Mass. Residents File Lawsuit Over Danvers Blast Nov 17, 2009
Deborah Riva, whose home was destroyed by the blast in Danvers, and Robert Corrieri, who lost his boat, want Salem Superior Court to grant class-action status to a lawsuit they filed Monday against Covington, Ky. -based Ashland Inc.. (ABC News -- Wire)
Melrose firefighter dies suddenly while in Rhode island Nov 17, 2009
According to his obituary, Capt. Ulwick, who had lived in Salem for the past four years, was born in Melrose on April 12, 1981. He grew up in Wakefield and graduated from Wakefield High School (WHS) in 1999. (Melrose Free Press, MA)
Aviv HomeCare offers service to honor local veterans Nov 15, 2009
Veteran must reside in the areas served by Aviv HomeCare, which are Peabody, Swampscott, Marblehead, Danvers, Saugus, Revere, Medford, Malden, Wakefield, Lynnfield and Salem. The veteran must show some documentation as proof of service. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
DA rules police action justified in August shooting; officers return to work Nov 14, 2009
The Middlesex District Attorney s Office and the Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney s Office, in conjunction with Malden Police, have conducted an investigation into the facts and surrounding circumstances of an on-duty officer-involved shooting with department issued firearms that occurred on August 3 at the intersection of Salem Street and Spruce Street in Malden ... On Monday, Aug. 3, at approximately 7 p.m., Malden Officer Brian Newnan was on routine... (Malden Observer, MA)
Father Jack readies for last Amesbury service Nov 14, 2009
Father Jack was born in Lynn; graduating from St. Mary s High and receiving an undergraduate degree from Salem State College in 1982. He received a masters of divinity degree in 1987 from St. John s Seminary. (Amesbury News, MA)
Police Log, Nov. 2-8 Nov 14, 2009
8:30 p.m. a resident of Salem Road reported a larceny to the police. 9:03 p.m. police were asked to make a well-being check of a resident of Arborwood Road. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Amesbury school project a sign of the times Nov 13, 2009
A strong advocate of the Academy s child abuse prevention program is Judge Jose Sanchez of the Essex County Juvenile Court serving Newburyport, Lawrence, Salem and Lynn. Judge Sanchez was so taken with our first billboard when he drove down the highway and saw it, Georges said, that he asked for a wall-sized copy for his office. (Amesbury News, MA)
Georgetown Police Log Nov 13, 2009
9:07 a.m. Assisted Groveland Police Department on Salem Street. 9:24 a.m. Police assisted a citizen on Baldpate Road. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Spitz: Pride of the local phone book Nov 13, 2009
"Take Pride in Framingham," said the bumper sticker on the car in front of me on Salem End Road yesterday morning. Sound advice in four words, though it sometimes seems easier to come up with a list of complaints. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
Principal bans students from saying 'Meep!' Nov 13, 2009
The Salem News reports that parents recently got an automated call about "Meep!" from Murray. He warned them that students who said or displayed the word at school could be suspended. (AZCentral -- News)
Somerville Police: Arrests Nov. 2-8, 2009 Nov 12, 2009
Justin Smith, 17, of 373 Salem St., Malden, arrested on Nov. 5, 4:38 p.m., on defacing property warrant. Carmen Reyes-Otero, 39, of 16E East Brookline St., Boston and Juan Flores, 31, of 18 Abbott St., Lynn, arrested on Nov. 6, 6:38 p.m., on charges of cocaine trafficking, drug violation near a school or park and conspiracy. (Somerville Journal, MA)
EBSCO provides a blueprint for going green Nov 12, 2009
I live in Salem and take the train to Ipswich. It s more relaxing and productive riding on the train compared to driving. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Danvers veterans honored at library Nov 12, 2009
They then sought interns, and found them in Jessie Tonry, a senior at the University of Virginia, and Peter Matchak, of Danvers who was enrolled in a GIS program at Salem State College. These two began the pilot project at the High Street Cemetery in April. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Marblehead police log: Monday, Nov. 9 Nov 11, 2009
A 57-year-old Salem man was arrested and charged with a third offense of driving under the influence of alcohol after crashing his car at Boston Yacht Club at 2:19 p.m.. Absence of crossing guard reported on Pleasant Street and Mohawk Road at 2:22 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Comcast adds 17 more HD channels Nov 10, 2009
com/digitalnow, call (877) 634-4434 or stop by Comcast s local service center at 580 Main Street in Reading or service centers in Cambridge (88 Sherman Street), Wilmington (2 Lowell Street, Square One Plaza), Salem (8A Traders Way, Behind Eastern Bank) and Saugus (53 Jackson Street) to receive their equipment. Comcast s digital network enhancement does not affect its Basic Cable customers. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Swampscotts Judy McKenzie is NE Geography Teacher of the Year Nov 10, 2009
