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Dave Watkins

Boxford Library Expands Streaming Access With Kanopy and Hoopla for Cardholders

Boxford's Friday news centers on the Town Library's summer reading push and expanded digital access for cardholders. The library has launched its summer reading program — open to all ages — and added both Kanopy streaming and Hoopla Digital to its free suite of resident services, roundi…

National Grid Plans Gas Main Work on Central Street and Lincoln Avenue

National Grid gas main work is coming to Central Street and Lincoln Avenue, the sharpest town-hall development in Saugus over the past 24 hours. The town posted the alert on June 26, flagging planned disruptions on two of the town's central corridors; Town Manager Scott Crabtree's offic…

Salem Hosts Pride Parade, Eyes Green Expo and 400+ Heritage Milestones This Weekend

Salem's Pride Parade, a green-living expo, and a filling Heritage Days roster define a landmark weekend. The 15th North Shore Pride Parade stepped off at noon Saturday on city streets, road closures in place, while Mayor Dominick Pangallo's Living Green Expo is set for Old Town Hall Sun…

Peabody Bans All Outdoor Water Use as Drought Reaches Critical Level

Peabody finishes the week under a sweeping outdoor water ban as a critical drought grips the city. The ban, which prohibits sprinklers, lawn watering, and car washing, is the most consequential municipal action in this cycle; Peabody Patch reports the restriction is now fully in effect.…

Methuen Ratifies GIC Health Insurance Deal Covering City Employees and Retirees

Methuen locks in a structural benefits overhaul as Mayor Beauregard and city employees reach a deal. Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt announced the ratification of a comprehensive health insurance agreement that transitions Methuen city employees,…

Lynnfield Library Launches Summer Reading Program Sunday With All-Ages Kickoff

Lynnfield's library takes center stage this weekend as the Summer Reading 2026 program launches Sunday. The Lynnfield Public Library opens its "Plant a Seed, Read" season with an all-ages kickoff party June 29 at 2:30 p.m., followed that evening by a free virtual talk from historian Bru…

Lynn Public Library Opens "Plant a Seed, Read" Summer Reading for All Ages

Lynn's summer reading season is underway, with the library inviting all residents to join. The Lynn Public Library has launched its 2026 "Plant a Seed, Read" summer reading program, with enrollment open for children, teens, and adults through the library's website. The library is operat…

Salem Hosts Pride Parade, World Cup Watch Party, and Green Expo This Weekend

Salem's milestone-heavy summer hits full stride this weekend, with North Shore Pride, a World Cup watch party, and the Living Green Expo all converging on the city June 26–28. Mayor Dominick Pangallo is hosting the free Living Green Expo on Sunday at Old Town Hall (10 a.m.–1 p.m.), whil…

Peabody Bans Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use Under Critical Drought Declaration

Peabody bans all non-essential outdoor water use as a critical drought puts the city under new restrictions. A city-wide prohibition on lawn watering, sprinklers, and car washing is now in force, the most consequential development for residents this cycle, per Peabody Patch's report "Pe…