SWAMPSCOTT — The public broke out into applause multiple times as residents took the microphone in opposition to a potential contract extension for Town Administrator Sean Fitzgerald at the Select Board’s meeting Monday night. Two separate complaints against the Town of Swampscott have been filed with the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination in response to alleged […]

File photo of Greenport Village on a snowy day in Feb. 2021. (Credit: File photo) A Nor’easter snowstorm, dubbed Winter Storm Lorraine, is expected bring heavy snow and coastal flooding when it hits the North Fork Monday and Tuesday. The National Weather Service has announced a winter storm watch for portions of southeast New York […]

The Nahant Board of Selectmen met with Town Administrator Tony Barletta to give an update on the appraisal, procurement, and eventual sale of the Coast Guard housing properties. Barletta recently met with appraiser John DeStefano of First Fidelity Appraisals at the location of the properties to begin the process of evaluating the location. “I spoke […]

The Lynn legislative delegation joined Attorney James J. Carrigan on his LCTV show, “The American Dream,” this week to discuss the state of the state. The show, which airs Tuesdays at 8 p.m., Fridays at 8 p.m., and Saturdays at 7 a.m. on Comcast Channel 3 and Verizon Channel 38, is “designed to give viewers […]

The Saugus Cultural Council, which is responsible for allocating thousands of dollars in grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council each year, is seeking new members.  In a statement posted to Facebook, the council said at least four vacancies on the council need to be filled. The council typically meets six times a year […]

THE SUFFOLK TIMES Teen Jocelyn Kaelin to help Southold trustees explore environmental issues Tuckers clinch playoff spot with dominant road win RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW ‘Casablanca’ on tap for Valentine’s weekend Pair of Wildcats wrestlers secure county crowns SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Valentine’s Night walk in the woods offered by Mashomack Preserve NORTHFORKER ICE, ICE, BABY: Cold plunges catch […]

The Lynnfield Community Vision Draft Plan revealed a strong consensus among residents regarding the need for improved transportation connections within the town, particularly focusing on well-maintained sidewalks and safe bicycle facilities. According to the survey findings, 67% of residents emphasized the importance of multi-modal transportation options. “Lynnfield needs to provide greater access to bike and […]

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Department of Transitional Assistance are proposing a program that would slash fares in half for low-income riders. The proposed fares would apply to passengers between the ages of 26 and 64 who are non-disabled and meet certain income requirements. The program would reduce the fares of all services by approximately […]

As co-president of Southold High School’s environmental club, Jocelyn Kaelin spearheaded successful recycling initiatives. She plans to take up environmental studies after graduation. (photo credit: courtesy photo) When it comes to fighting for the environment, Jocelyn Kaelin not only talks the talk, she walks the walk — in her vegan leather Doc Martens boots. In […]

Ahead of a significant winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Essex County on Tuesday, several communities have declared snow emergencies and canceled school. Lynn, Marblehead, Peabody, and Saugus have all called off school for Tuesday. In addition to canceling school, both Lynn and Peabody set down snow emergencies and […]