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Resident honored by Celtics as “Hero Among Us”

Jan 8, 2024 | weeklynews.net | Ben Pierce

Mark Venezia never expected his role at Big Night Entertainment would land him at center-court of the TD Garden while being cheered by more than 19,000 fans, but that’s exactly where he found himself at a recent Boston Celtics home game. Since 2020, Venezia has collaborated with the American Red Cross to host 119 blood drives at Big Night Live on Causeway Street in Boston. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for blood donations was extremely high.
The hype of the ‘Gerry Pipe’

Jan 2, 2024 | weeklynews.net | Ben Pierce

A passion for firefighting runs in Gerry O’Hearn’s family. O’Hearn channeled that passion into an invention that has garnered both local and nationwide attention. The purpose of the “Gerry Pipe” is to safely and efficiently neutralize electric-car fires. The unique utility is designed so it can be placed underneath a vehicle from a safe distance and apply water to the necessary area. Once connected to a fire hydrant, it can dispense approximately 300 gallons per minute.
Peabody’s playground honors pair

Nov 27, 2023 | weeklynews.net | Ben Pierce

The students of West Memorial Elementary School gathered in anticipation for the unveiling of their school’s brand-new playground on Monday morning. The state-of-the-art playground was dedicated to Peabody Police officer Henry Breckenridge and former student Olivia Bormann. Breckenridge served his hometown as a patrolman for the Police Department until his death in July.