We are always looking for ways to improve our programs through your feedback and suggestions. If we are doing something right or something that needs improvement, we'd like to hear from you. Please send your comments, concerns or questions to: ncoughlin@tritowncouncil.org. Copyright @ 2008 Tri-Town Council, All rights reserved.

Tri-Town Council

49 Main Street Topsfield MA 01983 Phone: 978-887-6512

Email: office@tritowncouncil.org

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Boxford Summer Park Program Have your child have fun with their friends this summer, while doing art and crafts, sports, etc. This program is for children entering kindergarten through Grade 7. The Boxford Summer Park Program begins July 7th and runs for 5 weeks on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, from 10am-12 noon at the Cole School Fields. If you have questions, please contact Christina Eckert at 978-352-8473 or email: eckertcovino@hotmail.com Application, Emergency Release Form

NEWS:

4 In Control—Advanced Driver Training. In control continues to offer Masconomet Regional High School students and families a $50 Discount when signing up for a course! More Info...

4 Hundreds of Masco high school and middle school students participated in the MA Youth Risk Behavior Survey sponsored by the Tri-Town Council in conjunction with the Masconomet Health Advisory Council. This nation-wide survey is designed to obtain information from youth regarding their participation in risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug use; sexual activity; depression, self-injury; as well as nutritional and physical activity levels. The anonymous results will be shared with school and community members. The results will help us to identify strengths and weaknesses and help us guide prevention planning and programs in the schools and community.

WHO WE ARE: Tri-Town Council’s (TTC) mission is to reduce and prevent at-risk behavior and to strengthen the social and emotional well-being of Tri-Town youth. TTC is a non-profit 501(c)(3) which serves the communities of Boxford, Topsfield and Middleton, Massachusetts.

WHAT WE DO: We collaborate with schools, parents, kids, law enforcement, community organizations and area resources to identify needs and provide proactive solutions that support and empower youth to make healthy and safe decisions. Through our adult education programs, student workshops, after-school enrichment and sponsored programs we reach thousands of students, parents & educators each year.

Our reach includes two full-time adjustment counselors who work with hundreds of students each year providing crisis intervention, special needs counseling and peer education services at Masconomet. In addition, we staff a 24/7 counseling hotline (978-771-4619) providing night, weekend and holiday support for youth and families in need. The lives of countless Tri-Town youth and their families are enhanced as a result of the availability and dedication of our counselors.

Our hope is to gain a better understanding of the issues facing youth, and an opportunity to answer the questions and concerns parents and educators have about how to positively support their children and students.

4 Dr. Peter McAllister of Topsfield hands Rodney Pendleton of the Tri-Town Council the proceeds from the Smiles For Life program. Smiles For Life allows participating dentists to donate the proceeds of teeth whitening services back to the community.

4 Many thanks!!! to Chris Warner of Santi Yoga, Rodney Pendleton, TTC Board President and Joan Murphy, Adjustment Counselor at Masco during this holiday season for putting together and distributing gift baskets.