Weather – National Weather Service – Birilliant sunshine today, but it’s a cold airmass, with morning lows in the teens and 20s, rebounding only to highs this afternoon of 35-40. However, it will feel even colder with blustery northwest winds 15-20 mph.
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports Below
State Rep. Paul Tucker (Salem) Monday at the State House making my farewell speech and thanking the people of Salem for the honor & privilege of being their State Representative and thanking the people of Essex County for allowing me to continue public service as the next District Attorney of Essex County.
BEVERLY: FREE Downtown Holiday Parking in December
Residents and visitors may enjoy free parking in downtown Beverly this December holiday season. Park in the Green, Blue (Public Parking Lots), and Purple zones for free from Friday, December 9 through Saturday, December 24. Parking is not enforced on Sundays.
Parking in the Red zone will be enforced normally. Residents in the Red zone who have Resident Parking Permits may obtain up to three 2-day temporary Guest Parking Passes per month for their holiday guests. Guest parking passes can be obtained online using the Parking Portal and following the same steps used to get a regular Resident Parking Permit. More information on parking in downtown Beverly is available at parkbeverly.com.
The City of Beverly wishes you good health and happiness this holiday season.
City of Newburyport – The City has Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinics this week! Both shots are available on Wednesday from 9-11am at City Hall, and Flu Shots are available 1-7pm at the Senior Center on Thursday. More information and sign-up can be found here: cityofnewburyport.com/home/news/upco
Lynn Police Department – Over 400 kids attended the Annual Children’s Christmas Party and we had a great time despite a visit from the Grinch. Santa gave each child a gift and spread some holiday cheer. Thanks to all of the volunteers for organizing such a joyful event.
Girls Inc. Lynn – Eureka! is a year-round, 5 year, STEM intensive program that engages and empowers 8th-12th grade girls as they develop confidence and discover leadership and academic opportunities in STEM fields. help us build the next generation of leaders. Give your gift today. Link in bio!
Town of Danvers – A special shout-out to our #ResilientDanvers volunteers! These community members have been engaging with residents at local events and spreading the word about our Town’s climate action planning process. Thanks for your support!
Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt – Peabody received a $150,000 IT grant to make our public meetings more accessible and transparent.
Peabody Institute Library – Join Miss Jenny for a fun evening of stories, songs, and rhymes. Wearing pajamas and bringing your stuffed animal is optional. In the tech lab. Please register online. Spaces Limited
City of Lynn – Throughout this week, the community is invited to join us for meet and greet sessions for the Superintendent finalists! The School Committee will also be conducting public interviews for each candidate, which will be in-person or can be viewed via live broadcast through LCTV.
Town of Ipswich – Please join us Wednesday, 12/14 in Town Hall to learn about the Ipswich Mills Dam Project!
Lynn Event – Lynn Family Resource Center is hosting a Holiday Toy Drive to help support the families of Essex County with Holiday gifts this year. If you are in a place for giving, please consider donating unopened toys for kids of all ages and dropping them off at 16 City Hall Square, Lynn,
Town of Topsfield – FREE Holiday Concert for Senior Citizens, Monday, Dec. 19th. at the MASCO Middle School. RSVP for your free lunch by Wed. 12/14 (978-887-1523). Transportation to the event is also available for Topsfield residents.
Sports
Danvers Boys Hockey – Monday night – Danvers with OT shootout win! Winning Cobblestone Tournament for the 2nd straight year! Oteri amazing in his first shootout! Robinson McNeill Langlais for shootout goals! Cooper Dunham Langlais Jake Langlais in regulation time. Danvers now 3-0 on the season.
Shea Lynch – Peabody QB – Headed to Endicott – I want to thank everyone who has helped me on my journey. I am thankful for @peabodyvarsity for everything they have done for me the past 4 years. Thank you to @CoachMcGonagle and @EndicottFB for the opportunity to be a gull for the next 4 years! Time to get to work!!
Danvers Girls Basketball – Players have been working very hard. Proud of their dedication. Come see our opener tomorrow at Gloucester. JV 430 and Varsity at 6. Let’s go!!!
Manchester-Essex Athletics – Indoor Track & Field: The Hornets performed extraordinarily well at the MSTCA Winter Festival Meet this past weekend. Take a look at some of our athlete’s accomplishments below. Congrats, Hornets! Keep it up!
