Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Precision Pilates – Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – The public is extended a warm welcome to join the staff and members of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, elected officials,...
Rowley All-Scout Paper (Cans, Bottles, Food) Drive
The All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:00am to 12 noon behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on...
Temporary Water Bans Coming as Groveland Launchs Drinking Water Filtration Treatment Study
GROVELAND – The Groveland Water and Sewer Department would like to share that, as the first step in the ongoing water treatment plant project, the...
Civil War Roundtable 30th Anniversary Meeting: Salisbury – Sept. 10
The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a musical program featuring Bob Kilham. At 8pm on Wednesday,...
Groveland Day Sat. Sept. 6th
Craft fair, pony rides, car show, train ride, book sale, cornhole tournament, food, music, parade, softball tournament, pickleball tournament,...
GEORGETOWN LIBRARY BOOK SALE!
GEORGETOWN The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will hold their Fall Book Sale September 10 - September 14 at the Georgetown Peabody...
Please Contribute to the Georgetown Troop #50 Boys Scouts with Your Returnable Bottles and Cans
Please Contribute to the Georgetown Troop #50 Boys Scouts with Your Returnable Bottles and Cans I'm asking all you folks if you would be kind enough...
Reminder – School Clothes!
By Sarah Nicholson Rowley Public Library Youth Services ROWLEY – Back to school time is rapidly approaching, and there’s nothing more costly than...
North Hampton Fire Rescue and Mutual Aid Partners Maintain Containment, Continue Multi-Day Effort to Fully Extinguish Brush Fire
NORTH HAMPTON — Interim Chief Jacob MacGlashing reports that the North Hampton Fire Department and mutual aid partners from three states have...
Newburyport Art Presents ’30 Under 30,’ Now through August 20
By Kelly Page Gallery Manager, Newburyport Art NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Art (NAA) is proud to introduce 30 Under 30, a show featuring 30 artworks...
College Honor Lists
State University of New York Dean's List: Luke Van Galen of Georgetown Georgia Tech Dean's List: Ethan Downs of Newburyport Brody Junge of Boxford...
Town of Newbury Once Again Honored for Excellence in Budget Presentation
NEWBURY – For the third consecutive year, the Town of Newbury is being honored for excellence in accounting and financial reporting. The Government...
Free Musical Baseball Show at Georgetown Senior Center Aug. 12
GEORGETOWN – With the Red Sox in the thick of the playoff picture, the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North St., is hosting a free Musical Baseball...
Essex Police Arrest Man on Drunken Driving, Resisting Arrest Charges After He Parked and Drove Atop Boulders
ESSEX – Chief Thomas Shamshak Jr. reports that the Essex Police Department arrested and charged a man with drunken driving and multiple motor...
Gloucester Fire Department Battles Fire at Business on Eastern Avenue
GLOUCESTER ♦ Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department and its mutual aid partners successfully battled a blaze early Friday at a...
Town of Newbury Implements Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Larkin Road
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury announces that a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion has been put into effect on Larkin Road. On June 17, the...
Ipswich Veterans Walkway Coming Soon
IPSWICH – A meaningful tribute to Ipswich’s military service members is now under construction on South Main Street, where local veteran’s groups...
REGIONAL – The residents of Newburyport and nearby North Shore towns and cities lost one of its most charming, colorful, kind and effective people...
FROM MY GARDEN, by lonnie brennan: POTATO BEETLES
The Town Common Vegetable Garden Tips Potato Beetles There are two ways to help beat the potato beetle: 1. Walk the rows and squish every beetle,...
Dean Charles Black
Dean C. Black, 69, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2025. He was born in Ohio and moved to Ipswich at the age of 7. After graduating from Ipswich...
REMINDER Seacoast Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in Portsmouth to Host an Open House
PORTSMOUTH – You are invited to come to the Seacoast Composite Squadron Open House on Thursday, 18 September 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Portsmouth Squadron was founded in 1941 and is the longest continuously Operational CAP Squadron in New Hampshire. The Squadron meets on Thursday evenings on the Pease ANG Base. Civil Air Patrol members range in age from...
