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Weather – Sun and clouds today with temps in the mid 30s.
Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)
City of Lynn
Stanley Forman News Photographer – It’s a very cold morning looking towards Salem.
City of Salem – Scholarship and Education Committee has announced that it is now seeking applications for small grants from its Education Fund. Education Fund grants are available to provide supplemental education funding for local educational needs and to provide funding for existing adult literacy programs. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, moving forward. Grant funds cannot be used for salaries or stipends.
The application form and additional information can be found at www.salem.com/scholarship. Click the “Education Fund Application” button on the left side of the page. If you have questions about the application or to confirm if your project or program is potentially eligible, please contact Lisa Peterson in the Mayor’s Office at (978) 619-5600.
“The members of the Scholarship and Education Committee are pleased to make this grant funding available to local educators, programs, and organizations,” said Gabriel Yeager, chair of the committee. “We hope that all who are interested in supporting the educational needs of our community will apply for consideration to receive a grant from the Education Fund.”
“The success of Salem’s schools and support for our students is a community mission,” said Mayor Dominick Pangallo, who chairs the Salem School Committee. “By once again offering this grant program, the members of the Scholarship and Education Committee are demonstrating their commitment to that effort, and I would like to thank them for it.” To donate to the Education Fund, visit www.salem.com/scholarship and click on the donation button on the left side of the page.
We R Danvers – Available soon! Information will be posted to We Are Danvers as soon as the books are available for sale!
Beverly High School – Congratulations to Jenna Schweizer and Mia Bilotti. We are so proud to present them with the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents Certificate of Academic Excellence. Jenna and Mia were recognized by the Beverly School Committee at a recent meeting.
Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo – Lots of laughs and holiday cheer at Senator Bruce Tarr’s North Shore & Merrimack Valley Holiday Toy Drive stop at Salem State (Wednesday Morning) on “Valley 98.9 FM Radio.
Town of Swampscott
Peabody Police
Peabody Institute Library – Come in and check out our new dvd display “Tis’ the Season” to help get you in the holiday spirit!
U.S. Special Operations Command – On National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, let us never forget the 2,335 military and 68 civilians killed during Japan’s attack on the island of Oahu. These @USNavy blended images show the modern era and Dec. 7, 1941. The U.S. officially entered World War II the following day.
Sports
Salem State President John Keenan – Congrats to Coach Billy O’Neill for his remarkable 42 years of coaching Viking hockey – impacting thousands of student athletes. Great tribute last night – and wonderful to see so many alumni and supporters turn out. Thanks Coach!
Rockport Athletics
Beverly Girls Hockey – Ready for the season!!! Home opener vs Peabody, December 9 at 7pm!!! Let’s Go BDI Panthers!!!
