ROWLEY – Jeff Megna of the F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home in Rowley was recognized at the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association annual Funeral Service Appreciation Night in Needham last month. “We are excited to recognize our colleague Jeffrey E. Megna of...
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Merrimac, Newburyport, Salisbury and Amesbury Police Collaborate On Active Shooter/Hostile Event Response Training
MERRIMAC – Merrimac Police Chief Eric Shears, Newburyport City Marshal Matthew Simons, Salisbury Police Chief Thomas W. Fowler and Amesbury Police Chief Craig Bailey are pleased to report that their departments collaborated to provide Active Shooter/Hostile Event...
Newbury Police Officers, Firefighters, and Dispatchers Receive Commendation for Life-Saving Actions
NEWBURY – Town Administrator Tracy Blais, Police Chief Patricia Fisher and Fire Chief Dave Evans are pleased to share that members of Newbury Police, Fire and Dispatch received commendation awards for their combined efforts in saving a man's life last month. The...
Help The Open Door Stock the Shelves: Thanksgiving Food Drive Nov. 23
GLOUCESTER – With the holidays right around the corner, The Open Door Thanksgiving Food Drive is set to take place on Saturday, Nov. 23, at six local grocery stores. This year, the nonprofit is calling on the community to donate nonperishable breakfast items to help...
City of Newburyport, Newburyport Fire Department Celebrate Completion of John F. Cutter Jr. West End Fire Station
NEWBURYPORT – Earlier this month the Newburyport Fire Department began occupying the new west end fire station named after John "Jocko" Franklin Cutter Jr., who joined the Newburyport Fire Department in 1932 and became a Lieutenant in 1952. Cutter also served on the...
Cantemus December Concerts Share “The Peace of Wild Things”
Cantemus Chamber Chorus, with 42 members from across the North Shore, will present three concerts in December that share “The Peace of Wild Things.” Inspired by the Animal Kingdom, this concert preserves some seasonal traditions, and goes beyond. The repertoire...
Martha Spencer Coming to Newburyport
NEWBURYPORT – Martha Spencer and the Wonderland Country Band is coming to Newburyport on Saturday, November 16th, performing at 8 pm at the Belleville Church. Led by Martha Spencer, the Wonderland Country Band includes Jamie Collins on bass, Lucas Pasley on...
Charles R. Adams
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Charles Adams, who peacefully left this world on November 2, 2024, at the age of 85. He will be forever missed by his loving family, friends, and all who knew him. Charlie was born on December 10,...
Charles W. Hardy Jr.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Charles Walter Hardy, Jr., fondly known as Walter. Walter passed peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at the age of 81. He will be forever missed, and forever celebrated....
Newbury Fire Department Hosts Two-Day Live Fire Training on Plum Island
NEWBURY – Chief Dave Evans reports that the Newbury Fire Department hosted a weekend of Live Fire Training on Plum Island in conjunction with the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) and the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Thirty-three firefighters from 10...
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