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Michael McHugh

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
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Sep 28, 2026
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Jul 7, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Michael McHugh | Staff Writer

    Salem to ban gas-powered leaf blowers starting in 2030 (opens the original)

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    SALEM — The City Council has given final approval to an ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers in Salem by 2030, although city departments are exempt. The municipal exemption was kept in place by the council as city officials argued that the technology on battery-powered leaf blowers still hasn’t caught up to gas-powered ones for heavier-duty commercial use. Michael McHugh can be contacted at mmchugh@northofboston.com or at 781-799-5202 Home delivery and Digital Access customers of The S

  2. Article · Sep 25, 2026 · Michael McHugh | Staff Writer

    Salem police say no-camping ordinance has been successful (opens the original)

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    SALEM — The Police Department says Salem’s no-camping ordinance has helped accomplish its goals of promoting public health and safety while connecting people experiencing homelessness with housing and emergency shelter when available But some city councilors still want to consider amendments to improve the chances for homeless people to find housing if evicted from campsites. Michael McHugh can be contacted at mmchugh@northofboston.com or at 781-799-5202 Home delivery and Digital Access cust

  3. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Michael McHugh | Staff Writer

    City Council, public safety officials to discuss implementation of no-camping ordinance (opens the original)

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    SALEM — A City Council subcommittee is meeting Wednesday night to discuss easing the city’s no-camping law to make it harder for local authorities to oust homeless people from their encampments. The Public Health, Safety, and Environment Committee will hear from public safety officials and Lifebridge about how the city’s no-camping ordinance has impacted the local unhoused population. Michael McHugh can be contacted at mmchugh@northofboston.com or at 781-799-5202 Home delivery and Digital

  4. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Michael McHugh | Staff Writer

    Obama, at Salem State, speaks to nation's need to bridge divisions (opens the original)

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    SALEM — Former President Barack Obama spoke to a crowd of hundreds at Salem State University on Monday night, where he emphasized the importance of preserving hope in the power of the citizenry to uphold democracy and fight against political polarization. The 44th president of the U.S. was invited to campus for “A Conversation with Barack Obama,” part of the Salem State Series that has brought more than 100 nationally and internationally recognized leaders, artists, athletes, and other pub

  5. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · Michael McHugh | Staff Writer

    Hundreds gather to hear Obama speak at Salem State (opens the original)

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    SALEM — Hundreds of people lined up outside Salem State’s O’Keefe Sports Complex on Monday night in anticipation of former President Barack Obama’s visit as a part of the school’s speaker series. Obama is the fifth former president to speak at the Salem State Series, which has hosted more than 100 nationally and internationally recognized leaders, artists, athletes, and other public figures since 1982. Michael McHugh can be contacted at mmchugh@northofboston.com or at 781-799-5202 Home

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