Note: Due to an editing error, the wrong sports report was posted this morning…the corrected version is in the podcast below

Weather – Afternoon thunderstorms…upper 70s

Community News Notes – Photos – Sports

Cape Ann Museum@CapeAnnMuseum

Mark your calendar for the next exhibition at the CAM Green: “The Addison Gilbert Hospital Art Collection,” on view Aug. 11–Oct. 8, 2023. Showcasing artwork from the 300-plus piece collection of the Addison Gilbert Hospital, located here in Gloucester.

Peabody Institute Library@PeabodyInstLib

Receive one-on-one assistance with your personal family history research Thursday, August 10 at the South Branch Library. To register, please visit peabodylibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/genea

Lynn Police Dept@LynnPoliceDept

Traffic Advisory Due to several community events, expect traffic delays Friday afternoon through Sunday evening. Impacted areas – Market Street, Lynn Commons, Commercial Street

Town of Danvers@TownofDanvers

Citizens Academy is back for its fourth year! Registration opens today, and applications are due by Aug 25 This 10-session program provides an up-close view of local government. Additional info & register danversma.gov/460/Citizens-A

Newburyport News@newburyportnews

NEWBURYPORT — Ward 6 City Councilor Byron Lane said he has had enough of combined sewage overflows and would like to see those responsible for the dumping slapped with a $50,000 fine for each release.

Sen. Joan B. Lovely@SenJoanLovely

These incredible upgrades will allow the @danvers_ymca to improve accessibility and expand services to many more families and individuals. Thank you to @MassDev for supporting this project. Can’t wait to see the finished product!

Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea@TownofMBTS

Visit with Select Board members at the Festival by the Sea on Saturday, August 5. They want to hear your thoughts on important MBTS issues such as: Tuck’s Point Rotunda Preservation, MBTA Zoning, and Other Town Matters that you care about. Stop by our booth!

City of Newburyport

Yankee Homecoming Events and Road Closures

Yankee Homecoming 2022 Picture

Yankee Homecoming has arrived at last in Newburyport, and we look forward to another exciting week of events throughout the city. Thank you to all the volunteer organizers from Yankee Homecoming who work hard throughout the year to make this happen, and to City staff for all their efforts to coordinate the use of City parks and streets to host these amazing events. Thanks also to our Public Works and Public Safety employees who will be busy helping keep everything safe and on track throughout the week.

As a reminder, the best place to find all the information about Yankee Homecoming and the full schedule of events is through their website, www.yankeehomecoming.com. The City has approved many events in public places and will be authorizing several road closures to facilitate these events, and we want to provide information on some of the major happenings so that residents are aware. Some of these events are officially planned as a part of Yankee Homecoming; others have separate organizers but take place the same week.

Saturday, July 29^th through Sunday, August 6^th
Downtown Market Place and Entertainment will be set up in Market Square, Inn Street, the Pop-up Park, and along the West Parking Lot.

Sunday July 30^th through Saturday, August 5^th
Concerts will take place on the Waterfront Stage nightly starting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 5^th
Fireworks display in Cashman Park at 9:15 p.m. weather permitting. The rain date is Sunday, August 6^th.

Please be aware of the following road closures:

Lions Club Bed Races, Thursday, August 3^rd
Federal Street will be closed from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with the bed races starting at 6 p.m.

Fireworks, Saturday, August 5^th
Merrimac Street will be closed from Green Street to State Street from 7-11 p.m.

High Street Mile, Sunday, August 6th
High Street will be closed from Toppans Lane to Kent Street from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Delays can be expected from Atkinson Common through Newburyport High School.

Yankee Homecoming Parade, Sunday August 6th
High Street, from Three Roads to State Street, will be closed from 12-3 p.m.
Parade participants will exit onto Pond Street and the Police Department will provide escorts.

City of Gloucester

Magnolia Pier Construction Update

The work to install and repair the gangway and float at Magnolia Pier is scheduled to start. Below is the anticipated timeline of the scheduled work:

✔️Install gallows frame piles: August 7th through August 20th

✔️Float fabrication: August 1th through August 21th

✔️Installation of moorings, float and gangway: August 28th

The schedule is subject to change due to weather. Work will only be done during the daytime.

As a safety precaution, Magnolia Pier will be closed to the public during this time.

You should expect to see vessel (boat/barge) activity, as well as construction-related activities on and around Magnolia Pier. This activity will include crane, noise pile driving noise, and the sounds associated with construction.

Sports

Ward 6 Lynn City Councilor Fred Hogan@Coach47Hogan
Updated Shoe City Schedule