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Howlett Brook Fishway Construction Underway
TOPSFIELD, MA – - Construction on the Howlett Brook Dam fishway Jul 20, 2023 upgrades have begun and will be completed by early August. A weir-pool fishway had previously existed at this site but was completely destroyed during the Mother’s Day Flood in 2006. The dam...
August 2023 Events at Bradley Palmer State Park
TOPSFIELD - Bradley Palmer State Park is located at 40 Asbury St. in Topsfield. All programs are free and open to the public. Reasonable accommodations upon request. Adults must accompany children. For outdoor events wear closed toe shoes, consider insect repellent...
Bake Sale Fundraiser
MERRIMAC - The Friends of Merrimac Council of Aging, would like to invite everyone in the community to come and support a Bake Sale Fundraiser. On Sat., Aug. 12th from 9am-12pm at the the Merrimac Senior Center located at 100 E. Main Street in Merrimac, tasty treats...
Letter to the Editor – Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness
To the editor: Greater Newburyport Ovarian Cancer Awareness wishes to thank the hundreds of community members who joined us to float over 450 lanterns on the Bartlet Mall’s Frog Pond at our 13th Newburyport Lantern Festival on July 3. In spite of the challenging...
Lady Windermere’s Fan – Play Presented by Theater in the Open
Lady Windermere’s Fan (Pay what you will) Presented by Theater in the Open Maudslay State Park July 22-30 One of Oscar Wilde’s parlor comedies, Lady Windermere’s Fan is a masterful examination of reputation, love, and deceit. Lady Windermere suspects her husband of...
The Paul Speidel Quartet Featuring Toni Lynn Washington
Summer Music Series: The Paul Speidel Quartet Featuring Toni Lynn Washington Wednesday, July 19, 7PM on the Rowley Library lawn Our Summer Music Series continues! Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy some great music outdoors. Free frozen treats will be provided. Family...
Ipswich Fish & Game Club Urges Opposition to HB 4420
The Ipswich Fish and Game Club has recently notified the public and it's membership of it's opposition to the upcoming HB4420. The club recently directed interested parties to review the recent posting on the Gun Owners Action League (GOAL) website at...
The All-Scout Paper Drive
The All-Scout Paper Drive ...will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main St. The Scouts will be collecting newspapers, books, cardboard, and magazines. The Boy Scouts will be collecting...
Summer Music Series on the Rowley Library Lawn
Summer Music Series on the Rowley Library Lawn Starting Thursday, July 6, 7PM The Rowley Public Library is excited to present our Summer Music Series: live family-friendly music events through the month of July. Bring a blanket or chair and relax on our beautiful...
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