Wednesday, August 24 – Four Dead in Lynn Following Tuesday Shootings – Local School Supt. Gets Contract Extension – Photos & Sports

Update: WCVB TV (Chan. 5) is reporting this morning that a pedestrian was struck by a car Tuesday night on Route 1 in Saugus near York Ford sustaining serious injuries.

Weather – Foggy start today, drying out. small chance of a shower, temps this afternoon into the 80s

Community Notes – Photos – Sports

Beverly Residents: COVID Test Giveaway at BHS this Thursday, 8/25

The federal government has sent the city a new supply of COVID rapid test kits, so this Thursday we will host a drive through test kit giveaway for Beverly residents at the Beverly High School main office entrance from 2-7 PM. Please be prepared to show proof of residency. There will be a maximum of four kits per household as long as our supply lasts.

Peabody Police – As the new school year approaches, it was great to meet with the school administration to discuss school safety. We look forward to continuing the partnership we have built between the Peabody schools and our police department.” – Sgt. Tim Sullivan

Peabody Institute Library – Due to the rainy weather forecast, the South Branch Library’s Ice Cream Picnic will be postponed to Tuesday, August 30th at 6:30PM. Registration for this program is full, but if you want to be added to the waitlist, please visit

Lynn Mayor Jared Nicholson – The City of Lynn is taking action to create a cleaner community. I have made cleaning up the city’s streets and parks a priority since taking office in January. Here are the latest updates on the initiatives in place to help combat the trash and litter issue!

Lynnfield Library – Join us on 8/31 at 6:30 on the Mezzanine for an author talk with Robin Yuan about his novel Red Bishop, the story of his grandfather, the last Bishop of the Anglican Church in China. Yuan will be reading, selling, & signing copies of his novel. Register:

Building Salem – City commences paving project on Federal St (St. Peter’s St to Washington St) & St. Peter’s St (Brown St to Federal St) August 22 with milling. Milling expected to last through August 23. No on-street parking on that part of Federal St permitted during construction.

Lynn Police Department – Congratulations to all the participants who completed the 3-week Lynn Police Student Academy. These individuals showed great discipline by coming to class early on summer days to learn about policing. We saw the future of law enforcement in the two academy classes.