Newburyport’s Custom House Soiree Adding Seats
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) is not only having a record year in attendance this year with as many as 16,000 visitors walking through its doors, but demand for its Golden Anniversary fundraiser, the Seafaring Soiree Gala, has added tickets to accommodate the demand for those who want to attend. Custom House Executive Director James Russell announced last week the 50th Anniversary event was adding tickets because of the demand. “We don’t want to turn away anyone who wants to come.”...
Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals Unanimously Approves 214 Unit Mega-Development
IPSWICH – It took seven contentious years, multiple appeals to the state and a change in ownership, but the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last week approved unanimously a large 40B project on Essex Road that will add 214 townhomes and apartments. Formerly known as the Bruni project because it will be built on the old Bruni Marketplace at 26-44 Essex Rd., the 13.3-acre project is now owned by AvalonBay Communities, a nationwide developer of apartment and townhome complexes. It is being called Avalon...
Salisbury Conservation Commission Meeting
Assisted by the Conservation Agent, the Conservation Commission is a volunteer group of 7 citizens of Salisbury charged with administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and its regulations 310 CMR 10.00. Their next in-person meeting takes place at town hall on Sept. 17th at 7:00 P.M. and is simulcast via Zoom. ♦
Salisbury Community TV Annual Meeting
Come join SCTV and attend our Annual Membership Meeting. 7 PM Monday, 9/15, Town Hall Colchester Room Vote for one seat on our Board of Directors. You can even run for the seat. Learn how you can participate. Go to https://www.sctvmc.org/join-sctv. ♦
Newburyport: Record Number of Filmmakers to Appear Here
NEWBURYPORT – For its 21st year, the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival returns to inform, uplift and entertain from Sept. 26 to 28, featuring 35 films from local, national and international filmmakers. A record 24 filmmakers will attend to interact with the audiences. This year’s Work-in-Progress program will showcase two local voices. Kim DiVencenzo will present Labor of Love, about the Graves Lighthouse in Boston Harbor, and Tim O’Donnell will share The Last Yztari, which follows an Explosive Ordnance...
Salisbury Events: Kite Day, Car Show, Bike Show, Firemans Muster, 1882 Pike School Tours
Salisbury: Color the Sky with Kites Salisbury Beach - Sept. 20th Grab your fanciest kite and join us on the beach! Salisbury: Car Show / Bike Show Salisbury Beach - Sept. 20th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Broadway Circle! Salisbury: Firemans Muster Town Common, Elm Street, Sept 21st, 12 - 4 p.m. Great sights! Salisbury: 1882 Pike School Tours Sept 21st, 12 - 4 p.m.
Newburyport: CHOWDER FEST
REGIONAL – Yankee Homecoming is not just a summer extravaganza. The popular event is launching its first Chowder Fest on Oct 12 for a full day of crafters, live music, a beverage garden, and of course, chowder tasting. At the waterfront’s Promenade Park, Newburyport restaurants will compete for the people's choice and judge's awards. All proceeds support next year’s Yankee Homecoming events. For more information, visit: Yankeehomecoming.com. 10-5 Craft Show 11-5 Live Music 11-4 Beverage Garden 12-4 Chowder Fest...
Rowley’s Eddie MacDonald: Outstanding Again!
ROWLEY (via Oxford, MAINE!) – Maine's biggest races take place at the Oxford Plains Speedway, and intense action took place two weeks ago where Eddie MacDonald of Rowley attempted to regain his top slot in the Oxford 250. MacDonald had previously achieved two first-place finishes, and this year, he landed a second-place finish on the 250 lap race. MacDonald faced stiff competion in a race that saw multiple cautions, including three cautions in the final 20 laps. MacDonald's recent top-10 finish established...
Byfield Parish Church Praise Band Shined at the Salisbury Beach Christian Concert Series 2025
SALISBURY – The BPC Praise Band closed the 2025 Christian Concert Series at Salisbury Beach last week. The free event is promoted by Tom Saab of Tom Saab Real Estate (tomsaabrealestate.com) and Christian Film Productions (christianfilmproductions.org). The 10-week concert series showcased groups from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, as well as the Dominican Republic and Nashville, Tennessee! Learn more about Tom Saab and Christian Film Productions at christianfilmproductions.org. ChristianFilmProductions.org...
Newburyport Vintage Vehicles Took Over Shopping District!
