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West Newbury Library Pies!

Cortland Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, Pecan Pie, Blueberry Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Key Lime Pie, Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Pie, Gluten Free Crisp,...

Salisbury Annual Lighting of the Tree

SALISBURY – All are encouraged to join in on Tuesday, December 2, from 4 to 7 pm, at the annual Salisbury Lighting of the Tree on the Town Common....

Whittier Caution

HAVERHILL – They're back! Whittier Regional Vocational School has re-grouped to begin pushing a new tax increase on towns to fund a new school. The...

Harvey Mades

Harvey Mades

Harvey Mades of Newburyport, formerly of Georgetown, Massachusetts died peacefully on October 26, 2025, at the age of 93 surrounded by the love and...

Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing

Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing

Helen Louise (Wilkins) Downing passed away on October 13, 2025, at Portsmouth (NH) Regional Hospital. Most recently a resident of Amesbury, Helen...

Penelope ‘Penny’ J. Verow

Penelope ‘Penny’ J. Verow

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Penelope 'Penny' J. Verow on October 18, 2025, in Newburyport, MA, at age 78. Born in Walthamstow,...

DEATH NOTICES

DEATH NOTICES

  John H Douglas of Beverly, Mass. (C.R. Lyon & Sons Funeral Home - Danvers, 978-777-7900) Dr. Richard “Dick” R. Dussault of Peabody, Mass....

Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps

Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps

This month, purchase Breast Cancer Awareness Stamps from your local post office, including from Karyn at the Groveland Post Office. Help fund the...

Little Farmstand in Georgetown!

Little Farmstand in Georgetown!

I would like to share some photos of our little Farmstand located at 59 Warren Street in Georgetown. My name is Laura Short and I am co-owner with...

Amesbury Friday Night Frights!

Free outdoor movie nights at Heritage Park, Lower Millyard, Movie starts at dusk. Bring blankes and chairs! Oct. 3 - HAUNTED MANSION Oct. 10 - HOCUS...

Amesbury Octoberfest Networking

Wed. Sept. 24 - 5-7 p.m: Amesbury Chamber of Commerce announces a networking mixer at BareWolf Brewing. Registration includes appetizers featuring...

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Submitted by the office of Matthew Coogan, Town Administrator, Boxford The Town of Boxford will hold a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Masconomet High School Auditorium. The warrant contains eight articles, several of which require action before the end of the year, including a proposed zoning bylaw needed to maintain the Town’s compliance with state MBTA Communities law. All meeting materials—including the full warrant, article summaries, and background information—are...

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

AMESBURY – On Oct. 30, the Amesbury Fire Department was called to the Amesbury Innovation High School (AIHS) to check out the smell of gas in the building. That call has since created a major challenge for the school district, headed by Mayor Kassandra Gove, and the parents and the approximately 50 students who attend AIHS. The firefighters found a water leak from a steam radiator in one class and a failed heater in the basement. They also discovered that a pressure relief valve in a boiler had caused major...

Mello Cuts an Hour of Trash Truck Transfer Traffic

Mello Cuts an Hour of Trash Truck Transfer Traffic

GEORGETOWN – G. Mello Disposal Corp. (Mello) has proposed and the town’s Board of Health (BOH) has agreed to allow trucks serving the new transfer station to cut the time in the morning by an hour, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. The BoH had permitted the trucks hauling trash to and from the 500 tons per day facility to operate until 8:30 a.m. A major concern by town boards, including the Board of Health, in approving the 500-tons/per day transfer station on Carleton Road was the safety of students going and coming from...

Groveland Post Office: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award

Groveland Post Office: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award

GROVELAND – The Groveland Post Office has been nominated for The Town Common 2025 Business Christmas Decoration Award. The much admired decorations have transformed the Main Street location adjacent to the bridge into a welcoming showpiece Who thought going to the Post Office could be such fun! Please send your nomination photo and short write-up including photographer and location to: editor@thetowncommon. com by Friday, Dec. 19th! Winners will be announced Christmas Eve!

New Pet Food Pantry!

New Pet Food Pantry!

