Salem Candidates for Mayor – Forum audio highlight is posted below.
St. John’s Prep – Wrestling team photos are posted below in “sports”
Weather – National Weather Service – Expect continued gusty winds today as we are sandwiched between a high pressure to the north and low pressure to the south. Cooler temperatures are expected today with highs only in the 30s to 40s.
Salem Mayoral Candidates on the Issues
Moderator Karen Andreas, Candidates: Steve Dibble, Neil Harrington, Stacia Kraft, Bob McCarthy, Dominick Pangallo. Our website will feature additional audio clips in the days ahead. The Candidates discuss housing in today’s North Shore Today post. Note there will be more housing discussion to be posted later this week. The Salem State forum was 2/28/23
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports
Nahant – The Town of Nahant, the Nahant HPP Advisory Committee, and MAPC (Metropolitan Area Planning Council) are inviting Nahant residents to attend a public forum at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Participants will learn about data that describes the Town’s demographics, housing stock, and housing affordability. Participants are also invited to share their experiences finding a home in Nahant that meets their needs and preferences. The committee will gather public input on a shared vision for how the Town will address its housing needs moving forward.
In addition to an assessment of the Town’s housing needs, the forum will include information about the new MBTA community 3A zoning law and how it affects Nahant. This overview of 3A will prepare residents to think about the benefits of complying with 3A and the different ways the Town can pursue compliance. We need to hear from you to pursue a path for housing that’s right for Nahant. Please join us at Town Hall on Wednesday, March 8.
WHEN: March 8, 2023 – WHERE: Nahant Town Hall, 334 Nahant Road REGISTER IN ADVANCE: https://mapc.ma/NahantHPP
Salem Public Schools – Please join us virtually for a conversation about the budget priorities Tonight, March 7, from 7-8:30. Please come with your thoughts about what should be prioritized in the year ahead. Please use this form to register to receive the link: bit.ly/3yiT8EG
St. John’s Prep – Standing ovation for the cast and crew of As You Like It! The High School Drama Guild is advancing to the semifinal round of the Massachusetts Educational Theater Guild (METG) festival, which will be held on Saturday, March 18 at SJP. Congratulations and break a leg at semis!
The cast & crew also collected awards in acting (Ava Beringer, Dan Pawlyk ’23, Charlie Smith ’23) and in technical (Carter Newport ’23, Matt Henderson ’25 for costumes; Jakob Blanchette ’26, Heath Cashton ’23, Jack Hartfelder ’23, David Kane ’24, Oliver Wauchope ’23 for music).
Peabody Institute Library – The South Branch Library’s Community Puzzle Swap has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 18! Drop by any time between 9AM and 12PM to give a puzzle and take a puzzle. Puzzles in good condition can be swapped one-for-one. For more info, visit peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/commu
Lynnfield Library – Our March book club picks are in! Book Lovers will discuss My Friend Anna by @rachel_deloache on 3/16 at 6:30 pm. The Last Tuesday Book Club will be discussing A Place for Us by @fatimafmirza on 3/28 at 6 pm. You can pick up copies at the Circulation desk. lynnfieldlibrary.org/library-calend
NOBLE Libraries – It is Women’s History Month! Teens can discover the real-life stories of extraordinary women — from among many differing occupations, eras, and walks of life — with these compelling memoirs and biographies.
City of Lynn – Mayor Jared Nicholson is currently seeking applicants who are interested in serving on the Lynn Historical Commission. If interested, please apply here: forms.gle/Wg4nXujdv8NWFj Deadline: April 6th
Sports
St. John’s Prep Athletics – That’s a Wrap for Wrestling!! The 2022-23 wrestling season brought an incredible amount of success: D1 State Champions (back to back), All State Champions (back to back) & 2nd place in New England Championship. Congratulations to the boys on all their hard work! @SJPWrestling