Cruisin’ the ‘50s returned to downtown Newburyport for its 13th year, drawing large crowds. We reported on the event last week, but limited space prevented us from sharing more photographs of the event. Reporter Stewart Lytle snapped a lot of shots of folks taking in this year's large collection of vintage autos, as well as a tremendous surprise when the Pink Ladies from the Fox Run Dance Troupe turned the State Street and Pleasant Street intersection into a makeshift 'stage' for their magnificent 50s...
Seacoast Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in Portsmouth to Host an Open House
PORTSMOUTH – You are invited to come to the Seacoast Composite Squadron Open House on Thursday, 18 September 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Portsmouth Squadron was founded in 1941 and is the longest continuously Operational CAP Squadron in New Hampshire. The Squadron meets on Thursday evenings on the Pease ANG Base. Civil Air Patrol members range in age from...
Vote for Favorite Documentary Film Thursday
NEWBURYPORT – Get a free sneak peek at this year’s Newburyport Documentary Film Festival on its Preview Night, Thursday Sept. 4, at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Those attending can vote for their favorite trailer using their phones. The 21st Newburyport Documentary Film Festival is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28 and is being held at the Firehouse and The Screening Room in downtown Newburyport Festival passes will be on sale at the preview event. Attendees can pick their films and reserve...
Amesbury McDonalds’ Backpack Giveaway a ‘Wonderful Event’
Local McDonald's Owner Operator Carissa Haley had a lot of fun last week giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to help children and families start the school year prepared and confident. From 12 noon until 4 p.m., a week-ago Tuesday, smiling students and thankful parents spun an interactive wheel to win backpacks and prizes at the McDonalds at 100 Macy Street in Amesbury. “I feel blessed to be able to give back to this community that supports us,” said local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Carissa Haley....
Rescued Alpacas from MSPCA Find a Cozy New Home at Great Rock Farm
By Michelle Aulson Guest Columnist ––––––––––––––––– GEORGETOWN – If you’ve been by our farm lately, you may have noticed a few taller, fuzzy faces peeking over the fences. Yes, it’s true – we now have alpacas! Six of them, in fact, rescued by the MSPCA at Nevins Farm and originally from Martha’s Vineyard, have trotted into Great Rock Farm (also known as Goats To Go) and straight into our hearts. The moment they stepped off the trailer, I knew they were going to fit right in. One immediately stretched its long...
Newburyport’s Vintage Car Show Block Party!
NEWBURYPORT – Cruisin’ the ‘50s returned to downtown Newburyport Thursday for its 13th year, drawing large crowds despite cool, breezy conditions with Hurricane Erin about 300 miles offshore. From 4 to 7 pm downtown streets, including Market Square, State Street, Liberty Street, Pleasant Street, Unicorn Street and Inn Street Park, were closed to traffic and filled with more than 250 classic cars from the 1930s through the 1970s. Car owners displayed their vehicles, many opening hoods for all to look at original...
Michael Updike: Gravestones Don’t Have to be Morbid
NEWBURY – When one thinks of a gravestone carver, the conjured image is probably that of a humorless, gnarled man hunched over a large stone slate, his chisel and hammer tapping away to memorialize the birth and death dates of the deceased. That is not Michael Updike, a robust, caring man, whose wit rivals his talent as a master sculptor and carver. Updike has carved headstones for Pinocchio and Jimmy Cricket, Gumby and a frog, “who gave his life for science,” read his epitah. Updike created a gravestone for a...
Smart Glasses Help the Blind Read
REGIONAL – When Steve Baran came to lunch recently to talk about the Lions Club Clipper City Rail Trail project for low vision people, he who has been blind from birth picked up the menu and started to select his choice. Am I being scammed? this writer thought. Baran wore dark glasses and relied on his wife, Denise, to help him find a seat. So, “how is he reading the menu?” I asked. “I am wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses,” he announced proudly. One of several smart eyewear on the market, the Ray-Ban Meta AI was...
