Friday, September 20:

Weather – Rain…low 60s

Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)

City of Salem: Coastal Flood Watch including Salem

Please plan ahead and avoid parking in low-lying areas

Posted on: September 19, 2024 – 3:58pm

The National Weather Service has issued a coastal flood watch for Massachusetts, including Salem, this Friday night, September 20 through Saturday, September 21. Salem may see gusts up to 30 MPH and flooding with a minor storm surge, and the city may experience some ponding if the rainfall is heavy. If you live in an area prone to coastal flooding please plan ahead. Avoid parking in low-lying areas adjacent to the coastline from Friday evening until Saturday morning, and do not drive through standing water or around any temporary barricades in those locations. Please help clear any nearby storm drains. To report an issue call 978-744-1212. For emergencies, call 9-1-1.

Town of Newbury

Orchard Street Project Update: Work is expected to begin on the culvert replacement project on October 7thand will continue through the end of December. The roadway will be closed throughout the construction period and the detour route will be Middle Road to Elm Street.

Town of Ipswich

New Dir. of Planning, Alan Manoian will lead a walking tour of the proposed 3A Multi-Family Overlay District on Sat., 9/28. Ipswich residents will be voting on this at the 10/22 Special Town Mtg. Assemble at the MBTA station at 9:45 a.m.

Town of Rockport: Universal Access Nature Trail September 20th site walk and survey

As you may know, the Town of Rockport, Office of the Town Administrator, acting in his capacity as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, has been working with consultants over the past several months on a project to identify and assess areas in Rockport that are appropriate for a “Universal Access Nature Trail. ” The project aligns with the recently completed “ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan” which addresses the physical, programmatic, and digital accessibility of the Town of Rockport.

Through the process, four potential sites have been identified for accessible trails: Pine Pit Rail Trail/Woodland Acres; Andrews Woods; Straitsmouth Way Woodland (across from Kieran Preserve) and Sandpiper Overlook at Cape Hedge Beach.
The planning group would now like input from the public — and is now inviting everyone (including YOU!!!) to complete a PUBLIC SURVEY, and take part in a COMMUNITY SITE WALK on Friday, Sept. 20 to view the four sites. Please complete the survey no later than October 31st. We look forward to your responses and hope to see you a the site walk.

Rockport Site Guides

Walk Invitation

Universal Access Nature Trail Survey

Town of Danvers schools

Our kindergartners had the wonderful opportunity to interview Mr. Powers, as part of their Social Studies unit, “Navigating Schools.” Curious about the best part of his job? Listen in as Mr. Powers shares his favorite moments! #Community #Kindergarten #DPS