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October 17, 2026 — Opioid-response grant deadline extended to Monday
October 16, 2026 — ADA accessibility survey opens in six languages
October 15, 2026 — Police adopt new license plate reader policy
October 14, 2026 — 2Life advances 264 apartments; Heyer named CEO
October 13, 2026 — Trash pickup runs a day late; City Hall reopens
October 12, 2026 — Nearly $500,000 in state grants to improve parks
October 11, 2026 — Schools Target MCAS Gaps With New Interventions
October 10, 2026 — State translation rules could cost schools $4M
October 9, 2026 — MBTA Ferry Riders Can Now Track Boats Live
October 8, 2026 — Two fugitives in NYPD detective stabbing caught
October 7, 2026 — State awards $13.2M to city and three neighbors
October 6, 2026 — Columbus Day Celebration Set for Thursday, Oct. 8
October 5, 2026 — Mill photography talk tonight with Steve Dunwell
October 4, 2026 — Nine statewide questions headed to Mass. ballot
October 3, 2026 — Mayor creates downtown health, safety task force
October 2, 2026 — Free flu, COVID shots at senior center van today
October 1, 2026 — New model: Lynnway lane cut adds about a minute
September 30, 2026 — Opioid fund proposals for up to $100K due today
September 29, 2026 — Recovery Month flag-raising at City Hall today
September 28, 2026 — FEMA awards $776,000 to city's fire department
September 27, 2026 — Cohen outlines multi-year plan for city schools
September 26, 2026 — Schools add space at former Eastern Bank building
September 25, 2026 — Former officer indicted in use-of-force case
September 24, 2026 — Early-season nor'easter due starting Friday night
September 23, 2026 — Council backs public hearing on youth safety
September 22, 2026 — LCTV moving to Market Street, seeks donations
September 21, 2026 — Woman charged with voting twice in 2022 election
September 20, 2026 — Veterans, First Responders Parade Marches Today
September 19, 2026 — Chief Chris Reddy ends 41-year police career
September 18, 2026 — Corrections officer arraigned in jail case
September 17, 2026 — Officials rally behind mom facing deportation
September 16, 2026 — Reservoirs below half; MWRA backup prepared
September 15, 2026 — Guatemalan marimba, dance at City Hall tonight
September 14, 2026 — Teacher seeks school records in assault suit
September 13, 2026 — D-One soccer finals at Manning Field today
September 12, 2026 — Schools open with 15,135 students enrolled
September 11, 2026 — Late TD lifts English football past Marblehead
September 10, 2026 — LHAND kicks off 6th lead paint removal grant
September 9, 2026 — Police cut Flock camera storage to 7 days
September 8, 2026 — High Street plan to add 107 affordable homes
September 7, 2026 — Labor Day: MBTA on holiday schedules today
September 6, 2026 — Swampscott officer on leave over Flock access
September 5, 2026 — Free groceries today at Phoenix Food Hub
September 4, 2026 — Cyclist killed on Broad Street identified
September 3, 2026 — Porthole site cleared for 80 waterfront condos
September 2, 2026 — Koh wins Democratic primary for Moulton's seat
September 1, 2026 — Cyclist seriously hurt in Broad Street crash
August 31, 2026 — Man dies after car falls on him on Ashland St
August 30, 2026 — Voters head to the polls Tuesday in primary
August 29, 2026 — Moulton hosts rally on the Commons at 3 p.m.
August 28, 2026 — Protesters picket court over ICE cooperation
August 27, 2026 — Groundbreaking for $15.6M Veterans Park revamp
August 26, 2026 — Trinitarios gang member sentenced to 11 years
August 25, 2026 — Man arraigned in South Common St. death
August 24, 2026 — Markey stumps here ahead of state primary
August 23, 2026 — Free open jam session tonight at the Vault
August 22, 2026 — Voter registration deadline is today at 5 p.m.
August 21, 2026 — Diamond District historic status weighed
August 20, 2026 — Two officers on leave in Flock camera audit
August 19, 2026 — Wetland roadway plan draws commission concern
August 18, 2026 — Early voting for state primary opens Saturday
August 17, 2026 — Towns press state on Lynnway redesign
August 16, 2026 — Beyond Walls reveals new downtown murals
August 15, 2026 — Mandatory water ban starts amid Level 3 drought
August 14, 2026 — Markey, Moulton pitch rival Senate visions
August 13, 2026 — Mayor names three police chief finalists
August 12, 2026 — Water reserves near record low, engineer says
August 11, 2026 — Man found dead on South Common St. identified
August 10, 2026 — Driver cited after 7-year-old struck by car
August 9, 2026 — Veterans Memorial Park closes Aug. 10 for rebuild
August 8, 2026 — Beaches closed to swimmers in mid-90s heat
August 7, 2026 — Six MA-06 Democrats spar at downtown forum
August 6, 2026 — ALDI opens on Boston Street, adding 20-25 jobs
August 5, 2026 — Council OKs FY27 housing, development plan
August 4, 2026 — Meaney, VanMeter challenge Wong in 9th Essex
August 3, 2026 — First-quarter FY27 tax bills due today
August 2, 2026 — Visiting hours today for 'The Earl' O'Sullivan
August 1, 2026 — Beyond Walls launches six downtown murals
July 31, 2026 — Senior Center fully opens with new second floor
July 30, 2026 — Rough seas may cancel ferry trips again today
July 29, 2026 — DPW to repave 5 streets starting today
July 28, 2026 — $2.4M settlement over school bus bid-rigging
July 27, 2026 — Fire Dept. gets 70+ donated pet oxygen masks
July 26, 2026 — State bill sends $200M to DCR parkways, Lynnway
July 25, 2026 — Boys & Girls Club tops off new clubhouse
July 24, 2026 — Council rejects proposed Administrative Code
July 23, 2026 — Ex-teacher arraigned on child rape charges
July 22, 2026 — 66-Unit Affordable Housing OK'd on School St.
July 21, 2026 — Dr. Jenaya Tucker to lead Elder Services
July 20, 2026 — Police Log 140 Traffic Stops in 12-Day Push
July 19, 2026 — Free World Cup Final watch party today
July 18, 2026 — Ward 7 Family Fun Day debuts at Barry Park

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