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Community News Notes – Photos – Sports

City of Lynn – Mayor Jaren Nicholson
Honored to have joined the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce (GLCC) to recognize Jim Cowdell and all his great work with EDIC Lynn and GLCC coordinating the SCORE program.

Lynn Police Department
Thank you to the Islamic Society of North Shore for inviting us to the Annual BBQ! Great event as always!

City of Gloucester
Lower Gloucester Avenue Sidewalk Reconstruction and Paving Starting July 17th.

On Monday, July 17, 2023, the City of Gloucester will begin sidewalk reconstruction and paving on the lower portion of Gloucester Avenue. There will be no parking on either side of the street between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, while this work is being done, so the contractor can complete the work in a timely manner. Residents will have access to their driveway/home.

The project is expected to be completed the week of August 11^th. This project is weather dependent.

We recognize the inconvenience to neighbors and motorists and will take all steps necessary to minimize the disruption. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Department of Public Works at 978-281-9785.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Cape Ann Museum
Happy Birthday to artist Anthony de Francisci (1877-1964)! The sculptor was born in Palermo, Sicily, but by the mid 1940s, he was an established member of the Rockport art colony. For years, this sculpture of “Diana” stood at the studio of Emile Gruppé on Rocky Neck

A sculpture of “Diana” by Anthony de Francisci

MA State Senator Joan Lovely

Free meals are available to ALL children & teens all summer long. No sign-up or I.D. required. Use the @ProjectBreadmap to find a site near you: projectbread.org/summereats

City of Peabody

Have you met Clifford the Big Red Library Fish yet? Stop by the South Branch Library and say hi! You can also check out his many book and movie recommendations (spoiler: they all involve fish)

Peabody Institute Library

A postcard that was postmarked June 30, 1909. The ruins of A.B. Clark’s tannery, a sheepskin factory in Peabody after a fire. Located near English Street, now Webster Street, Upton Street, Walnut Street & Tremont Street.

Sports

Beverly High School

Summer Strength and Conditioning: Open to any student in grades 10-12.6am-8am. Each workout will consist of a Speed/Agility/Conditioning/lifting component Workouts will start at 6:00am sharp on the Turf at BHS. Wed & Fri Starting June 26th and ending August 11th. Go Panthers

BHS Girls Basketball will be running a Summer clinic July 17th-19th! 9am-1pm for any girls entering grades 1-9. The clinic will be held at Beverly High School. Email sstantial2@beverlyschools.org to register or with any questions!

Salem High School

Our girls have been putting in WORK this Summer! So proud of this group for working hard, getting touches, and putting themselves in the best position to compete this Fall. Tryouts are only 39 days away, but who’s counting?!

Ipswich High School
Ipswich High School is looking for a JV Field Hockey Coach for the upcoming fall season. Interested candidates should reach out to the athletic department at athletics@ipsk12.net