Interactive Beach Water Quality Dashboard

MA Dept of Health Interactive Beaches Dashboard provides water quality testing results for the current beach season. It will tell you which beaches are open or closed. If a beach is closed, do not swim or enter the water at that location to avoid risk of illness.

The dashboard is updated at 9:30am and 12:30pm every day (including weekends) during the beach season.

Hamilton-Wenham Library

Your library card is your key to thousands of books & resources! In celebration of Library Card Sign-Up Month, the Library is offering free replacement cards throughout September. If you lost your card, now is the perfect time to visit the Circulation Desk for a replacement!

Hamilton Police Dept

There seems to be some confusion about the recently updated parking regulations on Willow St. Please take note of these sign changes. As a friendly reminder, Railroad Ave continues to be 2 Hour Parking between Bay Rd & Willow St. Ofc’s will be out providing education & reminders.

No parking along the East side of Willow St from Linden St to Cummings Ave and then again from Mill St to Asbury St.

2 Hour parking on the west side of Willow St from Railroad Ave to Linden St and on the east side of Willow St from Cummings Ave to Mill St.

New Special Needs parking space on Willow St at Railroad Ave.

No Parking on the West side of Willow St from Asbury St to Railroad Ave.

Essex Police
The Essex Police Department is pleased to announce the department will once again be hosting its Car Show after a year-long hiatus.

The Essex Police Department Car Show will be held on Sunday, Sept. 8 from 1-4 p.m., off of Shepard Memorial Drive behind Essex Town Hall, 30 Martin St.

Classic, antique, muscle, and special interest cars, and trucks and motorcycles are welcome to enter. There is no fee to enter a vehicle. Attendees of all ages are welcome.

“After having to forego the car show in 2023, I’m happy to say we’ve been able to bring back this popular event with the help of local volunteers and enthusiasts, as well as the continued sponsorship and commitment of Brookline Bank,” said Chief Francis.

Those who would like more information are asked to contact Chief Paul Francis at 978-768-6628 ext. 5001 or by email at pfrancis@essexma.org, or contact Sgt. Daniel Bruce at 978-768-6628, ext. 5004, or by email at d

The Essex Police Department Car Show will return after a one-year hiatus. (Photo Courtesy Essex Police Department)

Sports

NEWBURYPORT ATHLETICS

We are now official partners with @GoFanHS for digital ticketing at our events! Get your tickets today: gofan.co/app/school/MA1

The North Reading Field Hockey Team got their season off to a strong start with a 3-1 win over Essex Tech at home Wednesday afternoon. The Hornets will be back in action Friday at 4:30 with another home game vs Triton RHS. Google Album link to photos – photos.app.goo.gl/jRQRe2A84xa15N

Hamilton-Wenham 2, Manchester-Essex 1

Coach Nancy Waddell: The Generals started off the season with a tight win on their temporary home field at the Iron Rail Fields. At this time next year, let’s hope we are back at the high school on a new turf field! In the 28th minute, junior defender Lilly Giovannucci registered her first Varsity goal when she took a corner kick that went directly into the goal. The Generals controlled play through the middle of the field with great passing led by senior Annie Moynihan and junior Savannah Gauron. Senior forward Tessa Hunt helped to start many attacks. Less than 5 minutes into the second half, Gauron drove to the goal and created chaos in front of the ME keeper. The ball found its way to sophomore forward Dusty Romiza who secured her first Varsity goal.

Midway through the second half, the Hornets took advantage of a HW defensive breakdown to get a shot on goal. The shot found the upper corner just out of reach of senior goalie Piper Shepherd. Following this goal, ME had renewed energy and HW struggled tat times o close out the game.

Senior goalies Sasha Makogonov and Shepherd split the game for the win.

The Generals (1-0) play at Georgetown on Thursday.

Manchester-Essex Athletics

Varsity Boys Soccer: FINAL – On the road, the Hornets def. Amesbury. Sammy Bothwell with the trick in the win. Next, the Hornets host Ipswich on Tuesday, 9/10 for a 4 PM game.