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…

SALEM – Mayor Dominick Pangallo announced yesterday that effective immediately any individual with a Veteran license plate may park for free at any on or off-street metered City parking space, as well as in any off-street City parking lot requiring payment…

he Massachusetts Department of Transportation is closing the Sumner Tunnel/Route 1A South for 8 weeks from July 5, 2023, to August 31, 2023. There will be impacts to regional travel. Learn more about your travel options by visiting mass.gov/sumner-tunnel. Sign…