Sex offender arrested by ICE in Peabody
A 52-year-old Brazilian man convicted of indecent assault and battery who was categorized as a registered Level 2 sex offender in Massachusetts was arrested near his residence in the city …
Peabody Police Log 2/13
Friday, Feb. 9 Summons Christopher Alimonti, 28, of Foxwood Circle, will be summonsed on the charges of uninsured motor vehicle, operating a motor vehicle with a revoked registration, and an …
ZBA receives, but does not address, memo from council
During its regular meeting on Monday night, the Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to receive a memo sent by city councilors imploring board members to ensure developments proposed under …
Looking ahead: A vision for 2040 and beyond
Vision Lynnfield is a quiet, suburban community with outstanding schools, friendly neighbors, and a transparent, modern government. People can walk, bike, and roll safely through town to get to school, …
LTE: Reelect Joe Connell to the Select Board
To the editor: I am running for reelection and I need your vote. I am a 30-year Army veteran and had four combat deployments. When I was going to retire, …
Stateless: Living without nationality and basic human rights
Nikolai Levasov Georgia, where I live, has joined a number of other states in implementing digital ID technology, meaning you can now save and display your identification on your phone. …
Lawmakers must fully fund the WIC program
Candace Baker When my grandmother was raising my cousins and me, she taught us to work hard and go after what we wanted. I didn’t know it at the time, …
Lynnfield residents demand better transportation facilities
The Lynnfield Community Vision Draft Plan revealed a strong consensus among residents regarding the need for improved transportation connections within the town, particularly focusing on well-maintained sidewalks and safe bicycle …
MBTA looks to cut fares in half for low-income riders
The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority and Department of Transitional Assistance are proposing a program that would slash fares in half for low-income riders. The proposed fares would apply to passengers …
Lynnfield Fire Department gets $19,000 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
The Lynnfield Fire Department was awarded a Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $19,000 by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, state …