It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles P. Rousseau on April 15, 2025. He passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side. Charles was 74 years old. Charles was born in Beverly, MA on May 5, 1950, to Barbara (Jones) and Maurice A....
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Alice M. (O’Brien) Perley Reed
Alice M. (O’Brien) Perley Reed of Rowley, MA passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 88, surrounded by loving family members. Alice’s life was a testament to the power of love, family, faith, helping others and the joy she found in simple pleasures....
Nichole D. Raftopoulos of Nvest Financial, LLC Honored in Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors; Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors
Nichole D. Raftopoulos of Nvest Financial, LLC Honored in Forbes Best-In- State Wealth Advisors; Forbes Top Women Wealth Advisors Portsmouth, NH – Nvest Financial, LLC, a provider of financial services with offices located in Portsmouth, NH, Kennebunk, ME and...
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Maura Mastrogiovanni for Rowley Board of Selectmen
My name is Maura Mastrogiovanni, and I would like to thank everyone who supported my nomination to run for a seat on the Board of Selectmen this year. I believe I have the qualifications needed to work collaboratively on the challenges facing Rowley. This June marks...
CANDIDATE STATEMENT: Mike Donahue for Georgetown Select Board
Greetings, I am Mike Donahue and I am running to serve the community on the Georgetown Board of Selectmen. I am on Facebook at https://tinyurl.com/mikeforselectboard or search “Mike Donahue for Select Board.” About Me: I am a Massachusetts native and Noelle, my wife,...
Rabbit House Network Bunny Yoga!
IPSWICH – Participants were hoppy to help raise funds for Rabbit House Network (rabbitnetwork.org) at the recent Bunny Yoga fundraiser at True North Ale Co. If you missed out, no worries! Melanie Simard Yoga will return to True North for another adorable fundraiser,...
BOXFORD: 24 Articles for Town Meeting
BOXFORD – The Boxford Select Board has officially closed the warrant for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. The final warrant includes 24 articles, now available to view online at www.boxfordma.gov/TownMeeting2025. In the coming weeks,...
Rowley Police Investigates Property Scam, Summons and Charge Washington Man
ROWLEY – Chief Stephen May reports that the Rowley Police Department has summonsed a man from Tacoma, Wash., with multiple larceny charges following a property scam. Last month, Rowley Police received reports from a resident who believed they had been the victim of a...
WENHAM Files Superior Court Action to Hold the Commonwealth’s Housing Agency Accountable to its Legal Obligations Under the MBTA Communities Act
Town of Wenham The town of Wenham has been a leader in the development of affordable housing. Its Chapter 40B inventory stands at nearly 12.5% and the town has proactively advanced a comprehensive master plan aimed at creating even more diversity in its housing stock....
Newbury Soliciting Bids for Space for Byfield Fire Station
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury is soliciting proposals to lease space in or around the Byfield section for a fire station. The lease for the current Byfield station at 44 Central St. expires on June 30, meaning the Town must issue a Request for Proposal through a...
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