Weather – National Weather Service – After morning clouds & patchy fog, another warm day is ahead with highs well into the 70s, except near 70 along the south coast. Normal high for Oct 7th is 63 to 67 across MA, RI & CT. Enjoy, as a cold front tonight will result in temps 15-20 degrees cooler Sat!
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports
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Lynn Fire Department – Next week is national fire prevention week. This year’s theme is “fire won’t wait, plan your escape.” Please join us on Thursday, October 13th, for our annual open house at fire headquarters.
Danvers Library – On October 8th we observe Indigenous Peoples Day to honor the cultures and histories of Native Americans.
Danvers Library – The Halloween Costume Exchange will run from October 2nd – October 29th. We’ll accept donated costumes for infants & kids from Sept 26th – Oct 29th! Give a costume & get a costume!
City of Lynn – Trash and recycling will be delayed by one day, during the week of October 10th, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day. For further updates, be sure to follow us here or visit lynnma.gov
Lynn Police – Our eight new officers were officially sworn in during a brief ceremony at the station on Wednesday. They will be on patrol later this week. Welcome aboard!
Essex Tech – This weekend, help Support ENSATS DECA! Saturday, October 8th recycle your used, unwanted or broken electronics responsibly while benefiting our school community!
Ipswich Flu Clinic – Public Health Director Colleen Fermon would like to announce that the Public Health Department will hold a flu clinic for residents ages 65 and older, in conjunction with the Council on Aging.
When: Wednesday, Oct. 19, from 1-2:30 p.m.
Where: Town Hall, Council on Aging Cafeteria, 25 Green St.
Who: Ipswich residents ages 65 and older
What: The Ipswich Public Health Department will hold a flu clinic that will offer the FluZone High Dose Quadrivalent. Fluzone High-Dose Quadrivalent is the preferred vaccine option for this season. This vaccine is not approved for people younger than 65 years, or for people of any age with a history of severe allergic reaction to any influenza vaccine or to vaccine components other than eggs.
Vaccinations are by appointment only. Walk-ins are not allowed. To schedule an appointment, visit the Town of Ipswich homepage here, or click here.
Those who visit the clinic are asked to wear short sleeves and bring proof of insurance. Masks must be worn in the clinic by state policy. Residents are reminded to stay home if they feel ill.
Ipswich seniors who may need help scheduling a vaccination appointment may call the Council on Aging at 978-356-6650.
City of Newburyport – Operations for the US Army Corps of Engineers’ maintenance dredge of Newburyport harbor are underway. Dredged sand from the Merrimack River mouth will be placed in eroded areas on Plum Island’s beaches. For updates, check the Planning Department’s page: cityofnewburyport.com/planning-devel
Destination Salem to Open / New Information Center
SALEM.—Destination Salem will open the doors to its new information center at 245 Derby Street on Monday, October 10. Located in the renovated South Harbor garage, the new information center will be open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and will provide visitors with information on what to do, where to dine, where to shop, and where to stay. Centrally located and convenient to both the waterfront and downtown districts, the visitor information center is in the first-floor space formerly occupied by Scratch Kitchen.
This is an exciting new direction for Destination Salem, which has served as Salem’s Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs since 1998. The organization has always functioned behind the scenes, but when the pandemic shined a light on the City’s need for daily visitor information and year-round public restrooms, Destination Salem stepped forward to take a leadership role in providing visitor services.
“We are looking forward to this new role for the organization,” said Kate Fox, Executive Director of Destination Salem. “There is so much to do in Salem year-round, and we want to help visitors get the most out of their visit.”
The new visitor information center will be staffed with Information Specialists that can guide people to the city’s museums, attractions, tours, shops, restaurants, and special events. Visitors can pick up brochures, maps, and schedules of events. A gift shop and retail display are planned for later this year.
The City of Salem opened new public restrooms adjacent to the information center in August. They are open daily, year-round. The National Park Service continues to operate the regional visitor center in the Salem Armory, which is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays through Sundays.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Destination Salem Information Center will take place on Monday, November 14 at 1 p.m.
About Salem
Salem is a destination recognized worldwide for its rich history, including the tragic Salem Witch Trials of 1692, the glorious maritime era that left its indelible mark on Salem through architecture, museums, and artifacts, and for its month-long celebration of Halloween. Approximately 1.8 million people visit Salem annually, generating nearly $140 million in tourism spending and supporting 1,000 jobs.
About Destination Salem
As the destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as one of Massachusetts’ best destinations for families, couples, and domestic and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping, and fun. For more information, visit Salem.org.
Sports
Hamilton-Wenham Volleyball Update – Coach Marc Turiano – The Hamilton-Wenham Generals volleyball team lost a competitive match to the visiting Lynnfield Pioneers by a score of 3-0 (15-25, 15-25, 22-25) on Thursday evening. After facing some early deficits in sets 1 and 2, the Generals aggressive serving game allowed them to chip away at the deficit and make the sets competitive. The third set ran point-for-point for almost the entire duration, was punctuated by a number of long rallies, big swings, and great defensive play. The Generals performance was highlighted be the serving of senior captain Kristina Montoya (5 aces), the aggressive net play of junior Maddie Wilson (5 kills, 1 block), and the defensive play of sophomore libero Ava Day (8 digs, 2 aces). The Generals will next be in action on Tuesday evening at home against Triton at 5:15.
Lynn Tech Athletics – Boys Soccer Final: Essex Tech 1 Lynn Tech 3 Greg Amissi with two goals, and Kevin Yuman added another in a nice win for the Tigers, who are currently 5-2-4.
Peabody Athletics – Peabody Girls Soccer had a great training session with the Peabody U14 team today! Great job coaches and players!
Pentucket Cross County
Hornet Nation is alive with school spirit for Unified Hoo game vs Triton. God luck to both schools. Go Hornets !! pic.twitter.com/9ofD5g1Wxx
— NRHS Athletic Dept (@NRAthleticDir) October 6, 2022
