HOISTING AND PORTABLE ENGINEERS Local 4 – APPRENTICESHIP FUND – TRAINING APPLICATIONS SOUGHT
SALISBURY NOTICE OF TAX TAKING
Owner of Record: 46 SEAGRASS LLC Subsequent Owner: HUNTER PROPERTY GROUP, LLC Location: 48 CABLE AVE Containing 8,319 Square Feet more or less Assessors' map 32, parcel 41 Recorded in Essex South District Registry of Deeds, book 42299, page 310 and B.42970, P.137 2026 Real Estate Tax: $2,974.04 Unpaid balance: $1,459.97 Owner of Record: COUILLARD ROLAND & COUILLARD MARY C Location: 339 NO END BLVD Containing 4.19 Acres more or less Assessors' map 34, parcel 221, being lot 4 on Ld. Ct. Pl. 28256-C filed with...
FILM: NEWBURYPORT Old South Presbyterian Church screens A Great Awakening
NEWBURYPORT Old South Presbyterian Church screens A Great Awakening THURSDAY Oct. 15 | 7:00 PM In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, Old South Presbyterian Church (29 Federal Street, Newburyport) will host a viewing of the film A Great Awakening, which explores the unlikely friendship between eighteen th-century preacher George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. The Rev. George Whitefield, considered by many historians to be "America's forgotten founding father" and first...
Boxford Electricity Plan: For Review Until Nov. 8
submitted by: Matthew Coogan Town Administrator/ CPO Town of Boxford 7A Spofford Road Boxford, MA 01921 Select Board Office: 978.887.6000 BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Boxford Community Electricity. Boxford Community Electricity is the Town’s official electricity supply program, active since June 2024. The aggregation plan describes how the electricity program is structured and operated. Boxford secured approval for the original...
Ipswich YMCA ‘Trunk or Treat’
IPSWICH − Last week's Trunk or Treat event at the Ipswich YMCA included many familiar faces giving out treats, including those shown below:
Georgetown’s Zaalee Pottle Crowned the 2026 Jr. Queen at Topsfield Fair
GEORGETOWN – For most contestants to be the 2026 Jr. Queen of the Topsfield Fair, their challenge was picking a beautiful dress, getting over their nerves and having good answers to the questions the judges asked. Zaalee Pottle also had a challenge to see as well as others. It is not that Zaalee is completely blind. The beautiful young girl who won the hearts of the judges this year lives with cortical visual impairment (CVI) and epilepsy. The Penn Brook School student has faced challenges that many children her...
Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation Awards Karen Coppola of It Takes a Herd Foundation – Georgetown – as Community MVP
FOXBOROUGH – On Tuesday, September 15, the Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2026 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. In total, $275,000 in donations were distributed to the nonprofits represented by each volunteer. Twenty-five organizations each received $10,000 and William’s Be Yourself Challenge received this year’s grand prize of $25,000. Since 1998,...
Rest-Stop-Ranch Receives Grassroots Fund Grow Grant
by Sam Sherman Programs Coordinator Reswt-Stop-Ranch TOPSFIELD − The Grassroots Fund recently awarded a Grow Grant in the amount of $2,800 to Rest-Stop-Ranch in Topsfield. Rest-Stop-Ranch is an inclusive nature sanctuary built for caregivers and the people they are caring for. The property offers a half mile of paved, ADA-compliant pathways that wind through the gardens and lead to a patio overlooking a lily pond. This grant will be used to continue the construction of a boardwalk system from the patio to the...
High Tea Time at The Newburyport Lighthouse
NEWBURYPORT – The Lighthouse Preservation Society (LPS) has joined with The Proper Shoppe to start offering breakfast and lunch high teas at the lighthouse, according to LPS Founder and President, James Hyland. Hyland refers to this new offering as "A fantastic blend of two niche experiences that have combined to create an unforgettable one-of-a-kind romantic dining adventure." The high teas are being offered for breakfast and lunchtime slots at the lighthouse. Those hours are 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for breakfast...