REGIONAL – With the long federal government shutdown that threatened to shut off SNAP food assistance, there has been a lot of focus on the dozens of food pantries for people in our area. But what about food and supplies for pets? Shayna Gatautis and Toni Knott, both residents of Georgetown, have launched the Essex County Pet Pantry, a not-for-profit organization that aspires to make pet food and supplies accessible to families that are struggling to keep their furry friends fed. “Our hope is to build a...

Rita Parisi presents *I Am Zelda* — A one-act play about the woman who inspired *The Great Gatsby*

Rita Parisi presents *I Am Zelda* — A one-act play about the woman who inspired *The Great Gatsby*

SALISBURY – Rita Parisi will present *I Am Zelda*, an original one-act play about the extraordinary life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, at Actors Studio of Newburyport at Crossroads Plaza (1 Merrill Street, Salisbury, MA) on Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 PM. This special benefit performance supports the Actors Studio of Newburyport, a long-standing home for original and independent theatre on the North Shore. Long reduced to myth as the flamboyant muse of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda’s true story is far more complex —...

Bill to Require Online and In-Person Local Meetings

Bill to Require Online and In-Person Local Meetings

by Lonnie Brennan Republican Senator Bruce Tarr has joined at least 40 other, mostly Democrat state legislators this year to sponsor Bill H.3299, which would require all local governments subject to the open meeting law to provide both in-person and remote access to the public. Currently, a number of local boards and commissions do not offer in-person accommodation, instead require all participants to log onto Zoom and participate or view the meeting remotely. And often, you can't see the faces of most board...

A Tripling of Auto Excise Tax?

When Mass. Gov. Maura Healey rolled out her Municipal Empowerment Act, it was framed as a toolbox for cities and towns, offering them new ways to raise revenue and manage finances at the local level.  But tucked inside the legislation is a provision that would allow municipalities to triple the auto excise tax. One challenger to Healey is saying “No Way.” Brian Shortsleeve launched an online petition opposing the measure. Shortsleeve’s argument: Massachusetts is already one of the most expensive states in the...

Newbury Town Library Holding Hat/Mitten/Glove Drive

Newbury Town Library Holding Hat/Mitten/Glove Drive

In December, Newbury Town Library is holding its 5th annual Hat and Mitten/Glove Drive to benefit Pettengill House.  Started in 2021, the library has collected over 500 hats and mittens/gloves from the community.  Donations are accepted at the Main Desk of the Library at 0 Lunt Street in Byfield during open library hours. All donated items must be new (sorry, no used items accepted), and warm enough for New England winter weather.  Hats, and mittens/gloves for men, women, and children are needed.  Library staff...

Newburyport Lions Feeds 500 Seniors

Newburyport Lions Feeds 500 Seniors

GREATER NEWBURYPORT – For more than 30 years, the Lions Club has served hundreds of seniors Thanksgiving Dinner, providing plates piled high and more food to take home. Serenaded by Eloise Kirkpatrick, about 200 seniors gathered this year, while a dozen volunteers wrapped up dinners for at least 300 others who could not come to the Newburyport Senior Center. “It’s good not to be alone today,” one woman said to fellow senior at her table. The Lions invited seniors from Amesbury, Byfield, Ipswich, Salisbury as well...

Newburyport: The Blind Can Walk the Rail Trail

Newburyport: The Blind Can Walk the Rail Trail

NEWBURYPORT – As walkers and joggers make their way along the Clipper City Rail Trail, the walkway divides into two paths just north of Washington Street. Both paths are wide, but are divided by a long iron beam that if you are blind or have low vision could be a hazard. But as of this week, the blind and low vision or just those not paying attention to where they are walking have a guide that alerts them to the split in the path as it crosses above Merrimac Street. The beloved Clipper City Rail Trail can now...

Local Artists Exhibit at Illume Book Store

Local Artists Exhibit at Illume Book Store

REGIONAL – Just in time for the holidays, five local artists are displaying their paintings on the walls of the backroom gallery at Illume Book Store, off Market Square in Newburyport. Two have hung their work in Jen Perry’s gallery this fall. The other three are at the popular book store for the first time. The five, according to the curator and exhibitor, Elizabeth Loyane, the five bring an intriguing perspective to the exhibition. Celine McDonald’s paintings, described as “hauntingly beautiful,” have been...

