REGION – Georgetown Fire Chief Matt McKay, Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine, Merrimac Fire Chief Larry Fisher, and Amesbury Fire Chief James Nolan are pleased to share that the Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, and Amesbury Fire Departments received a joint...
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New England Aquarium Ice Sculpture Stroll
This winter, as nearly 500 endangered sea turtles have received rehabilitative care at the New England Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Hospital after being rescued from Cape Cod, an ice sculpture depicting some of the most critically endangered among them, the Kemp’s ridley sea...
Hillies Workout @ Groveland’s Veasey Memorial Park
Wednesdays, 7:00 AM & Saturdays, 8:00 AM at the bottom of Nun's Hill; all weather - bring water, yoga mat, and light hand weights. All skill levels are welcome! "Our hill group meets at the bottom of the Veasey sledding hill every Wednesday at 7 and Saturday at 8,...
Auditions for “Skin of Our Teeth”
The North Shore Players, a Danvers community theater, announces open auditions for Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize play, “The Skin of Our Teeth.” Large cast, males and females, ages 16 and up. Auditions are at Hogan Regional Auditorium, 450 Maple St., Danvers. That’s...
HISTORY CORNER: Newburyport’s Confederate General
By Joseph Oliver Special to The Town Common ––––––––––––––––– Although we like to see ourselves as virtuous, we all have skeletons hidden in our closets. Here is the story of one such skeleton from Newburyport’s cupboard. On June 19th, 2020, in the Judiciary Square...
What’s Happening in Your Town Government?
Periodically we'll post notices of the latest meeting minutes available online through city/town websites, for various boards. This week, we list the selectmen's/selectboard/city council meeting minutes. You'll note that Hampton Falls, NH, is the town with the most...
Salem Five Creating Holiday Magic for Families in Need
GEORGETOWN – Join Salem Five and The Salvation Army by donating new, unwrapped toys to kids in the community this holiday season from now until the end of the year. Pictured are Aaron, Jalin, Debbie, and Rebecca. Our team at Salem Five Bank in Georgetown is so...
Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus
Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-one years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events,...
Merrimac Police Receive $19,986 State Grant to Improve Road Safety
MERRIMAC – Chief Eric Shears is pleased to share that the Merrimac Police Department has been awarded $19,986.84 in state grant funding to improve road safety. The Merrimac Police Department received funding through the Municipal Road Grant Safety Program. The funding...
Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education Classes
Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education will once again be offering SAT Prep classes this winter for college bound high schoolers as well as ESL classes. SAT Prep Math will be held on Tuesdays, beginning January 21. SAT Prep English begins on Thursday,...
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