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Springfield City Council to consider creation of historic district to protect Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 21, 2010 7:43 pm

The district would include the nearly 105-year-old Gothic church, rectory, garage and the former convent and school. SPRINGFIELD – The City Council on Mo...

Amherst, citing code "issues," closing warming center on Monday

Mar 21, 2010 7:09 pm

The town manager said an effort will be made to find a more permanent location next winter. AMHERST – Facing numerous code issues that can&...

David W. Glidden, banker, to be honored by Boy Scouts

Mar 21, 2010 3:43 pm

The honoree is market president and chief lending officer for Massachusetts for TD Bank. David W. Glidden AGAWAM – Former New England Patriots’...

Democratic leaders predict President Obama's health care bill will pass House

Mar 21, 2010 3:40 pm

With the historic vote scheduled Sunday, some representatives remained concerned about the abortion issue. Associated PressPresident Barack Obama, center, is seen ...

South Hadley Town Meeting fails to draw full slate of candidates

Mar 21, 2010 2:33 pm

There is a lack of interest in other political races as well. SOUTH HADLEY – Just a year after voters opted to keep the town meeting form of government, ...

Westfield seeks proposals for private curbside trash collection

Mar 21, 2010 2:33 pm

The city needs about $2 million to replace trash and recycling vehicles WESTFIELD – The city will open proposals for private curbside trash collection on...

Former Palmer school cafeteria supervisor pushes to get her job back

Mar 21, 2010 12:27 pm

After she aired her grievance in open session, the School Committee discussed the matter privately. PALMER – Catherine R. Les was notified Friday that he...

News link: AP analysis of Sunday Health Care vote in Congress

Mar 21, 2010 11:49 am

Rarely does the government, that big, clumsy, poorly regarded oaf, pull off anything short of war that touches all lives with one act, one stroke of a president's...

Heavy southern snow makes for an unprecedented winter in Western Mass

Mar 21, 2010 2:38 am

Historically, Springfield has received an average of 51 inches of snow since 1950. Photo by John Suchocki/The RepublicanRepublican file photo by John Suchocki As ...

Fire burns house at 77 Governor St. in Springfield

Mar 21, 2010 2:12 am

SPRINGFIELD – The cause of a fire in the cellar of a vacant home on Governor Street Saturday night is under investigation. The fire, at 77 Governor St., began sho...

News for Salem, Massachusetts from SalemNews.com

AUDIT HIGHLIGHTS

Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am

Following are highlights of some of the findings made in the auditors' report: Expenses paid without approval. Monthly expenses are paid out before being approved by the board, and the board members v...

Selectmen support a meals tax

Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am

DANVERS and mdash; Selectmen last night supported raising the town's meals tax to balance next year's budget. The money generated by a .75 percent increase would make up a $700,000 revenue shortfall ...

Homeland Security official: I intended to fire housekeeper

Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am

SALEM and mdash; The Homeland Security official accused of encouraging her cleaning woman, an illegal immigrant, to stay in the country insisted yesterday that she intended to fire her, but assumed t...

Officials again call for Bassett removal

Mar 20, 2010 6:00 am

Local town officials were among the earliest critics of the Essex Regional Retirement Board and its executive director and chairman, Timothy Bassett. They've been upset by various board activities for...

Emergency supplies available in Peabody

Mar 20, 2010 5:45 am

PEABODY and mdash; Free cleaning supplies will be available today in Peabody to assist home and business owners affected by this week's flooding. The supplies, including brooms, buckets and gloves, w...

Probe continues into Route 128 fatality

Mar 20, 2010 5:45 am

MANCHESTER and mdash; Collision reconstruction specialists were checking and photographing a portion of Route 128 near the Wenham line yesterday, examining the scene of a crash that claimed the life ...

Residents angered by agency's 'sweep' of personal items

Mar 19, 2010 11:40 pm

SALEM and mdash; Elderly and disabled residents say Salem Housing Authority crews swept through their public housing complex this week removing American flags, welcome mats, wind chimes, silk flowers...

State blasts retirement board for secrecy, dubious spending

Mar 19, 2010 11:40 pm

A state audit of the Essex Regional Retirement Board, released this week, reveals a board operating in a world of clandestine meetings, with members reimbursing themselves and employees for both legit...

Teens charged in assaults on mom, grandma

Mar 19, 2010 4:35 pm

SALEM and mdash; A grandmother was shoved and sworn at, and a mother was beaten and kicked by two teenage girls sent to beat up a third girl over suspicions that she was "hitting on" someon...

Emergency supplies available in Peabody on Saturday

Mar 19, 2010 1:34 pm

PEABODY ? Free cleaning supplies will be available Saturday in Peabody to assist home and business owners affected by this week?s flooding.