A few of the headlines from our 2025 coverage: Newburyport Company Lands $462,700 Federal Grant Federal tax dollars given to Crystal Engineering Co., Inc. in Newburyport, a CNC machining company servicing many industries including aerospace will receive $462,700 to...
Arts & Culture
Vote for Favorite Roots Concerts
NEWBURYPORT – The organizers for the popular Belleville Roots Concert Series want to know what performers their fans would like them to rebook for the future. In their end-of-the-year newsletter, they ask: “What was your favorite show?!? We are already hard at work...
Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus
Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-two years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events, and...
Winter Class Registration
NEWBURYPORT – Winter class registration is now open: art, music, paleontology, writing, gardening, world languages, yoga, tai chi, dancing, SAT prep, haiku, geneology, and so much more. All classes have limited space and can fill up quickly so register today to grab...
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...
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...
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...
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....
Friends of the Newburyport Public Library Launch 2026 Membership Campaign: “Life Is Better with Friends”
Submitted by Nadine Romano-Ritche NEWBURYPORT – The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) announced the launch of their 2026 membership renewal and recruitment campaign following a highly successful year of community support. With the help of loyal members...
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- Georgetown American Legion Post Donates to COA Dec 31, 2025
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- State-Wide Ballot Questions Discussion Jan. 10th Dec 31, 2025

