TOPSFIELD -- The Topsfield Town Library hosts an impressive art collection within its walls, and recently, the library has expanded its commitment to public art with a temporary outdoor sculpture. Last week, the library installed a painted aluminum sculpture titled...
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Groveland approves contract for first town administrator
by Adam Swift
GROVELAND -- It was a historic vote for the Groveland Board of Selectmen Monday, Nov. 22, as it approved a three year contract to hire Rebecca Oldham as the town’s first Town Administrator. The three-year contract for Oldham has a salary of $110,000 for the first...
Hamilton residents envision the future
by Adam Swift
Hamilton is the almost perfect picture book example of a small New England town. To keep it that way, and to balance growth with protection of its abundant natural resources, takes work -- and that’s what residents are being asked to do as the town undertakes an...
Nero’s Law provides emergency services for police K9 units
by Adam Swift
For law enforcement, legislators, and animal lovers, the passage of Nero’s Law by the state Senate earlier this month was a big step toward ensuring police dogs get the help they need if they are injured in the line of duty. “I’m very enthused that it has passed; it’s...
Special Election For Fourth Essex District State Rep. Seat
by Adam Swift
A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30 for the Fourth Essex District State Representative seat. Democrat Jamie Belsito and Republican Robert Snow won their respective primaries earlier this month in the race to replace former state Rep. Brad Hill. The...
Music runs deep for Byfield studio owner
by Adam Swift
Seated behind the controls in his Byfield recording studio, EJ Ouellette will tell you he’s an entrepreneur. But make no mistake about it, as he turns up the volume on his latest collaboration with Tomika Dixon (granddaughter of Ouellette’s hero, blues legend Willie...
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