Silver Springs – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Silver Springs – Fleetwood Mac Tribute on the Salisbury Beach Oceanfront Stage last Saturday night. Catch them again, Sat. Aug. 30th at the Carousel Lounge, 27 Ocean Front St. Salisbury! (Photo: Lonnie Brennan)
TONIGHT! SALISBURY BEACH – FREE CHRISTIAN CONCERT
REMINDER Seacoast Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in Portsmouth to Host an Open House
PORTSMOUTH – You are invited to come to the Seacoast Composite Squadron Open House on Thursday, 18 September 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Portsmouth Squadron was founded in 1941 and is the longest continuously Operational CAP Squadron in New Hampshire. The Squadron meets on Thursday evenings on the Pease ANG Base. Civil Air Patrol members range in age from...
Newburyport’s Custom House Soiree Adding Seats
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) is not only having a record year in attendance this year with as many as 16,000 visitors walking through its doors, but demand for its Golden Anniversary fundraiser, the Seafaring Soiree Gala, has added tickets to accommodate the demand for those who want to attend. Custom House Executive Director James Russell announced last week the 50th Anniversary event was adding tickets because of the demand. “We don’t want to turn away anyone who wants to come.”...
Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals Unanimously Approves 214 Unit Mega-Development
IPSWICH – It took seven contentious years, multiple appeals to the state and a change in ownership, but the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last week approved unanimously a large 40B project on Essex Road that will add 214 townhomes and apartments. Formerly known as the Bruni project because it will be built on the old Bruni Marketplace at 26-44 Essex Rd., the 13.3-acre project is now owned by AvalonBay Communities, a nationwide developer of apartment and townhome complexes. It is being called Avalon...
Salisbury Conservation Commission Meeting
Assisted by the Conservation Agent, the Conservation Commission is a volunteer group of 7 citizens of Salisbury charged with administering the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, M.G.L. Chapter 131, section 40 and its regulations 310 CMR 10.00. Their next in-person meeting takes place at town hall on Sept. 17th at 7:00 P.M. and is simulcast via Zoom. ♦
Salisbury Community TV Annual Meeting
Come join SCTV and attend our Annual Membership Meeting. 7 PM Monday, 9/15, Town Hall Colchester Room Vote for one seat on our Board of Directors. You can even run for the seat. Learn how you can participate. Go to https://www.sctvmc.org/join-sctv. ♦
Newburyport: Record Number of Filmmakers to Appear Here
NEWBURYPORT – For its 21st year, the Newburyport Documentary Film Festival returns to inform, uplift and entertain from Sept. 26 to 28, featuring 35 films from local, national and international filmmakers. A record 24 filmmakers will attend to interact with the audiences. This year’s Work-in-Progress program will showcase two local voices. Kim DiVencenzo will present Labor of Love, about the Graves Lighthouse in Boston Harbor, and Tim O’Donnell will share The Last Yztari, which follows an Explosive Ordnance...
Salisbury Events: Kite Day, Car Show, Bike Show, Firemans Muster, 1882 Pike School Tours
Salisbury: Color the Sky with Kites Salisbury Beach - Sept. 20th Grab your fanciest kite and join us on the beach! Salisbury: Car Show / Bike Show Salisbury Beach - Sept. 20th 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Broadway Circle! Salisbury: Firemans Muster Town Common, Elm Street, Sept 21st, 12 - 4 p.m. Great sights! Salisbury: 1882 Pike School Tours Sept 21st, 12 - 4 p.m.
Newburyport: CHOWDER FEST
REGIONAL – Yankee Homecoming is not just a summer extravaganza. The popular event is launching its first Chowder Fest on Oct 12 for a full day of crafters, live music, a beverage garden, and of course, chowder tasting. At the waterfront’s Promenade Park, Newburyport restaurants will compete for the people's choice and judge's awards. All proceeds support next year’s Yankee Homecoming events. For more information, visit: Yankeehomecoming.com. 10-5 Craft Show 11-5 Live Music 11-4 Beverage Garden 12-4 Chowder Fest...
Rowley’s Eddie MacDonald: Outstanding Again!
ROWLEY (via Oxford, MAINE!) – Maine's biggest races take place at the Oxford Plains Speedway, and intense action took place two weeks ago where Eddie MacDonald of Rowley attempted to regain his top slot in the Oxford 250. MacDonald had previously achieved two first-place finishes, and this year, he landed a second-place finish on the 250 lap race. MacDonald faced stiff competion in a race that saw multiple cautions, including three cautions in the final 20 laps. MacDonald's recent top-10 finish established...
