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Weather – National Weather Service – Rain here today, 40s – Up north Elevation snow today for the high terrain of MA & CT, with 6-12″ likely at elevations at and above 1000 ft. Heaviest snow occurs from roughly 7 am to 1 pm today

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Lynn Police Department – The LPD Drug Task Force worked with MA State Police Task Force 2 on two investigations which led to the execution of search warrants earlier today. Two arrests were made and detectives seized fentanyl, cocaine and cash.

Peabody Mayor Ted Bettencourt – Firefighter Promotion Ceremony at City Hall! Congratulations: Captain Ryan Gill Captain John Brophy III Lieutenant Matt Dowling Lieutenant Anthony Rusciano Fire Reserve Matthew Sharon

Essex County Sheriff’s Department – We would like to congratulate our recent graduates of the IN2WORK program. The men earned their certifications in ServSafe and food handling. We would also like to thank our partner @Aramark for offering this program to our population

City of Newburyport – Please join us on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 for the 50th Annual Santa Claus Parade. The parade will start from Fire Dept. Headquarters promptly at 4:00 p.m. Follow this link for the full parade route: cityofnewburyport.com/home/news/the-

Peabody Institute Library – Join the CFCE for Music and Movement at 10:30am in the Tech Lab Monday December 19th! Hear and sing songs and dance to the beat! Registration required.

Robert Cleary – Lynnfield High Principal – Festive Hallways – The holiday season has officially arrived when students begin their annual “Deck the Halls” activities.

WEST NEWBURY — Superintendent Justin Bartholomew and Principal Stephanie Dembro shared that the Merrimac schools are participating in a multitude of charitable programs to give back to the community.

Throughout November and December, students at Dr. Frederick N. Sweetsir School and Helen R. Donaghue School have been participating in service programs.

One such program is the annual Holiday Helper Program, which has assisted local families in need for more than 30 years. Holiday Helper brings together a number of community groups and organizations to provide support during the holiday season. Kathleen Sullivan coordinates the annual Holiday Helper Program with Kathy Devaney. Devaney assists local Merrimac families by collecting and providing new clothes, canned food, new books, and gift cards during the holiday season.

As part of the program, the Merrimac schools are runninga canned food drive and book drive to provide non-perishable goods and books of interest.

“It’s amazing to see the canned goods pouring in and to see each book needed purchased by a staff member!” said Principal Dembro. “Merrimac has truly stepped up this holiday season to support our local community. We are thrilled to be part of a community that supports one another.”

The Merrimac schools also are supporting Make-A-Wish Massachusetts and Rhode Island. To date, the schools have raised more than $700 toward its $5,000 goal. Donations will help to grant unique wishes that renew hope and uplift the spirits of children with critical illnesses. Those who wish to donate can do so here. The portal will remain open through June 2023.

As part of the schools’ fundraising efforts, Grade 3 Teacher Kathleen Terceiro is collecting Letters to Santa for the Macy’s Believe Campaign. For every letter written to Santa, Make-A-Wish will receive a $2 donation. The letters will be delivered by Terceiro to the Peabody Macy’s on Friday, Dec. 16.