Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-one years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events,...
Tom’s Discount: A Shopping Adventure
SALISBURY – Whether it is a plastic bin, birthday wrapping paper, office supplies or a reflective jacket that keeps you and your dog safe after dark, Tom’s Discount Store is your go-to store. In the 15,000-square-foot store on Rte. 110 with 32,000 different items,...
BREAKING: Whittier, Triton, and Ipswich May Get New Schools
NORTH SHORE – The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) board of directors played Santa Friday, agreeing to accept 22 school districts, including three on the North Shore, into its 2025 assessment process that could result in the state paying hundreds of...
WREATHS across AMERICA – Honoring Veterans This Holiday Season
ROWLEY – It is not just the season for joy, but one to honor those who have served with a national wreath-laying ceremony. On the North Shore, volunteers will gather at the Rowley Burial Ground. on Saturday, December 14, at 10 a.m. Wreaths Across America, a national...
Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education Announces Online Registration is Now Open for Winter Classes
REGIONAL – Greater Newburyport Adult and Community Education announces that online registration is now open for winter classes. The fall semester runs from January 21 through March 29 with classes running anywhere from a one-night workshop to the full eight-week...
FlingGolf ‘Liberates’ Great Britain Golf Courses
AMESBURY – It is not just the NFL with the New England Patriots playing the Jacksonville Jaguars in London or the NBA’s EuroLeague that are taking a U.S. sport international. FlingGolf is crossing the Pond to bring this new sport to British golf courses, including the...
BankProv Exceeds Community Food Drive Goal, Donates Nearly 2,000 Items to Local Pantries
AMESBURY – BankProv is thrilled to announce the successful completion of its 2024 Community Food Drive, surpassing the ambitious goal of collecting 1,828 food items and achieving nearly 2,000 donations. The initial goal of 1,828 items was inspired by the incredible...
Rowley Opposes Whittier Shared Campus
HAVERHILL – Whittier Vocational Tech Regional High School and the Northern Essex Community College (NECC) have moved a step closer to developing a shared campus that might be funded in part by the state. Ten of the 11 communities that make up the Whittier Tech...
Local Martial Arts School Brings Home 8 Medals
Members of Great Bay Tai Chi competed in the Second Annual Chinese Martial Arts Autumn Invitational on Sunday, November 10. Coached by Chris Himmel and Stacie Bowman, competitors ranged in age from pre-teen to mid 70s. Six competitors participated in events including...
Bank May Become City Hall
AMESBURY – The city hall building, built in 1890, is in need of renovation and upgrades to make it more accessible, including rebuilding hallways, steep stairways and even adding an elevator, probably on the exterior. It needs a new fire suppression system, secure...
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