Charlie McKenna

Saugus School Committee appears to violate law in placing superintendent on leave By Charlie McKenna | June 2, 2023 5:14 PM

SAUGUS — The School Committee voted to place Superintendent of Schools Erin McMahon on leave during an executive session Tuesday

Saugonian named Voke valedictorian By Charlie McKenna | June 1, 2023 8:40 PM

SAUGUS — When Kenneth Ibarra Suarez’s family moved to the United States from Mexico, he knew just three English words

Peabody Democratic Caucus is June 10 By Charlie McKenna | June 1, 2023 5:43 PM

PEABODY — The Democratic City Committee is holding its annual caucus to select delegates for the 2023 MassDems Convention this

Lovely secures $60K for Breaking Grounds By Charlie McKenna | June 1, 2023 3:44 PM

PEABODY — Help could soon be on the way for Northeast Arc’s Breaking Grounds, which has been closed since early

Saugus airs quality concerns to MassDEP By Charlie McKenna | May 31, 2023 8:50 PM

During a virtual forum on Wednesday, Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) officials provided a wide range of information regarding the

Saugus honors its high-school seniors By Charlie McKenna | May 30, 2023 9:29 PM

SAUGUS — The class of 2023 streamed into the Lemoine Mitchell Auditorium at the Saugus Middle-High School complex Tuesday night,

Peabody P.R.E.P. students lauded for pioneering educational path By Charlie McKenna | May 30, 2023 5:23 PM

PEABODY — At just its second-ever graduation Tuesday afternoon, the Peabody Personalized Remote Education Program (Peabody P.R.E.P.), handed out 11

Peabody appoints new fire chief By Charlie McKenna | May 30, 2023 5:06 PM

PEABODY — Jay Dowling is set to serve as the city’s next fire chief, following the retirement of current Chief

USS Constitution Commander anchors Peabody Memorial Day ceremony By Charlie McKenna | May 29, 2023 6:46 PM

PEABODY — USS Constitution Commander Billie Farrell was a sophomore at the US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. when the

DCR seeking lifeguards at Breakheart Reservation and statewide By Charlie McKenna | May 29, 2023 12:56 PM

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is seeking lifeguards at Breakheart Reservation — and numerous other state beaches and

A Memorial Day parade to remember in Saugus By Charlie McKenna | May 28, 2023 6:36 PM

SAUGUS — The town held its annual Memorial Day parade Saturday, with dozens of residents lining the streets as a

Swampscott honors its fallen heroes By Charlie McKenna | May 28, 2023 6:25 PM

SWAMPSCOTT — It’s been more than 16 years since Marine Capt. Jennifer J. Harris was killed in action when the

Saugus superintendent planning June return By Charlie McKenna | May 26, 2023 8:26 PM

SAUGUS — Superintendent of Schools Erin McMahon, who has alleged the School Committee violated her contract and initiated arbitration proceedings,

Election calendar set in Saugus By Charlie McKenna | May 24, 2023 3:36 PM

SAUGUS — With Town Meeting in the rearview mirror, the town is starting to gear up for what is sure

ZBA vote reveals deeper divisions among Saugus board By Charlie McKenna | May 24, 2023 3:18 PM

SAUGUS — The Board of Selectmen failed to add a fifth permanent member to the Zoning Board of Appeals on

Saugus considers Cliftondale fate following zoning-overlay failure By Charlie McKenna | May 23, 2023 9:30 PM

SAUGUS — In a letter submitted to the Board of Selectmen last week, Precinct 2 Town Meeting member Joe Vecchione

St. John’s Prep to reopen Wednesday following ‘swatting’ incident By Charlie McKenna | May 23, 2023 7:10 PM

DANVERS — St. John’s Prep is set to resume classes and after-school activities Wednesday as the school continues to deal

Peabody Chamber unveils INCredible business nominees By Charlie McKenna | May 23, 2023 2:26 PM

PEABODY — The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday unveiled the nominees for its annual INCredible Business Awards ceremony,

Saugus pot decisions delayed By Charlie McKenna | May 22, 2023 3:30 PM

SAUGUS — Town Manager Scott Crabtree did not meet the deadline set by Board of Selectmen Chair Anthony Cogliano for

‘This is everybody’s nightmare’: Hoax active shooter call plunges St. John’s Prep into chaos By Charlie McKenna | May 22, 2023 3:26 PM

DANVERS — For 20 minutes Monday afternoon, students at St. John’s Prep believed they were the latest in a string