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Police Log 4/26/24
Daily Item StaffAll address information, particularly arrests, reflects police records. In the event of a perceived inaccuracy, it is the sole responsibility of the concerned party to contact the relevant police department and have the department issue a notice of correction to The Daily Item. LYNN Luis Eduardo Bamaca Barrios, 22, of Rogers Avenue, was arrested on […] The post Police Log 4/26/24 appeared first on Itemlive.
Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message
Richelle MeladPEABODY — Bishop Fenwick High School conducted a mock motor-vehicle crash, an educational exercise to teach students about the dangers of impaired and distracted driving, in cooperation with the Police and Fire departments, EMTs, Todisco Towing, and Conway Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home on Thursday. School President Tom Nunan said it was the first time in many […] The post Bishop Fenwick students given a sobering message appeared first on Itemlive.
ATM: New Senior Center, Town Launch, EES Study
Voters at Manchester’s Annual Town Meeting Wednesday overwhelmingly approved groundwork for two big long-awaited projects: a senior center at the Masonic building behind Town Hall and formal planning for a new Essex Elementary School building. They also approved significant upgrades to Manchester’s water and sewer operations, including the move...
GoFundMe For Crash Victim, Beverly Dad Of 2 Daniel Robichau
Daniel Robichau, age 32, of Beverly, died Friday evening, April 19, following a two-vehicle wreck in Danvers, relatives confirmed on a GoFundMe campaign. According to police, Robichau was riding his motorcycle eastbound on Maple Street when a Honda sedan made a left turn from Poplar Street and struck him. He was later pronounced dead at Beverly Hospital.
Dead whale washes up on beach in Marblehead
A dead whale has washed up on a beach in Marblehead. The whale was spotted on Preston Beach Thursday afternoon. Police said they referred the case to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. NBC10 Boston has reached out to officials for more information. There are numerous organizations trained to respond...
‘Smoke screen': Gloucester harbormaster's firing draws questions and criticism from boaters
The busy boating season in Gloucester, Massachusetts, is beginning with a scandal at the harbormaster's office over theft and forgery. TJ Ciarametaro says he was wrongfully terminated by the city earlier this month. The former harbormaster says he worked with Gloucester police to catch the shellfish warden stealing petty cash. The warden then pointed the finger back at the deputy harbormaster for forging signatures on state grants totaling at $24,000.
‘Significant progress’: Gloucester weighing options to bridge $3M budget deficit to avoid major cuts
Dozens of parents, students, and teachers rallied outside Gloucester High School Wednesday calling for city officials to fully fund the district without any cuts for the upcoming year.
Man who killed Danvers teacher at 14 to plead guilty to in-custody attack 10 years ago
A Massachusetts man who was just 14 when he raped and killed his teacher over a decade ago is planning to change his plea in an assault that allegedly happened while he was in custody months later. Philip Chism was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole...
Co-designing a Flood Resilient Masco Park
Residents got a taste of what is in store for certain areas of Town with the flooding that occurred this past winter. While no especially large storm struck, extensive high waters flooded Masconomo Park multiple times and even made Beach Street impassable once during high tide. Other low-lying areas were also flooded. We can expect this type of flooding to happen more frequently and cause more damage unless we take measures to better hold back or otherwise accommodate water.
6 Accused Of Multiple Smash, Grab Break-Ins To Steal Lottery Tickets: Essex DA
The Essex County District Attorney's Office announced the charges in what investigators dubbed “Operation Smash & Cash.” The sextet is accused of breaking into at least 12 convenience stores and stealing $50,000 worth of lottery tickets from February through April 2024 and causing thousands of dollars in damages.
Harbormaster Bion Pike Featured at Manchester Club's April Meeting
At the Manchester Club’s April dinner, Manchester-by-the-Sea Harbormaster Bion Pike was the featured speaker and brought the membership up to date on various initiatives and state/federal grants. Harbormaster Pike detailed the changes coming to the inner harbor, its potential as a revenue source to help fund future initiatives and...
MBTA Zoning Task Force plans second community forum for April 27
Residents of Manchester-by-the-Sea will get another chance to learn about the MBTA zoning requirements and ask questions of the Task Force at a community forum on Saturday, April 27. The forum will take place at Manchester Essex High School from 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Members of the Task Force...
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