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In Gloucester, opportunities for youth are few (Boston Globe / Travis Dove)

In Gloucester, opportunities for youth are few

Sixty Gloucester teenagers signed up for First Jobs, a private-sector youth employment program, hoping to land a summer job. But only three employers stepped forward, offering a total of eight jobs. (By Kathy McCabe, Boston Globe)

Town shows hefty gain in census

Danvers added 1,058 new residents last year, a 4.1 percent increase over 2006 and the largest population gain of any Massachusetts community, according to new federal census estimates. (By Kathy McCabe, Boston Globe)

Mayors fear tax repeal's effect

Revere Mayor Thomas G. Ambrosino says if state voters approve a ballot question to eliminate the state income tax this fall, it would deal a severe blow to municipalities. (By John Laidler, Boston Globe)

Thursday's stories

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Bill would allow cameras to catch red-light offenders (American Traffic Solutions)

Bill would allow cameras to catch red-light offenders

Bills to legalize red-light cameras have been languishing at the State House for years, but last week, a version that would give all cities and towns the option to use the systems was passed by the Legislature's joint Committee on Transportation. (By Lisa Kocian, Boston Globe)

Increasing Winthrop's recycling rate could lead to lower disposal fees

Charging residents for trash or paying them to recycle is a debatable issue, but Winthrop officials are certain of one thing: Recycling rates must increase. (By Katheleen Conti, Boston Globe)

Peabody prepares for reservoir cleanup and water plant upgrade

In a project the city hopes will resolve a longstanding regulatory headache, Peabody is preparing to clean up its Lower Spring Pond reservoir and upgrade the nearby Coolidge Avenue water treatment plant. (By John Laidler, Boston Globe)

Piping plovers settling on urban beaches

On the vast expanse of the Winthrop Shore Reservation, most beachgoers paid as little attention to the piping plovers nesting area as they did to the airplanes flying low on their descent to Logan Airport. (By David Rattigan, Boston Globe)

More money, fewer votes in some races for mayor

Several mayoral candidates statewide learned last year the true meaning of "money can't buy happiness," when they lost their election bids despite wildly outspending their opponents. (By John M. Guilfoil, Boston Globe)