Tuesday, July 16: Heat Wave Continues…New Hire in Beverly…Rockport Reports

Weather – Hot…90s

Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)

City of Beverly

In light of this week’s heat wave, a cooling center at the Beverly Police Department’s Community Room will be available today through Wednesday, July 17. As a reminder, check on your neighbors, friends and elders.

Hamilton-Wenham Library

Join us for this week’s Sync with Science: Outer Space Adventure! Design & build a rocket and explore what mysteries await you in deep space. No pre-registration needed, sign in upon arrival.

Cape Ann Museum@CapeAnnMuseum#HappyBirthday to artist William Meyerowitz (1887-1981)! Meyerowitz and his wife Theresa Bernstein spent 60 years working side by side in New York City and here on Cape Ann, first in Folly Cove and then on Mt. Pleasant Avenue in East Gloucester.

Town of Wenham

A message from our Water Department regarding a Mandatory Water Ban:

Due to low flows in the Ipswich River, the Town of Wenham through its Board of Water Commissioners, hereby declare a Mandatory Water Ban effective July 11, 2024. Flows in the Ipswich River have fallen below the minimum level deemed necessary by MassDEP to sustain a healthy watershed.

Except for uses which are required for health or safety reasons; by regulation, for the production of food and fiber; for maintenance of livestock or to meet the core functions of a business; All nonessential outdoor watering, including but not limited to the use of water for irrigation or automobile and property washing is prohibited. Hand watering is allowed from 5 pm to 9 am daily by hose or bucket. THIS BAN INCLUDES WATER FROM PRIVATE WELLS.

Violators of this order shall be subject to fines of up to $100 for each offense, per Chapter XXI of the Town of Wenham Bylaws.

We would like to thank all residents for their understanding and cooperation.

Danvers DPW

ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS – The Danvers DPW will begin additional roadway improvements. Upcoming milling is scheduled to begin on Monday, 7/22 on Green St, Michael Dr, Amanda Dr, Locust St, and High St. If you have any questions please call the DPW Office at 978-762-0231.

City of Lynn

Here is a sneak peek of the exciting progress of the ongoing park upgrades at Lynn Woods! These upgrades are part of a significant investment made possible by the City’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

Sports

Peabody Athletics

Peabody Athletics Update Fall 2024 – Sports Registration IS OPEN & closes 8/15/24 at midnight. Girls Cross Country, Boys Cross Country, Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer, Football, Field Hockey, Golf, Volleyball. Sign up now at Familyid.com