Thursday, 5/30 – Racist Graffiti Found in Salem – Electric School Buses Coming – Lynn Elected Leaders Seek Pay Raise

Update: Police News – Peabody Police press release, 11 a.m. this morning

Weather – Rain ending this afternoon with temps near 60.

Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)

Peabody Police – News release Thursday morning

Essex County Sheriff’s Department will host a convention for law enforcement comfort dogs on June 4 at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. Comfort K9 teams from law enforcement agencies across Essex County will come together for a meet & greet, free obedience training, and fun. A second convention is planned for later this summer, and a third one is planned for the fall. There will be an obedience competition at the third event. These get-togethers and trainings are funded through a grant from Essex County Outreach. Training will be provided by Professional Canine Services of Middleborough.

WHAT: Essex County Sheriff’s Comfort K9s convention

WHEN: Tuesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Northern Essex Community College Sport and Fitness Center (Dance Studio), 100 Elliott St., Haverhill, MA

Mass Transportation – The #SumnerTunnel will be CLOSED from July 5, 2024 until August 5, 2024. Plan ahead and find an alternate route or #DitchTheDrive and utilize public transportation. Plan your travel at mass.gov/sumner-tunnel

Manchester-by-the-Sea – Pride Month Flag Raising Ceremony Saturday, June 1 9 AM Town Common Join us to commemorate Pride Month at this special flag raising ceremony.

Town of Ipswich – June is Pride Month! Be on the lookout for events in Ipswich and all across the North Shore!

Salem Public Schools – The City of Dreams…. Collins Middle School students taking in the sights on their NYC trip last week.

Town of Swampscott – Public Meeting Schedule Thursday May 30, 2024 For the complete calendar of events and meetings, visit swampscottma.gov.

My Brother’s Table – Two weeks until Mission Possible! Join us at Mission on the Bay for a special night of sea breezes, scrumptious bites, raffles, a special presentation and more! Your presence and support will help us raise the last funds needed for the renovation. Tix at mybrotherstable.org/mission

City of Beverly – With the weather is warming up, make sure you take a stroll down Cabot Street to check out “Garden City”, an art installation by local Beverly artist Bruce Orr! This project was generously funded by a Cultural Districts Incentive grant from @masscultural

Sports

Here is the HW Athletics State Tournament Update as of Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00 PM

HW Boys Tennis (15-2, CAL Champs) defeated Stoneham today at Pingree School, 5-0 in the Round of 32, MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals advance to the Sweet Sixteen and will host Monomoy Regional High School on Monday, June 3rd at 4:00 at Pingree School in Hamilton.
Congratulations to HW Girls Track & Field for their 2nd Place finish at the MIAA Division VI Championships last week. Junior Georgia Wilson came in 1st Place in the Triple Jump and Freshman Grace Rich took 1st Place in the Mile. Both athletes have qualified for the MIAA Meet of Champions to take place on Thursday, May 30th and Saturday June 1st and will compete in these events. Wilson will also compete in the 100 meter and 200 meter dash.
HW Softball (6-14) has earned the #30 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament. It is the first time since 2017 the Generals have qualified for the Post Season. HW will host #35 Nantucket in the Preliminary Round on Thursday, May 30th at 2:00 PM at Black Park at Pingree Field in Wenham.
HW Baseball (13-7) has earned the #15 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals will host Dennis Yarmouth in the Round of 32 on Friday, May 31st at 4:30 at Patton Park in Hamilton.
HW Girls Tennis (14-2) has earned the #1 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals will host the winner of Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion and Hampden Charter – East in the Round of 32 on Friday, May 31st at 4:30 at Pingree School in Hamilton.
HW Girls Lacrosse (10-6) has earned the #9 seed in the upcoming MIAA Division IV State Tournament. The Generals will host South Hadley High School in the Round of 32 on Sunday, June 2nd at 5:15 PM at Gloucester’s New Balance Stadium.