Hathorne
GOVERNMENT
Boxford Summer Fest set for Saturday
Described as “Boxford’s best kept secret,” the town’s annual Summer Fest will be held on Saturday, July 27. As with all good events, admission is free and will include live music, including the popular 12 Barz Band (www.12barzband.com) Brown and Budnick Meats, the Ipswich Ale Tapmobile...
Afghan refugees on the North Shore find homes through a creative plan that could help many more
The basement of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport, which for more than two years had served as a makeshift home for two very large Afghan families, was abuzz with activity and excitement. Teenagers and an older man carried boxes up the basement stairs and outside. Women kept an eye on younger children running around, as they removed sheets from beds and told kids to help. Outside the church, 19-year-old Afzal led the way for his younger brothers and sisters, pulling a hand cart loaded with boxes down the brick walkway.
Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail makes its sweet debut
The Massachusetts Ice Cream Trail is officially up and running. The tasty trail includes more than 100 destinations — covering every county of the state — that use Massachusetts dairy products in their treats. “We are the ice cream capital,” Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll said during the trail’s...
$7 million in public safety grants awarded to Massachusetts communities
For the ItemBOSTON — Nearly $7 million in public safety grants have been awarded to assist communities, school districts, and other state and local government agencies across Massachusetts to address their most pressing cybersecurity needs. The towns of Middleton, Marblehead, and Manchester-by-the-Sea filed a successful joint application that will provide the communities with a $133,800 cybersecurity grant. […] The post $7 million in public safety grants awarded to Massachusetts communities appeared first on Itemlive.
Nahant’s Coast Guard housing lots set for sale
Benjamin PierceNAHANT — Town Administrator Tony Barletta announced that the town will move forward in the process of selling the lots that were once Coast Guard housing properties on Castle Road and Goddard Drive without contracting a real-estate broker. He said the main reason for the decision had to do with an issue that occurred during […] The post Nahant’s Coast Guard housing lots set for sale appeared first on Itemlive.
Callahan Construction Selected to Oversee Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing Redevelopment
Salem, MA – Callahan Construction Managers announced it was selected to manage the ground-up reconstruction of the Leefort Terrace Affordable Housing complex in Salem. When complete, Leefort will provide both existing and future residents with access to eco-friendly, affordable apartments that will also be Passive House certified and 100% electric and solar powered. Beacon Communities is overseeing the redevelopment of the community.
Orville Giddings Band rocks another Downtown Tuesday in Ipswich
IPSWICH — The town’s long love affair with music continues this summer with the weekly Downtown Tuesdays concerts. This summer’s third outing featured hometown favorites the Orville Giddings Band. As concert-goers filtered in and the band set up, saxophonist Jason Miele said, “My expectations are that we’re...
‘Younger, more diverse, more welcoming’: Suffolk Downs opens first phase
Five years after Suffolk Downs hosted its final live horse race, the property is unrecognizable. The former racetrack, on the line between Boston and Revere, is bustling not with jockeys and spectators but with construction workers and trucks. Rising above them and the temporary wire fences dividing portions of the...
Read & Win program brings communities together
For The Weekly NewsTOPSFIELD — This summer, the Topsfield Fair is again partnering with libraries in Essex and Middlesex counties and southern New Hampshire to promote its Read & Win program. Each library sets a goal for elementary-school children in their communities, encouraging them to read library books. Students in kindergarten through sixth grade who reach their reading goal will […] The post Read & Win program brings communities together appeared first on Itemlive.
North Andover Historical Society hosts events in August
NORTH ANDOVER — Energy, archaeology and witchcraft round out the North Andover Historical Society’s August events with a sneak-peak into September’s Sails & Trails series. Here is the list of events:. Open house at the 1715 Parson Barnard House Museum is from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m....
August events lined up at Topsfield library: Butterflies, yoga, music,
A family program where you can learn about caterpillars and the life cycle of the butterfly. Ask Katie, the Monarch Gardener, all your butterfly-related questions, then make milkweed seed balls to take home. This event is for ages 2 and up and their caregivers. Meet Jess from Salem Wildlife Rescue:...
Andover attorney nominated as Mass. superior court judge
BOSTON — Lawyer John Fraser of Andover is among five attorneys Gov Maura Healey nominated for Massachusetts Superior Court judges. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for confirmation. “I’m proud to nominate these experienced attorneys to the Superior Court, and I’m confident they will...
Friday, July 26: State Legislature Working on Healthcare Reform…Ice Cream Trail is on the Map…Rockport Beach Reopens
Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below) Please be advised that a significant section of Locust Street from Poplar Street to Worthington Avenue in Danvers will be closed on Fri, July 26, 2024, for necessary water main replacement and roadway construction work. For more information please visit https://danversma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=273.
Lynnfield floats new support for pond
The Pillings Pond Subcommittee voted unanimously to dissolve itself at its meeting Tuesday, instead opting to form a nonprofit to fundraise for the pond. Antonio Sordillo, who lives along the east side of the pond, said he helped form the subcommittee in 2020 after the town’s Conservation Commission noticed growing support for the pond’s restoration in his Facebook group. Sordillo’s Facebook group, Pillings Pond Lynnfield MA, is a public group and has around 950 members.
New piers coming to Somerset and Salem thanks to fees collected from Massachusetts saltwater recreational fishing permits
By Massachusetts law, one third of the fees collected from the sale of saltwater recreational fishing permits are dedicated to supporting public access for saltwater fishing. Over the years, this funding source has supported projects ranging from multi-million-dollar fishing piers to forty-five-dollar garbage receptacles. Here’s what your saltwater license fees have been funding lately.
Burlington Cigar Shop License Suspended Temporarily
A representative for Cigars and More, located on Middlesex Turnpike, appeared before the Board of Health on July 23 to respond to an allegation of selling cigarettes to someone under the age of 21 during a compliance check. Mr. Bhut, who was representing the business, agreed that the sale had...
Lynn veteran remembers Forgotten War: City salutes Smith, 92, and his comrades
Sidnee ShortLYNN — Mayor Jared Nicholson proclaimed July 25, 2024 as Korean War Memorial Day at a ceremony hosted by the Department of Veterans Services at City Hall. Often called the Forgotten War due to it being overshadowed by World War II and the Vietnam War, the Korean War started on June 25, 1950, when the […] The post Lynn veteran remembers Forgotten War: City salutes Smith, 92, and his comrades appeared first on Itemlive.
Flip Circus is Coming to Burlington
The family-friendly Flip Circus is coming to the Burlington Mall this September after special permit applications have been approved at the Board of Health. The circus features acrobats, clowns, jugglers and performing artists from around the world. The show has no animals and no alcohol will be served at the venue.
Boston developer ready to move ahead with Olin Chemical superfund site purchase
A Boston real-estate developer interested in redeveloping Wilmington’s heavily polluted Olin Chemical plant site off of Eames Street recently asked federal officials to sign off on the company’s plans to redevelop a portion of the designated “superfund” site. Last week, during a Select Board meeting in...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.