NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank, is pleased to announce the promotion of Tim Regan to Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer. Since joining Newburyport Bank, Tim has played a critical role in serving the needs of local businesses across the Bank’s Massachusetts and...
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James J. McCarthy Appointed President of Newburyport Bank
NEWBURYPORT – Lloyd L. Hamm, Jr., President and CEO of River Run Bancorp, MHC, together with the Boards of River Run and Newburyport Bank, are pleased to announce the appointment of James J. McCarthy as President and Chief Operating Officer of Newburyport Bank,...
‘The Graduation Address I will Probably Never Be Asked to Deliver’
by Kevin McCormick Special to The Town Common Congratulations to all of you and thank you for having me here at one of your major life achievements. We humans need ceremonies to mark milestones but then we humans must move on. To the next thing. Whatever that is will...
Upcoming Events
AMESBURY 2025 Chocolate Tour! Saturday, June 7th, 12 to 4 p.m. - an afternoon of delicious tastings, local charm, and community fun—all while supporting great local causes. Tickets include a chocolate sample from each participating shop and help fund our amazing...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Celebrates Opening of Their New 48 Units of Senior Housing in Methuen
YWCA Greater Newburyport, in collaboration with Element Care Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), a non-profit healthcare organization helping older adults live safely and comfortably in their homes, celebrated the opening of 48 units of senior...
NEWBURYPORT: Meet the Commerce Cottages
NEWBURYPORT – The Commerce Cottages, a group of small, colorful shanties in downtown, help artists, students, nonprofits and small businesses sell their products, wares and services – a way to start in business in Newburyport without the high cost of traditional...
IPSWICH: End of an Era – Beloved Majestic Dragon Provides Area Firefighters Training Ground Prior to Demo
IPSWICH – Area firefighters joined together at the beloved Majestic Dragon on Rt. 1 in Ipswich to conduct joint inspection and training excercises prior to the demolition of the closed business. Equipment and firefighters from Ipswich Fire and Rescue (Truck 1),...
Newburyport Bank Welcomes Mary Beth Parker
NEWBURYPORT – John Burcke, President and Chief Lending Officer of Newburyport Bank is pleased to welcome Mary Beth Parker to Newburyport Bank as Senior Vice President, Senior Lending Officer. In this key leadership role, Mary Beth will manage the Bank’s Commercial...
Rabbit House Network Bunny Yoga!
IPSWICH – Participants were hoppy to help raise funds for Rabbit House Network (rabbitnetwork.org) at the recent Bunny Yoga fundraiser at True North Ale Co. If you missed out, no worries! Melanie Simard Yoga will return to True North for another adorable fundraiser,...
Sunday’s High Winds Complicate Firefighting – 10+ Acres Burned
NEWBURYPORT – Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports Newburyport firefighters were called at 11:22 a.m. to an area of State Street, where a large brush fire was threatening a number of nearby buildings. Because of heavy winds, which complicated firefighting efforts,...
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