Salem: Jennifer Barz-Snell holds her son Jonah during the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  Jennifer's husband Jeff is among those spearheading efforts to unite parents with children in the public schools so that they may better advocate for themselves in the face of budget cuts.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Matt Veno, father of a student at the Saltonstall School, addresses fellow parents at the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  Concerned parents of students in the Salem Public School system are joining forces to provide a unified voice in the face of budget cuts.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Parents, including Gavin McAuliffe, applaud the formation of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Jeff Barz-Snell, a parent from Salem with children in the public school system, outlines the goals of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  The group has formed to give a voice to parents with children in the school system, regardless of school affiliation.   Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Jeff Barz-Snell, a parent from Salem with children in the public school system, spearheads the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  The group has formed to give a voice to parents with children in the school system, regardless of school affiliation.   Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Concerned parent Emily Froeschl sits with her son Anson at the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  The group has formed to provide a unified voice for Salem's public school children in the face of looming budget cuts.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Peabody: Dylan Staid of Beverly sprints through a cold rain during the annual Peabody AOH 5K Road Race on Sunday.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Peabody: Genevieve L'Italien of Beverly and her grandfather Al L'Italien of Peabody cheer on the runners during the annual Peabody AOH 5K Road Race.   Photo by Liz Curtis
Peabody: First place finisher Jim Quadros of Lowell raises a fist in victory as he approaches the finish line of the AOH 5K Road Race.  Despite the inclement weather, Quadros and a group of unflappable runners took to the roads for the annual race.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Matt Veno, father of a student at the Saltonstall School, addresses fellow parents at the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools." Concerned parents of students in the Salem Public School system are joining forces to provide a unified voice in the face of budget cuts. Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Matt Veno, father of a student at the Saltonstall School, addresses fellow parents at the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools."  Concerned parents of students in the Salem Public School system are joining forces to provide a unified voice in the face of budget cuts.  Photo by Liz Curtis
Salem: Matt Veno, father of a student at the Saltonstall School, addresses fellow parents at the first meeting of PaSS, "Parents for Salem Schools." Concerned parents of students in the Salem Public School system are joining forces to provide a unified voice in the face of budget cuts. Photo by Liz Curtis
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