Weather – Clouds 40s today – Chance of freezing rain early tomorrow morning north and west of Route 495.
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports (Below)
Lynn Police – Detectives from the Gang Unit were monitoring several dirt bikes that were operating erratically on the streets. They were able stop one of the suspects and after a brief foot pursuit they recovered an illegally possessed firearm.
Town of Danvers – The School Committe has announced series of meet & greet opportunities for the community to meet the school superintendent finalists. Finalist will participate in 2 meet & greets, before interview (public welcome). Dates listed in the photo are for meet & greet and interview
Town of Danvers – Save the Date! Join us on January 19 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM for a Visioning Forum for #StrategicDanvers. Can’t attend in person? There is an interactive online component that you can participate in! Registration is optional, http://ow.ly/COnR50Mf4LE
City of Lynn – The MBTA Lynn Improvements Program would like to advise the community of ongoing demolition work from December 28th through January 6th. Demolition crews will be working from 9pm to 5am. The scheduled demolition work will be between Lynn Station and the Parking Garage.
Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson – We are currently hiring plow drivers to assist the City during snow events and to help us provide safe streets for our residents. Snow plow driver rates start at $90 an hour and increase depending on the equipment. If interested, please apply now by visiting the City of Lynn website: https://lynnma.gov/departments/personnel.shtml?gpm=1_3
Hamilton-Wenham Library – FYI- The Patton Homestead Book Club scheduled for 3pm today is canceled. It is rescheduled for NEXT Tuesday, January 10th, at 3pm at the Library! Thank you!
Abbot Public Library – Marblehead – BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) To The Library’s Community Crafting Program! Tuesday, January 24, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm / Program Room, Abbot Public Library / Registration Recommended – please visit tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Craft-and-Chat
Are you an adult who loves crocheting, knitting, embroidery, or other contained crafts? Come to Community Craft & Chat! Bring your project to the Abbot Public Library Program Room from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm on Tuesday, January 24.
This program is for adults. Registration is recommended – please register at tinyurl.com/Jan-2023-Craft-and-Chat.
For additional information, please visit www.abbotlibrary.org, email mar@noblenet.org, or call 781-631-1481.
Lynnfield Library
Kind of Interesting – MA Fish and Game – If you see wildlife tracks this winter, look at the shape, size, and track pattern to help make the ID. *Tip: Snow that has melted will distort the size and shape, so look for tracks in fresh snow or mud!
Congratulations to #SalemMA and Essex County’s new District Attorney @PaulTuckerSalem on today’s inaugural event, and best wishes for success in your new role serving our community! pic.twitter.com/NnK2iHiwXu
City of Salem’s Annual Christmas Tree Bonfire – Jan 6 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Bring your Christmas tree with you that evening, drop it off at the beach after January 2nd or leave it out for curbside pickup beginning January 2nd. Please don’t forget to remove all decorations and lights from your tree.
Masconomet Psychology Club Visits MIT to Explore Research Work
BOXFORD – The Masconomet High School Psychology Club had an opportunity to visit the Massachusetts Institute of Technology earlier this month to learn about the innovative work being done in the field.
On Friday, Dec. 16, 28 seniors in the club traveled to the Broad Institute and the Koch Galleries at MIT to learn more about those organizations’ work on Alzheimer’s Disease and Schizophrenia, and chemo-resistant cancer, respectively.
Both the Broad Institute and MIT are doing cutting-edge work in the field of psychology, and students had the opportunity to see research psychology being put into practice as they toured the labs, spoke to researchers and attended graduate student lectures.
“It was very inspiring for students to see what they learn in our classroom in action. Some of this stuff is years away from being applied, but it’s exciting to be part of the process,” psychology teacher Brian Mintz said.
Students observed the work researchers are doing to study schizophrenia in mice by mimicking neurological issues, which allows them to work toward developing effective medications.
During the visit, students also learned about experiments exploring how organisms as small as a pencil eraser are able to learn.
“What I liked about this field trip was that there was a huge variety of experiences all day,” senior Taylor Carmody said. “My favorite experience was going into the labs where the scientists were working. One of the scientists was really focused on talking about career experiences and taking questions. I was really inspired by her to go into the field! It was great to get that exposure.”
According to Mintz, a number of psychology students are pursuing it from a medical perspective and the visit afforded them the opportunity to see the variety of ways psychology can be put to use and to determine what interests them most.
Future trips will include visits to the Gross Anatomy Lab at Boston University Medical School and to Harvard’s Adolescent Neuroscience Center.
Masconomet Middle School Students Organize Toy Drive to Benefit Pathways for Children in Beverly
Members of the Masconomet Middle School Student Council who helped organize the toy drive. (Courtesy Photo Masconomet Regional School District)
BOXFORD – Superintendent Michael Harvey is pleased to share that Masconomet Middle School students recently donated toys to children in need ahead of the holidays.On Tuesday, Dec. 20, the Middle School Student Council completed its annual toy drive in support of Pathways for Children — a head start program based in Beverly. Through the generosity of students and families, the council donated more than $2,000 worth of toys and books to the organization.The toy drive ran through most of December, with students being encouraged to donate toys for children ages 3-5. Additionally, as part of their effort, Masconomet students had the opportunity to visit with children from the organization to play games and sing songs together.The gifts donated ranged from dolls to LEGOs and board games, among other items.The Student Council’s faculty advisers, Nicko Tzortzis and Dan Bisceglia facilitated the toy drive and accompanied students on their visit to Pathways for Children. The council is comprised of more than 50 seventh- and eighth-grade students who take part in a variety of activities during the school year that center on community service and outreach, as well as spirit days, the end-of-year celebration and other activities throughout the year.“This is an important tradition for our school community which helps to connect our students to those in need in our area,” Tzortzis said.“We’re proud to work with our Student Council to organize this effort every year, and it’s such a great experience to see them connect with the students from Pathways for Children in such a meaningful way,” Bisceglia added.
Sports
Lynn Tech Athletics – Congrats to our Student-Athletes of the Month for December: Amie Diaz – Girls Bball Chris Rodriguez – Swimming
