Scott Souza

Boston, Massachusetts

Writer and Editor at Freelance

Staff Editor at Patch

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Articles

Rain Forecast Postpones Swampscott Harborfest

10 hours ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — A 12th consecutive Saturday of rain forced the postponement of the annual Swampscott Harborfest to its rain date of Sunday. Swampscott Recreation is partnering with the Swampscott Yacht Club for this year's event. This family-friendly program includes music, food, drinks, kids activities, craft and marine vendors, and more. This year's event includes a return of the Chowder Contest.
Severe Storms Bring Flash Flood, Lightning Risk To MA

12 hours ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

MASSACHUSETTS — A transition day from the hazy, hot and humid 90s of Thursday and a cooler weekend will bring a round of storms Friday afternoon that could include vivid lightning and flooding in areas that could get hit with 2 to 3 inches of rain within an hour or two.
'Traumatic Time': Immigration Judge Orders MA High School Student's Release On Bond

1 day ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

MILFORD, MA — A Milford High School junior arrested on his way to volleyball practice this past weekend for being undocumented was ordered released on $2,000 bond by an immigration judge in a Chelmsford court on Thursday afternoon. "I'm relieved that Marcelo will be returning home to his parents, siblings, classmates and the Milford community," Gov. Maura Healey said in a statement Thursday afternoon.
Marblehead Rotary Club Awards 5 Scholarships To Graduating Seniors

1 day ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

MARBLEHEAD, MA — The Marblehead Rotary Club awarded five scholarships to graduating high school seniors this year based on the recipients' academic excellence, leadership, community involvement and strong character. There four one-year and one four-year scholarships awarded. Brady Selvais was awarded the Randolph E. and Barbara K. Goodwin Memorial Scholarship, a four-year scholarship given in honor of two longtime Marblehead community advocates. He will study engineering at the University of Miami.
Swampscott Summer Beach Water Testing Gets Off To Staggered Start

1 day ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

SWAMPSCOTT, MA — Swampscott's ambitious attempts to keep beachgoers informed about water conditions at the town's coastline destinations got off to a staggered start this summer with a staff shortage and a seaweed infestation cited as the reasons behind the delayed start to some of the testing programs.
Major Peabody Water Main Project To Cause 'Its Share Of Headaches'

1 day ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

PEABODY, MA — A major water main project to replace the frequently failing main on Lowell Street in Peabody will begin next week and last for "several weeks," according to Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt. The new water main will be installed on Lowell Street from the Route 1 overpass to the West Peabody Fire Station. "The current main is very old and prone to frequent breaks, which cause major disruption," Bettencourt said in announcing the project.
Danvers Seeks Feedback On Hazard Mitigation Plan

1 day ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

DANVERS, MA — The town of Danvers is seeking feedback on a proposed Hazard Mitigation Plan designed to enhance resiliency in the face of existing threats and those associated with climate change. The plan can be found here with hard copies available for review at the town hall in the clerk's office. and at the Fire Department Headquarters on Sylvan Street. The plan is available or review through July 17.
Peabody Awarded $4M Fed Grant To Clean Up Main Street Contamination Site

2 days ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

PEABODY, MA — Peabody will use a $4 million federal Environmental Protection Agency grant to help clean up the former Bob-Kat Tanning site at 166R Main Street. The former tannery beginning in the early 1700s and has been vacant since 2003. It is contaminated with metals, volatile and semi-volatile organic compounds, petroleum constituents, dioxins, and furans. Grant funds will also be used to support community engagement activities. "The city is grateful to receive this EPA grant.
Beverly Fix-It Clinic Set For Main Library Sohier Room

2 days ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

BEVERLY, MA — Beverly residents are invited to bring small electronics and other household items on the fritz to a free fix-it clinic at the Main Library Sohier Room this weekend. The Beverly Waste Reduction Committee is sponsoring the events where Essex Tech students will help disassemble and troubleshoot items to give them a second life rather than have them end up in the trash.
Searing Heat, Wildfire Smoke Hits MA In One-Two Punch

2 days ago | patch.com | Scott Souza

MASSACHUSETTS — High-elevation smoke from the Canadian wildfires and a blast of hot and humid weather will bring haze and a searing summer feel over the next couple of days across Massachusetts. The temperatures and dew points will begin their ascent on Wednesday with mostly sunny skies and temperatures hitting the high 80s across Greater Boston and Worcester, according to the National Weather Service.