Thursday, Jan. 12 – Essex County Sheriff Kevin Coppinger Sworn into Second Term – Insight on MCAS Testing – More

Weather – Very light snow and rain showers this morning, warming to 40s this afternoon, much more rain later today.

Community News Notes – Photos – Sports (Below)

Event noted in today’s podcast

City of Beverly –The #CommunityPreservation Committee is taking public comments until February 1, 2023. Let your voice be heard on any of the proposed #CPA projects: Read pre-applications beverlyma.gov/933/Current-CP Email comments to planning@beverlyma.gov

Beverly High School

City of Lynn – he City of Lynn is currently seeking to appoint two community members to the Opioid Working Group/Abatement Fund Advisory Committee. To learn more or to apply, click here: forms.gle/EBvKv4FHWJFrpQ

Swampscott Library – The Movie Night showing of The Hound of Baskervilles has been postponed until further notice. The new date is currently TBD, so check our website and social media for updates

Danvers DPW – Christmas Tree Pick Up will take place on Saturday, January 14th. All trees must be curbside by 7 am. DYK all trees collected are composted and must be completely bare of all artificial material. Questions? Please contact the DPW at 978-777-0001×3011 or danversdpw@danversma.gov

Cape Ann Museum – Thinking warm, vibrant thoughts on this #watercolorwednesday. Learn more about the artist at bit.ly/3ClvHwA. [Carolyn Harris, “At Henry’s Pond, Pebble Beach,” 1989. Watercolor. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of the artist, 1993 [2842].]

A watercolor painting of houses on a rocky hill by Carolyn Harris

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson @MayorNicholson

Congratulations to the St. Mary’s Football team on their incredible win in the 2022 MIAA Division VI Football State Championship! It is great to see the City of Lynn represented by so many hardworking and dedicated individuals.

Don’t forget to grab some coffee this morning – @BenAffleck working the drive-thru window @dunkindonuts in Medford, MA earlier this weekI just spoke with one of his customers who described him as “incredibly funny and quick-witted” handing her order Photo credit: Lisa Mackay

…it’s January, get a hot coffee!!!!

Sports

Peabody Athletics – Peabody Indoor Track vs Gloucester & Swampscott.

NRHS Boys and Girls indoor track team had a great night 1/10 at "The Track at New Balance" in Boston. Enjoy the 1.5 minute picture video. Photo album and event details dropping later Go Hornets!!! @NRHSTrack_Field pic.twitter.com/T5va94NDpj

— Hornet Pics (@HornetPics) January 11, 2023

Everett High School Athletics – Tide’s Hockey Cheer Student Athlete of Week 1 Aline Silva! “Aline is a natural leader. Aline is also a great team player, always rooting for the success of the group. Aline is a standout student who has made a significant impact in our marketing program. “