Friday, July 17: Community Notes & Sports Shorts

Weather – Sunny…breezy…low 80s

From the Desk of Media Director Bill Newell

The Gloucester High hall of fame will be inducting 10 new members this fall. The Gloucester Times has a complete list of this year’s inductees and athletic highlights on today’s sports page.

Saugus / Peabody wrestling coach Wayne Moda has received the “Wrestler’s Heart Award” from the Massachusetts Wrestling Hall of Fame. The award embodies the heart, grit, and spirit of Wrestling.

The North Shore Navigators, off last night, play the Mountaineers tonight in Vermont.

The Red Sox return to action today after the Major League Baseball All-Star break. Tampa Bay plays at Fenway in a day / night doubleheader. Game times: 1:35 & 7:10. The Red Sox have a 9 game winning streak headed into the four game weekend series against the first place Rays.

Witches Sports

We are pleased to announce Angie Giancola has been named Interim Athletic Director as we begin the search for our next permanent AD We’re confident she will provide steady leadership in this transition while building upon the incredible momentum of Salem High Athletics #goWitch

Salem Public Schools

Salem Summer Eats served more than 1,700 meals in its first week. Keep in mind we have new dinner sites at Collins Cove Park (4-4:45 p.m.) and Pequot Highlands (5-5:45 p.m.) Monday through Friday. Sites and schedules at: salemk12.org/district-depar

Town of Ipswich

Warrant is Open for the September 8, 2026 Special Town Meeting Citizen petitions with 100 names, signatures, and addresses of registered voters are due to the Town Clerk’s office before 11:00 AM on Friday, July 17, 2026. ipswichma.gov/DocumentCenter

Danvers Falcons

@WeAreDanvers

Fall Athletic Registration Reminders HS- docs.google.com/document/d/1Ea MS – docs.google.com/document/d/15G

@Tweet_DPS

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Registration Announcement – HS Fall 2026

2026 DHS FALL SPORTS REGISTRATION – NOW OPEN Any student who will be attending Danvers High School who wishes to participate in a sport this upcoming fall season, can do so by registering and paying…

GHS Fishermen Athletics

GHS Athletics is saddened to hear of the passing of Mr. David Cox.

Town of Hamilton

Recycling Update: If you have your new barrel, please use it. If you are waiting on a smaller size or a missed delivery, please use your old barrel. No violations or penalties this week. Still missing a barrel? Call DPW at 978-626-5227. Thank you! #HamiltonMA