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Watch this YAAB video about taking the YRBS! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lN-Z-afWfwA Why It’s Important for Students to Take the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) The  Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)  is an important tool that helps schools and communities better understand the experiences, behaviors, and needs of our young people. Conducted every two years, the Masco YRBS is modeled from surveys taken by youth State-wide such as the Massachusetts Department of Elementa

Did you know that unused and expired medications should  not  be disposed of at home? Throwing medications in your household trash, or flushing them down the toilet, for example, can lead to contamination of our groundwater. Even more concerning, many people who misuse prescription drugs first obtain them from home, family members, or friends. Opioids and other medications can quickly lead to addiction when taken without a prescription or medical supervision. Regularly cleani

By Lindsay Boddy Last spring, one of the first programs I attended as the incoming Executive Director was Tri-Town Council’s screening of Screenagers: Under the Influence . Following the film, a panel of experts in law enforcement, education, social work, and youth leadership engaged in a thoughtful Q&A with audience members. The questions asked during that conversation made something very clear to me. Parents and caregivers are seeking guidance as they try to understand scre

By Lindsay Boddy TTC Executive Director October always seems to come in like a whirlwind—one minute we're just getting used to the school routine, and the next we're knee-deep in activities, Halloween events, the Topsfield Fair, activities, Halloween events, activities… did I mention Halloween events?  You get the picture.   This time of year can feel like a nonstop sprint, and honestly, the only way many of us manage to keep going is by leaning on our village. That’s why thi

By Lindsay Boddy, TTC Executive Director Last week, something unusual happened to me, not once, but twice and it happened two days in a...

We are so excited to welcome Jon Mattleman on Thursday, October 9 to speak to the Tri-Town community. Jon has spent decades working with...

Dear Friends, September always feels like a season of fresh starts , new adventures, new friends, new schedules, and yes, big emotions....

Congratulations to the three Tri-Town Council Youth Scholarship award recipients from the Class of 2025: Topsfield’s Alice Beringer,...

This July, Tri-Town Council was thrilled to host Camp Invention at Proctor School in Topsfield—and what a week it was! With 73 curious...

Tri-Town Council is thrilled to welcome two outstanding new team members who bring passion, fresh ideas, and deep community connections...

Earlier this summer, Brooke Drozdowicz (TTC’s Horizons Coordinator) and I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Montana Summer...

The Masco Class of 2025 celebrated their graduation in unforgettable style during Tri-Town Council’s All Night Grad Party—an epic, safe,...

by Hannah Pietropaolo, Masconomet senior After more than a decade of dedicating herself to building empathy and connection within the...

As I reflect on our year, I feel deep gratitude for the opportunity to share time with our PhotoVoice youth and their creativity. The...

Dear Tri-Town Community, This month I officially stepped into the role of Executive Director of Tri-Town Council. I truly feel so lucky...

Tri-Town Council’s (TTC) Coalition—a community collaborative focused on preventing and reducing youth substance use—recently attended...

Tri-Town Council's Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Lindsay Shaheen Boddy has joined the TTC team as Executive Director....

Did you miss part 2, Planning and Execution? Read it here. How can children take small steps toward more confidence and competence? How...

Thank you, Massachusetts Local Cultural Councils of Boxford and Topsfield! TTC’s PhotoVoice program is honored to have received grants...

Did you miss the first installment, CONCEPTION? Read part 1 here. How can children take small steps toward more confidence and...