REGIONAL – Thousands gathered throughout the region last Saturday to participate in Wreaths Across America programs to honor veterans this holiday season. A Christmas wreath is laid at the base of each veterans grave, thanks to the generous donations of those who...
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G-TOWN Café: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award
GEORGETOWN – The G-TOWN Café has been nominated for The Town Common 2025 Business Christmas Decoration Award. The cafe is a hidden treasure, situated on the far corner of the Building Supply, in addition to the best cinnamon sticks, the cafe has real, fresh-baked...
Boxford Special Town Meeting December 17th – Officials to Present Key Decisions/Zoning Change
Submitted by the office of Matthew Coogan, Town Administrator, Boxford The Town of Boxford will hold a Special Town Meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Masconomet High School Auditorium. The warrant contains eight articles, several of which...
Santa’s Helpers from the Georgetown Fire Department Collected Toys for Tots Last Sunday
Groveland Post Office: Nominated for Regional Business Christmas Decoration Award
GROVELAND – The Groveland Post Office has been nominated for The Town Common 2025 Business Christmas Decoration Award. The much admired decorations have transformed the Main Street location adjacent to the bridge into a welcoming showpiece Who thought going to the...
Rita Parisi presents *I Am Zelda* — A one-act play about the woman who inspired *The Great Gatsby*
SALISBURY – Rita Parisi will present *I Am Zelda*, an original one-act play about the extraordinary life of Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald, at Actors Studio of Newburyport at Crossroads Plaza (1 Merrill Street, Salisbury, MA) on Saturday, December 27 at 7:30 PM. This special...
Bill to Require Online and In-Person Local Meetings
by Lonnie Brennan Republican Senator Bruce Tarr has joined at least 40 other, mostly Democrat state legislators this year to sponsor Bill H.3299, which would require all local governments subject to the open meeting law to provide both in-person and remote access to...
A Tripling of Auto Excise Tax?
When Mass. Gov. Maura Healey rolled out her Municipal Empowerment Act, it was framed as a toolbox for cities and towns, offering them new ways to raise revenue and manage finances at the local level. But tucked inside the legislation is a provision that would allow...
Newbury Town Library Holding Hat/Mitten/Glove Drive
In December, Newbury Town Library is holding its 5th annual Hat and Mitten/Glove Drive to benefit Pettengill House. Started in 2021, the library has collected over 500 hats and mittens/gloves from the community. Donations are accepted at the Main Desk of the Library...
Modern Woodmen Partners with Wreaths Across America
Submitted by Modern Woodmen on behalf of Managing Partner, Georgetown's Joseph R. Soucy Modern Woodmen of America is partnering with Wreaths Across America for a nationwide day of remembrance on Dec. 13. A fraternal financial services organization with members across...
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