Submitted by Amy Roderick Assistant Director Rowley Public Library Rowley Public Library’s “Craft with Catherine” event on Saturday, January 10 at 10am is for anyone looking to get organized for 2026 in a fun and creative way. Participants will customize their own set...
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Winter Class Registration
NEWBURYPORT – Winter class registration is now open: art, music, paleontology, writing, gardening, world languages, yoga, tai chi, dancing, SAT prep, haiku, geneology, and so much more. All classes have limited space and can fill up quickly so register today to grab...
Newbury Water Bills (Past) Due!
A Message from the Newbury Water Department The Water Department sent out the fall bills October 1st and they were due December 1st. If you have not paid your bill please do so to avoid interest and demand charges. Final Notices will be processed next week. Water...
Wreaths Across America Ceremonies Show Honor and Respect for All Veterans
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...
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...
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