Tensions are still running high along the North Shores as two teachers unions there remain at odds with their school committees over contract negotiations.

The labor disputes are turning into the longest teacher strikes in Massachusetts’ modern history, and it still looks like there’s no solution in sight for educators in Beverly and Marblehead.

Educators from around the state will be rallying on Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the State House, demanding a meeting with Governor Maura Healey to address the ongoing strikes.

In Beverly, the strike will be entering its twelfth day on Tuesday, which would make it the longest educator strike in modern state history. The school committee there is now refusing to negotiate because neither district made a court-ordered deadline.

Dozens of teachers lined the street outside a Beverly City Council meeting as their strike is poised to set a record for longest in recent Massachusetts history. 

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A fact finding process is underway in both district, and a hearing is scheduled for next week. Unfortunately, that means thousands of students who have already missed roughly two weeks of school could lose more. That’s as teachers in these districts continue to have their pay docked.

“Cutting off pay right before Thanksgiving and upcoming holidays is clearly a tactic to bully educators and force the BTA back to work without a living wage for paras,” co-president of the Beverly Teachers Association Julia Brotherton said.

A judge had said fines would be waived Friday if the sides could reach an agreement by 6 p.m. Sunday.

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City officials said they were left with no choice.

“Nobody here for a second wants to withhold a bit of anyone’s pay, but we’re stuck,” Beverly Mayor Mike Cahill said.

Meanwhile, in Marblehead, the strike has reached 11 days, but things are just as heated. In fact, on Sunday, two school committee members were actually chased to their cars by angry parents and teachers.

2022 was the last time Minkah Fitzpatrick caused a turnover. Once known as the NFL’s premier ballhawk that all teams had to be worried about, Fitzpatrick has faded into the background of the Steelers’ defense. In 2023, he missed seven games due to hamstring and knee injuries. Now, in 2024, he is back at free safety, but Fitzpatrick still has not made the big-time plays.

According to most charting statistics, Fitzpatrick has the worst season of his career. Pro Football Focus has him charted for 18 receptions on 24 targets, allowing a passer rating of 135.8 and 13.8 yards per reception. Tight ends have victimized Fitzpatrick.

93.7 the Fan radio host Joe Starkey has had enough of the excuses for Fitzpatrick’s play. Starkey believes Fitzpatrick is ‘a flat-out disappointment’ this season, and the Steelers should have a serious conversation about his contract and role.

“Minkah Fitzpatrick is a flat-out disappointment,” Starkey said. “He’s given up a lot. I don’t think they’re just ignoring him the entire game. This isn’t Darrelle Revis in college.”

Fitzpatrick’s lack of splash plays is concerning, but the Steelers have not allowed many explosive plays this season and have the No. 4 scoring defense in the NFL for a reason. His coverage over the top has been effective in that regard. Yet, the Steelers want to see more splash plays from him, too.

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A man has critical injuries after a hit-and-run in Bridgeport last week.

Dispatchers received several calls about a collision involving a pedestrian on Friday around 6:30 p.m.

It was reported that a pedestrian had been struck at the intersection of Fairfield Avenue and State Street Extension.

Emergency crews responded to the area and found an unconscious man on the ground.

The 44-year-old Bridgeport man was transported to Bridgeport Hospital. He is currently listed in critical condition.

According to investigators, the man was in the intersection when a vehicle traveling east on Fairfield Avenue hit him and then fled the scene.

The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team is working to find video of the collision. Anyone with information is asked to contact Sgt. Darryl Wilson at (203) 576-7640 or the Bridgeport Police TIPS line at (203) 576-TIPS.