‘Maybe We Ought to Slow this Wagon Down a Bit’ Georgetown Select Board Temporarily Puts Brakes on Potential New Form of Government – Seeks Analysis, Definition of Problem to Be Solved
‘Maybe We Ought to Slow this Wagon Down a Bit’ Georgetown Select Board Temporarily Puts Brakes on Potential New Form of Government – Seeks Analysis, Definition of Problem to Be Solved by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN − “I was hoping that the chair of that committee would have been here tonight,” Select Board Chair Doug Dawes opined as the board took up the matter of reviewing the Charter Committee’s four-and-a-half-page report which states that the town should move forward with a drafting a charter - a new form of...
TOPSFIELD Rest-Stop Ranch Events
TOPSFIELD Rest-Stop Ranch Open Garden “Garden Rx” Experience at Rest-Stop-Ranch Wheelchair-accessible garden paths for restorative, sensory engagement. For care partners, those living with long-term illness or memory changes, and the general public to experience the healing power of Rest-Stop-Ranch. Enjoy self-guided walk or a guided flower tour (different plants highlighted each month). Most Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1 – 4 p.m., April through November. Free. Parking is limited, so registration is required....
NEWBURYPORT – LIFE Diaper Drive
NEWBURYPORT - LIFE Diaper Drive Central Congregational Church, Through November 6 Each year the Christian Outreach team at Central Congregational Church works with Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank to hold a diaper drive in support families in need in local communities. Diapers are not covered by SNAP (food stamps) so Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank helps meet the needs of the youngest, most vulnerable members of our community. The greatest need is for diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6. All brands and sizes are welcome, including...
West Newbury Library: Intro to Line Dancing!
WEST NEWBURY −Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Join us to learn some line dancing steps, no cowboy boots required, but you might want to bring along a friend. Kathy Spironis leads the way in this fun, easygoing program. Generously funded by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.
GEORGETOWN REPUBLICANS HOST CANDIDATE ANNE BRENSLEY
Wed. October 21 6:00 p.m. Secretary of State candidate Anne Brensley will be speaking at the Georgetown Republican Town Committee meeting on Wednesday October 21 at 6pm at the Georgetown Peabody Library. This is a free event open to the public and an excellent opportunity to meet a great candidate running state wide.
Fall Craft Fair – Rowley St. Mary’s Church
Georgetown Senior Center My Life, My Health Program
The Georgetown Senior Center will host a chronic disease self-management proram starting Wed., Oct. 21. Living with an ongoing health condition can bring everyday challenges. This supportive six-week program helps adults and caregivers learn practical ways to manage their health, build confidence, and take a more active role in their well-being. Join Maria and discover helpful tools to take charge and feel better! The program, led by Mria Aria of AgeSpane, will run from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. each...
Boxford Author Publishes Debut Suspense Novel – Don’t Call Mandy
BOXFORD − Cindy Grande of Boxford has published her first novel, Don't Call Mandy, a work of psychological suspense released October 10. The book follows Cassie, a woman who attends her estranged aunt's funeral after a decade of family silence and finds a hoarded cottage one block from the parents who never visited. As she settles the estate alongside another aunt − charming, elegant and newly attentive− the story her family has told for decades begins to come apart. Much of the novel is set on Boston's North...
Georgetown Council on Aging Events
BYFIELD/GEORGETOWN Senior Citizens Luncheon TUESDAY Oct. 20 | 11:30 A.M. Attend a complimentary Senior Citizen's Luncheon at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown. RSVP: 978-352-2022 or byfield.office@gmail.com GEORGETOWN Council on Aging Traveling Chef & PictionaryTM THURSDAY, October 15 | 12 PM Come join us for lunch featuring pork with apples, mashed sweat potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Then, stick around after lunch for some laughs and a fun game of Pictionary! Council on Aging...
