Wednesday, 1/17 – Danvers Trash Fee to be Challenged – Rockport Music Leader to Retire – Beverly Reviews School Attendance – Much More

NST Extra with Massachusetts State Auditor Diana DiZoglio

Weather – A cold start today, temps only get to the upper 20s this afternoon.

Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)

In Today’s Podcast: Details on Governor Maura Healy’s plan to increase access to Pre-K

City of Beverly

City of Salem – City of Salem to develop annual CDBG action plan: salemma.gov/home/news/city

City of Lynn – Join us at our upcoming community forum to share your priorities for affordable housing on School Street! For more details, please see the flyer below. Registration is not required to participate.

Town of Ipswich – Plan Your Vote, Ipswich! Whittier District Election will be held on Tues., Jan. 23, 2024, at the YMCA, 110 County Road. Election hours are 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Please view the Election Page for voting options, registration and the SPECIMEN ballot – ipswichma.gov/215/Elections-

Hamilton-Wenham Library – Join Certified Life Coach and Therapist, Laura Klain for a mindfulness workshop on Sat., 1/20 at 11am! Learn how to use your breath, mind, and body as tools to help you be more present and peaceful in every area of your life. All are welcome; registration is not required.

Peabody Institute Library – Looking for your next favorite read? NoveList Plus can get you tailored book recommendations with whatever guidelines you set. Peabody residents with Peabody library cards can log on to Novelist Plus for free. #peabodyinstitutelibrary peabodylibrary.org/online-resourc

Destination Salem – Today is Wing Wednesday at the Village Tavern here in Salem, MA! Stop in for some tasty wings and good conversation villagetavernsalem

Peabody Police – We have been made aware of an increase in the number of sightings of coyotes throughout the City of Peabody, especially in the area of Emerson Park, James St, and the Higgins Middle School. mass.gov/info-details/p

Salem Public Library – Winter programs begin next week! Check out the full line up and register at salempl.org/calendar/ All programs are free. (4 graphics below)

Sports

Paul Halloran – Tremendous turnout in Swampscott tonight to pay tribute to the best coach ever in a town that has had some good ones. Great work by Steve Bulpett and Joe Caponigro coordinating the effort to name the baseball field Frank DeFelice Diamond, which will be dedicated this spring.