EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA - Sun Nov 08

The recession has put new wind in the sails of the push to streamline local government.

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA - Sat Nov 07

"Hopefully, we'll be able to make a charter that will keep some of us politicians in line." - Methuen City Councilor Philip Lahey Jr., after voters approved the formation of a new Charter Commission on Tuesday night.

EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA - Sat Nov 07

Lawrence: Ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at South Lawrence East School, 165 Crawford St.