BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has made significant headway in approving Municipal Aggregation Plans (Plans), leading to millions of savings for enrolled customers. Since the DPU issued guidelines in July 2024, the agency has approved 47 Plans, 35 of which have entered into contracts with suppliers. This incredible effort demonstrates the ways … [Read more...] about DPU-approved municipal aggregation plans save electric customers money
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Higgins Student Resource Center has a new look
City and School leaders gathered on Jan. 15 to unveil the Higgins Middle School Student Resource and Support Center’s new logo, which was designed by seventh grader Ester Canario Soto. All Higgins students were able to submit designs to earn a chance to artistically impact their school, and according to Jason Lamkin, art teacher, there were more than 50 designs … [Read more...] about Higgins Student Resource Center has a new look
Schools begin budget process
At a recent School Committee meeting, Superintendent Dr. Josh Vadala shared that he and Chief Financial Officer Samuel Rippin have created what is being called Draft Zero, which is a preliminary draft of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. “We took last year’s voted budget, that was voted in June (2025), and we took all the salaries and all the information that we have, and … [Read more...] about Schools begin budget process
Bridgewell names Natasha David-Hays as Amesbury clinic director
Bridgewell, a nonprofit social and human services organization serving northeastern Massachusetts, has announced the appointment of Natasha David-Hays to clinic director at Bridgewell Counseling Services in Amesbury. “With over a decade of clinical practice on the North Shore, Natasha has a deep grasp of the behavioral health needs of children and adults in our community,” … [Read more...] about Bridgewell names Natasha David-Hays as Amesbury clinic director
YMCA of Metro North joins nationwide celebration of 175 years of bringing people together
For 175 years, the YMCA has been a place where people come together. Long before “connection” became a buzzword, the Y was creating it, every day, in communities across the country. In 2026, the YMCA of Metro North is proud to join YMCAs nationwide in celebrating 175 years of strengthening communities and helping people feel like they belong. At a time when loneliness and … [Read more...] about YMCA of Metro North joins nationwide celebration of 175 years of bringing people together