North Shore Today Extra – Swampscott Select Board Juneteenth Proclamation
Weather – Sunny, hot, and humid today with temperatures in the 90s. Additional weather information is posted below.
Community Announcements – Photos – Sports (Below)
National Weather Service – [Wednesday & Thursday] Dangerous #heat & humidity persist another two days, with highs in the 90s & heat indices from 95 to 104 Wednesday & Thursday! Keep these heat safety tips in mind.
National Weather Service – [Lightning Safety Awareness Week – Day 3] Thunderstorms can produce deadly lightning up to 10 miles away. When Thunder Roars, Go Indoors! weather.gov/safety/lightni
Lynn / Nahant Causeway Beach – Parking lot full as late this morning
Town of Wenham – The Wenham Council on Aging building will be open today, June 19th, from 1pm – 7pm, and for the remainder of the week, for anyone who would like a comfortable place to cool off.
Town of Ipswich – pswich Town Hall is open from 8 to 4 PM over the next few days as a Cooling Center. While the building will be open, please note that Town Hall offices will be closed for business on Wednesday, June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday. Stay cool and hydrated, Ipswich!
City of Lynn – There will be no trash and recycling delay this week. Please place carts curbside by 7:00am. Additionally, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth.
City of Beverly – Happy Juneteenth! All City buildings except public safety will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, tomorrow, June 19th. Trash & recycling will be delayed by one day.
City of Salem – FIRE TRUCK COOLING EVENT: Due to the high anticipated temperatures for this week, the Salem Fire Department will be at Palmer Cove Park today (Wednesday, June 19) at 1:00pm to turn on the fire hoses and spray down any kids and families who want to cool down! All are welcome.
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City of Lynn – The carnival is returning to Lynn this month! Join us for rides, games, food, and family fun at our upcoming carnival, hosted by Fiesta Shows. Funds raised from this carnival will benefit the Lynn Fireworks Fund. To purchase tickets or wristbands, visit fiestashows.com/fs/lynn-carniv
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AGGANIS ALL-STAR WEEK KICKS OFF SUNDAY, JUNE 23
Agganis All-Star Week starts Sunday, June 23 with the Opening Ceremony and four of the nine All-Star Games that will take place over the course of four days.
The Opening Ceremony, which will be held at 9 a.m. at Manning Field in Lynn, will include the presentation of 2024 Agganis Foundation Scholarships, five major awards, and the introduction of this year’s Agganis All-Stars in the following sports: girls and boys lacrosse, softball, baseball, girls and boys basketball, girls and boys soccer and football.
The lacrosse doubleheader will be held June 23 at Manning Field at 11 a.m. (girls) and 1 p.m. (boys), with softball and baseball played at the adjacent Fraser Field that day at noon and 2 p.m., respectively.
Action continues Monday, June 24 with the boys and girls basketball doubleheader at Lynn Classical High School at 5:30 (boys) and 7 p.m. (girls). The girls and boys soccer games will be June 25 at Manning Field at 5 p.m. (girls) and 6:30 p.m. (boys).
The 62nd Agganis All-Star Football Game will close the week on Wednesday, June 26 at Manning Field at 6 p.m.
Tickets for the Agganis All-Star Games are $10 for adults, $7 for students and senior citizens and are available at agganisfoundation.com. Tickets will also be sold at the gate.
The Agganis All-Star Games are played in memory of legendary Lynn athlete Harry Agganis, an All-American quarterback at Lynn Classical and Boston University. He was expected to be the first-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns, but he opted for a professional baseball career and was the starting first baseman for the Boston Red Sox when he died of a pulmonary embolism in 1955 at the age of 26.
The Agganis Foundation was formed shortly thereafter with a mission of awarding college scholarships in Agganis’ name. Since 1955, the Foundation has awarded more than $2.5 million in scholarships to 1,062 student-athletes. The Agganis All-Star Games serve as a fundraiser for the scholarship program.