Byfield Parish Church Praise Band Shined at the Salisbury Beach Christian Concert Series 2025
SALISBURY – The BPC Praise Band closed the 2025 Christian Concert Series at Salisbury Beach last week. The free event is promoted by Tom Saab of Tom Saab Real Estate (tomsaabrealestate.com) and Christian Film Productions (christianfilmproductions.org). The 10-week concert series showcased groups from Massachusetts, New Hampshire, as well as the Dominican Republic and Nashville, Tennessee! Learn more about Tom Saab and Christian Film Productions at christianfilmproductions.org. ChristianFilmProductions.org...
Newburyport Vintage Vehicles Took Over Shopping District!
Cruisin’ the ‘50s returned to downtown Newburyport for its 13th year, drawing large crowds. We reported on the event last week, but limited space prevented us from sharing more photographs of the event. Reporter Stewart Lytle snapped a lot of shots of folks taking in this year's large collection of vintage autos, as well as a tremendous surprise when the Pink Ladies from the Fox Run Dance Troupe turned the State Street and Pleasant Street intersection into a makeshift 'stage' for their magnificent 50s...
Seacoast Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in Portsmouth to Host an Open House
PORTSMOUTH – You are invited to come to the Seacoast Composite Squadron Open House on Thursday, 18 September 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Portsmouth Squadron was founded in 1941 and is the longest continuously Operational CAP Squadron in New Hampshire. The Squadron meets on Thursday evenings on the Pease ANG Base. Civil Air Patrol members range in age from...
Vote for Favorite Documentary Film Thursday
NEWBURYPORT – Get a free sneak peek at this year’s Newburyport Documentary Film Festival on its Preview Night, Thursday Sept. 4, at the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Those attending can vote for their favorite trailer using their phones. The 21st Newburyport Documentary Film Festival is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 26 to Sunday, Sept. 28 and is being held at the Firehouse and The Screening Room in downtown Newburyport Festival passes will be on sale at the preview event. Attendees can pick their films and reserve...
Amesbury McDonalds’ Backpack Giveaway a ‘Wonderful Event’
Local McDonald's Owner Operator Carissa Haley had a lot of fun last week giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to help children and families start the school year prepared and confident. From 12 noon until 4 p.m., a week-ago Tuesday, smiling students and thankful parents spun an interactive wheel to win backpacks and prizes at the McDonalds at 100 Macy Street in Amesbury. “I feel blessed to be able to give back to this community that supports us,” said local McDonald’s Owner/Operator Carissa Haley....
Rescued Alpacas from MSPCA Find a Cozy New Home at Great Rock Farm
By Michelle Aulson Guest Columnist ––––––––––––––––– GEORGETOWN – If you’ve been by our farm lately, you may have noticed a few taller, fuzzy faces peeking over the fences. Yes, it’s true – we now have alpacas! Six of them, in fact, rescued by the MSPCA at Nevins Farm and originally from Martha’s Vineyard, have trotted into Great Rock Farm (also known as Goats To Go) and straight into our hearts. The moment they stepped off the trailer, I knew they were going to fit right in. One immediately stretched its long...
Newburyport’s Vintage Car Show Block Party!
NEWBURYPORT – Cruisin’ the ‘50s returned to downtown Newburyport Thursday for its 13th year, drawing large crowds despite cool, breezy conditions with Hurricane Erin about 300 miles offshore. From 4 to 7 pm downtown streets, including Market Square, State Street, Liberty Street, Pleasant Street, Unicorn Street and Inn Street Park, were closed to traffic and filled with more than 250 classic cars from the 1930s through the 1970s. Car owners displayed their vehicles, many opening hoods for all to look at original...
Michael Updike: Gravestones Don’t Have to be Morbid
NEWBURY – When one thinks of a gravestone carver, the conjured image is probably that of a humorless, gnarled man hunched over a large stone slate, his chisel and hammer tapping away to memorialize the birth and death dates of the deceased. That is not Michael Updike, a robust, caring man, whose wit rivals his talent as a master sculptor and carver. Updike has carved headstones for Pinocchio and Jimmy Cricket, Gumby and a frog, “who gave his life for science,” read his epitah. Updike created a gravestone for a...
