A large brush fire in an Essex County swamp took firefighters from surrounding towns hours to extinguish ... Fire Departments as well as the Massachusetts Department of Forestry all assisting.

“Lighting two lanterns didn’t just warn a town, it activated a movement,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Stephen Shaw, liaison to the Morris County 250th Anniversary Steering Committee.

Essex Country dignitaries broke ground on a $4 million project to build a modern new home in Westport for its agricultural ...

Home prices have continued to rise across the state over the past five years, but popular destinations for warm beach days ...

We've updated our guide to more than 100 reader-recommended breweries to enjoy heading into the summer season.

A death investigation is underway after a body was found in Salem, Massachusetts, the Essex County District Attorney's Office confirmed Wednesday.

Dear Salty Cod: What’s with all the W towns? You mean 46 out of 351—13 percent of the state—seems a bit much? Maybe, but from Watertown to Wenham to Winchester to Whately and Worthington ...

Essex County Council has told the government it "cannot support the proposal for devolution in Greater Essex in its current form". The local authority supports a major shake-up and reduction in ...

One was selected for its architecture and expansive wildlife, while the other was chosen for its rich history and unique retail offerings.