Wednesday, 6/28 – Wenham Adds to Select Board – Beverly’s Hall-Whitaker Bridge – Tom Dalton Speaks Tonight at Lynn Museum

Lynn Museum Event – Details are posted below.

Weather – Today, after some morning rain. Clouds / sun temps near 80

Community News Notes – Photos – Sports

Frederick Douglass: Advocate for Equality explores the full trajectory of Douglass’ epic life from 1818 to 1895. In this six-panel traveling exhibition from the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, viewers can learn about Douglass’s escape from slavery, his work as an abolitionist, and his tireless fight for full equality for all individuals into the Jim Crow era.

This exhibition is generously supported in part by Tom Dalton.

Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo – School’s out and free meals are in! Salem kids eat free at these sites this summer. Find out more at projectbread.org/summereats.

City of Salem – Monday was the day we’ve been waiting for – Grab your swimsuit – it is Opening Day for the Forest River Pool! frfr.my.canva.site/frpool?fbclid=

Mayor Dominick Pangallo – Plan D! Grateful to the @SalemMADPS and @RocaInc teams that have been working to clear the remnants of the recent fish spill along our shoreline. Professional, diligent, & concerned about our community – Salem employees and partners are the best! City Councillor Jeff Cohen

Sen. Joan Lovely – Pleased to testify in support of my bill S.887 to prevent bullying in public housing & protect elderly & disabled residents by creating a hotline & regulations to oversee this type of behavior.

Peabody Institute Library – oin us next week for Family LEGOs at the South Branch Library! Caregivers with children ages 5 to 12 are welcome to build LEGO creations together! This program will take place every other Monday morning throughout the summer. To register, please visit peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/famil

Peabody Institute Library – Our Summer Reading Challenge for Teens begins today! Join for the chance to win squishmallows, art kits, and gift cards. Use the Beanstack app to sign up, or follow the link below: peabodylibrary.beanstack.com/reader365

Salem State Archives – The Smith Pool at Winter Island was built in 1934 as part of a Public Works Project. The creation of the pool was initiated when Salemite Ida Smith donated $20,000 in memory of her late husband, J.C.B. Smith, who owned concessions and attractions at Salem Willows Park.

Manchester-by-the-Sea – Reminder! Special Town Meeting – Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 PM. Enter through the main entrance to Memorial School. Check in begins at 5:30 PM. Meeting details: manchester.ma.us/503/Town-Meeti

Hamilton-Wenham Library – Join us on Friday, June 30 at 11AM for a Heritage Films presentation with Dan Tremblay! Enjoy a viewing & discussion of “History and Fascination with Hammond Castle, Gloucester.” All are welcome, and registration is not required.

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson – Grateful to kick off the summer season with the residents of Neptune Tower at their annual cookout! It was great to be able to meet and communicate with so many residents as they enjoyed delicious food and plenty of fun in the sun. City Councilor Fred Hogan (in red)

Essex County Sheriffs Department – Our Basic Training Academy Class 23-02 is now in its third week of training. This week the recruits are being certified in CPR and other life-saving procedures. Keep up the good work!