Tuesday, 12/ 20 – Safety Concerns at Medford High – Lynn Picks Site for New Pickering School – Waterfront Updates from Swampscott & Marblehead

Posted on December 20, 2022 by |

 

Weather – National Weather Service – A strong storm impacts our region later Thursday & Friday, with potentially damaging winds, mainly heavy rains, and the risk for some small stream & river flooding. High astronomical tides may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding during the Friday morning high tide cycle. Today: Sunny mid to upper 30s

A strong storm impacts our region later Thursday & Friday, with potentially damaging winds, mainly heavy rains, and the risk for some small stream & river flooding. High astronomical tides may bring minor to moderate coastal flooding during the Friday morning high tide cycle.

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North Shore Toy Drive

IPSWICH:  County Street Closure 12/20 – 12/23

Due to contractor scheduling issues the work on County Street will begin on Tuesday 12/20.  County St will be closed between 12/20 through 12/23 – 7am to 4 pm, to allow for subsurface boring work at the County St Bridge.  Please plan accordingly as this may impact traffic in the area.

ICAM – Ipswich Community Access Media, Government Channel

City of Newburyport – The City of Newburyport wishes the Jewish community and all who are celebrating a very happy Hanukkah! Congregation Ahavas Achim will hold public menorah lightings in Market Square every evening through 12/26 beginning at 5:30, except for 12/23, which is at 3:30. Happy Hanukkah!

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NEWBURYPORT:  The 50th Annual Santa Parade

50th Annual Santa Parade

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.

Please note the following parade route: From the Fire Dept. Headquarters on Greenleaf St., left onto State St., right onto High St., left onto Marlboro St., left onto Water St., follow Water St. to Market Square, left onto State St., right onto High St., follow to Ferry Rd., west on Ferry Rd., to Pine Hill Rd., follow Pine Hill Rd. to Daniel Lucy Way, left onto Daniel Lucy Way, right onto Storey Ave., right onto Phillips Dr., left onto Storey Ave., right onto Turkey Hill Rd., right onto Longfellow Dr., proceed through Longfellow Dr. and back onto Turkey Hill Rd. to Storey Ave. right onto Crow Lane and left onto Virginia and end at the John F. Cutter Fire Station on Storey Ave.

** Santa will make a special stop in Market Square, where he will step down from the ladder truck for anyone who wants to meet him and take pictures.**

This year’s parade is sponsored by the Newburyport Fire Dept., Newburyport Police Dept., Newburyport Teachers Association, Simply Sweet and Domino’s Pizza

Newburyport – One more from Newburyport, the Clipper “Hat Trick” today

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Lynn Firefighters Local 739 – We’re happy to have taken delivery of our new Medic 3. Thank you Greenwood Emergency Vehicles! Pictured are Medic 1 (left) and Medic 3 (right) at our EMS HQ

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Lynn Public Library – Did you know you can borrow movies for free with your library card? Check out our new movie section on your next visit or browse our new items online by visiting LynnPublicLibrary.org/new

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Salem Public Library – We wish you a happy and healthy holiday season! Please note that the library will close at noon on Friday 12/23 and will reopen on Tuesday 12/27.

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Peabody Institute Library – Upcoming PIL Holiday Hours- Saturday 12/24- 9am-1pm Sunday 12/25 & Monday 12/26- Closed Saturday 12/31- 9am-1pm Sunday 1/1 & Monday 1/2- Closed

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Swampscott Library – Come to the library and pick up a Needle Felted Fox kit! Courtesy of pop-up art school, these have everything you need including access to a pre-recorded tutorial. Each kit contains a QR code for the video, and a link is on our website. The kits are at the front desk. 13+

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Essex Tech – The students in the Beginner Equine Club made custom horseshoe ornaments, and they came out amazing!

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City of Revere – Do you want to get more involved in your community? Apply to a board or commission! Email boards@revere.org with your resume and visit revere.org/boards to view available seats and apply!

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Medford Fire Fighters Local 1032 – The MFD responded to two separate fully-involved vehicle fires today, both on I-93. One occurred this morning, the second during the evening commute. The second fire (pictured) is also said to be the result of an accident. As of this writing, there are no injuries reported.

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Local scores featured in today’s podcast

Beverly Fan Squad –  Home Wrestling meet vs Danvers – Tuesday 6:30 @ BHS Fieldhouse – come support!!

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North Reading Athletics – North Reading Girls Basketball will be having an “ Alumni Scrimmage “ on Saturday Dec 24th at 10 am . All NRHS Alumni are welcome and encouraged to attend this fun event. See you all on the 24th and Thanks for being Hornets!

 

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