Election for Salem Mayor is Tuesday May 16th, we will be providing daily coverage on the race with audio clips of the candidates on the issues. Today, hear the candidates as they address “Business”.
Weather – Sunny today, temps to the 50s. Rain to move in over the weekend.
Salem Mayoral Candidates on the Issues: Hear from Dominick Pangallo and Neil Harrington today on how the next mayor could support businesses in Salem.
Neil Harrington, Dominick Pangallo, and Moderator David Olson
Candidates on Social Media
Dominick Pangallo – Spent some time today talking with voters in the Pickman Park neighborhood of #SalemMA. Thoughtful discussions and questions about the South Campus and offshore wind terminal projects, speeding on Loring Avenue, and adding electric bikes to the City’s @RideBluebikes
program.
Neil Harrington – It was an honor to attend the 100th Anniversary Celebration Brunch for the Salem chapter of the Sons and Daughters of Italy today at the Hawthorne Hotel. It was great to see so many familiar faces and to hear stories of the old neighborhood.
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports
Beverly High School – Congratulations to the BHS finalists for the Beverly Public Library’s 27th Annual Teen Poetry Contest. Eliana Brown, Cole Fowler, Julianna Leahy, Dylan McCay, Anthony Moca. A Poetry Reading & Awards Ceremony will be on Wed Apr 26 at 7 PM in the Library’s Sohier Room.
City of Beverly – On the last day of Autism Acceptance Month, @EndicottPD and @BeverlyPD are teaming up for a sensory-friendly Touch-A-Truck event! Sunday, Apr. 30 @ 10 AM – 2 PM Endicott College (376 Hale St) – Parking Lot 14
City of Lynn – Did you hear? The carnival is returning to Lynn this summer! For more details, see the flyer below or visit fiestashows.com
City of Lynn – The City of Lynn’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the continuation of their Skills & Drills Basketball program for youth this summer!
Beverly Library – Help local families in need and drop off diapers sized newborn-6 at the Beverly Public Library until April 30.
City of Newburyport – Mayor Sean Readon’s Weekly Update – In this episode of the Mayor’s Corner, Mayor Reardon begins by thanking everyone involved in the Earth Day celebrations! Spring is alive and parklets are starting to be set up on Pleasant Street and then on State Street. We are in the midst of the budget season. The Schools budget was approved by the School Committee on Tuesday night and they will hold a follow-up discussion on changes to the budget at a special School Committee Business Meeting at the Senior/Community Center tonight. The full budget will be submitted to the City Council on May 8th. There was a site visit to Plum Island on Monday afternoon. (Much more)
Town of Danvers – oin Danvers Human Rights and Inclusion Committee & Peabody Institute Library of Danvers in learning about “Race Amity.” Watch a 50-minute documentary about history of race amity & discuss what cross-racial friendships mean today ow.ly/hKj150NCqOg to register
Sports
Salem News sports reporter Jean DePacido’s column on north shore high school softball – Click Here
North Reading Track and Field – Pole Vault Relay Wins 10 Points New Meet Record Hayden MacLellan – 10’0” Julia DeAngelis – 8’0” Jenna Mahoney-7’0”
Swampscott – What a b-e-a-utiful day to host SHS’ Unified T&F home opener against Salem! All athletes were specTRACKular and represented their community with pride. Thanks to all of our very own athletes and coaches who volunteered to help make this happen!
