Jim Tobin recently received the New England PGA Youth Player Development Award due to his work in developing young golfers through the First Tee program. The Lynnfield resident doesn’t do it for the recognition – or awards – that may come his way. He does it because he believes in growing the game and giving […]
SWAMPSCOTT — Select Board member Doug Thompson led a presentation on the potential benefits the Community Preservation Act could bring to Swampscott at the board’s latest meeting. The CPA provides state matching funds to municipalities that fund certain projects with a property tax surcharge of up to 3%. As of 2023, 195 Massachusetts communities have […]
After a very disappointing season, one in which the New England Patriots finished dead last in the AFC East with a 4-13 record, there was hope that some of their many, many holes could be fixed via free agency. Plus, they entered with approximately $100 million in cap space. Major needs for the Patriots are […]
The Nahant Board of Selectmen voted unanimously to give Town Administrator Tony Barletta a five-year contract extension at its latest meeting. The extension will go into effect on July 1, 2024 and run through June 30, 2029. Selectman Gene Canty noted that extensions for town administrators have typically been for three years. However, the board’s […]
Panelists tackled tough issues at Thursday’s ‘Future of Greenport’ forum. (From left, Lori Panarello, Rev. Natalie Wimberly, Paul Connor, Kevin Stuessi, Sonia Spar and Bob Syron.) From housing prices to climate change, land use to taxes and traffic, the Village of Greenport is a small seaside bellwether for many of the thorniest challenges facing business, […]
Panelists tackled tough issues at Thursday’s ‘Future of Greenport’ forum. (From left, Lori Panarello, Rev. Natalie Wimberly, Paul Connor, Kevin Stuessi, Sonia Spar and Bob Syron.) Here are the headlines for March 22, 2024. SUFFOLK TIMES ‘Future of Greenport’ forum highlights key challenges confronting village Get to know Joey Merlo, artist in residence at Orient’s […]
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LYNN — What is a trailblazer? That was the question posed at the very beginning of the City of Lynn’s Women’s History Month Panel, “Celebrating Trailblazers,” Thursday night. “Trailblazers are truly the heart and soul of community,” said Faustina Cuevas, Lynn’s first-ever diversity, equity and inclusion officer. “They are innovators, they deliver pathways to let […]
SAUGUS – The finance committee is discussing the public safety budget with the police and fire departments, and what they would entail in the upcoming years. Finance Committee Chair Kenneth DePatto and Town Manager Scott Crabtree attended Wednesday’s meeting, and Fire Chief Michael Newbury and Assistant Chief of Police Ronald Giorgetti spoke about each department’s […]
Peabody — Mayor Ted Bettencourt and some members of the Peabody City Council say they want the North Shore Children’s Museum to be less reliant on city funds in the upcoming years. Bettencourt also said that the museum is establishing the Friends of the NSCM as a foundation. “I’ve always tried to be open about […]