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Matteo Valente January 22, 2024 by Matteo Valente Source link

Updated: Jan 23, 2024
Swampscott’s second Glover fundraiser looks to continue success of first

The Swampscott Historical Commission labeled their first “Save the Glover” fundraiser a success. The Commission, along with Glover’s Marblehead Regiment, partnered with Mexicali Cantina Grill to make the event happen. Between 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 14, visiting diners could donate 20% of their bill to the cause if they mentioned the […]

Updated: Jan 23, 2024
Police Log 01/23/24 – 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 Animals A report of animals Monday at 7:58 a.m. at 29 […]

Updated: Jan 23, 2024
63 years later, the ‘killer poet’ has died. His victim’s fiancé’s pain has not.

Three weeks after the “killer poet” Norman Porter, who spent 20 years on the lam as a prison escapee, died on medical parole at the age of 83, his first victim’s fiancé reflected on her family’s 63-year search for justice and peace. On Sept. 29, 1960, Porter, armed with a sawed-off shotgun, walked into the […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Saugus’ Wallace is firefighting academy’s ‘outstanding recruit’

The Saugus Fire Department bolstered its ranks on Monday with the graduation of Firefighter Jonathan Wallace from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. And, in a class of 31 recruits, Wallace earned special recognition — he was given the Richard N. Bangs Outstanding Recruit Award. Wallace was the lone Saugus firefighter to complete the 10-week academy during […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Thomas R. Meaney “TR” – The Suffolk Times

Thomas R. Meaney “TR” of Cutchogue passed away Sunday, Jan. 21, 2024. He was 87. The family will receive friends Wednesday, Jan. 24 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck, where funeral services will be performed during the visitation. Source link

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Anne Kaloski – The Suffolk Times

Anne Kaloski of Cutchogue died at Kanas Center for Hospice Care Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. She was 85. Anne was born Dec. 22, 1938. She was one of five children. She was employed by Father Fagan at Little Flower Children & Family Services until her retirement. She leaves behind her husband of 30 years, Paul […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Greenport’s latest strategy to tackle affordable housing: state funding

Greenport Village (Credit: Chris Francescani) When it comes to affordable housing, the Village of Greenport is especially beset with challenges. It’s distance near the end of the North Fork makes it hard to attract and maintain employees who are commuting to work from elsewhere. AirBnB and the skyrocketing prices of homes in the village during […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Daily Update: Greenport’s latest strategy to tackle affordable housing

Greenport Village (Credit: Chris Francescani) Here are the headlines for January 22, 2024. THE SUFFOLK TIMES Greenport’s latest strategy to tackle affordable housing: state funding RIVERHEAD NEWS-REVIEW Remembering Jeff Bennett, 81, a beloved Shoreham-Wading River theater teacher SHELTER ISLAND REPORTER Shelter Island Police and town agree on contract through 2026 NORTHFORKER Unleash your inner child […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024
Free speech on campus gets snagged in doublespeak

Mary Ellen Klas   The opening sentence of the federal court opinion was like none other: “It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen.” U.S. District Court Judge Mark Walker quoted the haunting first line of George Orwell’s classic novel “1984” as he struck down parts of the Florida […]

Updated: Jan 22, 2024