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IPSWICH CENTRAL STREET CUMBERLAND FARMS We couldn’t leave out Sean Mellow (left), another long time worker at 24/7 Cumby’s in Ipswich, with Joseppi DeMarco (right) reading a copy of The Town Common from the NEW red newspaper box outside of Cumberland Farms, downtown Ipswich.

IPSWICH CENTRAL STREET CUMBERLAND FARMS We couldn't leave out Sean Mellow (left), another long time worker at 24/7 Cumby's in Ipswich, with Joseppi DeMarco (right) reading a copy of The Town Common from the NEW red newspaper box outside of Cumberland Farms, downtown...

Thom Gould Served the Maritime Museum Well

by The Town Common

NEWBURYPORT, Mass. — To honor Thom Gould, a past chair of the Custom House Maritime Museum (CHMM) , a donor has established a matching challenge grant of $50,000 that could double that that to benefit the museum. The donor gave the museum until an undisclosed date...

Public Invited to Join in Gardens Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Andover Streeet, Georgetown, Across from Golf Course

by The Town Common

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Aulson family invites volunteers, gardeners, town officials, and "any interested individuals" to join in this Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. to kickoff the process to restore the Community Gardens to their former splendor. More than a...

Georgetown Conservation Commission Clips Community Gardens Cleanup Plans Limits Cleanup to Approx. 20% of Previous Garden Area Acting ConCom Agent Argues to Leave Trash/Debris in Place

by The Town Common

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Conservation Commission unanimously voted last week to NOT clean up the majority of the overgrown decades-old, abandoned community garden, instead limiting the cleanup project to just the front area of the gardens (approximately 20% of the...

What Do the Community Gardens Have in Common with the Ponds? The ConCom

by The Town Common

by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN, Mass. — While robust discussions took place last week regarding the long-neglected Georgetown Community Gardens, similar discussions took place regarding the failure to take care of the overgrowth of weeds at Pentucket Pond and Rock...

HELP WANTED: Scientist Sought to Investigate Merrimack River’s Unexplained Spikes in Fecal Bacteria

by The Town Common

The Merrimack River Watershed Council (MRWC) is creating a new, full-time Lead Scientist position dedicated to designing and leading two major, multi-phase investigations: one in Newburyport Harbor, and one in the Lawrence Dam Impoundment. These locations see some of...

Business Spotlight: Nicolini’s House of Pizza

by The Town Common

by Kay Lee Ogden This week's business spotlight shines on: "Nicolini's House of Pizza" This is a series of local businesses to encourage customers to shop local and make people aware of their services and talents that we have surrounding us!! Please shop local!!!...

Georgetown Parks and Recreation Commission Thanks Eagle Scout Bryan Benoit for Pavilion Roof and Dock Projects at American Legion Park

by The Town Common

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Commission thanks Bryan Benoit of Boy Scout Troop 50 for completing his Eagle Scout project at American Legion Park and for giving the Commission the opportunity to sponsor the work. Benoit, a Georgetown High...

North Andover Watts Donates Jet Ski for Merrimack River Cleanup

by The Town Common

NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – As part of their continued partnership, Watts donated the funds for the purchase of a jet ski to the Clean River Project to help provide the nonprofit with a more efficient way to survey the Merrimack River, monitor cleanup areas, and locate...

Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Brings Birthday Joy in Every Bag

by The Town Common

Submitted by Bob Wicks Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Publicity Co-Chair Birthdays are particularly joyous celebrations for families and friends. For a family experiencing food insecurity, this occasion is a hardship. Stress, social pressure, and tough choices can rob their...

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The Town Common

IPSWICH CENTRAL STREET CUMBERLAND FARMS We couldn’t leave out Sean Mellow (left), another long time worker at 24/7 Cumby’s in Ipswich, with Joseppi DeMarco (right) reading a copy of The Town Common from the NEW red newspaper box outside of Cumberland Farms, downtown Ipswich.

Thom Gould Served the Maritime Museum Well

Public Invited to Join in Gardens Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Andover Streeet, Georgetown, Across from Golf Course

Georgetown Conservation Commission Clips Community Gardens Cleanup Plans Limits Cleanup to Approx. 20% of Previous Garden Area Acting ConCom Agent Argues to Leave Trash/Debris in Place

What Do the Community Gardens Have in Common with the Ponds? The ConCom

HELP WANTED: Scientist Sought to Investigate Merrimack River’s Unexplained Spikes in Fecal Bacteria

Business Spotlight: Nicolini’s House of Pizza

Georgetown Parks and Recreation Commission Thanks Eagle Scout Bryan Benoit for Pavilion Roof and Dock Projects at American Legion Park

North Andover Watts Donates Jet Ski for Merrimack River Cleanup

Ipswich-Rowley Rotary Brings Birthday Joy in Every Bag

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