Smart Glasses Help the Blind Read
REGIONAL – When Steve Baran came to lunch recently to talk about the Lions Club Clipper City Rail Trail project for low vision people, he who has been blind from birth picked up the menu and started to select his choice. Am I being scammed? this writer thought. Baran wore dark glasses and relied on his wife, Denise, to help him find a seat. So, “how is he reading the menu?” I asked. “I am wearing Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses,” he announced proudly. One of several smart eyewear on the market, the Ray-Ban Meta AI was...
Silver Springs – Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Silver Springs – Fleetwood Mac Tribute on the Salisbury Beach Oceanfront Stage last Saturday night. Catch them again, Sat. Aug. 30th at the Carousel Lounge, 27 Ocean Front St. Salisbury! (Photo: Lonnie Brennan)
TONIGHT! SALISBURY BEACH – FREE CHRISTIAN CONCERT
REMINDER Seacoast Composite Squadron of Civil Air Patrol in Portsmouth to Host an Open House
PORTSMOUTH – You are invited to come to the Seacoast Composite Squadron Open House on Thursday, 18 September 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Service Credit Union, 3003 Lafayette Road, Portsmouth, NH. Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is an all-volunteer auxiliary of the United States Air Force. The Portsmouth Squadron was founded in 1941 and is the longest continuously Operational CAP Squadron in New Hampshire. The Squadron meets on Thursday evenings on the Pease ANG Base. Civil Air Patrol members range in age from...
Newburyport’s Custom House Soiree Adding Seats
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) is not only having a record year in attendance this year with as many as 16,000 visitors walking through its doors, but demand for its Golden Anniversary fundraiser, the Seafaring Soiree Gala, has added tickets to accommodate the demand for those who want to attend. Custom House Executive Director James Russell announced last week the 50th Anniversary event was adding tickets because of the demand. “We don’t want to turn away anyone who wants to come.”...
Ipswich Zoning Board of Appeals Unanimously Approves 214 Unit Mega-Development
IPSWICH – It took seven contentious years, multiple appeals to the state and a change in ownership, but the town’s Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) last week approved unanimously a large 40B project on Essex Road that will add 214 townhomes and apartments. Formerly known as the Bruni project because it will be built on the old Bruni Marketplace at 26-44 Essex Rd., the 13.3-acre project is now owned by AvalonBay Communities, a nationwide developer of apartment and townhome complexes. It is being called Avalon...
Ribbon Cutting Celebration: Precision Pilates – Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – The public is extended a warm welcome to join the staff and members of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, elected officials, and other guests at a Ribbon Cutting Celebration for Precision Pilates, to be held Sunday, September 14, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at 253 Low Street, Newburyport. ♦
Rowley All-Scout Paper (Cans, Bottles, Food) Drive
The All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:00am to 12 noon behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The Scouts will be collecting newspapers, books, cardboard, and magazines. Scouting Troop 15 will be collecting $.05 redeemable bottles and cans. Scouting America and the Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the...
Temporary Water Bans Coming as Groveland Launchs Drinking Water Filtration Treatment Study
GROVELAND – The Groveland Water and Sewer Department would like to share that, as the first step in the ongoing water treatment plant project, the Department will be launching a drinking water treatment pilot study. The study, which is a requirement from MassDEP for all new treatment plant design projects, will begin this fall and will include establishing small-scale treatment systems at each well. This system will arrive in Groveland on a...
Civil War Roundtable 30th Anniversary Meeting: Salisbury – Sept. 10
The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a musical program featuring Bob Kilham. At 8pm on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, all are welcome to enjoy Civil War era music with New Hampshire’s own, Bob Kilham, recipient of the Stephen C. Foster Award in 2011. The program will feature historic music, plus Bob will intersperse stories of song and instrument origins, explain the history of American popular...
Groveland Day Sat. Sept. 6th
Craft fair, pony rides, car show, train ride, book sale, cornhole tournament, food, music, parade, softball tournament, pickleball tournament,...
GEORGETOWN LIBRARY BOOK SALE!
GEORGETOWN The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library will hold their Fall Book Sale September 10 - September 14 at the Georgetown Peabody...
Please Contribute to the Georgetown Troop #50 Boys Scouts with Your Returnable Bottles and Cans
Please Contribute to the Georgetown Troop #50 Boys Scouts with Your Returnable Bottles and Cans I'm asking all you folks if you would be kind enough...