Category: News

Podcast: This Weekend in Salem – The American Burlesque Collection Showcases 150 Years of History; A Conversation with Krisann Kiley

Posted on August 31, 2020 by custom |

SALEM – According to their press release, “The American Burlesque Collection, a new boutique museum focusing on the history of the Art of the Tease, will open over Labor Day weekend. Located inside The Bridge at 211(211 Bridge St., Salem,…

(Audio) Dr. Jill Tarter: Co-founder of the SETI Institute – from Physics Engineer to Preeminent Radio Astronomer; Looking for an Answer to the Ultimate Question

Posted on August 30, 2020 by custom |

NORTH SHORE – In an interview with MSO News Friday, Dr. Jill Tarter of The SETI Institute spoke with Rick Moore about how she knew as an eight-year old that she wanted to be an engineer; and how curiosity, problem-solving…

City of Salem Launches Online Permitting Portal August 31

Posted on August 29, 2020 by custom |

49 City permits and licenses will be available online at salemma.viewpointcloud.com Salem, Massachusetts – Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll today announced that the City will be launching an online permitting portal on Monday, August 31. The new portal, salemma.viewpointcloud.com, will provide…

The Kids Are All Right – They Just Wanna Play (Fall High School Sports in the NEC)

Posted on August 28, 2020 by custom |

DANVERS – Student-athletes from Danvers High School,, Peabody High School, new Northeastern Conference member Masconomet Hiigh School and at least 2 other NEC high schools all rallied at Danvers Town Hall at noon today chanting “Let us play” and “Save…

Gloucester Voting Information: Tax Holiday This Weekend

Posted on August 27, 2020 by custom |

EARLY VOTING AVAILABLE THROUGH AUG. 28: In person early voting will be held Saturday, August 22 through Friday, August 28 at Gloucester City Hall, 9 Dale Avenue, during the following dates and times: Thursday, August 27, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. to…

Gloucester Fire Department Receives Assistance to Firefighters Grant for Personnel Training

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that Gloucester Fire Department has been awarded an approximately $490,600 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Funds will pay for the cost of multiple training…

Essex Tech Announces Bill Passed Supporting Clean Energy on Campus

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

DANVERS — Superintendent Heidi Riccio is pleased to announce the signing of a bill supporting clean energy generation and education at Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School. Bill HR 4922, an act relative to clean energy generation at Essex…

Podcast: A Conversation About the State of the North Shore’s Coast with Tom O’Shea – Now is the Time to Start Saving

Posted on August 25, 2020 by custom |

NORTH SHORE – The Trustees of Reservations recently released its “State of the Coast” report. In an interview with MSO News, Director of Coast and Natural Resources Director Tom O’Shea explains more about the report and what it may mean…

Rockport: Mandatory Water Restriction Notice

Posted on August 24, 2020 by custom |

Mandatory Water Restriction Notice ROCKPORT – Mandatory Water Restrictions in Effect: August 24, 2020 until further notice The Town of Rockport Public Works Commissioners has enacted mandatory waterrestrictions on outdoor water usage when using Town supplied water. The continued…

Podcast with Gloucester Assistant Harbormaster Chad Johnson: Boaters in Gloucester Waters Cautioned to Observe Governor’s COVID-19 Safety Guidelines

Posted on August 21, 2020 by custom |

GLOUCESTER – City officials are asking the public to boat responsibly following a rise in boating accidents and reports of illegal activity including underage drinking and boating under the influence. Statewide boating, marine and inland waterway guidance amid COVID-19 was…