BOSTON – The water quality at public beaches in Massachusetts is required to be monitored. When the water quality is unsafe, the beach is required to be “posted” with a sign that indicates swimming is unsafe and may cause illness.…

Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Saugus Police Chief Michael Ricciardelli announced Friday.  George Finley, 64, is charged with killing Joshua Thomson, 37, in the house they shared at 315 Essex Street, Saugus. Police went to the scene…

Members of the Georgetown Police and Fire Departments during last years annual softball game. (Photo Courtesy Georgetown Police and Fire Departments) GEORGETOWN —Police Chief Donald Cudmore and Fire Chief Matt McKay would like to invite community members to this year’s…

IPSWICH — Chief Paul Nikas and the Ipswich Police Department report that the Ipswich Marine Patrol Unit removed a navigational hazard this afternoon. At approximately 12 p.m., Ipswich Marine Patrol responded to Plum Island Sound for a report of what…

Note:  Due to a reporting error by MSO, a previous version of this post was incorrect  This is a corrected, updated post. GLOUCESTER –   In this edition of “From the Mayor’s Office,” Gloucester Mayor Greg Verga highlights the new softball…