Beyond Walls reveals new downtown murals

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Beyond Walls closes 'Classroom to the Streets' with mural reveals

Beyond Walls closed out its two-week Classroom to the Streets program Saturday, Aug. 15, at 18 Mt. Vernon St. downtown, unveiling new murals created through the program. The closing celebration included mural tours, artist meet-and-greets, a learn-to-spray demonstration, live music and a community BBQ.

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Peabody Fire Department takes delivery of new Engine 3

Peabody Fire Department received its new Pierce Enforcer Engine 3 on Aug. 14. The truck will operate out of the Prospect Street station after a three-year wait.

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Swampscott evaluates long-term capital improvement needs

Swampscott officials began drafting a new five-year capital improvement plan Aug. 14. Town Administrator Nick Connors said the effort looks broadly at long-term infrastructure needs.

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Children's Family Game Night set at Lynn Library

Lynn Public Library hosts a Children's Family Game Night Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m., with cooperative games and activities for local children of all abilities and their families.

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Free Splash Pad Fun Day planned at Flax Pond Park

Lynn Police Department and Parks & Recreation host a free Splash Pad Fun Day at Flax Pond Park on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Rebuilding begins for crash-damaged Lynnfield restaurant

Construction began Thursday, Aug. 13, to rebuild School Street Foods, a Latin-Caribbean fusion restaurant in Lynnfield closed since a drunk-driving crash in June.

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Swampscott neighbors voice concerns over Pleasant Street project

Dozens of neighbors criticized a proposed five-unit condo development on Pleasant Street over height and parking concerns at an Aug. 10 Planning Board hearing.

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Visitation scheduled for former Lynn nurse Barbara Therrien

Family and friends will gather Sunday, Aug. 16, from 4-7 p.m. at Cuffe-McGinn Funeral Home in Lynn to honor longtime private nurse Barbara L. Therrien, who died Aug. 10.

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Former Lynn Police Officer Joseph James Forster dies at 91

Joseph James Forster, a U.S. Army veteran and 31-year Lynn Police Department officer, died Aug. 10. Visitation is set for Aug. 18 at Solimine Funeral Home in Lynn.

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