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...

Lifesaving Nonprofit Critical Care Transport by Air & Ground

Boston MedFlight

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need—regardless of their circumstances. For more than 40 years, since our founding in 1985, we have set the standard for clinical excellence, safety, and compassion in the air medical industry. Our tagline, “Your Life. Our Mission.”, captures the purpose that drives everything we do. Whether responding to an emergency scene or transferring a critically ill patient between hospitals, our team delivers seamless, patient-centered care during some of the most challenging moments in a person’s life. As a nonprofit, we are guided by one unwavering principle: every patient deserves access to lifesaving care, regardless of insurance status or ability to pay. Each year, Boston MedFlight provides more than $7 million in free and unreimbursed care, ensuring no patient is ever turned away. Our clinical teams are among the most highly trained and experienced in the world, caring for patients of all ages—from premature infants to older adults—across a wide range of conditions. These include adult and pediatric trauma, complex medical emergencies, cardiac and stroke events, high-risk obstetric and neonatal care, and specialized interfacility transfers. We achieve this excellence through rigorous training and preparedness. Every clinician completes an intensive onboarding and education program that includes hospital ICU and emergency department rotations, pediatric and neonatal critical care experience, high-fidelity simulation training, advanced procedural labs, and comprehensive classroom instruction in transport medicine. Our work is supported by a state-of-the-art fleet of Airbus H145 helicopters and Freightliner mobile ICU ground vehicles, each equipped with advanced technology comparable to leading hospital ICUs.

Essex County

Beverly

Boston MedFlight is a nonprofit organization providing the highest level of critical care transport by air and ground to patients in need...

Quality Plumbing, Heating and Hot Water Heater Solutions

CRoy Plumbing and Heating LLC

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We Provide: • Plumbing Services - from new installations and upgrades to comprehensive repairs and maintenance, we ensure that your home's water systems function flawlessly. • Hot Water Heater Services - our expert installation, repairs, and maintenance to ensure you always have access to hot water when you need it. • Gas Plumbing - reliable gas plumbing services for fireplaces, appliances, generators, and more—safe, efficient, and expertly handled. • Heating - trusted heating services for furnaces and boilers—efficient installs, expert repairs, and comfort you can count on. About Our Local Plumbing Company: Serving Essex County since 2000, we have built a reputation for excellence in communities such as Salisbury, Georgetown, Boxford, Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Middleton, Marblehead, and Saugus. Our deep understanding of local needs allows us to provide tailored solutions that meet the demands of our customers, ensuring that every project is handled with professionalism and a personal touch! Discover the CRoy Difference: When you choose us, you receive a service backed by a 100% satisfaction guarantee. Our experienced technicians are not only certified and insured, but they are also devoted to your comfort and satisfaction. We prioritize promptness and professionalism, delivering transparent pricing and reliable solutions that you can count on! Our Commitment to Customer Satisfaction: Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service that goes beyond just fixing plumbing and heating issues. Our team is dedicated to understanding your unique needs and providing tailored solutions that fit your lifestyle. With transparent communication, prompt responses, a focus on quality, we strive to exceed your expectations and build lasting relationships with every homeowner we serve!

Scott Souza

Danvers

Your go-to source for prompt, professional plumbing and heating repairs, installations, and maintenance throughout Essex County. Services We...

The Sisterhood of Congregation Sons of Israel and Shalom Hadassah invite you to an evening of our Yiddish Heritage on Thursday, March 22. A delicious dairy supper will be served followed by a fun Yiddish themed program.  Please see attached flyer for further information

The Sisterhood of Congregation Sons of Israel and Shalom Hadassah invite you to an evening of our Yiddish Heritage on Thursday, March 22.

A delicious dairy supper will be served followed by a fun Yiddish themed program.  Please see attached flyer for further information

Peabody

Celebration of our Yiddish Heritage

Arts & Entertainment

Lynnfield

Salem

Wakefield

Swampscott

Marblehead

North Reading

Benjamin Pierce

Melrose

The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar

18+, Positive I.D. Required
"A Band Of Brothers" isn't just an Allman Brothers tribute band; they're a powerhouse, uniting the top-tier talent of the East Coast. The brainchild of ace Boston guitarists Ryan Taylor and Johnny Trama, this collective, more than a mere homage, harness the Allman Brothers tradition as a vehicle to bring a unique and exciting experience every night. The ensemble features artists from an array of bands including - North Mississippi Allstars ,Dickey Betts and Great Southern, Pink Talking Fish, Neighbor, Dub Apocalypse, Peter Wolf's Midnight Travelers, Dickey Betts Great Southern, Slightly Stoopid, Sonya Rae Taylor, Band of Killers and more. Matt Zeiner&nbsp;began his professional music career touring with Matt "Guitar" Murphy, who exposed him to a fusion of blues and jazz. His career took a significant turn in 2000 when Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers Band recruited him as a keyboardist and vocalist, leading to a fruitful collaboration and tour. Ryan Taylor&nbsp;on slide guitar spearheads the band with his exceptional talents. His journey, steeped in the rich musical traditions of Austin and Nashville, saw Ryan honing his craft the old-fashioned way. Johnny Trama&nbsp;on guitar conjures up riffs and rhythms that speak volumes. His journey through the realms of rock, soul, and blues, playing with icons like Bettye LaVette and Jesse Dee, has armed him with a mystical musical prowess. Jesse Williams&nbsp;on bass is an alchemist of groove, spinning each note into a rhythmic tapestry. His Grammy-nominated escapades with the likes of Duke Robillard and Joe Louis Walker have endowed him with a bass prowess that's both fluid and formidable. Tom Arey&nbsp;behind the drums is nothing short of a powerhouse, orchestrating beats and fills with the finesse of a seasoned composer. His tenure with Peter Wolf’s Midnight Travelers has honed a style that's explosive yet eloquent, much like the Allmans' own percussive legends. Brendan Tommaney&nbsp;on percussion is a true artist, painting rhythms with a palette of beats and textures. Educated at the New England Conservatory of Music and seasoned with groups like Pink Talking Fish, Tommaney brings a jazz-infused sensibility that adds depth and dimension to the band's sound. Paul Wolstencroft&nbsp;on keyboards crafts melodies that mesmerize and transport. His tenure with Slightly Stoopid has given him a swagger that shines through each performance, weaving a spell of harmonies and counter-melodies that elevate the band's tribute from mere replication to a reimagined homage.

