Marblehead High's Remote Shift 'The Right Decision': Patch PM
MARBLEHEAD, MA — Today is Monday, Oct. 26. These are the stories we've been covering on the North Shore and across Massachusetts.
Marblehead Superintendent of Schools John Buckey said he was happy with the way the high school switched from hybrid to fully remote learning on Monday even if he is frustrated with the reason the district had to do it.
Buckey, in consultation with school, town, public safety and health officials, decided to move all high school students to remote learning on Sunday after Marblehead police broke up a large house party Friday night at which they said teens were not social distancing, not wearing masks, sharing drinks and where they scattered when police arrived as to not be identified.
"It's an opportunity to educate," Buckey said. "That's the business we're in."
Also on the North Shore today
Beverly Fire Responds To 2 Early Morning House Blazes
Beverly fire said there were no injuries in a pair of house fires that damaged homes with flames and heavy smoke on Andover Road and Sylvan Road early Monday morning.
Danvers Officials Brace For Coronavirus Surge Impact
Danvers officials warned residents of potential increased business restrictions and a switch to fully remote learning in public schools amid a recent rise in coronavirus rates.
Town Manager Steve Bartha and Danvers Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Dana issued a joint statement on Monday alerting residents that "this broad trajectory will likely continue, which would shift Danvers to the high-risk category in the coming weeks."
'Hocus Pocus' Fans Asked Not To Go Salem House Hunting
Salem city officials are not the only ones asking people to "Turn Back Now" this Halloween season.
With many downtown parking garages closed, and restaurants and attractions sold out due to coronavirus-related restrictions — as city officials request visitors avoid Salem for the next two weekends — it appears Halloween-hungry movie fans are turning to famous holiday house tours to get their spooky fix in 2020.
But those in the neighborhood of the "Max and Dani" house made famous in the 1993 cult classic are asking for privacy after tourists invaded the neighborhood in recent days.
Rink Closures Cause 'Disappointment And Dejection' On North Shore
Matt Sachar drove to hockey practice this past Thursday looking forward to another fun night of learning on the ice similar to most others in the Salem-Swampscott Youth Hockey Association since rinks reopened for tryouts nearly two months ago.
By the time he walked into the building, however, the SSYA president found out that he was going to have to be the bearer of some very unfortunate news for his players after the state announced that starting the next day all hockey rinks were to close for at least two weeks due to coronavirus outbreaks the state said could be traced back to games and gatherings surrounding youth hockey.
Across Massachusetts
Communities Should Empty, Lock Ballot Boxes On Halloween: Galvin
Massachusetts communities are being asked to empty and lock their ballot boxes overnight on Halloween if they are unable to monitor them.
Secretary of State William Galvin's office has implored cities and towns to ensure added security for ballot boxes following the suspected arson of a Boston ballot box early Sunday.
The fire destroyed 35 of the 122 ballots. Police arrested a Boston man later that evening in connection to the fire. Officials are worried "Halloween pranks" could result in more ballot box tampering and destruction.
Wilmington Parents Charged Over Drinking At High School Party
Wilmington police charged two parents in relation to a party with underage drinking which resulted in Wilmington High School switching back to remote learning for at least two weeks.
A 47-year-old man and a 45-year-old woman are being charged with furnishing alcohol to a person under 21, Chief Joseph Desmond said in a news release, Monday.
Milford Committee Looks For Family Of 2 Servicemen Killed In WWII
The Milford Medal of Liberty Committee is asking for residents help in finding the surviving family of two servicemen killed in World War II. The Committee wants to honor the families and the servicemen with the Medal of Liberty.
Waltham Teacher Runs NYC Virtual Marathon To Raise Awareness
Justin Fillios wasn't yet taller than his mother when he helped her finish one of her first marathons in Maine. As she rounded the bend, Justin in his baggy jeans and oversized white tank top spotted her and jumped into the race next to her, grabbing her fuel belt and putting it around his own waist and then grabbing his mother's hand as they crossed they finish line together.
That was some 30 marathons ago, but the image and the symbolism of her child taking her hand to help her finish a challenge has not left Sandee Landon. Saturday, more than nine months after she tragically lost her son Justin, Landon will be running the TCS NYC Virtual Marathon in his honor, and to put a spotlight on the needs of people with mental health issues.
This article originally appeared on the Marblehead Patch
