The Town Common

DANVERS - St. John’s Preparatory School held its 113th Commencement exercises on Saturday morning as Head of School Edward P. Hardiman, Ph.D. conferred diplomas upon 272 seniors during an outdoor ceremony held on the school’s campus. In his valedictory address,...

Firefly Fun with the Mass Audubon Thurs, June 22, noon - Virtual There is a lot of science behind the magic of fireflies! Learn how and why lightning bugs light up, about the different species of fireflies, and how these beetles can be identified by their flash...

The Story of Route 1 Wed, June 21, 7PM Author Susan Mara Bregman will give a presentation based on her new book, ‘Along Route 1: Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts,’ in this ZOOM webinar. An unapologetic combination of historic gravity, exuberant entertainment,...

Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack June 14, 7:30-9:30 PM Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury, MA Following a brief business meeting, there will be a presentation by historian Chuck Veit on his most recent book “Monitor’s Unknown Mission” From the...

The Adventures of Two Grannies on the Road Tuesday, June 13, 10:30AM - Virtual They’re not ready for the rocking chair yet! Two young-at-heart grandmothers will share their love of exploration and adventure, showing that they can be business owners, wives,...

A History of Libraries In The Bay State Wednesday, June 14, 7PM - HYBRID From the early days of European settlement to the present, Boston and Massachusetts have been friendly to the printed word. In fact, the first printing press in British North America arrived at...

A Morning of Insight Meditation: Instruction and Practice Saturday, June 17, 9:30AM at the Rowley Library Meditation can be understood as the art of bringing full, conscious attention to the present moment, just as it is. In today’s culture, this is a tall order, as...