The Town Common
Essex Police Alerts Community to Opening of Temporary Bridge Downtown, Closure of Existing Bridge
ESSEX — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation intends to open a new temporary bridge over the Essex River downtown on Tuesday, July 12, and that the old bridge over the river will close a short time later. In the event of unforeseen delays, the new bridge...
Representative Belsito and House of Representatives pass comprehensive Veterans Bill
TOPSFIELD – On Thursday, July 7, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the veteran community and making necessary updates to service member quality-of-life issues, supporting...
Rowley Water Main Extension Project to Begin on July 11
ROWLEY – The Rowley Water Department announced that a water main project on Dodge Road will begin on Monday, July 11. A new water main will be installed from Haverhill Street to the intersection of Dodge Road and Daniels Road, while a replacement main will be...
Reminder: Rowley Water Use Restrictions
ROWLEY — The Rowley Water Department mandatory water use restrictions are in effect. Non-essential Water use is prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Examples of non-essential water use include, car washing, lawn...
Town of Ipswich and Ipswich Police Report Discovery of Hate Flyers
IPSWICH — Interim Town Manager Mary Gallivan and Police Chief Paul Nikas advised the public that numerous flyers for a neo-Nazi group have been found in yards throughout Ipswich. Ipswich Police, in collaboration with a neighboring community where the flyers were also...
Rowley Library Summer Music Series: The Music of the Highwaymen
ROWLEY — Bring a blanket or chair and join the Rowley Library on the lawn Thursday, July 14, starting at 6:30PM to enjoy The Summer Music Series featuring Music of the Highwaymen. Cool treats will be provided- all ages welcome! Longtime New England singer/songwriter...
Wenham man charged with Covid-19 pandemic fraud scheme
BOSTON – A Wenham man was charged on Thursday, June 30 in connection with a scheme to obtain Paycheck Protection Program funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by submitting false applications. James Joseph Cohen, 59,...
Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Adds Bus Route in Groveland
GROVELAND — Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham has announced that the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) has started offering bus service in the Town of Groveland for the first time. Route 18 went into operation on July 5. The route begins at...
Amesbury resident Graduates from The College of Charleston
CHARLESTON, SC — Christopher Velonis of Amesbury recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the College of Charleston. Velonis was among more than 1,450 students who received degrees.