Judy McKenzie and Peter McKenzie are in the center, surrounded by colleagues Ralph Watson, Bill Andrake, Terri Oliver, Mary Casey, Anna Maria Mancini, Catie Porter, Abby Rogers, Meeyoung Choi, Ann Bush, Jenn Burns, Pat Moore, and Jean Cocuzzo from Swampscott Middle School along with Stephen Young from Salem State College and Cameron Wage from the University of New Hampshire ... The regional NESTVAL meeting was held Nov. 6-7 at Salem State College, where the award was given. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
A Night for Kenny Nov 10, 2009
Make all checks payable to the Kenneth St. Pierre Fund, and send them to the Salem Five Bank, Attn: Daryl Toomey, 85 High Street, Danvers, MA 01923. Loading commenting interface. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Autumn Rhapsody benefit raises money for Girls Incorporated Nov 10, 2009
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Girls Incorporated of Lynn hosted its fourth annual Autumn Rhapsody event at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem. The event was successful not only from the fundraising standpoint, but from the inspiration perspective, said Annalisa DiPalma, chairwoman of the Autumn Rhapsody committee and a resident of Swampscott. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Marblehead police log: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 Nov 10, 2009
Police asked to be on the lookout for parent who allegedly kidnapped son out of Salem Hospital at 4:35 p.m. They were located in Danvers. Investigated 911 call with open line from Ware Lane at 9:50 p.m.. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Busy weekend in sports Nov 9, 2009
On Saturday, AC's unbeaten girls soccer team lost its first-round game against Salem in overtime. The Cougar volleyball team lost on Friday in Reading, 3-0. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Mass. father of boy in cancer case dies Nov 8, 2009
The child's mother, Kristen LaBrie of Salem, has been charged with attempted murder and child endangerment after allegedly failing to give needed chemotherapy medications to her son and missing his medical appointments ... currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702527 currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702518 currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702478 currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702474 currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702473 currentstory = 1702527 thisstory = 1702466 currentstory =... (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Fratto announces run for state representative Nov 8, 2009
She holds a bachelor s degree in political science from Salem State College, which she graduated from, with honors, in 2002. She received a master s degree in political science in 2004 from Suffolk University, where she was inducted into the Political Science Honor Society. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
HAWC seeks help for Thanksgiving Nov 7, 2009
HAWC is located in the Shetland Office Park at 27 Congress Street, Suite 201 in Salem. Call HAWC at (978) 744-8552 for more information. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Of microbursts and hurricanes in Danvers Nov 7, 2009
The original Waters River Bridge on Water Street had been built at great expense in 1760 for passage of a new road to Salem. The road was a matter of much contention among various sections of Danvers and involved in court action for many years. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Beverly field hockey bumped by Brookline in first round Nov 6, 2009
Beverly Corinne Woods goes after the ball during a Division 1 field hockey game Thursday November 5, 2009 with Brookline at Salem Statey ... Senior Nicola Pedreschi scored the game-winning goal and assisted on the other as the 12th ranked Brookline field hockey team bumped fifth seeded Beverly, 2-1, in the first round of the Division I North State Tournament, Nov. 5 at Salem State College. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Tournament dates announced Nov 6, 2009
Thu Nov 05, 2009, 04:52 PM EST. The MIAA released its soccer tournament pairings this afternoon and both the Arlington High boys soccer team and the Arlington Catholic girls soccer team will play on Saturday afternoon at 2 p.m.. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Circling the Square, Nov. 5 Nov 6, 2009
Judy Norwood of Old Salem Village, wife of Dr. Gilbert Norwood, retired Beverly pediatrician and one of the founders of Garden City Pediatrics, passed away this week. Judy was an old friend and a very special lady. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Former Fed Reserve analyst inverviewed for parole board slot Nov 5, 2009
Nominated by Gov. Deval Patrick, Archilla has worked at a Salem-based criminal defense firm, Andrews & Updegraph P.C. since 2006, after working as a prosecutor in Salem District Court and Peabody District Court and 13 years at the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston ... Gov. Patrick has also nominated Parole Board member Pamela Lombardini, a Salem resident, for another term ... He pointed to a 17-year-old defendant charged with bringing a gun into a Salem high school as one example. (Dover Sherborn Tab, MA)
