BOSTON- State Representative Thomas P. Walsh has announced the start of his third annual can-tab collection to support the local chapter of the Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHCNE). The non-profit organization offers accommodation and hospitality to families from around the world while their child undergoes life-saving treatment at nearby Boston and Rhode Island … [Read more...] about Representative Tom Walsh announces launch of third annual can-tab collection drive supporting local Ronald McDonald House Charities
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City commemorates victims of 1964 tannery fire
City officials and residents recently honored the five victims of the Gnecco & Grilk Tannery fire at its 60th anniversary at the East End Veterans Memorial Park. On May 14, 1964 an explosion occurred at the tannery at 27 Howley St., resulting in the deaths of five men: Guisseppi Cavalho, Paul A. Caron, Anthony Silva, John Vierra, and B. Robert Conway. Six were seriously … [Read more...] about City commemorates victims of 1964 tannery fire
14 students from Peabody graduate from St. John’s Prep
DANVERS – 14 seniors from Peabody are among 268 who recently graduated from St. John’s Preparatory School. In addition, Peabody students Christian Kaminski and Christopher Shea are among those who are in the top 5% of their senior class in academic performance. At the school’s 114th Commencement ceremony, Graham Kramer, senior-class speaker who hails from Marblehead, talked … [Read more...] about 14 students from Peabody graduate from St. John’s Prep
School officials work on reducing operating costs as ESSER funds expire and state aid decreases
Members of the Peabody School Committee, Mayor Ted Bettencourt, and Superintendent of Schools Dr. Josh Vadala recently convened for an FY25 school budget meeting at Higgins Middle School, to talk about needed reductions in operating costs and propose changes to funding sources, to adjust to significant decreases in state aid and the expiration of Elementary and Secondary School … [Read more...] about School officials work on reducing operating costs as ESSER funds expire and state aid decreases
Higgins band gets highest overall score in festival
Higgins Middle School’s combined seventh and eighth grade band program recently received the highest overall score at the Great East Festival in Springfield, the first time since 2008 that the program received the distinction. “The group earned a Platinum medal…with a score of 95/100,” Higgins Middle School Band Director Mike Giannopolo said. “I’m very proud of them. They … [Read more...] about Higgins band gets highest overall score in festival