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Ipswich opens doors to refugee family, transforming lives and community
IPSWICH — Childrens’ gleeful screams sounded in Ascension Memorial Episcopal Church while pastors, charity workers, and local aid program founders discussed refugee housing solutions last Thursday evening. The church’s Boone Hall would soon house a family of Afghan refugees who landed late on June 24. The family spent...
June 30 declared Dave Rodgers Day in town
The Select Board declared June 30 as Dave Rodgers Day on Sunday at Rodgers’ retirement party. Rodgers has served as the town’s veterans agent for the past 25 years. Select Board member Moses Grader read the board’s proclamation. “David’s dedication to Marblehead’s many generations of individual veterans...
Dressing up Buchanan Bridge for the 4th
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Ward 2 City Councilor Obed Matul and his wife, Maribel, said they had an idea to dress up Buchanan Bridge one day while driving back into Lynn. Monday afternoon, they brought the idea to life, adorning the bridge with 16 American flags with the help of some friends. Matul said that he wanted […] The post Dressing up Buchanan Bridge for the 4th appeared first on Itemlive.
Report due soon: Many homes were ‘critically over-assessed’
The Board of Assessors is planning to release an outside audit confirming that some Marblehead neighborhoods were “critically over-assessed,” while others were undervalued in last year’s assessment, according to Chair John Kelley. The board meets again this Friday at noon. In January, many homeowners complained that their...
Colonial Trivia: Revere’s not-so-famous ride through Ipswich
It was December 13, 1774, and the scuttlebut was that British troops would be landing. at Fort William and Mary in New Castle, N.H. (next to Portsmouth), to grab some more. Paul Revere, who hadn’t yet made his famous ride to Concord (that would come in April. of the...
Town Hall Update for Essex | June 28
There are several important updates from the Essex Board of Selectmen this week, including updates on the town’s Housing Production Plan with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, the town’s accounting software connection issues, distribution of the town’s sexual harassment policies, and more. Housing Production Plan Discussion with...
Town readies for Fourth of July
Marblehead is set to celebrate Independence Day with a full slate of events on the Fourth of July, featuring the town’s traditional Horribles Parade, a street festival, the Harbor Illumination and fireworks display. The festivities will begin with the annual Horribles Parade, organized by the Gerry 5 Veteran Fireman’s...
Massachusetts awarded more than $25M in RAISE grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded Massachusetts more than $25 million in Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants for three critical transportation projects. A total of $22 million was awarded to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (MBTA) Lower Broadway Everett Transit Priority Corridor Project, $2 million was awarded to the South […] The post Massachusetts awarded more than $25M in RAISE grants appeared first on Transportation Today.
Peabody turns Munroe Street around
Adam LevinePEABODY — The City Council Municipal Safety Committee addressed traffic concerns on Central Street and Munroe Court caused by Prestige Car Wash and prepared an ordinance that would reverse the direction of the one-way Munroe Street. City Council President Stephanie Peach said when the council previously approved a special permit for vacuums at the car […] The post Peabody turns Munroe Street around appeared first on Itemlive.
Tuesday, July 2 – 4th of July Week – Rockport dirty water reported – Local tech programs get money from State – Peabody delays hiring DEI Director
Shift No. 3 – Monday Night 7/1/24 Northbound Right Lane – North of Pomodori to the Gillis Bridge. Shift No. 4 – Tuesday Night 7/2/24 Southbound Right Lane – The Gillis Bridge to North of Pomodori. NO Work Wednesday 7/3 thru Sunday 7/7. Shift No. 5...
Rowley concert series to feature Caribbean steel band
The Rowley Public Library’s Summer Concert Series will feature Caribbean sounds on Wednesday, July 17. It’s part of the library’s offering of “live family-friendly music events Wednesday evenings through the month of July.”. “Bring a blanket or chair and relax on their beautiful front lawn while...
Town of Nahant Receives Additional $49,669 in Fair Share Funds for Road, Bridge Repairs
Town Administrator Antonio Barletta is pleased to announce that the Town of Nahant will receive an additional $49,669 in state funds that can be used to improve the Town’s roads, sidewalks and bridges. The money is in addition to funding the Town receives annually through the Commonwealth’s Chapter 90...
Nahant superintendent calls it a career
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — After nearly 50 years in education, Superintendent of Schools Tony Pierantozzi officially retired on Monday. The New Jersey native’s career started right after he graduated from Rutgers University in 1968, when he became a social studies teacher in the district of Scarsdale, N.Y. Pierantozzi would remain in the role until 1983, when he […] The post Nahant superintendent calls it a career appeared first on Itemlive.
Retiring Veterans Agent Rodgers honored for going ‘extra mile’
The hall at VFW Post 2005 filled Sunday afternoon to give a grand sendoff to David Rodgers, a Marblehead native who is retiring after 25 years of serving as the town’s veterans agent. And it seemed like everyone in attendance had at least one story about Rodgers going above...
New Boxford trash arrangements as Mello picks up town contract
BOXFORD — The town’s new trash service with G. Mello has begun. Starting July 1, Mello will pick up trash instead of Waste Management (WM). WM drew a lot of complaints from residents who complained of sporadic service. Street listings and a calendar can be found on the...
Dalton donates flags for Independence Day
Select Board Chair Dick Dalton donated 200 flags outside the Meeting House for the Fourth of July. “July 4 is just more than barbecues,” Dalton said. “It’s a very important day in our history.”. Dalton said the Town Commons has made significant improvements over the years. “I...
Cell Signaling Project Landscaping and Stormwater Discussed
Consultants for Cell Signaling Technology presented plans for dealing with stormwater runoff, protecting the surrounding environment, and landscaping the grounds at a Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board meeting on Monday. CST is seeking a comprehensive permit from the town to build a 500-employee research-and-development laboratory at the end of Atwater Avenue, just...
Nahant reeling in the cash
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — Town Administrator Tony Barletta announced that the town has received an additional $49,669 in state funds to improve town infrastructure, such as sidewalks and roads. The new funds are categorized as supplemental resources for fiscal year 2024, bringing Nahant’s total granted amount to more than $138,000 for FY24. Earlier this year, Gov. Maura […] The post Nahant reeling in the cash appeared first on Itemlive.
Lynnfield dials up cellphone school policy
The School Committee met to discuss changes to various policies, including a new cellphone and related electronic devices policy, at its meeting on Thursday. At the beginning of the meeting, Committee Chair Kate DePrizio said she had heard some confusion, and clarified the meeting was only for discussion and there would be no votes taken.
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