Merrimack River Boardwalk May Be Partially Rebuilt

Merrimack River Boardwalk May Be Partially Rebuilt

NEWBURYPORT – Anyone who has ever built a deck or porch can relate to the dilemma the city finds itself in trying to rebuild its popular boardwalk for the next quarter century. The boardwalk along the Merrimack River waterfront has deteriorated in recent years with rotting and warping boards and substructure stringers plus broken fasteners, screws and nails that create tripping hazards for those trying to enjoy a walk along the river. Built originally in the 1970s and rebuilt in 2001, the city chose to use...

The Pentucket Arts Foundation’s 6th Annual Makers Market Comes to Veasey Memorial Park This Weekend

by Jennifer Leonard-Solis Pentucket Arts Foundation PO Box 254 West Newbury, MA 01985 www.pentucketarts.org GROVELAND – The Pentucket Arts Foundation’s 6th Annual Makers Market comes to Veasey Memorial Park this weekend. A perfect way to kick off the holiday gift-giving season, the event features nearly 40 vendors, small-business owners, artists, and artisans at a charmingly decorated holiday spot. First hosted by the non-profit for six years, the all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing...

Kiwanis Serving the Community

Kiwanis Serving the Community

Narratives and Photos provided by Alan Aulson Dressed in Pilgrim attire, John Duggan - a self-described proud member of the Georgetown Kiwanis - shared that he has a plum position acting as one of the greeters to the Kiwanis Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Last week's dinner represented the 48th year the dinner has been served in town to the senior population. Bob Brown explained how "it all started as a scout project ... and now, this year, we’ve done 22 twenty-pound turkeys. We’ll feed between 170 and 200 people....

Newburyport  Holiday Concert to Benefit the Society of  St. Vincent de Paul

Newburyport Holiday Concert to Benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

NEWBURYPORT – The New England Tenors, with special guest soprano Celeste Pellegrino will perform a Holidy Concert on Sunday, November 30th, starting promptly at 2 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, in Newburyport. Tickets are available at the door: $20 for adults, $12 for students. No reservations are needed. Proceeds are to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. For more information, contact jan Kolman at 978-270-5128 or jmkolman46@gmail.com Questions: Call or text Mike Fay at...

Boxford FY 2026 Property Values & Tax Rate

Submitted by Kristin Hanlon Director of Assessment, Boxford The Board of Assessors has completed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Revaluation of all assessed property values as of January 1, 2025.  The new assessed values were derived through analysis of qualified property sales that occurred during calendar year 2024.  The total assessed valuation of taxable property in the town has increased by 7%. The average assessed value of a single-family home in Boxford for FY 2026 is $1,009,800, which is an increase from...

Danvers Parade of Trees

Start your holiday festivities with Danvers Historical Society’s Parade of Trees happening Wednesday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 7th at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Viewing hours at Tapley Memorial Hall: Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Adults $5 Children under 15 - FREE  

Georgetown SelectBoard Member, Facing Jail, Turns Comfort Dog Over to Ex

GEORGETOWN – Essex County Probate and Family Court Judge Frances Giordano ordered Selectboard member Rachel Therrien last week to hand over her doctor-noted comfort support dog, Daphne, to her ex-husband or face 60 days in jail for contempt. The transfer occurred at 11 a.m. Saturday by Therrien’s friend, Kimberly Fair, at the Georgetown Police Station. The judge also ordered Therrien to pay $2,135 to Casey Cochran, the ex-husband’s attorney, and $1,917.50 in attorney fees to the ex-husband after she was held in...

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Submitted by the office of Matthew Coogan, Town Administrator, Boxford The Town of Boxford will hold a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Masconomet High School Auditorium. The warrant contains eight articles, several of which require action before the end of the year, including a proposed zoning bylaw needed to maintain the Town’s compliance with state MBTA Communities law. All meeting materials—including the full warrant, article summaries, and background information—are...

