Erving Severino News Today

The Governor's Council pushed off its consideration of a controversial pardon on June 5 while councilors decide whether to hold a public hearing on the proposed forgiveness of William "Chill" Veal's numerous convictions.

Voting has begun in Methuen, Lawrence and Haverhill, as residents file into their poll booths to elect new officials and weigh in on ballot questions.

LAWRENCE — Wanda Rivera would take her young daughter at the time to the polls with her to vote. They’d go into the booth and Rivera would enter her choices,

LAWRENCE — She was celebrating with supporters Tuesday night but Wendy Luzon knew Wednesday morning would be a new start.

LAWRENCE — As the Sept. 19 preliminary election approaches, City Council President Marc Laplante prevailed in his questioning of challenger Gerimundy Rosario’s nomination papers this week.