Guidance clarifies sales tax rules and rounding practices for cash transactions BOSTON – The Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) and Division of Standards (DOS) today issued guidance to help businesses navigate cash transactions following the federal government’s decision to discontinue the penny. While…

Salem Earns 2025 Tree City USA Recognition from Arbor Day Foundation SALEM – The Arbor Day Foundation named Salem a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow and maintain trees to benefit its community. The…

Fire at Lumber Yard Essex Fire Engine 2 responding to the fire. (Photo Courtesy Essex Police Department) ESSEX — Fire Chief Christian Hassel and Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. report that a fire was extinguished in a lumber yard on…

City of Gloucester· Resident Beach Stickers are here! Come to City Hall at the hours listed below to get your resident beach sticker for the summer. You can find them at the Collector’s Window on the First Floor. Hours: Monday…

Serious Motor Vehicle Crash with Vehicle Fire on Route 128 South  At approximately 4:45 PM, the Manchester Fire and Police Departments were dispatched by North Shore Regional 911 to a reported two-car motor vehicle crash on Route 128 South between…

SALEM – With prom and graduation season getting underway, now is a good time to ensure that local youth have a great time while staying safe and in compliance with the law, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker says.…

ESSEX — Essex Police Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. and Essex Fire Chief Christian Hassel are this evening praising the work of their first responders, including a town firefighter and police officer who rescued two people and a dog from the…

Woman Deceased Following Lawrence Shooting and Vehicle Crash   LAWRENCE – Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Lawrence Chief of Police Maurice Aguiler have confirmed the death of an individual following an incident that took place Thursday night…