BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This prestigious award reflects the Town’s commitment to...
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Groveland Celebrates 175th Parade with Gratitude for Volunteers and Community Spirit
Submitted by Annie Schindler Executive Coordinator Town of Groveland GROVELAND – On Saturday, September 6th, the Town of Groveland celebrated its 175th year with a parade and it was a celebration to remember! Volunteerism has always been at the core of what makes...
Buy Your Great Grand Sheep ‘Pebbles’ Land Rush Deed Today!
www.SheepDeeds.com Join the Knights of Columbus of Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown, Rowley, and beyond, at 87 E. Main Street in Georgetown, Mass., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, or simply purchase a 'deed' for the 'ownership' of one square for the duration of the event. You...
Shared Letter of Disappointment
Copy of Letter Sent to the Georgetown SelectBoard by Ida Wye To the Editor: I am writing this to the BOS to express my disappointment with your inability to shepherd this town through many decades of challenges. It is obvious that the election process has been a...
Georgetown Selectman Responds
To the Editor: I wanted to follow-up on the article written by Stuart Lytle published titled “Is Selectboard becoming Dysfunctional?”. Although balanced, it did not get to the fundamental problem and paints a picture of Georgetown leadership with infighting, public...
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Beverly Police Respond to Shooting
BEVERLY – Chief John G. LeLacheur reports that the Beverly Police Department are currently on scene and investigating an apparent shooting that occurred Saturday night. On Saturday, Oct. 11, at approximately 7:17 p.m., Beverly Police received reports of shots fired in...
Susan E. Maloney May 5, 1947 – October 8, 2025
Susan E. Maloney passed away peacefully in Salem, NH, on October 8, 2025, at the age of 78. She was born on May 5, 1947, in Boston, MA, and was formerly of Ipswich and Boxford, MA. From the start, she was destined to touch the lives of all whom she encountered with...
Rowley 40B Development PUBLIC HEARING
Rowley 40B Development PUBLIC HEARING Rowley Zoning Board of Appeals A public meeting will be held at the Rowley Town Hall, 139 Main Street, on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM to hold an open conversation with 40B Developer Rowley Farms discussing their plans...
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 fight, find a cure.
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- Newburyport Elections Meet and Greet Oct 15, 2025
- Boxford Wins National Recognition for Excellence in Budgeting/Financial Transparency Oct 15, 2025
- Groveland Celebrates 175th Parade with Gratitude for Volunteers and Community Spirit Oct 15, 2025
- Buy Your Great Grand Sheep ‘Pebbles’ Land Rush Deed Today! Oct 15, 2025