Michael J. Curll, 48, of Lynn, was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon after being arrested on Oct. 18 for attacking a protester dressed as an inflated Donald Trump at the “No Kings” protest on Humphrey Street, according to court documents. Curll pleaded not guilty during his arraignment on Oct. 20 and will return for his next court date on Dec. 2, the … [Read more...] about Lynn man faces charged in attack on Peabody protester
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Peabody cracks down on crypto crime
At the City Council Legal Affairs Sub-Committee meeting, crypto coins and concerns were discussed, and the Committee ultimately passed an ordinance to ban Bitcoin machines, like Coinme and CoinGenie, in Peabody. That ban is not yet in effect. Mayor Ted Bettencourt spoke first on this matter at the meeting on Oct. 23 before giving the floor to experts, like District Attorney … [Read more...] about Peabody cracks down on crypto crime
North Shore lets voices be heard
Crowds across the North Shore rallied last Saturday to join the national series of “No Kings” protests in order to stand up against the Trump Administration and its influence of billionaires. By 10 a.m. that morning, community members had gathered outside Linscott Park in Swampscott, where a massive sea of people gathered in solidarity, organized by North Shore Indivisible. … [Read more...] about North Shore lets voices be heard
Salem businesses rally to reopen Salem Armory center during federal shutdown
Even in a federal government shutdown, Salem continues to show up for its residents and visitors. The National Park Service (NPS) Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center has reopened, thanks to the tireless coordination of the City of Salem and the leadership of Essex Heritage, in partnership with the Salem Maritime National Historical Park and Eastern National. This reopening … [Read more...] about Salem businesses rally to reopen Salem Armory center during federal shutdown
Replace decade-old smoke alarms, Massachusetts fire chiefs urge
State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and the Fire Chiefs Association of Massachusetts (FCAM) are teaming up this month to draw attention to a wave of smoke alarms that are nearing the end of their useful lifespans. In 2015, a change to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code set a new requirement that replacement smoke alarms in most Massachusetts homes have a sealed, … [Read more...] about Replace decade-old smoke alarms, Massachusetts fire chiefs urge