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City of Salem
The Salem Fire Department has been addressing a brush fire that has been burning on and off over the last week in the woods on the Salem, Peabody, and Lynn lines. There are no immediate dangers to any structures due to how far into the woods the fire is located. You may occasionally smell smoke from these brush fires until they are entirely extinguished.
City of Beverly: BUILDING A MORE INCLUSIVE BEVERLY
This is your chance to engage with the City of Beverly as we tackle disparities, foster inclusive environments, and work together to create solutions that truly reflect the needs and perspectives of our diverse community. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a part of positive change!
Town of Danvers – Outdoor Watering Restrictions – Level 4
The Town of Danvers announces a change in outdoor water restrictions, moving from Level 5 down to Level 4 on August 12, 2024. This change in levels is due adequate levels of precipitation and flow of the Ipswich River. With these requirements met, the Town can reduce the restrictions placed on outdoor watering.
Full Outdoor Water Ban Imposed
Due to continued drought conditions, lack of precipitation, low Ipswich & Parker streamflow, declining reservoir storage and high customer water demand, the Drought Status in now Severe. The associated action level prohibits all outdoor water use
The Sawyer Free Library will be closed for professional development until 4pm on Tuesday, September 17th. We will reopen to the public from 4pm-6:15pm. Our “Hobby to Side Hustle: Empowering the Creative Arts Entrepreneur” program WILL still be happening at 21 Main Street beginning at 5pm.
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon shares that the Ipswich Public Health Department and Council on Aging will be holding a flu shot clinic for residents age 50 years or older.On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1-3 p.m., residents can visit the Council on Aging Cafeteria in Town Hall, 25 Green St., to receive their influenza vaccination.
Fluad Trivalent Adjuvanted Influenza vaccines (for those age 65 or older) and Flucelvax Trivalent Influenza vaccines will be offered. Vaccines will be provided by Conley’s Drug Store.
COVID-19, Shingles, Pneumonia, TDAP and RSV Vaccines are also available. Multiple vaccines may be administered at the same time.
Pre-registration is required to receive any vaccinations. Residents can pre-register using the link https://form.jotform.com/242115381176149. The link can also be found on the Town website homepage.
Residents should bring their health insurance and Medicare cards. Those without insurance can still receive the regular dose influenza vaccine for $40.
The Department advises residents to wear loose-fitting clothing or short sleeves to make the vaccination process efficient.
For questions or more information, residents should contact Conley’s Drug Store at 978-356-2121.
More information about the vaccines can be found here.
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