🌱 Patch AM: How a Lynnfield local helped bring Avatar’s stunning worlds to life

Good morning to you Lynnfield! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• How a Lynnfield local helped bring Avatar’s stunning worlds to life
• How Lynnfield hockey battled to a dramatic late-game boys’ tie

Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Colder; breezy in the morning, with a high of 32 and low of 27 degrees.
• Tuesday: Periods of snow, 1-2", temps: high: 33, low: 30.
• Wednesday: Breezy with some sun, with a high of 34 and low of 22 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lynnfield's Catracchia focuses on visuals (itemlive.com) — A Hollywood visual-effects veteran whose family has lived in Lynnfield for about 15 years is helping craft blockbuster worlds for films like the Avatar and Marvel franchises. Jordan Catracchia, now based in Vancouver with Wētā FX, describes the teamwork, technical artistry, and persistence behind Oscar-winning visuals. He also shares practical advice for Lynnfield-area students interested in breaking into VFX.
   

• Weekend roundup: Jets, St. Mary's girls escape with wins (itemlive.com) — Lynnfield boys skated to a 3–3 tie with Essex Tech, highlighted by goals from Sam Curley, Anthony Calla, and Lucas Deraps plus 21 saves from goalie Michael Marenghi. On the girls’ side, Peabody-Lynnfield-North Reading fell 3–1 to Beverly-Danvers despite a tally from Grace Allen. The roundup also spotlights close wins for the Lynn Jets and St. Mary’s girls.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Monday December 22

• Retirement Board
  Reading, MA Calendar Reading, MA 01867
  9:30 am
• Pre-K Story Time
  Flint Memorial Library , 147 Park Street , North Reading
  10:00 am
• Intermediate Flow Yoga
  Flint Public Library , 1 South Main Street , Middleton
  11:00 am
• Town of Reading - Walk-in Blood Pressure Screening
  Reading Public Library , 64 Middlesex Ave , Reading
  2:30 pm

Tuesday December 23

• Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Hours
  Hamilton-Wenham Public Library , 14 Union Street , South Hamilton
  9:30 am
• Mah Jongg
  Flint Memorial Library , 147 Park Street , North Reading
  10:00 am
• Arabic Story and Craft with Miss Roua!
  Craft Room Saugus Public Library , 295 Central Street , Saugus
  3:30 pm
• Film: National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (PG-13)
  Roosevelt Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  6:30 pm

Wednesday December 24

• Advanced Tai Chi
  Flint Public Library , 1 South Main Street , Middleton
  10:30 am
• Library closes at 1:00
  Cullen Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard
  1:00 pm
• Drop-in Tech Help
  Beebe Library , 345 Main Street , Wakefield
  2:00 pm

Friday December 26

• Library open 1:00-5:00
  Cullen Room Maynard Public Library , 77 Nason St , Maynard

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle Mexican Grill posted a job opening for Kitchen Leader in Lynnfield. Apply here.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. posted a job opening for Crew Member in Wakefield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lynnfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Reading

• Eastern Mass. wrestling: Athletes of the Week for Dec. 11-18 (bostonglobe.com)
• Stephen Dee Burton (villages-news.com)

Danvers

• Central Catholic Places 1st, Shawsheen Tech 2nd, And St. John’s Prep 3rd At History Wrestling Tourney (patch.com)

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Ok Lynnfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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