Executive Captain Kristopher McCarthy Named Acting Chief
City of Methuen Hosting Historical Holiday Lights Tour
METHUEN — Mayor Neil Perry is pleased to announce that Methuen’s Historical Holiday Light Tour is underway and will run through the rest of the month.
City of Methuen Issues Statement Regarding Death of George Floyd and Actions of Minneapolis Police
METHUEN — Mayor Neil Perry and Police Chief Joseph Solomon representing the City of Methuen and its leadership team strongly denounce the actions of Minneapolis police that resulted in the death of George Floyd earlier this week. “Police officers are sworn to protect life, and the actions of a few officers in Minnesota this week […]
Methuen Police Arrest Man and Woman on Armed Robbery and Kidnapping Charges, Seek Third Suspect
Police Seeking Third Suspect
Incident is Not Considered a Random Act of Violence
Update #1 (2 p.m.) City of Methuen Confirms First Cases of COVID-19 in City
METHUEN — Mayor Neil Perry today confirmed that the City of Methuen has been notified by Massachusetts Department of Public Health officials of two confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Methuen. The patients have been isolated and are being supported and monitored according to public health guidelines. Under State and Federal privacy laws no further information […]
North Shore and Merrimack Valley Schools to Close Starting Monday
The North Shore and Merrimack Valley superintendents of schools have collaborated to make a timely and unified decision about school closure that they feel is in the best interests of their faculty, staff, students, and families. This decision was made after significant conversations among school leaders, local public health officials, and state officials. State officials have today urged that municipalities should make decisions based on their local circumstances, and given the rapidly changing COVID-19 crisis, which the World Health Organization has this week labeled a global pandemic.
Methuen Police Charge Juvenile with Breaking and Entering, Assault and Battery after he allegedly Breaks into Home
METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga report that the Methuen Police Department arrested a teenager and charged him after he allegedly pushed his way into a residence and tried to coerce a resident into fighting him.
Methuen Takes Precautions after Critical EEE Assessment
METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga, Community Development Director William Buckley, Emergency Management Director and Police Chief Joseph Solomon and Fire Chief Tim Sheehy announce that the City of Methuen is taking a number of steps in response to the threat of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE).
Methuen EEE Risk Elevated to Critical after Positive Test in Horse
METHUEN — Mayor James Jajuga and Community Development Director William Buckley report that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health has elevated the city’s risk for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to “critical” on Monday afternoon in light of positive mosquito testing for the virus and positive testing in a horse in Methuen.
Methuen Police Invite Public to Attend Grady’s Gladiators Fundraiser
METHUEN — Chief Joseph Solomon and Mayor James Jajuga are inviting the public to attend a fundraiser this weekend that will raise money to support research for a rare genetic disorder, Adrenaleukodystrophy (ALD) and bone marrow transplants at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.