The much-debated change allowing ADUs in non-owner-occupied homes passed by a narrow 5-4 vote.
One proposed ordinance change would allow accessory-dwelling units in non-owner-occupied properties.
A preliminary election is set for March 28 in the quest to serve out the remaining three years of Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll's term.
The Peabody Essex Museum will transfer the documents, which it housed for the past 43 years, to the Massachusetts State Archives facility.
WinnDevelopment said it hopes to begin construction on the 120-unit building next to the MBTA station in the second half of 2024.
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Salem) said the ongoing delay in determining a House Speaker could have an impact on constituent services.
The five-term Salem mayor becomes part of the nation's first all-women state executive team with Gov. Maura Healey.
The five-term mayor gave her final State of the City Address before being inaugurated as the state's new lieutenant governor on Thursday.
The two-term councilor - elected to her first term by a one-vote margin - will lead the Council through 2023.
The three-time City Council president will serve in the role vacated by Kim Driscoll's resignation to become lieutenant governor.
The former city councilor was the last to challenge Lt. Gov.-elect Kim Driscoll in her 2021 campaign for re-election.
Under the proposal set to go before the City Council, the preliminary election would be on March 28 with the final election on May 16.
A $1 million Beverly Library HVAC overhaul and $1 million in Peabody Riverwalk funding are part of $16.9 million due for the North Shore.
Absences are forcing daily staffing shifts at Salem Public Schools as surveillance data shows a big jump in coronavirus in the city.
Bensley said he is running to strengthen public education and act quickly to mitigate the effects of climate change on the city's coastline.
Two $40,000 grants will go toward a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion audit and the recruitment and retention of a representative workforce.
The portrait in City Council chambers was created by Indigenous artist Chris Pappan in collaboration with the Massachusett Tribal Council.
Salem residents and those who work in the city can get up to five boxes of the at-home rapid tests ahead of holiday gatherings.
Moulton visited the war-torn country as part of a bipartisan House Armed Services Committee contingent this weekend.
The ride-sharing service was launched in December 2020 with more than 5,000 unique users over the past two years.
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.