BOSTON – As the Massachusetts Legislature works to navigate the effects of the discontinued funds due from the federal government, State Senate Minority Leader Bruce Tarr gives his views on the situation; and he explains the efforts of the Massachusetts…

GLOUCESTER – The Open Door Food Pantry on Cape Ann provides thousands of families in need of food security.  In the interview below, Executive Director Julie LaFontaine recaps the mission of The Open Door, explains the contingency plans of responding…

SALEM – The City of Salem today announced that the Salem Skipper, the city’s on-demand public transit service powered by Via, has provided more than 500,000 rides since launching in December 2020. The Salem Skipper was created to help residents…

SALEM – The City of Salem is preparing for the anticipated termination of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food assistance beginning November 1st, which will negatively impact roughly one in five Salem residents. City officials are working closely with local…

Communication Board The Manchester Memorial Elementary School playground will soon have a new communication board courtesy of a generous grant from the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. (Photo Courtesy Manchester Essex Regional School District) A new communication board planned for…

SALEM – The City of Salem is excited to announce several new preservation planning projects this fall as it prepares for its upcoming 400th anniversary in 2026. Fort Lee sits mostly hidden from view within the treeline above Salem Willows.…