million for Salem offshore wind port infrastructure and $100K for Beverly Hall-Whitaker Bridge traffic mitigation.
This year's event will take place in front of the Salem Police Headquarters at 95 Margin Street on Veterans Day.
Mayor Kim Driscoll said the work to begin preparing for next year's spooky season will begin soon with feedback and long-term planning.
The Federal Street courthouse and county commissioner's building will be redeveloped into mixed-used housing, commercial and retail spaces.
Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton said the designation will raise the profile and bring more visitors to the national historic site.
Joan Lovely and Brendan Crighton signed a letter to the state Department of Public Utilities calling the rate hikes a "public safety issue."
Salem is also looking to hire bilingual poll workers and translators for Election Day on Nov. 8.
City officials said those enrolled in the PowerChoice program will not have rates rise as National Grid's are set to triple this winter.
The court action follows similar suits against Texas that claim the abortion bans violate the civil rights of Satanic Temple members.
Salem homeowners can get up to $47,500 for ADUs on the condition that the new unit is rented at 50 percent of "fair market value."
The free month-long membership allows for unlimited 45-minute rides for 30 days.
Dominick Pangallo told supporters he will seek to succeed Mayor Kim Driscoll if her lieutenant governor bid is successful.
The forums are free and open to the public ahead of the Nov. 8 state general election.
The ordinance prevents municipal employees from aiding in or using city resources to support prosecuting those providing abortion services.
The first passage of a fiercely debated Halloween parking overlay district passed by an 8-3 margin Monday night.
Salem residents and those who work in the city are eligible to pick up the at-home antigen tests.
The presumptive state representative for the 7th Essex District spoke with Patch about his priorities as he prepares to head to Beacon Hill.
The rapid nasal swab tests are available for a $135 fee at the mobile testing site at Riley Plaza.
State Rep. Paul Tucker is the apparent winner in a clash with Middleton attorney James O'Shea for the open DA's post.
State Sen. Joan Lovely opened up a sizable lead on activist challenger Kyle Davis with 37 percent of precincts reporting.
Former Peabody State Rep. Leah Allen was locked in a tight battle for the Republican nomination deep into the night.
School Committee Vice-Chair Manny Cruz thanked supporters for the victory at about 10 p.m. on Tuesday night.
The roundtable discussion is designed to answer questions from North Shore residents on the emerging outbreak.
Salem voters will cast ballots for state senate, state representative, district attorney, sheriff and other races in Tuesday's primary.
Officials said the city is taking steps "intended to safeguard abortion and reproductive health care access in Salem."