http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x1510840433/Whats-brewing-at-Homecoming

June was the best month for home sales in Massachusetts during the past 2 years, according to the Warren Group:

http://www.boston.com/businessupdates/2012/07/24/the-warren-group-mass-home-sales-june-post-best-month-two-years/awlXKggqkEnCKFlVqc3BfI/story.html

Trees with red ribbons tied on their trunks were being removed last week to make way for construction of the new vocational school on Rte 62 in Danvers.

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x748660782/Trees-coming-down-for-new-vocational-school

Beverly, Mass - Beverly's Recreation Department is sponsoring several fun events at this year's Homecoming, which kicks off Friday, July 27 and ends Sunday Aug. 5.

http://www.wickedlocal.com/beverly/features/x1258255692/Its-almost-here-Homecoming-highlights#axzz21OcZps9g

City Officials & developer David Solimine Jr. have reached an agreement and the Boulderwood housing development is rolling again! The 110 homes will be added to Bartholomew Street.

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1301512365/Work-to-continue-on-Peabody-housing-development

A group of Rockport residents are proposing changes in the town's bylaws that define that the local officials review & consider before under going any changes or tearing down a house or other buildings.

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x748660806/Rockport-residents-seek-new-tear-down-rules

Castle Hill's annual summer concert series is a perfect opportunity for folks to stroll around the restored Grand Allee. The concerts are held Thursday evenings in July and August at Castle Hill. 

http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x691118933/A-grand-restoration

The Salem MA Farmer's Market, held each Thursday from 3-7 in Derby Square, is off to a strong start for the season. Its opening week drew an estimated 4000 shoppers vs. last year's 2800 / week average. This year, the market expanded to 30 vendors in order to offer a greater variety of food. An organic farm and 2 wineries were added this year. 

Check out the full article:
http://www.salemnews.com/local/x691119128/Growing-appetite

A rarely seen award-winning musical "Carnival" opened at the Gloucester Stage Company's Gorton's Theater with a cast not only comprised of actors, but with a troupe of puppets. Please see link for dates & times for showings. 

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/topstories/x1501701246/A-Carnival-hits-Gloucester-Stage

Here are some great summer activities throughout the North Shore, grouped into a number of categories including "Good Causes," "Theater," and "Music & Concerts."

http://www.salemnews.com/lifestyle/x1058725771/North-Shore-entertainment-calendar