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MA Cafe Named Top 10 Gluten-Free Bakery: Food Week
Plus: More on a new airport Chick-fil-A and central Texas-style barbecue at a Massachusetts mall.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
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Foxborough, MA|News|
3 Storylines To Know Ahead Of Week 6: Patch Patriots Roundup
From more Bill Belichick beef to Josh McDaniels' comments about his future, here's what to know ahead of Week 6.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
MA Ghost Tour Makes List Of Best In The Country
Those taking the tour learn about the tools used by early ghost hunters and hear stories of how the town inspired legendary horror stories.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
When Will Beverly's Temporary Hall-Whitaker Bridge Finally Open?
MassDOT and design engineers said they are "very confident" in the specific target date revealed at a public forum on Wednesday night.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Waltham, MA|News|
Cameras, Food And Shoes Reported Stolen In Recent Waltham Break-Ins: Police
Two Floyd Street break-ins have been reported over the last month. A suspect has been caught on video as an investigation continues.
Montana Samuels, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
'Discomfort Is Not Harm': Danvers Parents, Teachers Debate 'All-American Boys' Book Selection
The Danvers Teachers Association pushed back on criticisms of the book's violence, profanity, drinking, and 'white privilege' themes.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Topsfield Fair Kicks Off 2025 With Clydesdales, Racing Pigs, Lumberjacks, Giant Pumpkin Contest
A complete guide to attending, parking and what to look forward to at the 207th Topsfield Fair.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Braces For Challenges, Cheers Benefits Of Massive Witch City Halloween Tourist Invasion
"We can't just put a wall up at the city border and say Salem is closed. Nor would we want to do that." - Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Finding Home: All Roads Along ‘Van Life’ Route Lead To Salem
An interpretive park ranger at Salem Maritime National Historical Park, McKenna Switzer ties her story into the quilt of the area’s history.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
Salem Ends Parking Mandate For New Multi-Family Housing Construction
The city hopes the change will spur multi-family housing building while decreasing reliance on cars to meet climate goals.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Essex Tech Gains Late Liquor License Approval For Larkin Gala
The Select Board approved the late application ahead of this weekend's annual fundraising event on campus.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Danvers, MA|News|
Gloucester Seafood Restaurant Owner To Open Second Location In Downtown Danvers
The Select Board approved a license transfer to Salt Water Grille owner Jack Fallon to open a Danvers location at 50 Maple Street.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Gina's Giving Back Prepares For 20K+ Thanksgiving Meal Orders In Year 15 Across North Shore
Gina Goodwin is looking for volunteers and donations amid growing and record demand this holiday season amid inflation.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
North Shore Trash Strike Over: Officials, Teamsters Celebrate End To 82-Day Work Stoppage
The sanitation workers' strike affecting 14 North Shore and Greater Boston communities disrupted collection beginning on July 1.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Police Respond To North Shore ICE Immigration Raids
Swampscott Lt. Joseph Kable said officers will not share any information with the federal government on residents' immigration status.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Beverly, MA|News|
What To Do With Beverly's Former Family Dollar Downtown Building?
Residents, civic leaders and officials shared their thoughts on potential reuses of the building during a Tuesday night public forum.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Salem, MA|News|
'Toughen Up Salem': Safety Stressed As 1.15+ Million Witch City Halloween Season Visitors Expected
Police Chief Lucas Miller said hard traffic barriers, drone countermeasures and "permanent and temporary cameras" will be added this year.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Framingham, MA|News|
At 5, Framingham Woman Got A Lesson On Class; She’s Been Talking About It Ever Since
If you think social class is decided by earning power or race, you couldn’t be more wrong.
Beth Dalbey, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Halts King's Beach UV Light Treatment Pilot Program 2 Weeks Early
Interim Town Administrator Gino Cresta said costs, noise were a factor in the mutual decision to wrap up the pilot program on Monday.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
'Beyond Untenable': North Shore Trash Strike Nears 8th Week With No New Talks In Sight
Gov. Maura Healey said Republic Services' lack of negotiations with union employees is "endangering public well-being."
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Swampscott, MA|News|
Swampscott Boards Eye Long-Anticipated 'Financial Summit'
The Select Board set forth plans to bring together the town's leading committees to develop a master budget plan in 2025-26.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
Trash Strike Update Day 35: Union Reaffirms Strike Vote As Stoppage Nears 6th Week
Danvers Town Manager Jill Cahill said the town is "exploring all legal options" as trash and recycling disruptions continue.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
Peabody, MA|News|
'Very Unsettling Time': Peabody Cites Contract Breach, Withholds Payments Amid Trash Strike
The Peabody City Council held a special meeting and executive session to discuss the 29-day sanitation workers' strike.
Scott Souza, Patch Staff