Topsfield Fair Crowns Mrs. Essex County 2027
TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, today announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. The winner, Kaitlin Frasca-Moses of Peabody, received her crown during the 55th pageant, which takes place annually at the fairgrounds. Frasca-Moses was one of four contestants participating in this year’s pageant. The other women were Yesenia Aguilera of Methuen, Janet Foote of Rowley, and Emily Girard of Georgetown. Frasca-Moses placed third for her Boston Cream “Birthday” Pie...
Newbury Firefighters/Town Working Through Rent Dispute
NEWBURY – Municipalities and firefighters are accustomed to negotiating over wages and benefits, but the rent on the station? And for more than a year? What is unusual is the station and some equipment housed there are owned, not by the town, but by the firefighters – The Protection Fire Co. #1. The lease on the Byfield fire station at 44 Central Street expired on June 30. 2025. In 2015, the town like many others moved from a volunteer fire department to a full-time staffed department, operating out of two...
Town of Boxford Welcomes Sean Donahue as Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director
BOXFORD − The Town of Boxford recently announced that Sean Donahue has joined the Town as its new Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director. Donahue brings more than 13 years of municipal government experience to Boxford. Most recently, he served as Human Resources Director for the Town of Reading, where he oversaw personnel and benefits administration, supported collective bargaining, managed departmental and employee- benefit budgets, and prepared salary and personnel cost projections. He previously served...
Nick’s Place of West Newbury
by Kay Lee Ogden WEST NEWBURY, MA − This week’s business spotlight will shine on “Nick’s Place of West Newbury”. This is a series of local businesses to encourage customers to shop local, and make customers aware of their services and talents that we have surrounding us!! Nick's Place is located at 33 main street, West Newbury, Mass.m right across from Pentucket High School. Phone: 978.363.8600 Hours: Mon-Thurs: 11am-8pm, Fri-Sat: 11am-8:30pm, Sun: Closed This exceptional restaurant was originally founded by...
Wood Lancaster Holds Topsfield Fair Record for the Largest Giant Pumpkin
TOPSFIELD − Wood Lancaster of Topsfield now holds the Topsfield Fair record for the largest Giant Pumpkin grown in Massachusetts. Lancaster’s pumpkin topped the scales at 2,598 lbs. at the 42nd annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The record had been set last year by Alex Noel of Abington, Connecticut whose pumpkin weight 2,507 lbs. Lancaster won over $10,000 in prize money for his accomplishment. The winning pumpkin was moved to the Fruit and Vegetable Barn where it will be on display for the run of...
Georgetown Cellist to Debut ‘Sacred Voices of the Cello’
GEORGETOWN − Ben Swartz will debut his solo album, Sacred Voices of the Cello, on Friday October 16th, with pre-releases now available at benjaminswartz. bandcamp.com/album/sacred- voices-of-the-cello. On 10/16, the album will be available for purchase on Amazon and across all major streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, et al.). Ben teaches in the Ipswich Public Schools and at Phillips Exeter Academy, and we hope to include more information an an upcoming edition....
West Newbury/Newburyport Bridge to Open
NEWBURYPORT/ WEST NEWBURY – Closed to vehicles for eight years, the Middle Street/Plummer Springs Bridge on the border of West Newbury and Newburyport saw its first vehicles cross the Upper Artichoke Reservoir, the drinking water supply for both communities, following a final inspection on Sept. 22. The new bridge, closed in 2018 when a spandrel wall failed, replaces an aging structure that serves as a critical transportation link between West Newbury and Newburyport. The approximately $3.66 million project was...
Petition Fights for Clean Merrimack
REGIONAL – A Plum Island resident, “fed up” with watching sewage flow down the river, polluting the island waters and the Parker River Wildlife Sanctuary, has started a petition with almost 2,000 signatures urging state and local officials to “take decisive action regarding the Merrimack River Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs). The petition, initiated by Ruth Gamper, a self-described “dedicated resident of Plum Island, on behalf of the island's residents,” is on Change.org. Coming on the heels of a particularly...
West Newbury Library: Intro to Line Dancing!
