The Swampscott Finance Committee spent Monday night analyzing the town’s operating budget for Fiscal Year … [Read more...] about Swampscott Finance Committee reviews town budget
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Survey shows that a significant amount of Lynnfield students are facing mental health problems
Richelle MeladThe 2023 Lynnfield Public Schools Youth Health Survey found that 49% of Lynnfield High School students and 25% … [Read more...] about Survey shows that a significant amount of Lynnfield students are facing mental health problems
Saugus makes a play for high school athletes
Stuart FosterSAUGUS — The Saugus School Committee is trying to do something about students in the town who opt to attend … [Read more...] about Saugus makes a play for high school athletes
Marblehead School Committee, MEA begin contract negotiations
Ryan VermetteThe Marblehead School Committee and Marblehead Education Association began contract negotiations in executive … [Read more...] about Marblehead School Committee, MEA begin contract negotiations
Saugus High School receives award for female diversity in computer science
Stuart FosterThe College Board has awarded Saugus High School with an Advanced Placement Computer Science Female Diversity … [Read more...] about Saugus High School receives award for female diversity in computer science
Peabody mayor submits $69.2 million bond order for public-safety headquarters
Richelle MeladPeabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt recently submitted a $69.2 million bond order to finance a public-safety … [Read more...] about Peabody mayor submits $69.2 million bond order for public-safety headquarters
Swampscott School Committee secures its tutors
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT — The School Committee voted unanimously to approve a 15-article contract for the district’s tutors … [Read more...] about Swampscott School Committee secures its tutors
Marblehead’s Got Talent finalists announced
Ryan VermetteTen finalists have been announced for Marblehead’s Got Talent 2024, with $15,000 in scholarships on the … [Read more...] about Marblehead’s Got Talent finalists announced
Buses for Saugus senior prom unexpectedly expensive due to required molestation insurance
Stuart FosterSAUGUS — The Saugus High senior prom is just a little more than two months away, yet the students are unsure … [Read more...] about Buses for Saugus senior prom unexpectedly expensive due to required molestation insurance
Swampscott seeking members for new Town Election Review Committee
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The town is seeking volunteers for its new Town Election Review Committee. Residents voted in … [Read more...] about Swampscott seeking members for new Town Election Review Committee
Nahant shores up Johnson School with new security
Benjamin PierceTony Pierantozzi, Nahant’s Superintendent of Schools, has provided an update on the progress on the multiple … [Read more...] about Nahant shores up Johnson School with new security
Swampscott adopts plan to help student success
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The School Committee voted to adopt the Student Opportunity Act Plan for the district at their … [Read more...] about Swampscott adopts plan to help student success
Saugus School Committee hears from mother of girl in bullying video
Stuart FosterSAUGUS — The mother of a girl who was filmed during what has been described as an act of bullying or assault … [Read more...] about Saugus School Committee hears from mother of girl in bullying video
Peabody School Committee members discuss moving away from voting in schools after principal cited safety concerns
Richelle MeladPeabody School Committee members discussed potentially moving away from using school buildings as election day … [Read more...] about Peabody School Committee members discuss moving away from voting in schools after principal cited safety concerns
Marblehead Board of Health members get in heated argument about substance-abuse education
Ryan VermetteMarblehead Board of Health member Tom McMahon berated Chair Helaine Hazlett at the board's most recent meeting … [Read more...] about Marblehead Board of Health members get in heated argument about substance-abuse education
Lynn receives $500K grant towards improving public transportation
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Lynn has received a $561,000 grant to "reimagine" the River Works commuter rail station by moving it … [Read more...] about Lynn receives $500K grant towards improving public transportation
Saugus Housing appointee addresses OUI arrest
Stuart FosterKatelynn Lemieux, who was selected to serve as the Saugus Housing Authority’s new executive director last … [Read more...] about Saugus Housing appointee addresses OUI arrest
Swampscott revisits club liquor license and renews annually
Benjamin PierceSWAMPSCOTT— The Select Board has voted unanimously to renew the liquor licenses of the Swampscott Club, … [Read more...] about Swampscott revisits club liquor license and renews annually
Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of the Year stays in the family
For the ItemMoments after she was named the Boys & Girls Club of Lynn Youth of the Year, Ruby Contreras was asked if … [Read more...] about Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of the Year stays in the family
Peabody senior center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day
Richelle MeladPEABODY — The Peter A. Torigian Senior Center was all decked out in green and shamrocks as seniors from the … [Read more...] about Peabody senior center celebrates St. Patrick’s Day