Massachusetts
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Local Government · Methuen · Oct 2
Methuen Mayor D.J. Beauregard and City Councilor Mike Simard filed a letter and a joint resolution for the City Council to consider at its October 5, 2026 meeting.
The submission was announced by the City of Methuen on September 30, 2026.
Reported by City of Methuen
Local Government · Methuen · Oct 1
The City of Methuen says it is ending its use of Flock Safety, whose license plate reader cameras are currently installed in the city.
Elections · Salisbury · Sep 30
The Town of Salisbury has posted voter guidance for the State Election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The material is available to Salisbury residents as a resource ahead of the election.
Utilities · Lawrence · Sep 30
The Massachusetts attorney general’s office said it agreed to a $525,000 settlement with a trash-hauling company.
Local Government · Haverhill · Sep 30
WHAV reports that Haverhill city councilors are scheduled to meet Tuesday to review proposed revisions to the city’s overnight parking rules.
Local Government · Newburyport · Sep 30
Flock cameras, also called automated license plate reader systems, have been the subject of national headlines in recent months, with reporting highlighting both how the systems are used and…
Community · Amesbury · Sep 30
A state election is just around the corner in Amesbury. One ballot item, Question 8, would repeal state laws that currently allow retail sales of recreational marijuana.
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