GROVELAND – The Groveland Council on Aging proudly presents Empowered Voices, a special International Women’s Day panel celebrating women who are making an impact in our communities. This inspiring discussion will take place on Saturday, March 8, at 2:00 PM at Veasey...
Arts & Culture
From TikTok to Town Hall: How Gen Z Connects with Local News
by Renna Hwang Did you know that 63% of Gen Z get their news from social media, while older generations still rely on newspapers and TV? These days, you’re more likely to hear about breaking news from a TikTok slideshow than from a traditional newspaper. But as news...
MERRIMAC Mystery Author Event
MERRIMAC Mystery Author Event Saturday, March 22 Love mysteries? Join the Friends of the Merrimac Public Library for an exciting mystery author event, “We’re Not Making This Up”, sponsored by Sisters in Crime, on Saturday, March 22 at 1:00 p.m. at the Merrimac Public...
HAVERHILL: DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL
HAVERHILL: DADDY’S LITTLE GIRL Alice Quinn has a mystery to solve. By midnight. Christmas Eve. She has to solve the mystery to save her life. Her father has the solution. Trouble is – her father died 30 years ago. That leaves only her mother with the answer. Her...
Plant Matters
In conversation with Carol Decker of West Newbury Wild and Native (WN2). WN2 encourages people to cultivate ecological landscapes, one yard at a time. Carol became involved with WN2 after moving to West Newbury, retiring from Mass Audubon and meeting Nancy Pau who...
The Pink House – Federal Government’s Planned Demolition by Decay
Almost Gone ... ? The Iconic Pink House - with most windows and most roofing materials removed this fall - sits battered yet still holding her own last Saturday, bracing for another punishing winter storm (the home got hit with 8 inches of wet driving snow on Sunday...
Local Winter 2025 People/Group PHOTO CONTEST
$100 Grand Prize $50 2nd Place $25 3rd Place Sponsored by The Town Common DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Submit to: editor@thetowncommon.com Professionals and amateurs are invited to send us your photos for contest entry and...
AMESBURY Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer at Mill 77
Join us for an evening of casual networking at one of our newest businesses, Jewell Town Pottery, organized in partnership with G4 propertiess and Mill 77. Appetizers and refreshments included. Thursday, feb. 27, 5-7 pm Jewell Town Pottery, 777 Elm St. $10 member, $15...
NEWBURYPORT Storm Surge 2025 Speaker Series Celebrates Coastal Connections and Resilience
As a vibrant coastal community with a deep appreciation for oysters, Newburyport is the perfect place to explore how these humble bivalves are heroes of the marine world. Storm Surge is pleased to present its next Speaker Series event: “Life Cycle of an Oyster and How...
WENHAM Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2025
After a successful inaugural sale in 2024, Wenham Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale returns for its second year. In keeping with the Museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale brings the community together for a fun and...
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