Another week of Red Flag warnings and wildfires scorching hundreds of acres throughout Essex County, the first responders tasked with battling these blazes will have their hands full. With incidents that can involve being in extreme conditions for hours, firefighting means being in constant risk of injury and exhaustion. This is where Rehab Five, a Peabody based organization … [Read more...] about Volunteers at Rehab Five provide much needed relief for first responders
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North Shore Community Action offers fuel assistance program
The Fuel Assistance Program at North Shore Community Action Programs, Inc. helps income-eligible homeowners and renters pay their winter heating bills. Persons whose gross household income falls within the following limits may qualify for payment towards their winter heating bills as well as for weatherization services including heating system repair or replacement, a new … [Read more...] about North Shore Community Action offers fuel assistance program
Essex Tech secures $750k skills capital lab grant
DANVERS — Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School has been awarded a $750,000 Skills Capital Lab Modernization Grant from the Healey-Driscoll Administration. This funding will be used to modernize and enhance the school’s Engineering Technology program. Essex Tech is one of 17 schools selected to receive funding from this initiative. Governor Maura Healey … [Read more...] about Essex Tech secures $750k skills capital lab grant
Torigian Family YMCA awarded $260,000 grant
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center (LHMC), part of Beth Israel Lahey Health (BILH), has awarded nearly $1 million in grants through its Community-based Health Initiative to three area organizations, including YMCA of Metro North’s Torigian Family YMCA in Peabody, to support housing programs and mental health and substance use services throughout the region. The funding … [Read more...] about Torigian Family YMCA awarded $260,000 grant
Hundreds gather to protest Moulton’s transgender remarks
SALEM — Hundreds of community members gathered outside of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton’s Salem office yesterday to protest his anti-transgender comments regarding their role in youth sports teams. Many people spoke at the event, sharing their stories and support for the transgender community. This included local elected officials from Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, and Salem, as well … [Read more...] about Hundreds gather to protest Moulton’s transgender remarks