Local Event: A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

Gloucester

A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman...

18+, Positive I.D. Required
"A Band Of Brothers" isn't just an Allman Brothers tribute band; they're a powerhouse, uniting the...

A Band of Brothers - Not Just an Allman Brothers Tribute

Red Rock Park

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi &amp; Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am September 12th, 2026
Wear comfortable clothes.
You may want to bring water and sunscreen.
Look forward to seeing you there.

Local Event: Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class

Free Tai Chi & Qigong Class

Join Human Harmonies at our free outdoor Tai Chi & Qigong class at Red Rock Park.
10:00am – 11:00am September 12th, 2026
Wear...

Choate, Farm, 401 Locust St, Danvers, MA, 01923

Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church and North Shore Nature Programs team up to offer monthly nature walks guided by Andrew Prazar, founder of North Shore Nature Programs.&nbsp; We gather at the Choate Farm parking lot.&nbsp; The walks take place along well-marked trails and are free and open to all ages.&nbsp; Children are encouraged to participate.&nbsp; Optional-Scan the barcode to register for weather updates and cancellations.

Local Event: Saturday Morning Strolls

Saturday Morning Strolls

Northshore Unitarian Universalist Church and North Shore Nature Programs team up to offer monthly nature walks guided by Andrew...

Besides headlining A-List comedy clubs for almost forty years, Paul has also opened for over sixty internationally known recording acts including Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Tony Bennett, The Beach Boys, Chicago, The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Doobie Brothers, Jerry Lee Lewis, Lyle Lovett, and George Carlin, and has performed in many famed entertainment venues ranging from the legendary Friar's Club and the main ballroom of New York City's Waldorf Astoria, to the main showroom at Harrah's Casino and Caesar's Palace.
Paul co-starred in the popular stand-up comedy movie The Godfathers of Comedy on Showtime, and is also the author of six hilarious books that have won numerous literary awards.
Carolyn Plummer. God help us. Some comics rely on the monumental events of the day or the faux pas of the rich and famous. Not Carolyn. Carolyn pulls material from the hum-drum, day-to-day monotony of the life of everyman; and she does it well. To Carolyn the monumental is easy... it's our existence that's so hard, yet so ridiculous. Some women look in the mirror and complain that they aren't pretty enough, not rich enough, not young enough. Carolyn gives her reflection the finger.

Local Event: Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show

Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer...

Besides headlining A-List comedy clubs for almost forty years, Paul has also opened for over sixty internationally known...

Paul D'Angelo's 3rd Annual So-Long-To-Summer Comedy Show

Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building

Hilarious parenting based stand up comedy and interactive show with Boston Comedians with numerous appearances on Conan O'Brien, Comedy Central and NESN!&nbsp; You don't want to miss it!

Local Event: Ranting Parents Comedy Tour

Ranting Parents Comedy Tour

Hilarious parenting based stand up comedy and interactive show with Boston Comedians with numerous appearances on Conan...

Virtual

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like you. 
Are you interested in applying&nbsp;for the 2027–2028&nbsp;school year? <a href="https://www.commschool.org/admissions-aid/admissions-events/registration" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Come to our Virtual Open House</a> to hear from current students and faculty, learn about different areas of school life, and discover all that makes Commonwealth so uncommon.
You will&nbsp;get a real sense of the Commonwealth experience and what your future here might be like:
<ul><li>Connect with inquisitive current students and friendly faculty</li><li>Learn about different areas of school life</li><li>Get answers to your admissions and financial aid questions</li><li>And much more…</li></ul>
Please register to reserve your spot. Both&nbsp;students and parents/primary caregivers are welcome to join us.
We cannot wait to meet you!

Local Event: Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

Suffolk County

Boston

Commonwealth School Virtual Open House

You may not expect a community so deeply academic to be so warm and welcoming, but Commonwealth contains multitudes—just like...

🌱 Patch AM: 'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA...

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Community Corner

Salem Man Charged In Killing Of Woman On Cabot...

The Essex County District Attorney's Office said the woman was found dead during a wellness check on Tuesday night.

Salem Man Charged In Killing Of Woman On Cabot Street: Essex DA

Crime & Safety

'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA 9-11...

A Peabody memorial is maintained in remembrance of American Airlines Flight 11 passengers Janis Lasden and Don DiTullio.

'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA 9-11 Victims Remembered On 25th Anniversary Of Terrorist Attacks

'It Still Feels Like Yesterday': MA 9-11 Victims Remembered On 25th Anniversary Of Attacks

Politics & Government

Across America

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone...

From a brand partner: New CEO John Ternus debuted the iPhone 18 Pro, foldable iPhone Duo, new Apple Watches and AirPods.

Apple Unveils iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Duo And More

Business

Essex County's Trails & Sails Offers More Than...

The 16-day program will feature free hikes, boat trips, tours and cultural events across Essex County starting on Saturday.

Essex County's Trails & Sails Offers More Than 200 Free Events For 25th Anniversary

Peabody's Olio To Host 'After Party' To...

The wedding and event venue, which closed for 15 months amid the COVID-19 health crisis, is ready to toast to making it to the other side.

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