Turner's Seafood Looking to Open in Salem

The Salem Licensing Board will consider the transfer of an all-alcoholic beverage license from 43 Church to Turner's Seafood at their meeting Tuesday night.

It looks like Turner's Seafood has plans to open up on Church Street in Salem. At their meeting Tursday night, the Salem Licensing Board is slated to weigh in on the transfer of the all-alcoholic beverage license held by the former 43 Church Restaurant to Turners Seafood, according to the posted agenda. Turner's Seafood has locations in Melrose and Gloucester - check out the company's website here. The Licensing Board meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the third floor conference room of the City Hall Annex on Washington Street. A message recently posted in the front window of 43 Church Restaurant reads: "To All of Our Loyal Customers: 43 Church has now ceased all restaurant operations and will remain closed. We thank you sincerely …

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Police Log

Gun Allegedly Shown During Road Rage Incident

The following information was submitted by the Salem Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department's log: Thursday, May 23: Friday, May 24: If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

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Should Massachusetts Prosecute 17-Year-Olds as Adults?

The house passed legislation to treat most 17-year-olds as juvenile defenders. Is this a compassionate or dangerous change?

Massachusetts is one of only 11 states that tries 17-year-olds as adults. A bill passed this week by the state's House of Representatives would make these teenagers juvenile defenders, according to a report by 7News Boston. That will put the commonwealth in line with most other states, where adult court is reserved for individuals 18 and older. The bill still allows the state to try 17-year-olds as adults in serious cases, like murders. But proponents hope the change will reduce cases of rape in the state's prison system by keeping younger inmates away from older, stronger convicts. The bill's effects would, eventually, include that the names of 17-year-olds who were arrested would no longer appear in the police logs run by your local …

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Memorial Day Weekend Traffic in Real Time

From Memorial Day parades to holiday fender benders, this live map shows delays and diversions on Salem area roads right now.

If you're on a mobile device, click here to view the map. When you're done getting gas and packing the car, check out the live results from MapQuest above to see what's standing between you and the start of your three-day weekend. Mapquest scans for parade routes, ongoing construction, block parties and traffic jams. If your route is green, your good. If it's red, you may be headed into a line of rubbernecking fools. Good luck and stay safe!

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State House News Service Weekly Roundup: Exit 10A

Recap and analysis of the week in state government.

The rush from Beacon Hill to the westbound turnpike this week had as much to do with two of Worcester's political sons beating feet from the capitol as with the impending Memorial Day weekend. As Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray attempted as graceful an exit as possible from politics, fellow Worcester Democrat Rep. John Fresolo made his hasty escape under an ethics cloud feeling "marginalized" by his peers and pressured to resign, which he did. If not for those two storylines, the focus may have been on the Senate's breakneck budget debate concluding Thursday night as senators wiped their hands clean of 725 amendments and passed a $34 billion fiscal 2014 budget without the need for Senate President Therese Murray to threaten a Friday or Saturday …

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Salem's Most Epic Sandwich Boards

Here's a closer look at some of the sandwich boards that were set up outside of Salem businesses Thursday afternoon.

Sunny weather has returned to Salem and foot traffic through the center of the city has certainly picked up over the last few weeks. We set out Thursday afternoon on a mission to snap pictures of the many sandwich boards that decorate the sidewalks of downtown Salem. Which business has your favorite Salem sandwich board? Do you know of an amateur artist or local business owner who is known of drawing up something fun each day? Let us know in the comments section below. If your sandwich board didn't make it into our gallery, feel free to upload an image of your own by clicking the "upload photos and videos" button above.

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Police Log

Salem Traffic Stop Turns Up Brass Knuckles

The following information was submitted by the Salem Police Department. Where arrests or charges are mentioned, it does not indicate a conviction.

The following is an excerpt from the Salem Police Department's log: Wednesday, May 22: Thursday, May 23: If you have a question about this police log, please send it to Salem Patch.

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House Hunt

Open Houses Set for Sunday in Salem

Here's a closer look at some local homes that are holding open houses in Salem Sunday.

Looking to move to Salem or in the market for a new home in the city?  Every Friday, we provide a list of local homes holding open houses on Sunday. If you are holding an open house, let us know in the comments section below. You can also upload photos by clicking the "upload photos and video" button above. Information provided by Zillow.

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