Dear Mr. Lytle, Thank you so much for publishing Mr. Donahue’s most informative letter. I’m sure we all learned a lot! There are some comments I would like to add. I’m not a victim. I took the action I did to avoid becoming a victim of Mr. Donahue’s wild attacks on...
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Death Notices
Newburyport No King Protest
NEWBURYPORT – Thousands of North Shore residents came to the Bartlett Mall Saturday to participate in the No King national political rally. An estimated 3,000 people (?) lined both sides of High Street, holding signs protesting the current administration’s action and...
Dr. John Anthony Regalbuto – In Remembrance
Last of the Greatest Generation John Anthony Regalbuto was born, as he liked to say, on 1-2-33 (January 2, 1933) and died peacefully surrounded by family on October 8, 2025 at the age of 92. He was the youngest and last surviving of eight children of Filippo...
Boxford Wins National Recognition for Excellence in Budgeting/Financial Transparency
BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2026 budget. This prestigious award reflects the Town’s commitment to...
Groveland Celebrates 175th Parade with Gratitude for Volunteers and Community Spirit
Submitted by Annie Schindler Executive Coordinator Town of Groveland GROVELAND – On Saturday, September 6th, the Town of Groveland celebrated its 175th year with a parade and it was a celebration to remember! Volunteerism has always been at the core of what makes...
Buy Your Great Grand Sheep ‘Pebbles’ Land Rush Deed Today!
www.SheepDeeds.com Join the Knights of Columbus of Boxford, Byfield, Georgetown, Rowley, and beyond, at 87 E. Main Street in Georgetown, Mass., on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, or simply purchase a 'deed' for the 'ownership' of one square for the duration of the event. You...
Shared Letter of Disappointment
Copy of Letter Sent to the Georgetown SelectBoard by Ida Wye To the Editor: I am writing this to the BOS to express my disappointment with your inability to shepherd this town through many decades of challenges. It is obvious that the election process has been a...
Georgetown Selectman Responds
To the Editor: I wanted to follow-up on the article written by Stuart Lytle published titled “Is Selectboard becoming Dysfunctional?”. Although balanced, it did not get to the fundamental problem and paints a picture of Georgetown leadership with infighting, public...
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