Worcester DA spokesman offers no timetable for decision Nov 5, 2009
Asked for details about whether State Police under Early s direction had re-interviewed any witnesses or otherwise conducted any investigatory activity in the case and whether a timetable could be given for a decision on whether to charge the driver, 19-year-old Thomas J. Larivee of Salem, spokesman Tim Connolly replied, We don t do play-by-play of investigations in Worcester County. Connolly added that the press release of Oct. 14, announcing that State Police assigned to Early s office,... (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Girl runners finish undefeated season Nov 5, 2009
Shepherded by senior captains Shereen Salem and Mika Maeda and coached by Lindsay Mosca, all seven of the Lexington runners placed in the top 30 of the 67 competitors ... Lexington seniors Shereen Salem and Alais Hewes finished fourth and sixth, respectively. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Police Log, Oct. 26-Nov. 1 Nov 5, 2009
6:23 a.m. a coyote was seen in traffic on Salem Road. 8:41 a.m. a resident of Kenmar Drive called the police to report a case of credit card fraud. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Patriot League Swimming and Diving Release - 11.3.09 Nov 5, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. Swimming g Patriot League Swimming and Diving Release - 11. (Patriotleague.com)
Arlington Catholic Roundup: Cougar volleyball opens tourney in Reading Nov 5, 2009
At home last Thursday, in a rescheduled game, the Cougars tied Salem, 1-1. After a scoreless first half, the Witches scored at the six-minute mark of the second half. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Energy Dept. awards money for electric cars Nov 4, 2009
The cities are Portland, Salem, Eugene and in ; ; San Diego; Phoenix and ; and , and in Tennessee. is partnering with Ecotality on its project and will make 4,700 additional Nissan Leafs available in 11 cities by working with dealerships, Read says. (USA Today)
Letters to the editor Nov 3, 2009
I went to Salem this past weekend and noticed a man and a woman behind a little table with a bunch of pamphlets, some of which had our President sporting a toothbrush moustache. I would presume these were the same people in front of our post office. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Beverly Police Log: Sunday, Nov. 1 Nov 3, 2009
1:30 a.m. During directed patrols, police monitored the train stations because of large crowds headed to Salem and they monitored bars and clubs downtown because of the crowds. 2:18 a.m. Police received a report that people were refusing to leave a party on Somerset. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Obama Makes Polygamy a 21st-Century Issue Nov 3, 2009
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Eddys Place to hold grand opening on Nov. 7 Nov 1, 2009
Eddy Balla will open Eddys Place on Salem Street on Nov. 7 ... On Nov. 7, Balla will officially hold his the grand opening of Eddy s Place, located at 301 Salem St., with a ribbon cutting ceremony ... Two months ago, Balla decided to expand into Medford and in September opened Eddy s Place on Salem Street. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Optometrist a panelist Thursday Nov 1, 2009
The fifth annual Million Dollar Women Symposium will be held from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Hawthorne Hotel in Salem ... The Keynote Speaker is Wendi Goldsmith, CEO and founder of Bioengineering Group, Salem, and Federal Appointee, National Women s Business Council and founder and president of Bioengineering Group, who will be speaking on Finding Your Inner Compass and Leading Along a Positive Trail. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Stabbings, armed robbery mar otherwise cordial Halloween in Salem Nov 1, 2009
Salem PD worked with police from numerous communities, monitoring the crowd with motorcycles, bicycles, ATVs and more ... (Editor's note: Due to the intense activity in Salem on Halloween, police were not initially able to provide some details on these cases ... While the thousands of people reveling in Salem on Halloween were mostly peaceful, two stabbings and other crimes put a sour note to the end of the night. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Circling the Square in Danvers Oct 31, 2009
Since recovering from a medical emergency at the Oct. 19 School Committee meeting, Theresa has had a defibrillator implanted and she s making great progress in the Cardiac Unit at Salem Hospital. We are all thrilled that Theresa will soon be back at her desk efficiently doing her job, as usual. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Volunteer with homeless children Oct 31, 2009
