Salem neighbors oppose Atkinson trucking facility ATKINSON — They may live in Salem, but Industrial Way neighbors plan to speak out against an Atkinson trucking facility proposal Wednesday night. Opponents say such a facility would ruin their quality of life. They claim trucks would bring noise, vibrations and odors to their neighborhood at all times of the day, including early morning and late at night....continued
Haverhill mayor warns of possible closing of neighborhood schools, layoffs Things will be a bit cooler in City Hall from now on, and no business will be conducted there Monday and Friday nights. Mayor James Fiorentini has ordered the thermostats turned down in the building and its doors closed two nights a week to save money on energy....continued
Expect Caserio to replace Pioli Nick Caserio. The name doesn't sound too familiar or knock your socks off, does it? Well, you may be hearing it a lot from now on. If everything goes as expected and Patriots Vice President of Player Personnel Scott Pioli takes over football operations at either Kansas City (best bet) or Cleveland (owner might be too intrusive), Caserio is the best bet to replace him....continued
Dave Says: Should I feel guilty when another's loss is my gain? Do you see an ethical dilemma involved in buying things like repossessed cars, houses that have been through foreclosure, or even pawn shop items? While these kinds of purchases can be smart and thrifty, I worry sometimes that I'm taking advantage of those who are stuck in a bad financial cycle. ...continued
Our view: Improving protection for at-risk kids Massachusetts has taken another big step forward in improving the lives of children at risk.
With little fanfare, Child Advocate Gail Garinger released a report on the death of Acia and Sophia Reisopoulos-Johnson. The girls, aged 14 and 3, died in a fire in their mother's South Boston home last April. Investigators determined the fire was set deliberately; the mother's girlfriend, Nicole Chuminski, has been charged with the crime....continued
