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The Police Department is bringing back an annual tradition known as “Blue Mass” on Sunday. Police will assemble at Dane Street Beach at 9 a.m. and march to Central Cemetery for a ceremony honoring fallen Beverly police officers.
Eugene Marley, who at 84 is the oldest retired Beverly police officer, is scheduled to be on hand to place a wreath at the Police Memorial.
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A reminder that Monday at noon is the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot for Tuesday’s override election. You cannot take the ballot with you, according to the City Clerk’s office. It will be sent to you in the mail.
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After saying earlier this week that he would not take a public position on the override, Ward 3 School Committee member Jim Latter has come out in support of the tax increase.
In a press release sent out late last night, Latter said, “After looking at all the plans presented, and considering what is possible, and what is probable, I have concluded that the only way to avoid calamity in our school system over the next … continued »
Paul Leighton was born in Beverly, grew up in Beverly, lives in Beverly and covers Beverly for The Salem News. He needs to get out of Beverly more, but in the meantime he promises to keep readers up-to-date on what's going on around the city. (more)