Michael Scarlata Republican State Committeeman Candidate. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Michael Scarlata and I’m a candidate for Republican State Committeeman in the First Essex and Middlesex District which includes Rowley, Ipswich, Salisbury,...
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Lessons from Nature on Life, Death, Renewal, and Legacy
Lessons from Nature on Life, Death, Renewal, and Legacy Thurs, Feb 29, 7pm-Virtual Author and photographer Margie Patlak shares vital lessons she and others have learned from nature about life, death, renewal and legacy– lessons that helped her personally heal. Her...
Residents’ Input Sought on Bike Share Concept
Residents' Input Sought on Bike Share Concept NEWBURYPORT, MA — Newburyport Livable Streets (NLS) has been exploring the feasibility of establishing a small bike share system in the city. A bike share system could benefit both residents and visitors by providing a...
Tarr and Kassner Announce Additional State Transportation Infrastructure Funding
Tarr and Kassner Announce Additional State Transportation Infrastructure Funding Ipswich will receive $124,084, Newbury will receive $88,083, and Rowley will receive $71,306 in additional funding assistance for FY24 IPSWICH, NEWBURY, ROWLEY – Senate Minority Leader...
Duke Ellington and the Harlem Renaissance
Duke Ellington and the Harlem Renaissance Tues, Feb. 20, 7pm Virtual The Duke. Composer, dreamer, businessman. Genius interpreter of Big Band Swing and the Harlem Renaissance moment – melody maker and aficionado of putting on the Ritz – Sir Duke. Nanette Perrotte is a...
Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting
Civil War Roundtable Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack February Meeting Wed, Feb 14, 7:30 to 9:30 PM Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA Roundtable president Elizabeth Hallett will present a talk entitled “Remembering Remembrance Day at...
Local Tai Chi Students Compete to Win
Local Tai Chi students recently competed at the Chinese Martial Arts Autumn Invitational in Maynard, MA. Pictured: Betsy Cass, Stacie Bowman, and Pamela Jacobson collectively won 5 gold and 1 bronze medals. They train at Great Bay Tai Chi, located in Salisbury and...
What Works In Community News: with Journalism Professor & Author Dan Kennedy
What Works In Community News: with Journalism Professor & Author Dan Kennedy Thursday, Jan. 11, 7PM - Virtual Local news is essential to democracy. Meaningful participation in civic life is impossible without it. However, local news is in crisis. According to one...
First Fridays: Shop Local Late – Newburyport, MA
Every First Friday Starting Feb 2, 2024 5:00 - 8:00 PM First Fridays: Shop Local Late is a recurring community event designed to promote and support small businesses in Downtown Newburyport. It takes place on the first Friday of every month throughout the year 2024....
Statement of Superintendent Maureen Lynch Regarding Outcome of Whittier School Building Referendum
Statement of Superintendent Maureen Lynch Regarding Outcome of Whittier School Building Referendum HAVERHILL — Superintendent Maureen Lynch, on behalf of the Whittier Tech School Building Committee, releases the following statement: “Thank you to everyone who voted in...
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