WEST NEWBURY −Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Join us to learn some line dancing steps, no cowboy boots required, but you might want to bring along a friend. Kathy Spironis leads the way in this fun, easygoing program. Generously funded by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.
Georgetown Senior Center My Life, My Health Program
The Georgetown Senior Center will host a chronic disease self-management proram starting Wed., Oct. 21. Living with an ongoing health condition can bring everyday challenges. This supportive six-week program helps adults and caregivers learn practical ways to manage their health, build confidence, and take a more active role in their well-being. Join Maria and discover helpful tools to take charge and feel better! The program, led by Mria Aria of AgeSpane, will run from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. each Wednesday....
Leon Purington
On the 21st of September, Leon Purington passed away, or as he would say, went to the Great Beyond. He leaves behind many people he met over his hundred years of life who were touched by his kindness and inspired by the way he lived his life. His family is very thankful for all the special times they enjoyed with him. Leon was born on July 27, 1926, to Percy Purington and Delphine (Saunders) Purington. Raised in Rowley, MA as the third of six children, he had many fond memories and stories of his childhood that...
William Murphy
On September 27, 2026, William Henry Murphy (Bill) passed away peacefully at his Rowley home at the age of 66, surrounded by his wife, Donna, and his children, Kaitlin Hughes, Courtney Freeman, and William Murphy Jr. He was predeceased by his parents, Robert and Catherine Murphy, and his brothers, George and Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Donna Murphy; his daughter Kaitlin and her husband, Will Hughes; his daughter Courtney and her husband, Steve Freeman; his son, William Murphy Jr., and his wife, Zoe; his...
Darkness in Danger: A Master Gardener Presentation at the ROWLEY LIBRARY
Sat. Oct. 10, 11:30 a.m. −1:00 p.m. Light pollution, simply put, is any unnecessary or excessive outdoor illumination. Sadly, it’s become a pervasive and ugly consequence of modern 24/7 society. Light pollution robs us of the night sky’s beauty, negatively affects the ecosystem, and creates an in-your-face waste of energy. But a new mindset and new technology are poised to slow − and perhaps reverse — this bane of modern life. Kelly Beatty from the International Dark-sky Association will talk about how people can...
WEST NEWBURY FALL HYDRANT FLUSHING October 9th to 23rd
Starting at 8:00 p.m. on Friday October 9th hydrants will be opened along Main Street from the Groveland town line to Newburyport. Flushing will continue through 5:00am on Saturday morning. On Tuesday, October 13th, daytime flushing will commence on secondary roads and continue through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Flushing hydrants will cause the water to become discolored as sediment is removed from the water system and property owners may experience intervals of low water pressure as well. If you have...
Celebrate America’s 250th the Old South Church – Movie A Great Awakening
Celebrate America's 250th the Old South Church - Movie A Great Awakening Save this date! Extremely important information about our local history of the life of "The Forgotten Founding Father" by Kay Lee Ogden NEWBURYPORT− I recently had the pleasure of meeting with two gracious gentlemen from the Old South Presbyterian Church, Reverend Jerry Mullins and Don Pollard, who shared news of special evening that brings faith, friendship, and American history to the screen! In celebration of America’s 250th...
1st Congregational Church of Georgetown ‘Finishing Touches’ on Eagle Scout Project
GEORGETOWN, Mass. – Putting the finishing touches on her daughter's creation, Jen Studer and members of the community paused for a quick photo last week at the firepit in front of the 1st Congregational Church of Georgetown. "Ella created it as her Eagle Scout project as she wanted to create a welcoming outdoor gathering space for the church and community," Jen shared. "The project really became a community effort and we are incredibly grateful to those who helped bring Ella's vision to life. Her project...
Newbury Fire Department Conducts Pump and Tanker Training at Byfield Station
BYFIELD, Mass. – Experienced officers of the Newbury Fire Department provided hands-on pump and tanker training to newer members at the Byfield Station last week, overseeing operations as firefighters learned every dial, knob and hose that keeps a water supply reliable. The Byfield Station includes ample parking and a large, paved area where firefighters can train once a month without using private property or inconveniencing community members. The de facto training ground is an essential part of Newbury Fire...
