Peabody Police Update – 6 p.m. 2 juveniles and their mother were struck by a motor vehicle while crossing the street. Both juveniles were transported to MA General for serious injuries. The operator was placed into custody at the scene for operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license.
We have been in consultation with the District Attorney’s office and charges will be upgraded. The Peabody Police, Peabody Fire, Atlantic Ambulance and the MA State Police responded to the accident and are still investigating the accident at this time.
Peabody Police Update – 3:40 p.m. There has been a serious motor vehicle accident in the vicinity of 106 Lynn St (near County St) Peabody. The road has been shut down while crews work and an investigation is underway. Please avoid this area and seek an alternative route.
WCVB TV – Reports that two children were struck by a car
Weather – National Weather Service – The last day of September will be pleasant with a mix of clouds & sun with high temperatures in the 60s. Temps won’t change much over the next week, either, topping out in the 50s & 60s.
Gloucester water ban details are posted below
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports
Beverly Library – City of Beverly – Want to hear more about what the Community Preservation Committee does? Join us on October 6th at 7 pm at the for the launch of the next round of funding!
City of Gloucester Extends Ban On All Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use, Lifts Ban on Outdoor Fires
GLOUCESTER – Mayor Greg Verga and the City of Gloucester report that a temporary ban on all non-essential outdoor water use is being extended through the end of October, and that a ban on outdoor fires is being lifted.
Recent rains have helped reduce fire danger by wetting soil and brush, so the ban on outdoor fires is being lifted to allow burning in accordance with City regulations. Reservoirs continue to be low, so the ban on non-essential outdoor water use is being extended to help maintain a reliable water supply.
The City implemented a two-week ban on all non-essential outdoor water use due to drought conditions beginning on Sept. 1.
Outdoor burning with a chiminea or outdoor fireplace is once again allowed without a permit from the fire department as long as residents meet the following conditions laid out in city ordinances:
The fire and/or smoke does not pose a hazard to any property;
The smoke does not create a nuisance or health hazard in the neighborhood;
Only ordinary firewood shall be burned in the chiminea or outside fireplace; no construction debris, leaves, household trash, hazardous waste, or chemicals may be burned at any time;
The chiminea or outdoor fireplace shall be on a non-combustible surface at grade-level (i.e. not on a deck) and is not under any type of overhang, roof, or canopy;
A water supply or fire extinguisher capable of extinguishing the fire is within 75 feet of the chiminea or outdoor fireplace;
The fire shall be constantly attended by a competent person until the fire is extinguished;
Fires shall not be located within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material;
All conditions that could cause fire to spread from the area adjacent to the device shall be eliminated prior to ignition;
Flammable liquids shall not be used to ignite the fire.
The fire chief or his designee may order any outside fire permitted by this section to be extinguished in response to a complaint or hazardous condition.
Despite some recent rainfall, drought conditions persist and the City’s water capacity remains at just 48 percent. The status of the ban will be reevaluated on Nov. 1. The ban may be lifted if conditions change significantly before the end of the month.
The Northeast Region of Massachusetts remains in a Level 3 Critical Drought. Per MassDEP, this level of drought warrants such a ban on all non-essential outdoor water use. DEP considers “essential” water use as:
for health or safety reasons
by regulation
for the production of food and fiber
for the maintenance of livestock
to meet the core functions of a business
Failure to adhere to the restrictions can lead to the imposition of fines.
“I want to thank our residents and business owners for their cooperation throughout this drought, and ask that we all do our part to maintain a reliable water supply,” said Mayor Verga. “Despite drought conditions persisting and affecting the water supply, fire danger has been reduced by recent, much-needed rainfall, so we are lifting the ban on outdoor fires in accordance with city ordinances. We ask residents to be responsible when burning and to prioritize safety.”
Danvers Library
Peabody Light – PMLP’s Annual Bulb Day will be Saturday, 10/8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. This is a sample of bulbs that will be available for on-site ordering. Orders filled while you wait. Free-will donation to NSCAP asked. Coffee, donuts, apples, etc. All supplies (and food) limited. See you then! 🙂
Danvers DPW – Danvers Electric will be hosting its annual Danvers Electric Open House. This will be a fun-filled event with activities for everyone! Check out the event itinerary to see when special demonstrations will be performed! For more event information visit: danversma.gov/danvers-electr
North Shore Career Center
Sports
Peabody Athletics – Peabody Volleyball and Beverly had a great match today at BHS. The Tanners picked up the 3-0 win!
Manchester-Essex Athletics – On the road, the Hornets get a win against a tough Amesbury team 112-101. Sam Athanas led the Hornets with 26. Gray West had 18 and four players finished with 17, including Lilly Brigham, Mike DeOreo, Mark Pollock and Matt DeOreo.
Girls Soccer – North Reading 1, Hamilton-Wenham 0 – Report from HW coach Nancy Waddell –
Newburyport Football – Thanks to the parents for tonight’s dinner and special thanks to tonight’s pride night speaker Owen Bradbury (NHS 18’). Owen spoke about generations of Clipper pride, putting in the effort, rivalry and the love of the game. Thanks Owen, great job!
Marblehead High Golf – MHSVG wins the annual High School Tedesco Cup! Match wins; Weed, Hershfield, Grenier, Ryan, Mahan, Baron & halved Locke Medalist was Matt Weed with 35, Locke 36, Grenier 38
Pentucket / Ipswich boys soccer
Boys Soccer from Triton Athletics – Manchester Essex 2 Triton 0
