Friday, 12/23 – Windy, Rainy, Some Storm Damage – State House Election Heading to Court – Local School Updates

 

Weather – National Weather Service – Winds are picking up and will peak this morning. Many areas in RI & E MA are reporting 50-55 mph gusts and some locations will see 65 mph gusts over next few hours. Be prepared for downed branches/trees & wires if venturing out! Today: Strong winds, rain, 50s. Windy cold on Saturday.

 

Community News Notes – Photos – Sports (Below)

City of Beverly – Trash & Recycling update! Pick-up is on schedule this week but will be delayed over the following two weeks. Missed pick up? Call Republic at 1-800-323-4285!

 

Swampscott Library – The Swampscott Public Library will be closed on Saturday 12/24, Sunday 12/25, Monday 12/26, Saturday 12/31, Sunday 1/01, and Monday 1/02. All other days are regular hours. From our library family to yours, we wish you a happy new year!

Hamilton Poiice – Here is a small sampling from our Toy Drive Saturday. So many donations continued to come in after we had “wrapped” up, a 3rd(!) Shriner’s van did another pickup on Wednesday. Also thank’s to Wintrey Fudge  for their generous donation of chocolate badges Santa was handing out!

City of Newburyport – The Mayor will give the State of the City Address at 7pm on 1/25 in the City Hall Auditorium, followed by the Mayor’s Community and Public Service Awards. You can nominate individuals and learn more here: https://cityofnewburyport.com/home/events/324271

Sports

Essex Tech Hockey – Varsity and JV players donating to the Holiday Toy Drive for the Salvation Army. Go Hawks!!

Peabody Athletics – Peabody Boys Basketball has a special visitor tonight!