Choose an Austin Prep Education Rooted in Augustinian Values

Austin Preparatory School

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving students in grades 6 through 12, Austin Prep has cultivated a close-knit learning community since its founding in 1961. Guided by its mission to inspire hearts to unite, minds to inquire, and hands to serve, the school challenges students through a rigorous college preparatory program that includes honors and Advanced Placement courses, personalized instruction, and intentionally small classes. An Austin Prep education is preparation for the journey of life. Beyond academics, the school’s unwritten curriculum – the lived expression of veritas, unitas, and caritas (truth, unity, and love) – forms the heart of its mission. “At Austin Prep, we are on a journey that is life-changing and important,” says Head of School James Hickey, Ph.D. “Our patron, St. Augustine, embarked on a journey for the truth. At our core is an institution on the same journey, committed to exemplary teaching and learning.” Serving grades 6–12 under one roof allows this leading prep school to guide students through every stage of development—academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual. Community stands at the center of this experience, nurturing belonging and inspiring students to lead lives of purpose. Austin Prep athletics teams, competing in the New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC), are recognized among the best north of Boston, reflecting the same drive and integrity found in the classroom. Nearly every graduate continues on to a four-year college, prepared not only for success in higher education but for a meaningful life shaped by faith, friendship, and service.

Middlesex County

Chris Rhatigan 

Boston Metropolitan Area

Reading

Massachusetts

Austin Preparatory School, located in Reading, Massachusetts, is an independent Catholic prep school rooted in the Augustinian tradition. Serving...

Flow Family Medicine LLC

We are part of a movement towards direct primary care. With a simple and transparently priced monthly membership, you enjoy compassionate care for your family that is rooted in meaningful connection and trust- without the interference of insurance companies. No office co-pays, no phone trees, no hassles required to get high quality care that fits within the busy flow of everyday life. This is medicine that makes sense.

Essex County

Scott Souza

Peabody

We are part of a movement towards direct primary care. With a simple and transparently priced monthly membership, you enjoy compassionate care for...

Beverly Sewing and Vacuum

Basic sewing machine repair &amp; tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.   Authorized Janome, Necchi, Singer, Pfaff &amp; Viking Husqvarna dealer &amp; repair. PQ1600S is a high-speed straight stitching machine only $999. Authorized Brother Sewing Machine dealer.  Cutie breeze Quilting Frame $599.

Beverly

Basic sewing machine repair & tuneup $139.  Computerized $199.   Authorized Janome, Necchi, Singer, Pfaff & Viking Husqvarna dealer & repair....

Warrior Mom Giveaway (4 hours of cleaning service) 

All in a touch Cleaning

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional cleaning service. Do you know a mom who has been carrying a heavy season, always putting her family first, and could truly use a helping hand? ✨ Nominate her by sharing her story in the comments or sending us a message. ✨ We will choose one winner to receive the cleaning service. Sometimes a clean home can be a fresh start — and we’re honored to give back to the women who do so much every day. 💛

Essex

Ipswich

Warrior Mom Giveaway 💛 At All in a Touch Cleaning, we want to bless a deserving Warrior Mom in our community with 4 labor hours of professional...

We Protect Home Buyers – Exclusive Buyer Agents

Buyers Brokers Only

We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home. We understand you may feel overwhelmed and nervous about buying a home. It's a big decision. Home buyers deserve a trusted, patient, and loyal advocate who has their best interests in mind. Home buyers should not have to question their real estate agent's loyalty. You deserve 100 percent loyalty 100 percent of the time. Buyers Brokers Only puts clients before commissions, having helped more than 2,000 home-buying consumers purchase more than $1 billion in residential real estate and avoid costly mistakes over over 20 years. Search "Buyers Brokers Only reviews" to hear what our clients say about us. Learn more: https://www.buyersbrokersonly.com/about?patch Book an Online Consultation: https://info.buyersbrokersonly.com/personal-home-buyer-consultation?patch

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

We protect Greater Boston home buyers in a seller-focused industry by providing trusted advice and helping avoid costly mistakes all the way home....

DiNapoli Painting, Your Full Service Residential Company

DiNapoli Painting Inc.

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism, and meticulous prep work to every home and business project. From historic home exteriors and interior rooms to kitchen cabinets and commercial spaces, our experienced crew provides detailed workmanship, free color consultations, and reliable service you can trust. Our team ensures a beautiful, long-lasting finish. Free estimates available — call today! 781-953-9680

DiNapoli Painting has delivered premium interior and exterior painting services since 1993. Owner-operated, we bring precision, professionalism,...

Pioneers take to the field against the boys of Newburyport High.

Lynnfield

Pioneers Boys Varsity Lacrosse

Sports

Wakefield

North Reading

Stoneham

Danvers

Wilmington

William Hall

Woburn

Salem

Wakefield Independence Day Parade

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the generous event sponsors. This opportunity is open to youth ages 8 and up (parents invited) from Wakefield and surrounding towns, offering a chance to see the parade acts up close in the staging area. Please sign up on the homepage of the parade website to participate. www.julyparade.orgLimited positions (about 100) - don't wait to sign up. Details are on the form.Thank you!

Local Event: Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade...

Be a vital part of the biggest and best July 4th Parade in Massachusetts by volunteering as a sign holder to highlight the...

Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra&nbsp;music on Derby Wharf at the Salem
 Maritime National Historical Park for a&nbsp;grand celebration of our 
nation’s 250th Independence Day. 
Featuring&nbsp;live music, family fun, and fireworks launched over Salem 
Harbor, this&nbsp;is a quintessential celebration of the 4th of July. 
<a href="https://www.salemma.gov/m/newsflash/Home/Detail/118" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Check back here for more information.</a>

Local Event: Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Salem Celebrates The 4th Of July

Salem Celebrates the 4th!
Bring your beach blankets and 
folding chairs to enjoy live orchestra music on Derby Wharf at the...

