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Every January, thousands of Christmas trees are dragged to curbsides or forgotten behind garages—symbols of a season that passed too quickly. But for one small family farm in Georgetown, Massachusetts, those trees tell a very different story. For the 8th consecutive...
Georgetown Public Library A group called Partners in Democracy will be coming to Georgetown on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 am to speak about the ballot questions that will be on the ballot next year. Some of the issues covered will be: • Fairer legislative pay...
A few of the headlines from our 2025 coverage: Newburyport Company Lands $462,700 Federal Grant Federal tax dollars given to Crystal Engineering Co., Inc. in Newburyport, a CNC machining company servicing many industries including aerospace will receive $462,700 to...
BOSTON – At the December 18, 2025 Holiday Pops performance in Boston, 2019 Make-A-Wish recipient Andrew Marshall - a Boxford native - served as guest narrator for ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. Andrew’s wish to meet John Mayer was granted in 2019 by Make-A-Wish...
Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-two 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, and...
New Storytime sessions for kids ages 3 to 5 begin the week of January 6 at Boxford Town Library! Come for great books, puppets, and crafts. Visit www.boxfordlibrary.org to sign up for either Tuesdays at 11 am or Wednesdays at 1:30 PM! See graphic below shared by Josh...
News Shared via Ilene Harnch-Grady, YWCA Greater Newburyport YWCA Greater Newburyport will soon be able to flip the switch and turn on 321 solar panels to supply almost 30% of the power needed for its newest affordable housing project YWCA Residences at Ingalls Court....
Submitted by Amy Roderick Assistant Director Rowley Public Library Rowley Public Library’s “Craft with Catherine” event on Saturday, January 10 at 10am is for anyone looking to get organized for 2026 in a fun and creative way. Participants will customize their own set...
NEWBURYPORT – Winter class registration is now open: art, music, paleontology, writing, gardening, world languages, yoga, tai chi, dancing, SAT prep, haiku, geneology, and so much more. All classes have limited space and can fill up quickly so register today to grab...
A Message from the Newbury Water Department The Water Department sent out the fall bills October 1st and they were due December 1st. If you have not paid your bill please do so to avoid interest and demand charges. Final Notices will be processed next week. Water...
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