Russell E. Hoffses, age 81, peacefully passed away on April 22, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at his home in Rowley. He was born on September 3, 1943, in Presque Isle, ME to Llewellyn F. and Margaret C. (Dicker) Hoffses. The oldest of three children, Russ and his...
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Derek McGregor
Derek McGregor passed away in a unexpected and tragic accident on April 20, 2025, in Salisbury, MA. Born on April 28, 1981, in Rowley, MA, Derek was a man whose life was marked by his generous spirit, creative talents, and the joy he found in working with his hands....
Charles P. Rousseau
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....
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...
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