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Electricity program saved residents $1.14 million

Methuen's community electricity program saved residents $1.14 million in first half of 2026. Also in today's brief (8 items): Electricity program saved Methuen residents $1.14 million; Andover freshman volleyball visits Methuen Wednesday; MHS JROTC, Red Cross host blood drive Oct. 9; No…

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YWCA to open survivor services office

City and YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts to open survivor services office at Wallace Street site. Also in today's brief (3 items): City, YWCA to open survivor services office; Methuen Day returns to Hampshire Street Saturday; JROTC, Red Cross host blood drive at Methuen High.

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Officials push to reopen corruption probe

Mayor Beauregard and Councilor Simard ask City Council to consider reopening a federal corruption investigation. Also in today's brief (8 items): Beauregard, Simard seek reopening of corruption probe; City to end use of Flock license plate cameras; Transfer station closed Thursday, Oct.…

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Early voting opens Oct. 17

Early voting for the November 3 state election opens in Methuen on October 17. Also in today's brief (5 items): School Committee holds workshop Monday night; MRFRS Catmobile stops in Methuen Monday; Methuen JV soccer travels to Tewksbury Thursday; Methuen High hosts four-day accreditati…

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging approves June minutes and financial report

Methuen Senior Activities Center reported 395 additional participants over the summer months, attributed to expanded programming and outreach. Executive Director Susan Riccio highlighted an August ice cream and dancing event with 100 attendees and noted the Center began extended operating hours on

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Record $5.7M street repair push begins

Methuen kicks off a record $5.7 million street and sidewalk repair program this fall. Also in today's brief (8 items): Record $5.7 million street overhaul underway; Mayor addresses trust after ex-chief's guilty pleas; Flock exit followed councilor's own plate search; MRFRS Catmobile sto…

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City ends Flock license plate reader program

Methuen ends its Flock license plate reader program, citing plans to remove the surveillance cameras. Also in today's brief (8 items): City ends use of Flock license plate readers; Fishing Derby canceled due to weather; DPW seeks applicants for winter snow plowing; Methuen High dismisse…

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YWCA opens survivor office at trafficking site

YWCA to open domestic violence services office at former Methuen trafficking site. Also in today's brief (12 items): YWCA to open survivor services office at trafficking site; Public health partnership board meets Wednesday; Zoning Board of Appeals meets Wednesday; Retirement Board conv…

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Beauregard Responds to Solomon's Guilty Pleas on 17 Charges

Mayor D.J. Beauregard responded to former Police Chief Joseph Solomon's guilty pleas on all 17 corruption charges. The mayor's statement called for accountability and renewed public trust in the police department Solomon once led. Beauregard also proposed a one-year moratorium on new da…

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