Horizons for Homeless Children, a non-profit organization, is looking for new volunteers to work with homeless children living in family homeless shelters and domestic violence shelters in Lawrence, Lowell, Haverhill, Tewksbury, Chelmsford, Salem, Peabody, Lynn, Revere, Gloucester and Malden. A six-month commitment is required. (Tewksbury Advocate, MA)
Halloween Happenings Oct 31, 2009
USS Salem - haunted ship. Tours are 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on select days Wednesday through Sunday. (Canton Journal, MA)
A Womans Concern celebrates life Oct 31, 2009
The Beverly center serves women from Hamilton, Wenham, Beverly, Salem, Peabody, Marblehead and Danvers. Founded in 1992, A Woman s Concern provides women facing an unplanned pregnancy with free resources such as pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, counseling and parenting classes. (Allston Brighton TAB, MA)
Local calendar Oct. 29 edition Oct 30, 2009
Wilmington Town Museum at Col. Joshua Harnden Tavern, 430 Salem St., Wilmington, Summer Season, through Aug. 14, Fridays, 12-2 p.m. Brown Bag Lunch & Games ... New Members Wanted Minuteman Headquarters, directly behind the Harnden Tavern, Salem Street, Wilmington. (Wilmington Advocate, MA)
New crosswalk should address safety concerns at 630 Salem Oct 30, 2009
An artist rendering shows the proposed raised crosswalk that will be installed at 630 Salem St. ... In an effort to improve the safety of pedestrians, particularly the seniors, the city will be installing its first ever raised crosswalk with flashing lights in front of the senior housing complex at 630 Salem Street this fall ... Councilors Kinnon and Spadafora have been advocating for this project for two years on behalf of the residents in the neighborhood as well as the residents at 630 Salem... (Malden Observer, MA)
Smith fundraiser to help stricken hockey player from Marblehead Nov. 24 Oct 30, 2009
On Oct. 1, while skating at a Boston Junior Bulldogs practice in Salem, N.H., Tom fell and hit his head on the boards. He was airlifted to Boston Medical Center, where he was diagnosed with a spinal cord injury. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Getting down to business: Million Dollar Women symposium to convene for 5th year Oct 30, 2009
Wendi Goldsmith, president and CEO of Salems own Bioengineering Group, will be the keynote speaker at next weeks Million Dollar Women symposium ... By William Routhier/ salem@cnc ... On Thursday, Nov. 5, the Enterprise Center at Salem State College is sponsoring a symposium in which a panel of five women who ve created million-dollar companies will talk about their successful businesses and how they built them. (Georgetown Record, MA)
Topsfield mulls tech school merger Oct 30, 2009
She said that Danvers, Hamilton, and Rockport have all approved the funding and that positive votes are expected from both Salem and Beverly. If Topsfield chose not to join the district and approve the longtime capital expense, O Malley said that the town would have to pay out of pocket if any Topsfield children wanted to attend a technical school. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Lexington at Large: Park's history, value honored Oct 30, 2009
She also related a story about the park in New Salem, Ill. capturing Abraham Lincoln s difficult boyhood that included a father with a knack for story-telling but who disdained his son s thirst for learning, yet that son s self-education would transcend those surroundings as portrayed in Team of Rivals. (Lexington Minuteman, MA)
Beverly Arrests Oct 29, 2009
A 37-year-old woman who lives on Broughton Drive in Beverly was arrested around 9:52 a.m. in the area of Brimbal Avenue and Broughton Drive on a domestic violence warrant from the Salem Court ... A 21-year-old who lives on Heritage Drive in Salem was arrested around 11:32 p.m. at 101 Rantoul St. and was charged with domestic assault and battery. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Archilla nominated for Mass. Parole Board Oct 29, 2009
Archilla served for more than five years in the Essex County District Attorney s Office, working as an assistant district attorney, a supervising assistant district attorney in Peabody District Court, and as a jury session supervising district attorney in the Salem District court ... Currently, Archilla is a defense attorney at the firm Andrews & Updegraph, P.C. in Salem, focusing primarily on criminal litigation. (Swampscott Reporter, MA)
Updated: Firefighters free man trapped under truck after crash in Beverly Oct 29, 2009
Beverly Police Public Information Officer John McCarthy said William McGrath of Lathrop Street, Salem, and his passenger, Nancy MacIntyre of Beckford Street, were traveling west along Elliott Street on a Yamaha motorized scooter around 8:18 p.m. when they were hit at the intersection with Rantoul Street by a Dodge Ram pickup truck driven by Stephen Lalancette of Hopkinton, N.H. The truck was traveling east on Elliott and was making a left onto Rantoul when it hit the scooter. Beverly Fire... (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Beverly Panther girls cross country team capture fifth straight NEC title Oct 29, 2009
