Sports: Notes are posted below and the podcast also concludes with a local sports update
Weather – Sun today with temps to the 70s
Community News Notes – Photos – Sports
Salem Mayor Dominic Pangallo – Ward 1 votes today, September 19th, in the preliminary election for City Council! Polling places (precinct 1: Bentley School; precinct 2: 135 Lafayette Street) are open from 7am to 8pm.
Town of Ipswich –The Ipswich Community Blood Drive is Thursday, Sept. 21st! Schedule your appointment online here – redcrossblood.org/give.html/dona Fun fact: Did you know you can help up to three people with your ONE donation? Learn more through the Red Cross FAQ here – redcrossblood.org/faq.html
Revere Police – The National Elder Fraud Hotline is available for anyone 60 or older who has been a victim of fraud. This hotline is a FREE resource created by the U.S. Department of Justice Office for Victims of Crime to help people report elder fraud.
City of Lynn – Lynn is building a new Pickering Middle School to serve our community. We want to hear your comments, questions, and concerns about the new school.
Sen. Joan Lovely – Perfect Sunday for Beep Baseball on Salem Common! Kudos to the sight-impaired athletes who played a great game. TY Adaptive Sports New England & #SalemMA Commission on Disabilities & volunteers for making this happen. Grateful to wear a mask & hit the beep ball. Wasn’t easy!
Governor Maura Healey – In Massachusetts, the climate crisis doesn’t just threaten the health of our oceans. It puts our food, air, jobs, and homes all at risk. That’s why today at @ClintonGlobal ‘s meeting, I announced we’ll take two nation-leading actions to protect our sea later this week:
Peabody Institute Library – The Summer Reading LEGO Tower at the South Branch Library stood over 3 feet tall and consisted of 1,599 LEGO pieces! That means that all together, kids read at least 800 books this summer! Great job everyone!
Essex Tech – Hawk Shout Out! We’re proud to announce that a member of the Class of 2023, Bryan Swaczyk, has recently graduated from Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island! Following his accomplishment, Bryan plans on attending Norwich University, a military college in Vermont. Congrats!!
Lynnfield Library – Back by popular demand, it’s Curious About Cuisine at the Lynnfield Library! Join us for our grand come back on September 27th with Lynnfield native and restaurateur Steve DiFillippo of Davio’s Northern Italian Steakhouse. All are welcome.
Peabody Police – We welcomed students & staff to school on Friday with a heart-felt “High Five” in honor of Officer Henry Breckenridge. Henry always made great efforts to foster positive community relationships & these connections are critical for building a stronger, healthier Peabody!
Swampscott Library – Get in the spooky spirit with us every Thursday in October for special author talks! Visit the library’s website to register.
Sports
Hamilton-Wenham Volleyball – Hamilton-Wenham volleyball team fell to the visiting Essex Tech Hawks 3-0 (25-18, 25-12, 25-19), suffering their first loss of the season and dropping their record to 4-1. Senior Gaby Campbell contributed 5 kills, 2 aces, and 1 block, while senior Hannah Ciriello added 9 assists on the night.
Ipswich Field Hockey – Lynnfield wins 3-0, Abbie Allen with 23 saves for the Tigers
Manchester-Essex Athletics – This Friday, the MERSD Athletic Department will be holding a food drive for our home opener football game. Please consider bringing a donation to Friday night’s game. Thank you in advance for your support! Go Hornets!
Danvers Athletics – Girls Volleyball Team
