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August 6, 2026

A Wakefield August, Walked From The Lake Path Outward

Most towns have a downtown and a park. Wakefield has a lake with a town wrapped around it, and in August that geography does real work. The 2.7-mile path aroun...

September 3, 2026

Lynnfield's Two Greens: One Had Its Weekend in June, One Never Stopped

Walk the Town Common today and you will find exactly what a New England town common is supposed to hold on the last Monday in August: shade, a war memorial, a ...

January 1, 2025

Architectural Landmarks in Lynnfield, MA

Nestled in Essex County, Massachusetts, Lynnfield is a town that exudes both historic charm and modern elegance. Whether you are considering moving to the area...

By Evelyn Rockas

August 27, 2026

Why Reading's Biggest New Restaurant Skipped Main Street

Main Street has spent the past couple of years swapping one storefront tenant for another. A butcher shop became a smash-burger-and-fries spot. A deli became a...

August 27, 2026

The Real Center of Melrose This August Is a Parking Lot by the Train Tracks

On the first Thursday of August, a handful of volunteers set up folding tables at Bowden Park, next to the produce stands, and started portioning out meals mad...

July 9, 2026

Buying In North Andover: What Today’s Buyers Should Know

Wondering whether North Andover still makes sense in today’s market? If you are weighing price, commute, home style, and long-term fit, you are not alone. Nort...

August 20, 2026

Downtown Danvers Is Turning Into Somewhere You Walk To, Not Drive Past

"The Giovanni's restaurant has been vacant for a number of years and it felt like a lot longer than that sitting there, languishing." That's ...

April 23, 2026

Commuting From Reading To Boston: What Homebuyers Should Know

Wondering whether Reading can give you the suburban lifestyle you want and a workable Boston commute? You are not alone. For many homebuyers, commute time shap...

August 13, 2026

The Two Booms on Revere Beach Boulevard

Walk the three miles of Revere Beach Boulevard on an August evening and you pass under the same bandstand roofline that Charles Eliot's design put there in...