Boxford Electricity Plan: For Review Until Nov. 8
submitted by: Matthew Coogan Town Administrator/ CPO Town of Boxford 7A Spofford Road Boxford, MA 01921 Select Board Office: 978.887.6000 BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for Boxford Community...
Boxford Author Publishes Debut Suspense Novel – Don’t Call Mandy
BOXFORD − Cindy Grande of Boxford has published her first novel, Don't Call Mandy, a work of psychological suspense released October 10. The book follows Cassie, a woman who attends her estranged aunt's funeral after a decade of family silence and finds a hoarded...
Town of Boxford Welcomes Sean Donahue as Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director
BOXFORD − The Town of Boxford recently announced that Sean Donahue has joined the Town as its new Assistant Town Administrator/Finance Director. Donahue brings more than 13 years of municipal government experience to Boxford. Most recently, he served as Human...
Wood Lancaster Holds Topsfield Fair Record for the Largest Giant Pumpkin
TOPSFIELD − Wood Lancaster of Topsfield now holds the Topsfield Fair record for the largest Giant Pumpkin grown in Massachusetts. Lancaster’s pumpkin topped the scales at 2,598 lbs. at the 42nd annual All New England Giant Pumpkin Weigh-Off. The record had been set...
Despite Heavy Rains, Aulson Roofing, Goats to Go, and Many Others Begin Rejuvenation of The Gardens in Georgetown
by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN, Mass. — Goats, rakes, brush cutters, clippers, and tractors slowly moved forward, clearing piles of debris from the front area of the Georgetown Community Gardens last week. The effort, led by former selectman and local businessman Alan...
2nd Annual Oktoberfest Celebration Set for Oct. 10, Featuring Live Music by Back to the 80’s Band
GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Second Annual Oktoberfest Celebration will take place from noon until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the Colantoni Center, 51 W. Main Street (rain date of Sunday, October 11). This family-friendly celebration will feature seasonal...
Even the Topsfield Fair Is Being Scammed
TOPSFIELD, Mass. — Amid viewing farm animals, munching on hotdogs, enjoying parades, beauty pageants and rock and roll concerts, scammers are lurking around the Topsfield Fair digital footprint. The Fair, which runs Oct. 2 to 12 at the Fairgrounds, notified current...
North Andover Watts Donates Jet Ski for Merrimack River Cleanup
NORTH ANDOVER, Mass. – As part of their continued partnership, Watts donated the funds for the purchase of a jet ski to the Clean River Project to help provide the nonprofit with a more efficient way to survey the Merrimack River, monitor cleanup areas, and locate...
Plum Fest! 2026
PLUM ISLAND — This year's all-volunteer island festival featured approximately 107 accoustic and featured bands on 50 locations across Plum Island, with half-a-dozen food locations, seven shuttle-stops, and countless volunteers, neighbors, and visitors who made...
