Cops warn of new real estate scam

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED BY THE SALEMNEWS.COM March 21, 2012 Cops warn of new real estate scam By Alan Burke Staff Writer The Salem News Wed Mar 21, 2012, 04:30 AM EDT IPSWICH — People telling you about all the good work they do and asking a small favor in order to help them … [Read more...]

Beverly Montessori schools to merge

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE FROM SALEM NEWS HIGHLIGHTS THE MERGER OF TWO PROMINENT BEVERLY MONTESSORI SCHOOLS Beverly Montessori schools to merge BEVERLY — The city's two Montessori schools have agreed to merge, a step that organizers say could eventually lead to the creation of one of the … [Read more...]

Salem Schools to Reorganize System

Salem Schools to Reorganize System On March first I attended a public meeting with the Salem superintendent of schools along with principals of each elementary school in the district where plans for major changes to the town elementary and middle school system were announced. Among the changes … [Read more...]

Salem Power Plant to Stop Burning Coal in 2014

THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED BY SALEMNEWS.COM Salem Power Plant to Stop Burning Coal in 2014   SALEM — A federal court settlement announced yesterday between Dominion Energy Inc. and two environmental groups that accused the company of pollution violations signals the death … [Read more...]

Salem MA Cultural Council allots funds

THE BELOW ARTICLE WAS PUBLISHED BY SALEMNEWS.COM Salem MA Cultural Council allots funds February 7, 2012 Salem MA Cultural Council allots $11,000 The Salem News Tue Feb 07, 2012, 04:43 AM EST SALEM — From a school trip to hear the Boston Symphony Orchestra to a mural project, the Salem … [Read more...]

Get Spicy with the Local Mary at Finz

THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERESTING ARTICLE FROM PATCH.COM   Get Spicy with the Local Mary at Finz In our new feature, Salem Dish, we'll be showcasing a tasty dish from a Salem eatery each week. Today, we're featuring a drink that will get your Valentine's Day heart pumping with some … [Read more...]

Alternative school settles in at new home at the Gables

The follrowing article was published by the Salem News, great info!   Alternative school settles in at new home at the Gables The Salem News SALEM — The Salem Prep Program, an alternative school program for at-risk teens, has found a new home at The House of the Seven … [Read more...]

Salem State Univ and Danvers Receive Grants for Water Protection

Salem State Univ and Danvers Receive Grants for Water Protection The following article was posted in the Salem News today February 8, 2012 Danvers, SSU win grants for water protection The Salem News Wed Feb 08, 2012, 04:50 AM EST Salem State University and the town of Danvers are among … [Read more...]

Salem Oil and Grease site redevelopment proposal

Salem MA Housing Development

The following Salem News article about a Salem oil and grease site redevelopment proposal for new housing development is worth checking out:   February 3, 2012 SALEMNEWS.COM Salem Oil & Grease site redevelopment met with mixed reviews By Bethany Bray Staff Writer SALEM — The … [Read more...]

MBTA Fare Hikes and Service Cuts

Mass rapid transit

FROM SALEM NEWS.COM MBTA FARE HIKES AND SERVICE CUTS   It was great to see an energized, standing-room-only crowd fill Salem's City Hall Annex hearing room a week ago tonight when the MBTA presented two proposals to raise fares and cut service across its entire system. Citizens from … [Read more...]