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

AMESBURY – On Oct. 30, the Amesbury Fire Department was called to the Amesbury Innovation High School (AIHS) to check out the smell of gas in the building. That call has since created a major challenge for the school district, headed by Mayor Kassandra Gove, and the parents and the approximately 50 students who attend AIHS. The firefighters found a water leak from a steam radiator in one class and a failed heater in the basement. They also discovered that a pressure relief valve in a boiler had caused major...

Mello Cuts an Hour of Trash Truck Transfer Traffic

Mello Cuts an Hour of Trash Truck Transfer Traffic

GEORGETOWN – G. Mello Disposal Corp. (Mello) has proposed and the town’s Board of Health (BOH) has agreed to allow trucks serving the new transfer station to cut the time in the morning by an hour, from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. The BoH had permitted the trucks hauling trash to and from the 500 tons per day facility to operate until 8:30 a.m. A major concern by town boards, including the Board of Health, in approving the 500-tons/per day transfer station on Carleton Road was the safety of students going and coming from...

Groveland Post Office: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award

Groveland Post Office: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award

GROVELAND – The Groveland Post Office has been nominated for The Town Common 2025 Business Christmas Decoration Award. The much admired decorations have transformed the Main Street location adjacent to the bridge into a welcoming showpiece Who thought going to the Post Office could be such fun! Please send your nomination photo and short write-up including photographer and location to: editor@thetowncommon. com by Friday, Dec. 19th! Winners will be announced Christmas Eve!

New Pet Food Pantry!

New Pet Food Pantry!

REGIONAL – With the long federal government shutdown that threatened to shut off SNAP food assistance, there has been a lot of focus on the dozens of food pantries for people in our area. But what about food and supplies for pets? Shayna Gatautis and Toni Knott, both residents of Georgetown, have launched the Essex County Pet Pantry, a not-for-profit organization that aspires to make pet food and supplies accessible to families that are struggling to keep their furry friends fed. “Our hope is to build a...

Rita Parisi presents *I Am Zelda* — A one-act play about the woman who inspired *The Great Gatsby*

Rita Parisi presents *I Am Zelda* — A one-act play about the woman who inspired *The Great Gatsby*

SALISBURY – Rita Parisi will present *I Am Zelda*, an original one-act play about the extraordinary life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, at Actors Studio of Newburyport at Crossroads Plaza (1 Merrill Street, Salisbury, MA) on Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 PM. This special benefit performance supports the Actors Studio of Newburyport, a long-standing home for original and independent theatre on the North Shore. Long reduced to myth as the flamboyant muse of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Zelda’s true story is far more complex —...

Bill to Require Online and In-Person Local Meetings

Bill to Require Online and In-Person Local Meetings

by Lonnie Brennan Republican Senator Bruce Tarr has joined at least 40 other, mostly Democrat state legislators this year to sponsor Bill H.3299, which would require all local governments subject to the open meeting law to provide both in-person and remote access to the public. Currently, a number of local boards and commissions do not offer in-person accommodation, instead require all participants to log onto Zoom and participate or view the meeting remotely. And often, you can't see the faces of most board...

A Tripling of Auto Excise Tax?

When Mass. Gov. Maura Healey rolled out her Municipal Empowerment Act, it was framed as a toolbox for cities and towns, offering them new ways to raise revenue and manage finances at the local level.  But tucked inside the legislation is a provision that would allow municipalities to triple the auto excise tax. One challenger to Healey is saying “No Way.” Brian Shortsleeve launched an online petition opposing the measure. Shortsleeve’s argument: Massachusetts is already one of the most expensive states in the...

Newbury Town Library Holding Hat/Mitten/Glove Drive

Newbury Town Library Holding Hat/Mitten/Glove Drive

In December, Newbury Town Library is holding its 5th annual Hat and Mitten/Glove Drive to benefit Pettengill House.  Started in 2021, the library has collected over 500 hats and mittens/gloves from the community.  Donations are accepted at the Main Desk of the Library at 0 Lunt Street in Byfield during open library hours. All donated items must be new (sorry, no used items accepted), and warm enough for New England winter weather.  Hats, and mittens/gloves for men, women, and children are needed.  Library staff...

