Rowley Democrat Committee to Meet

Rowley Democrat Committee The Rowley Democratic Town Committee is holding its first of two October meetings on Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm at the...

Rowley Vaccine Clinic Announced

ROWLEY – On October 9th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Rowley Board of Health, in conjunction with Conley’s Drugstore, will hold a vaccine...

Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos

Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos

NEWBURY –  With the former owner of the Plum Island Grille facing a felony criminal charge for vandalizing the popular, but now closed restaurant, property owner Mark Friery is planning to tell the town in the next couple of weeks that he will seek permits to build four two-story condos with ocean views on the site that would be in keeping with the neighborhood. Friery has been trying to sell the site at 2 Plum Island Blvd. for months to another restaurateur, but because of the damage done to the building, no...

Masconomet First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom

Masconomet First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom

BOXFORD – Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and paramedics are short-staffed nationwide. According to the American Ambulance Association, the turnover rate for EMTs, which includes both resignations and firings, was 36 percent in 2022. Federal studies have indicated 40,000 additional full-time emergency medical personnel will need to enter the field by 2030 to meet a growing demand. Masconomet Regional High School's Emergency Medical Services (EMS) program – now in its 25th year – has built an opportunity for...

In Memoriam Barbara Gaspar

In Memoriam Barbara Gaspar

Barbara Gaspar passed away on October 2, at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH, with her loving family around her. Born in August 1930, she was the daughter of Howard L. Kent and Anna Bottari Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Prest of Rowley, and Terry Prest Stubbs; and son-in-law Thomas Stubbs of Hampton Falls, NH, a family friend of 50 years, Elizabeth Clogston; brothers-in-law, Val Prest and wife (Wendy) and Arthur Prest and wife (Carole) both of Groton, MA and who loved her dearly. Also, stepson...

Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 2

Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 2

Last week’s column was about oral care for mothers-to-be and babies. Preventive care truly does start before birth. This week we journey past those early years of life. In preventive-based dental practices we go far beyond saying to patients, “you...

Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos

Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos

NEWBURY –  With the former owner of the Plum Island Grille facing a felony criminal charge for vandalizing the popular, but now closed restaurant, property owner Mark Friery is planning to tell the town in the next couple of weeks that he will seek permits to build four two-story condos with ocean views on the site that would be in keeping with the neighborhood. Friery has been trying to sell the site at 2 Plum Island Blvd. for months to another restaurateur, but because of the damage done to the building, no...

Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport  Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m.

Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m.

Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m. NEWBURYPORT – The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the season at this year’s annual Fall Fest on October 12 and 13, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This autumn staple will feature a weekend of family-friendly activities, local vendors, seasonal foods, and live...

NEWBURPORT LIBRARY BOOK SALE Oct. 23-26, Donations Accepted Oct. 18, 21, and 22 Program Room at the Newburyport Public Library

NEWBURPORT LIBRARY BOOK SALE Oct. 23-26, Donations Accepted Oct. 18, 21, and 22 Program Room at the Newburyport Public Library   NEWBURYPORT –  Donations of hardcover, paperback, and audio books in good to excellent condition are welcome. Unfortunately, we cannot accept magazines, textbooks, CDs or other media. To accommodate our space constraints, please limit your contribution to 8 boxes per household.  Donations can be delivered to the...

STORM SURGE SPEAKER SERIES Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7:00 p.m. Newburyport Senior/Community Center, 331 High Street Newburyport, Mass.

NEWBURYPORT – Storm Surge Speaker Series and the Newburyport Resiliency Committee Present: “Fortifying Your Future: Understanding Flood Risks and Building Resilience” Speakers: Shelly McComb, Coastal Resilience Specialist - Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant, and Bryan McCormack, Coastal Processes Specialist Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Sea Grant, Coastal Processes and Hazard Specialist, Barnstable County Government. This...

ROWLEY: Budget Busters: Don’t Be Left Out in the Cold! Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 1:30 p.m. Rowley Public Library

ROWLEY – This program is for all residents. Learn about fuel assistance, Shine, the Good Neighbor program, RAFT, HMLP (Home Modification Loan Program), food pantries, and other ways of getting support in Massachusetts. Presenters include staff and volunteers from Community Action and the Council on Aging. Sign-up is appreciated but not required – drop-ins welcome. For more information or to sign up, visit www.rowleylibrary.org/calendar or call...

Rowley Democrat Committee to Meet

Rowley Democrat Committee The Rowley Democratic Town Committee is holding its first of two October meetings on Tuesday, October 8 at 7pm at the...

Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 2

Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 2

Last week’s column was about oral care for mothers-to-be and babies. Preventive care truly does start before birth. This week we journey past those early years of life. In preventive-based dental practices we go far beyond saying to patients, “you need to brush and floss more.” We truly believe that dental disease, both dental caries (cavities) and gum disease, is very preventable. However, we recognize that not every individual is equal when...

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