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Saugus ups conditions for ‘Maddy’s Place’ development

A whopping 42 conditions were added to the Saugus Planning Board’s decision approving the site plan, master plan, and hillside protection permit for the proposed Maddy’s Place development at 1631-1639 Broadway in between the board’s approval of a draft decision and the filing of the final document with the town clerk. It’s not entirely clear […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Daily Update: Online match sparks ‘I do’ at Cliff’s Elbow Room

THE SUFFOLK TIMES Online match sparks ‘I do’ at Cliff’s Elbow Room East End environmental roundtable meets again RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Riverhead BID unveils plans for 2024 events Town Board OKs new biz options at Tanger  SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Heavy snowfall for Shelter Island NORTHFORKER North Fork Dream Home: By the beach in Laurel — year-round […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
If only Congress would listen to the CBO on immigration

Matthew Yglesias Last week, smack in the middle of a series of congressional meltdowns over border security, the Congressional Budget Office dropped the latest edition of its 10-year budget and economic forecast. It’s the kind of report that ought to — but won’t — shake up the immigration debate on Capitol Hill. According to the […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
COLUMN: The Patriots and the No. 3 pick

The NFL season is officially over, with the Kansas City Chiefs winning their second Super Bowl in as many years. Now, teams and fans are either blessed – or cursed – to confront their offseasons. This year, the Patriots hold the No. 3 pick of the draft, something they haven’t held since 1994 when they […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Police Log 02/14/24 – Itemlive

All address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Arrests William Finn, of Cleveland Avenue in Saugus, was arrested and […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Lynnfield running at a record-setting pace

LYNNFIELD — Without an indoor track facility or field house, the indoor track program at Lynnfield High has always had to make the most of things. The teams fly under the radar, practicing most days in the basement of the building. When it’s warm enough (as in, anything 35 degrees or more), the kids head […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Anticipated snowstorm much ado about nothing

Residents of Essex County were told to expect a blinding white coat of snow covering the ground when they woke up Tuesday morning. However, the supposed “storm” turned out to be nothing more than a late-morning flurry of snowfall that did not stick. Numerous meteorologists predicted between 6 inches and one foot of snow to […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Swampscott Select Board feels Clearview gave them a clear view of Hadley Hotel

SWAMPSCOTT — The Select Board voted unanimously to designate Clearview Investment Management Inc. as the developer for the Hadley School Hotel project. Along with the Noannet Group and the Drew Company, Clearview was one of three finalists who presented to the Select Board and the public on Jan. 30, when the firm’s founder and CEO […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
EMG 2023 Persons of the Year ceremony to commence Thursday

Eight community members from each of the Item’s seven coverage areas will be honored Thursday evening as a part of Essex Media Group’s 7th annual Persons of the Year ceremony. The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Lynn Museum and Historical Society, located at 590 Washington St.  Each of the community members representing Lynn, Lynnfield, […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024
Team of the Week – Lynn English boys basketball

You know what I’ve been thinking? For three games – across just five nights – the Lynn English boys basketball team (15-3) showed off its explosive offense en route to three wins. The Bulldogs’ biggest test came Friday against the Brockton Boxers. In a game that went down to the wire, English executed down the […]

Updated: Feb 13, 2024