The Massachusetts Department of Transportation discussed the Route 114 Danvers/Peabody Long-Term Improvements Study and welcomed public feedback to its short-term changes and the study itself at an informational session Thursday. State Sen. Joan Lovely, state Reps. Tom Walsh and Sally Kerans, Ward 5 City Councilor Dave Gamache, Ward 4 Councilor Julie Daigle, and City Council … [Read more...] about MassDOT on the road to Route 114 improvements
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Assisted living celebrates eight older-than-100 birthdays
The Kaplan Estates Assisted Living celebrated eight residents who recently turned 100 years old, or older, on July 25. Alice Wallack, Jennie Ruggeirio, Adrienne Arkun, Adrien Arkun, Betty DeAngelis and Barbara Cantor turned 100 years old; Karen Stumpf turned 101; Marie Cassidey turned 103; Kay Morocco will turn 104 in August; and Rose Regis will turn 110 years old in … [Read more...] about Assisted living celebrates eight older-than-100 birthdays
Griffin celebrates 10 years as Peabody Police chief
Police Chief Thomas Griffin is celebrating 10 years as the city’s police chief, adding to his 27 years of service with the Salem Police Department. A Salem native, Griffin said he began his career in law enforcement as a patrolman before working his way up to detective and eventually captain. He said he entered the field of law enforcement to help people. “I like to … [Read more...] about Griffin celebrates 10 years as Peabody Police chief
Police academy bolsters area forces
ANDOVER — Seventy-four police officers from 35 departments across the Commonwealth graduated as members of the fifth Recruit Officer Course from the Lynnfield Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Police Academy at the J. Everett Collins Center on Monday. Among the 35 departments, the Lynn, Peabody, Saugus, and Swampscott police departments graduated six, five, two, and … [Read more...] about Police academy bolsters area forces
Moulton announces $1.6 million in federal firefighter-assistance grants to 6th District
SALEM — U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton announced in a press release that several fire departments and emergency-medical-service organizations throughout the area will receive a total of $1.6 million in Assistance to Firefighters Grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The AFG was created in 2001 “to help firefighters and other first responders obtain critically needed … [Read more...] about Moulton announces $1.6 million in federal firefighter-assistance grants to 6th District