Monday, Oct. 3rd – Children Struck by Car in Peabody OK – Bear Shot in Middleton – See Topsfield Fair Pumpkin

Weather – National Weather Service – Rain showers should remain offshore today and more rain won’t return until tomorrow when areas south of the MA pike stand the best chance of seeing rain. Highs today 50s.

Community News Messages – Photos – Sports

Topsfield Fair – 38th Annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off winner! Jamie Graham – Tyngsboro, MA. 2479 pounds

City of Beverly

City of Salem – Due to weather the Salem Ferry will not run Monday October 3, or Tuesday October 4.

City of Lynn – As a reminder, the Lynn Commuter Rail station on the Newburyport/Rockport Line is closed as of October 1, 2022, to take proactive measures that address station deterioration issues. Here is a guide to help prepare for the closure and commute changes.

Salem Haunted Happenings – Are you planning on driving into Salem, Massachusetts this October? Use one of our Satellite Parking Lots with Shuttles to downtown. Residents and visitors will be able to ride for free from the Satellite Parking Lots every weekend in October! Click here

Lynn Police – It was an emotional Friday morning as Lt. Larry Wentzell attended his final roll call after 34 years with the department. Lt. Wentzell served in many roles during his career including the DTF & Juvenile before finishing as the CO of the 3rd Div. We wish you all the best in retirement!

Lynn Police – Eight new officers graduated from the Lowell Police Academy. We would like to welcome Officers Marcalle, Ryan, Liberge, DiPietro, Rosas, Brinkler, Torres-Rodriguez & Atkins to Lynn PD. They will be sworn in next week and assigned to the Patrol Division. Congrats!

Essex Fire Department – EFD trained this week on auto extrication focusing on the use of lifting air bags that were recently purchase using a generous donation from a local family. Thank you to Northeast Rescue Systems for the training and Tally’s for providing the vehicles.

City of Newburyport – Department of Public Services is overseeing the installation of a new salt shed at DPS Headquarters, which will triple storage size. Thanks to DPS for taking on this project which will greatly enhance our ability to maintain our roads in the winter.

Mass State Police – National Preparedness Month series: recommendations for improving your situational awareness wherever you are.

MANCHESTERBYTHESE Annual Flu Clinic

Sports

North Reading Boys Soccer – Great time had NE Revolution game. Seniors all got on the field after the game for the crossbar challenge

Pentucket Athletics – Thanks as always to the Pentucket Golf team for volunteering on the range today at Haverhill CC…such a great example of student athletes showing appreciation & giving back to the community!

Beverly High Senior Football Players – Recognized on Saturday

Masconomet Cheer Team

Danvers Girls Soccer – Great day for the Lynda J. Talbot 5K walk for Cancer research