Jeffrey Chelgren was all smiles at Abbot Hall Wednesday night as he attended his first Board of Selectmen 's meeting as Marblehead Town Administrator. […]

The following excerpts are from reports in theA Peabody Police Department A press log from May 15-16. Tuesday, May 15 2:05 p.m. Olowabi O. Osun, 37, of 9 Clarendo Ave., Lynn, was arrested, following a report of a suspicious person at the Northshore Mall . […]

A This has been a busy spring for strays and a tough time for finding them homes. […]

A Students, teachers, staff, parents and anyone else at Swampscott Middle School next year can expect to see their new principal in the halls and classrooms and on the grounds. […]

The following excerpts are from reports in theA Peabody Police Department A press log from May 13-15. Sunday, May 13 2:01 p.m. A 67-year-old Beverly woman was issued a summons for shoplifting at Sears , following a report from store security they were chasing a female out in the parking lot. […]

Federal safety officials announced Thursday they had reached a settlement with Bostik for $600,000 in fines for the explosion that rocked the Middleton adhesives plant in March 2011 and injured four workers. […]

There's a handful of different activities taking place in Lynnfield this weekend. […]

During Thursday's live chat, town residents sent in their questions for Police Chief David Breen, with a general focus on local quality of life issues such as speeding and other safety matters. […]

GreenMan's software based retrofit to allow diesel engines to also run on natural gas can pay for itself in a year, according to the company. […]

Lynnfield Police responded to these and other calls for service on Monday, May 14 and Tuesday, May 15. […]

On Wednesday afternoon, local media had the opportunity to check out the new Lynnfield Police motorcycle - and depending on how the weather holds up, town residents should start seeing it out on the road within a few days. […]

In 2013, Lynnfielders will have a Whole Foods. But a century or so ago, Harvey's Grocery was at least one local option. […]

As their proud parents and some local officials looked on, 179 Lynnfield Girl Scouts participated in their annual Bridging ceremony Tuesday night at the Lynnfield Middle School . […]

This Thursday, May 17 from 11 a.m. to noon, Lynnfield Patch will run its first live chat, with Police Chief David Breen as the guest. […]

Pictured above are several students who participated in a grueling six hour Black Belt Test on Cape Cod last month. […]

According to our readers, the best place in Peabody to buy alcohol is over at Lowe Mart Liquors . […]

Peabody school officials say a suspicious incident, potentially similar to the kidnapping attempt in Beverly on Tuesday, occurred just days later at the McCarthy Elementary School . […]

Federal safety officials announced Thursday they had reached a settlement with Bostik for $600,000 in fines for the explosion that rocked the Middleton adhesives plant in March 2011 and injured four workers. […]

The following excerpts are from reports in theA Peabody Police Department A press log from May 16-17. Wednesday, May 16 3:10 p.m. An officer located some individuals removing scrap metal from the woods near the Comcast property on Farm Avenue. […]

In this May 14, 2012 photo, shoppers walk by the GAP store at a shopping mall in Peabody, Mass. […]

Today is Thursday, May 17. Here are five things to know today in Peabody. Today's weather: Sunny with a high near 70 degrees. […]

A The Hawthorne Brook Neighborhood Association told selectmen Wednesday that they hope the town will dredge retaining ponds used for flood control as soon as possible. […]

Peabody resident Kimberly Flynn, whose daughter -- 25-year-old Stephanie Moulton -- was murdered last year while on the job, was honored Wednesday at the Statehouse for her efforts to improve workplace safety for all mental health workers in the wake of her daughter's death. […]

On Wednesday afternoon, local media had the opportunity to check out the new Lynnfield Police motorcycle - and depending on how the weather holds up, town residents should start seeing it out on the road within a few days. […]

The following excerpts are from reports in theA Peabody Police Department A press log from May 13-15. Sunday, May 13 2:01 p.m. A 67-year-old Beverly woman was issued a summons for shoplifting at Sears , following a report from store security they were chasing a female out in the parking lot. […]