<a href="https://farmsprides4th.com/fireworks-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">From the Beverly Farms Prides Committee:</a>The Beverly Farms Prides 4th of July Fireworks will be held on July 4, 2026, at 9 p.m.&nbsp;This is a private event with wristbands sold. Wristbands are $25 each, with children 6 and under free. Only West Beach Sticker holders may enter the beach prior to 5 p.m. After 5, non-sticker holders with wristbands will be allowed on the beach.NO Alcoholic Beverages and NO Glass&nbsp;Containers will be allowed on West Beach during the day of the&nbsp;fireworks. All coolers and containers must be removed from the&nbsp;Beach by 7 p.m. on that day. No fireworks, firecrackers,&nbsp;or sparklers will be allowed.Certain sections of the Farms will be closed to vehicular traffic by 7 p.m. on the night of the fireworks.




<a href="https://farmsprides4th.com/fireworks-6/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">More information can be found here</a>Patch Staff Photo/Scott Souza

Local Event: Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At West Beach

Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At...

From the Beverly Farms Prides Committee:The Beverly Farms Prides 4th of July Fireworks will be held on July 4, 2026, at 9...

Beverly Farms Prides 4th Of July Fireworks At West Beach

Reading Town Hall

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may ask?Because the employee in question had a series of transient ischemic attacks while on duty! The town will thereby show themselves to be moronic. We invite one and all to attend and witness them embarrass themselves.Sure to be the event of the century!

Local Event: Sham Trial

Sham Trial

At this fun event, the Reading Fire Department will make a massive mistake and move to terminate an employee. Why, you may...

A gathering place for American Mahjong, gracious hospitality, and time around the table.ANDOVER, Massachusetts &mdash; The Hidden Parlor is coming to Park Street in downtown Andover.
The Hidden Parlor Society announces the anticipated August 2026 opening of The Hidden Parlor, a dedicated American Mahjong parlor created for open play, leagues, guided sessions, curated events, and connection around the table.
The Hidden Parlor will offer reserved tables, regular operating hours, concierge service, and thoughtful programming for players at a range of experience levels. A curated selection of Mahjong goods, gifts, and accessories will also be available.
&ldquo;American Mahjong has a way of bringing people together,&rdquo; said Heather Forrest Gagnon, Founding General Manager of The Hidden Parlor Society. &ldquo;The Hidden Parlor is being thoughtfully created as a place to gather, connect, and enjoy the game in a beautiful setting. We look forward to welcoming players from Andover and throughout New England.&rdquo;
The Hidden Parlor recognizes Mahjong&rsquo;s origins in China and the generations of players, including Jewish American communities, who helped shape American Mahjong as it is played today.
The Hidden Parlor will partner with local American Mahjong instructors to offer introductory sessions, guided play, leagues, and special programming.
Since opening its waitlist, The Hidden Parlor has attracted interest from players across Massachusetts and throughout New England.
Annual access is available through four tiers: South, West, North, and East, each reflecting a different level of engagement.
To learn more, visit <a href="http://www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a> or follow along on Instagram @thehiddenparlorsociety.
For media inquiries, contact <a href="mailto:hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a>.
About The Hidden Parlor Society
The Hidden Parlor Society is the community at the heart of The Hidden Parlor, anticipated to open in August 2026 on Park Street in downtown Andover, Massachusetts. With reserved tables, gracious hospitality, regular operating hours, thoughtful programming, and a curated selection of Mahjong goods and gifts, The Hidden Parlor is a place to play, connect, and return to.
Media Contact
Heather Forrest Gagnon Founding General Manager The Hidden Parlor Society <a href="mailto:hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">hello@thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a> 978-720-9260 <a href="http://www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.thehiddenparlorsociety.com</a>

Andover

The Hidden Parlor is coming to Andover,...

A gathering place for American Mahjong, gracious hospitality, and time around the table.ANDOVER, Massachusetts — The Hidden Parlor is coming to...

The Hidden Parlor is coming to Andover, Massachusetts 

Suffolk County

Boston

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell's Serial...

Alvin Campbell posed as an Uber driver when he preyed on women coming out of Boston bars, according to reports.

Massachusetts AG Andrea Campbell's Serial Rapist Brother Sentences to Life In Prison: Reports

AG Andrea Campbell's Serial Rapist Brother Sentences to Life In Prison: Reports

Massachusetts AG Campbell's Serial Rapist Brother Sentences to Life In Prison: Reports

Crime & Safety

Former NBA Star's Chicken Restaurant Opens New...

Franchise partners opened a Shaquille O'Neal "Big Chicken" location in Beverly on Monday.

Former NBA Star's Chicken Restaurant Opens New North Shore Location

Restaurants & Bars

Across Massachusetts

'Extreme' Heat Will Feel Like 110+ Degrees,...

Temperatures and humidity will build to an near-unbearable peak Wednesday through Friday.

'Extreme' Heat Will Feel Like 110+ Degrees, Bring Severe Storm Risk To MA: See Latest Forecast

Weather

🌱 Patch AM: How fast can Lynnfield schools...

And on the Lynnfield Patch calendar - Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

🌱 Patch AM: How fast can Lynnfield schools rebuild trust after discrimination incidents?

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🌱 Patch AM: The 25th Annual Putnam County...

Spotted on the Lynnfield calendar: Call for Sign Holders! Independence Day Parade in Wakefield

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