Newburyport Lions Feeds 500 Seniors

Newburyport Lions Feeds 500 Seniors

GREATER NEWBURYPORT – For more than 30 years, the Lions Club has served hundreds of seniors Thanksgiving Dinner, providing plates piled high and more food to take home. Serenaded by Eloise Kirkpatrick, about 200 seniors gathered this year, while a dozen volunteers wrapped up dinners for at least 300 others who could not come to the Newburyport Senior Center. “It’s good not to be alone today,” one woman said to fellow senior at her table. The Lions invited seniors from Amesbury, Byfield, Ipswich, Salisbury as well...

Newburyport: The Blind Can Walk the Rail Trail

Newburyport: The Blind Can Walk the Rail Trail

NEWBURYPORT – As walkers and joggers make their way along the Clipper City Rail Trail, the walkway divides into two paths just north of Washington Street. Both paths are wide, but are divided by a long iron beam that if you are blind or have low vision could be a hazard. But as of this week, the blind and low vision or just those not paying attention to where they are walking have a guide that alerts them to the split in the path as it crosses above Merrimac Street. The beloved Clipper City Rail Trail can now...

Local Artists Exhibit at Illume Book Store

Local Artists Exhibit at Illume Book Store

REGIONAL – Just in time for the holidays, five local artists are displaying their paintings on the walls of the backroom gallery at Illume Book Store, off Market Square in Newburyport. Two have hung their work in Jen Perry’s gallery this fall. The other three are at the popular book store for the first time. The five, according to the curator and exhibitor, Elizabeth Loyane, the five bring an intriguing perspective to the exhibition. Celine McDonald’s paintings, described as “hauntingly beautiful,” have been...

Merrimack River Boardwalk May Be Partially Rebuilt

Merrimack River Boardwalk May Be Partially Rebuilt

NEWBURYPORT – Anyone who has ever built a deck or porch can relate to the dilemma the city finds itself in trying to rebuild its popular boardwalk for the next quarter century. The boardwalk along the Merrimack River waterfront has deteriorated in recent years with rotting and warping boards and substructure stringers plus broken fasteners, screws and nails that create tripping hazards for those trying to enjoy a walk along the river. Built originally in the 1970s and rebuilt in 2001, the city chose to use...

The Pentucket Arts Foundation’s 6th Annual Makers Market Comes to Veasey Memorial Park This Weekend

by Jennifer Leonard-Solis Pentucket Arts Foundation PO Box 254 West Newbury, MA 01985 www.pentucketarts.org GROVELAND – The Pentucket Arts Foundation’s 6th Annual Makers Market comes to Veasey Memorial Park this weekend. A perfect way to kick off the holiday gift-giving season, the event features nearly 40 vendors, small-business owners, artists, and artisans at a charmingly decorated holiday spot. First hosted by the non-profit for six years, the all-local, handmade holiday arts, crafts, and vintage clothing...

Kiwanis Serving the Community

Kiwanis Serving the Community

Narratives and Photos provided by Alan Aulson Dressed in Pilgrim attire, John Duggan - a self-described proud member of the Georgetown Kiwanis - shared that he has a plum position acting as one of the greeters to the Kiwanis Annual Thanksgiving Dinner. Last week's dinner represented the 48th year the dinner has been served in town to the senior population. Bob Brown explained how "it all started as a scout project ... and now, this year, we’ve done 22 twenty-pound turkeys. We’ll feed between 170 and 200 people....

Newburyport  Holiday Concert to Benefit the Society of  St. Vincent de Paul

Newburyport Holiday Concert to Benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

NEWBURYPORT – The New England Tenors, with special guest soprano Celeste Pellegrino will perform a Holidy Concert on Sunday, November 30th, starting promptly at 2 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 42 Green Street, in Newburyport. Tickets are available at the door: $20 for adults, $12 for students. No reservations are needed. Proceeds are to benefit the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. For more information, contact jan Kolman at 978-270-5128 or jmkolman46@gmail.com Questions: Call or text Mike Fay at...

Boxford FY 2026 Property Values & Tax Rate

Submitted by Kristin Hanlon Director of Assessment, Boxford The Board of Assessors has completed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interim Revaluation of all assessed property values as of January 1, 2025.  The new assessed values were derived through analysis of qualified property sales that occurred during calendar year 2024.  The total assessed valuation of taxable property in the town has increased by 7%. The average assessed value of a single-family home in Boxford for FY 2026 is $1,009,800, which is an increase from...