Beverly freshman Jessica Gomes, sophomore Wendy Marciano and senior Brenna Bailey, left to right, run side by side during their home meet against Salem on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at JC Phillips Nature Preserve ... And when the Panthers ran down Salem, 15-50, in a virtual sweep Tuesday Oct. 27, it was yet another chapter for the Beverly High Schools record books ... Beverly vs. Salem results. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Marblehead sports loses a cherished friend Oct 29, 2009
He single-handedly created coaches clinics with Endicott College and the Lynn Spirit, and also started the Home-and-Home series program with Beverly, Salem and Swampscott ... His funeral will be held on Monday at 9:15 a.m. from the Murphy Funeral Home, 85 Federal Street (corner of North Street), Salem to be followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, 85 Atlantic Avenue in Marblehead. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Gov. Patrick nominates Cambridge attorney to Parole Board Oct 29, 2009
Patrick also asked the council to reappoint Pamela Lombardini of Salem to the board. Lombardini worked as a probation officer for 16 years before joining the Parole Board in January 2007. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
COLUMN: A case for foreign-language programming in our elementary schools Oct 29, 2009
As a Spanish Methods instructor and student-teacher supervisor at Salem State College, I understand the real need for foreign-language instruction to be integrated as a vital skill in the K-through-12th-grade 21st-century classroom ... Nicole Sherf is an associate professor in the Department of Foreign Languages at Salem State College and the 2009 president of the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
We need more doctors like William Dorsey of Beverly Oct 28, 2009
Dorsey died suddenly and unexpectedly last month, just hours after completing his final rounds at Children s Hospital in Boston and a day after seeing patients at a clinic in Salem. Even though he was 90, I was shocked to learn Dorsey was gone. (Beverly Citizen, MA)
Book Review: 'The Enemy Within: 2,000 Years of Witch-Huntingin the Western World,' By John Demos Oct 27, 2009
Much of the book concentrates on early colonial New England, especially the Salem witch trials of 1692-93, the most famous witch-hunting episode in western history. Dozens were accused, jailed, interrogated, but only a fraction were actually executed before the tide of fear receded at Salem ... For example, in Salem there was fear of change from a farm-based, to a trade-based economy, creating antagonism between families. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Elderly driver in Walmart Danvers crash pleads not guilty Oct 27, 2009
Louis Vesprini, 93, of Brooksby Village, Peabody, pleaded not guilty Thursday, Oct. 22, in Salem District Court to negligent operation of a motor vehicle. Judge Richard Mori allowed Vesprini to remain free on his own recognizance and continued the case until Dec. 3 for a pre-trial hearing. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Leaving for the Navy becomes going to the chapel for Medford couple Oct 27, 2009
Cassandra will continue to attend school at Salem State. Family and friends wish them the best of luck as they look forward to Patrick's homecoming. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Marblehead police log: Oct. 20-23, 2009 Oct 27, 2009
Caller on Kenneth Road reported annoying humming noise, like a boat getting sanded, at 11:39 p.m. Police determined the source of the noise to be the Salem Power Plant ... Salem Police asked police across the region to be on the lookout for 18-wheel rig with no trailer at 8:48 p.m. ... Man sleeping in woods reported on Lorraine Terrace at West Shore Drive at 9:16 a.m. Man said he was a Salem State College student who wanted to sleep outside. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Danvers girls soccer remains undefeated Oct 24, 2009
Danvers 2 Salem 2 (Oct ... Allie Lea gave her teammates the lead midway through the second half, but Salem accounted for the equalizer with just under five minutes to go in the game ... Give Salem credit, they took advantage of our mistakes, added Hinchion. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Medford Chamber of Commerce keeps busy during holiday season Oct 23, 2009
Tickets for the event will be on sale at the Chamber office, located at One Shipyard Way, and at Medford TV and Electronics, at 25 Salem St.. During the Navy concert, local kids will be reading their poetry, thanks to a grant given by the Medford Arts Council to Bates College English Professor Anne Thompson so she could hold a poetry contest for local students. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Hearing Centers of New England open for business in Medford Oct 23, 2009
HCNE officially opened its doors on Sept. 25, with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the location just off Salem Street. During her years as a hearing instrument specialist, Ingwersen has spent time teaching other hearing care professionals how to excel in finding solutions for difficult hearing challenges. (Medford Transcript, MA)
