Danvers relaxes outdoor watering rules but keeps fines on the table
Danvers junior earns top student-athlete honor at Bishop Fenwick
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Today's riddle: Why did the elephant wear pink socks? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Weather forecast:
Tuesday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 55 degrees.
Wednesday: Periods of sun, temps: high: 75, low: 62.
Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Danvers Eases Outdoor Water Restrictions Ahead Of Summer (patch.com) — Danvers residents face eased but still significant outdoor water restrictions after improved rainfall and higher Middleton Pond levels allowed the town to move to Level 4 rules. Lawn and garden sprinklers are now limited to Tuesday and Saturday evenings, while hand watering and car washing remain allowed, with fines up to $300 for repeat violations. Neighbors are urged to stay alert for any further changes through town communication channels.
• Danvers Track Standout Named Bishop Fenwick Student-Athlete Of The Month (patch.com) — A Danvers junior at Bishop Fenwick High School has been honored as the school’s April Student-Athlete of the Month for her standout track performances and leadership. Amanda Moric, a key member of the CCL champion 4x400 relay team, also excels academically, consistently making the President’s List and earning the University of Pennsylvania Book Award. Her recognition highlights Danvers’ presence in both local athletics and academics.
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I was so fortunate to capture an improved photo of one of astronomy's most famous summertime objects that I couldn't leave it alone! I did some further processing on it to expand its greyscale range. If you are unfamiliar with what that means to an artist, it means to increase… (Nextdoor Woodvale)
I am so happy that I got a greatly improved capture of one of the summer's most famous nighttime objects. It is one of the most highly regarded objects in all of astronomy, the Lagoon Nebula, M8. I am showing it first tonight. As an amateur astronomer,… (Nextdoor Woodvale)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because his blue socks were in the wash. (Thank you Mary C. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!