Danvers Parade of Trees

Start your holiday festivities with Danvers Historical Society’s Parade of Trees happening Wednesday, December 3rd through Sunday, December 7th at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St., Danvers. Viewing hours at Tapley Memorial Hall: Wed., Dec. 3rd, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5th, 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 6th, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 7th, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: Adults $5 Children under 15 - FREE  

Georgetown SelectBoard Member, Facing Jail, Turns Comfort Dog Over to Ex

GEORGETOWN – Essex County Probate and Family Court Judge Frances Giordano ordered Selectboard member Rachel Therrien last week to hand over her doctor-noted comfort support dog, Daphne, to her ex-husband or face 60 days in jail for contempt. The transfer occurred at 11 a.m. Saturday by Therrien’s friend, Kimberly Fair, at the Georgetown Police Station. The judge also ordered Therrien to pay $2,135 to Casey Cochran, the ex-husband’s attorney, and $1,917.50 in attorney fees to the ex-husband after she was held in...

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change

Submitted by the office of Matthew Coogan, Town Administrator, Boxford The Town of Boxford will hold a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Masconomet High School Auditorium. The warrant contains eight articles, several of which require action before the end of the year, including a proposed zoning bylaw needed to maintain the Town’s compliance with state MBTA Communities law. All meeting materials—including the full warrant, article summaries, and background information—are...

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

Students, Parents, Teachers Want Amesbury Innovation School Reopened

AMESBURY – On Oct. 30, the Amesbury Fire Department was called to the Amesbury Innovation High School (AIHS) to check out the smell of gas in the building. That call has since created a major challenge for the school district, headed by Mayor Kassandra Gove, and the parents and the approximately 50 students who attend AIHS. The firefighters found a water leak from a steam radiator in one class and a failed heater in the basement. They also discovered that a pressure relief valve in a boiler had caused major...

Modern Woodmen Partners with Wreaths Across America

Submitted by Modern Woodmen on behalf of Managing Partner, Georgetown's Joseph R. Soucy Modern Woodmen of America is partnering with Wreaths Across America for a nationwide day of remembrance on Dec. 13. A fraternal financial services organization with members across the country, Modern Woodmen is supporting this initiative to honor deceased veterans through a $500,000 contribution toward: Modern Woodmen members’ participation to lay wreaths at...

Exeter, NH New Home for Vintage Bazzar

Sharing the note we received from the Vintage Bazzar! It's well worth the adventure and short drive over to Exeter, N.H., December 5th - 7th, 32 Industrial Drive, Exeter, NH: Friday 1 - 6pm, Sat 10am 4 pm, Sun. 10 am - 3 pm.  

Local Veterinarian Launches Compassionate At-Home Pet Euthanasia Service for North Shore Families

Katie Larson, DVM Coastal Kindness 978-440-2009 | West Newbury Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is one of the hardest moments a family can face. To help make that time a little gentler, Dr. Katie Larson has launched Coastal Kindness, a mobile veterinary service offering compassionate in-home euthanasia for pets across the North Shore. Dr. Larson founded Coastal Kindness with a simple but deeply personal goal: to bring peace, comfort, and dignity...

West Newbury Library Pies!

Cortland Apple Pie, Apple Crisp, Pecan Pie, Blueberry Pie, Pumpkin Pie, Key Lime Pie, Ghiradelli Triple Chocolate Brownie Pie, Gluten Free Crisp, Breads ... so much more! Stop by the library and place your order or print out a form at https://tinyurl.com/librarypies and turn it in by 5PM on Thursday, November 20.

Salisbury Annual Lighting of the Tree

SALISBURY – All are encouraged to join in on Tuesday, December 2, from 4 to 7 pm, at the annual Salisbury Lighting of the Tree on the Town Common....

Whittier Caution

HAVERHILL – They're back! Whittier Regional Vocational School has re-grouped to begin pushing a new tax increase on towns to fund a new school. The...

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