Despite Heavy Rains, Aulson Roofing, Goats to Go, and Many Others Begin Rejuvenation of The Gardens in Georgetown
by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN, Mass. — Goats, rakes, brush cutters, clippers, and tractors slowly moved forward, clearing piles of debris from the front area of the Georgetown Community Gardens last week. The effort, led by former selectman and local businessman Alan Aulson got underway despite heavy rains that dominated the region. On Saturday, a few volunteers showed up to take a look at the progress to date. Most activities were postponed until earlier this week due to the weather. Aulson related that the...
Groveland COA Seen & Heard Project
GROVELAND, Mass. — On October 9, the Groveland Council on Aging is inviting the public to experience Seen & Heard, a portrait and storytelling project celebrating the individuality, experiences, perspectives, humor, and humanity of local older adults. The project pairs portraits by photographer Kelly Mintz of Mintz Photo Studio with participants’ own words, giving each person an opportunity to share something about who they are, what they value, and the experiences that have shaped them. The project invites...
West Newbury: No ‘Special’ Town Meeting
Message from the Select Board WEST NEWBURY, Mass. – The Select Board has decided that we will not have a Special Town Meeting this fall. The Annual Town Meeting is where the business of the Town is meant to be conducted, with Special Town Meetings only called when items arise that were unanticipated and which can not wait until the Annual Town Meeting in April. Over the last several years, we started holding Town Meetings in the fall as routine even when the items weren’t urgent. It’s expensive to have Town...
Plum Island Slated for Huge Sewage Monitoring Program
PLUM ISLAND, Mass. — Maintaining a sewer system on a barrier island sand bar is never an easy task. And the sewer system on this ever-more-populated island is no exception. For all its challenges, the PI sewer system has enhanced the island’s charm by producing the cute candy cane-like exhaust pipes in many yards that serve as an unofficial symbol of the island. In 2015, the sewer system, fragile at best, went into catastrophic failure, resulting in many outages and law suits that generated some funds for...
It’s Topsfield Fair Time!
TOPSFIELD, Mass. – The 2026 Topsfield Fair opens on Friday, October 2nd at 4:00pm and will run through Monday, October 12th. Highlights of America’s Oldest Fair: Giant Pumpkin Contest: An Opening Night favorite is the 42nd annual New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh Off. Will anyone break the Topsfield Fair or world record? Find out when the weigh-off begins at 5:00pm on Friday, October 2nd. A winner is expected to be announced by 8:00pm. Dock Dogs: Friday, October 2 – Sunday, October 4, multiple shows in the...
HOISTING AND PORTABLE ENGINEERS Local 4 – APPRENTICESHIP FUND – TRAINING APPLICATIONS SOUGHT
SALISBURY NOTICE OF TAX TAKING
Owner of Record: 46 SEAGRASS LLC Subsequent Owner: HUNTER PROPERTY GROUP, LLC Location: 48 CABLE AVE Containing 8,319 Square Feet more or less Assessors' map 32, parcel 41 Recorded in Essex South District Registry of Deeds, book 42299, page 310 and B.42970, P.137 2026 Real Estate Tax: $2,974.04 Unpaid balance: $1,459.97 Owner of Record: COUILLARD ROLAND & COUILLARD MARY C Location: 339 NO END BLVD Containing 4.19 Acres more or less Assessors' map 34, parcel 221, being lot 4 on Ld. Ct. Pl. 28256-C filed with...
FILM: NEWBURYPORT Old South Presbyterian Church screens A Great Awakening
NEWBURYPORT Old South Presbyterian Church screens A Great Awakening THURSDAY Oct. 15 | 7:00 PM In honor of the nation's 250th birthday, on Thursday, October 15 at 7:00 pm, Old South Presbyterian Church (29 Federal Street, Newburyport) will host a viewing of the film A Great Awakening, which explores the unlikely friendship between eighteen th-century preacher George Whitefield and Benjamin Franklin. The Rev. George Whitefield, considered by many historians to be "America's forgotten founding father" and first...
