Due to the pending closure of Shaws on Railroad Avenue, they will not be carrying the City’s PAYT trash bags.  They have depleted the inventory on hand.  The stores carrying bags in the immediate area are:  Sunny’s 24 Railroad Ave…

SalemRecycles’ Free Book Swap returns to the Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street on Saturday, March 22 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm! Attendees will find an impressive collection of donated books, CDs, DVDs, video games, records, puzzles, and…

MERRIMAC — Chief Eric Shears reports that a rescued bald eagle is being treated after being found injured in town earlier this week. On Friday, March 14 at 11:04 a.m., multiple callers reported an injured bald eagle in the median…

Gloucester Supermarket Firefighters battle a fire Friday at Market Basket in Gloucester. (Photo courtesy Gloucester Fire Department) GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith, Police Chief Edward Conley and Mayor Greg Verga wish to update the Gloucester community about an incident…

WINTHROP — Town Manager Anthony Marino and Harbormaster Arthur Hickey share that the Winthrop Harbormaster’s Marine Unit, in conjunction with the Massachusetts Environmental Police, will be offering Basic Boating Safety courses at the Town Landing. The Massachusetts Legislature recently passed…

Notice of Drought & Water Restriction for Rockport, MA Outdoor Water Use Restrictions Updated: 11 March 2025 As delegated by the Town of Rockport Public Works Commissioners, the DPW Director has the authority to enact mandatory water restrictions on outdoor…