by Stewart Lytle, Sr. Reporter IPSWICH – Few homes in this town that has many First Period homes are more imbued with New England history than the Baker-Tozer House at 16 Elm Street. Built in 1835, this four-bedroom, 2,750-square-foot home within walking distance of...
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TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES – THURS FEB 5 8:30 – 10:30 AM
TOASTS & TRUSTS: ESTATE PLANNING FOR RETIREES - THURS FEB 5 8:30 - 10:30 AM Haverhill, right over the line from Groveland.
Greyhound Heals, Finds Her Place in the Post-Racing World
NEWBURYPORT – The Greyhound had been a champion racer, but her wins and the prize money she won were never enough for the humans who owned her or those assigned to care for her. For the Greyhound, there was no graceful retirement from the track like thoroughbred...
Historic Church For Sale
MERRIMACPORT – With the decline in attendance at many churches, new uses are being found for these stately buildings congregations once gathered in. Some have been converted to restaurants like Mission Oak Restaurant in Newburyport. A few are now museums. Others, like...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Hosted its 34nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & Day of Service
NEWBURYPORT – Despite the snowy conditions, the YWCA Greater Newburyport welcomed more than 200 guests to Newburyport City Hall in celebration of its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration & first-ever Day of Service last week. After attendees enjoyed...
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners Names Karen Coppola as 2025 CPD of the Year
Special Submission to The Town Common Karen Coppola, RDH, CDP, EAL has been selected as NCCDP’s 2025 Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) of the Year—an honor that reflects what so many families, caregivers, and community partners already know: Karen brings rare...
Featured Property Listing: Own An Ipswich Legendary Store
by Stewart Lytle IPSWICH – On the market is a small slice of this town’s colorful history that could remain a mixed-use property with a commercial kitchen with a two-bedroom, second-floor residence. Or the 2,419-square-foot building could be converted to full...
Kraken Gaming – Vintage Toys & Games Treasure in Rowley
ROWLEY – Pokemonâ, Play Stationâ, Nintendoâ, Genesisâ, Pikachuâ, Shogun Warriorsâ, Magicâ, Start Trekâ, Star Warsâ, Play Stationâ, Game Boyâ, and XBoxâ, are just some of the offerings at Kraken Gaming- the place to find vintage toys and games. The packed shop located...
Focus on Real Estate by Stewart Lytle – Lower Green Home Steeped in History
NEWBURY – If you are looking for a home that was part of early Newbury history with the same views of the Parker River that the earliest settlers enjoyed, a two-bedroom home that has been updated with modern amenities just came on the market. Built originally in 1728...
Plant Matters
What we covered in 2025 and what is ahead in 2026. We discovered some great plant people in 2025 Carol Decker of West Newbury Wild and Native (WN2) described how WN2 encourages people to cultivate ecological landscapes. https://www.wnwildnative.org Dianne Plantamura...
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