Boxford Electricity Plan: For Review Until Nov. 8
submitted by: Matthew Coogan Town Administrator/ CPO Town of Boxford 7A Spofford Road Boxford, MA 01921 Select Board Office: 978.887.6000 BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Boxford Community Electricity. Boxford Community Electricity is the Town’s official electricity supply program, active since June 2024. The aggregation plan describes how the electricity program is structured and operated. Boxford secured approval for the original...
Ipswich YMCA ‘Trunk or Treat’
IPSWICH − Last week's Trunk or Treat event at the Ipswich YMCA included many familiar faces giving out treats, including those shown below:
Georgetown’s Zaalee Pottle Crowned the 2026 Jr. Queen at Topsfield Fair
GEORGETOWN – For most contestants to be the 2026 Jr. Queen of the Topsfield Fair, their challenge was picking a beautiful dress, getting over their nerves and having good answers to the questions the judges asked. Zaalee Pottle also had a challenge to see as well as others. It is not that Zaalee is completely blind. The beautiful young girl who won the hearts of the judges this year lives with cortical visual impairment (CVI) and epilepsy. The Penn Brook School student has faced challenges that many children her...
Kraft Family, Patriots Foundation Awards Karen Coppola of It Takes a Herd Foundation – Georgetown – as Community MVP
FOXBOROUGH – On Tuesday, September 15, the Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2026 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. In total, $275,000 in donations were distributed to the nonprofits represented by each volunteer. Twenty-five organizations each received $10,000 and William’s Be Yourself Challenge received this year’s grand prize of $25,000. Since 1998,...
Rest-Stop-Ranch Receives Grassroots Fund Grow Grant
by Sam Sherman Programs Coordinator Reswt-Stop-Ranch TOPSFIELD − The Grassroots Fund recently awarded a Grow Grant in the amount of $2,800 to Rest-Stop-Ranch in Topsfield. Rest-Stop-Ranch is an inclusive nature sanctuary built for caregivers and the people they are caring for. The property offers a half mile of paved, ADA-compliant pathways that wind through the gardens and lead to a patio overlooking a lily pond. This grant will be used to continue the construction of a boardwalk system from the patio to the...
High Tea Time at The Newburyport Lighthouse
NEWBURYPORT – The Lighthouse Preservation Society (LPS) has joined with The Proper Shoppe to start offering breakfast and lunch high teas at the lighthouse, according to LPS Founder and President, James Hyland. Hyland refers to this new offering as "A fantastic blend of two niche experiences that have combined to create an unforgettable one-of-a-kind romantic dining adventure." The high teas are being offered for breakfast and lunchtime slots at the lighthouse. Those hours are 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for breakfast...
‘Maybe We Ought to Slow this Wagon Down a Bit’ Georgetown Select Board Temporarily Puts Brakes on Potential New Form of Government – Seeks Analysis, Definition of Problem to Be Solved
‘Maybe We Ought to Slow this Wagon Down a Bit’ Georgetown Select Board Temporarily Puts Brakes on Potential New Form of Government – Seeks Analysis, Definition of Problem to Be Solved by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN − “I was hoping that the chair of that committee would have been here tonight,” Select Board Chair Doug Dawes opined as the board took up the matter of reviewing the Charter Committee’s four-and-a-half-page report which states that the town should move forward with a drafting a charter - a new form of...
TOPSFIELD Rest-Stop Ranch Events
TOPSFIELD Rest-Stop Ranch Open Garden “Garden Rx” Experience at Rest-Stop-Ranch Wheelchair-accessible garden paths for restorative, sensory engagement. For care partners, those living with long-term illness or memory changes, and the general public to experience the healing power of Rest-Stop-Ranch. Enjoy self-guided walk or a guided flower tour (different plants highlighted each month). Most Tuesdays/Thursdays, 1 – 4 p.m., April through November. Free. Parking is limited, so registration is required....
NEWBURYPORT – LIFE Diaper Drive
NEWBURYPORT - LIFE Diaper Drive Central Congregational Church, Through November 6 Each year the Christian Outreach team at Central Congregational Church works with Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank to hold a diaper drive in support families in need in local communities. Diapers are not covered by SNAP (food stamps) so Anchor of Hope Diaper Bank helps meet the needs of the youngest, most vulnerable members of our community. The greatest need is for diapers in sizes 4, 5 and 6. All brands and sizes are welcome, including...
West Newbury Library: Intro to Line Dancing!
WEST NEWBURY −Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6:00 - 7:00 PM Join us to learn some line dancing steps, no cowboy boots required, but you might want to bring along a friend. Kathy Spironis leads the way in this fun, easygoing program. Generously funded by the Friends of the West Newbury Library.
GEORGETOWN REPUBLICANS HOST CANDIDATE ANNE BRENSLEY
Wed. October 21 6:00 p.m. Secretary of State candidate Anne Brensley will be speaking at the Georgetown Republican Town Committee meeting on Wednesday October 21 at 6pm at the Georgetown Peabody Library. This is a free event open to the public and an excellent opportunity to meet a great candidate running state wide.
Fall Craft Fair – Rowley St. Mary’s Church
Georgetown Senior Center My Life, My Health Program
The Georgetown Senior Center will host a chronic disease self-management proram starting Wed., Oct. 21. Living with an ongoing health condition can bring everyday challenges. This supportive six-week program helps adults and caregivers learn practical ways to manage their health, build confidence, and take a more active role in their well-being. Join Maria and discover helpful tools to take charge and feel better! The program, led by Mria Aria of AgeSpane, will run from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. each...
Boxford Author Publishes Debut Suspense Novel – Don’t Call Mandy
BOXFORD − Cindy Grande of Boxford has published her first novel, Don't Call Mandy, a work of psychological suspense released October 10. The book follows Cassie, a woman who attends her estranged aunt's funeral after a decade of family silence and finds a hoarded cottage one block from the parents who never visited. As she settles the estate alongside another aunt − charming, elegant and newly attentive− the story her family has told for decades begins to come apart. Much of the novel is set on Boston's North...
Georgetown Council on Aging Events
BYFIELD/GEORGETOWN Senior Citizens Luncheon TUESDAY Oct. 20 | 11:30 A.M. Attend a complimentary Senior Citizen's Luncheon at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St., Georgetown. RSVP: 978-352-2022 or byfield.office@gmail.com GEORGETOWN Council on Aging Traveling Chef & PictionaryTM THURSDAY, October 15 | 12 PM Come join us for lunch featuring pork with apples, mashed sweat potatoes, and brussel sprouts. Then, stick around after lunch for some laughs and a fun game of Pictionary! Council on Aging...
Topsfield Fair Crowns Mrs. Essex County 2027
TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair, America’s oldest agricultural fair, today announced the winner of the annual Mrs. Essex County Pageant. The winner, Kaitlin Frasca-Moses of Peabody, received her crown during the 55th pageant, which takes place annually at the fairgrounds. Frasca-Moses was one of four contestants participating in this year’s pageant. The other women were Yesenia Aguilera of Methuen, Janet Foote of Rowley, and Emily Girard of Georgetown. Frasca-Moses placed third for her Boston Cream “Birthday” Pie...
Newbury Firefighters/Town Working Through Rent Dispute
NEWBURY – Municipalities and firefighters are accustomed to negotiating over wages and benefits, but the rent on the station? And for more than a year? What is unusual is the station and some equipment housed there are owned, not by the town, but by the firefighters – The Protection Fire Co. #1. The lease on the Byfield fire station at 44 Central Street expired on June 30. 2025. In 2015, the town like many others moved from a volunteer fire department to a full-time staffed department, operating out of two...