The Town Common

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...

Public Invited to Join in Gardens Cleanup Saturday, Sept. 26, 9:30 a.m. Andover Streeet, Georgetown, Across from Golf Course

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Aulson family invites volunteers, gardeners, town officials, and "any interested individuals" to join in this Saturday, Sept. 26 at 9:30 a.m. to kickoff the process to restore the Community Gardens to their former splendor. More than a...

Georgetown Conservation Commission Clips Community Gardens Cleanup Plans Limits Cleanup to Approx. 20% of Previous Garden Area Acting ConCom Agent Argues to Leave Trash/Debris in Place

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Conservation Commission unanimously voted last week to NOT clean up the majority of the overgrown decades-old, abandoned community garden, instead limiting the cleanup project to just the front area of the gardens (approximately 20% of the...

What Do the Community Gardens Have in Common with the Ponds? The ConCom

by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN, Mass. — While robust discussions took place last week regarding the long-neglected Georgetown Community Gardens, similar discussions took place regarding the failure to take care of the overgrowth of weeds at Pentucket Pond and Rock...

Business Spotlight: Nicolini’s House of Pizza

by Kay Lee Ogden This week's business spotlight shines on: "Nicolini's House of Pizza" This is a series of local businesses to encourage customers to shop local and make people aware of their services and talents that we have surrounding us!! Please shop local!!!...

Georgetown Parks and Recreation Commission Thanks Eagle Scout Bryan Benoit for Pavilion Roof and Dock Projects at American Legion Park

GEORGETOWN, Mass. — The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Commission thanks Bryan Benoit of Boy Scout Troop 50 for completing his Eagle Scout project at American Legion Park and for giving the Commission the opportunity to sponsor the work. Benoit, a Georgetown High...

Dear Friends of the Village Pancake House

Friends, It is with heavy hearts that we announce the closing of the beloved Village Pancake House. This decision was not made lightly and didn’t come easy. We would be remiss if we didn’t begin by saying thank you posthumously to George and Lillian Soffron who had...

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...

Georgetown Barber Shop

by Kay Lee Ogden This week's business spotlight shines on "Georgetown Barber Shop and Shaves,” 18 east main street, located in the Mason's Building. Phone: 978.352.7556 Hours: Tues: 9am-5pm, Wed-Thurs: 9am-7pm, Fri: 9am-6pm, and Sat: 9am-4pm Owner: Amanda Ross This is...

Ellen E. Denno

GEORGETOWN – Ellen E. Denno, 81, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2026, with her loving husband, Stephen, at her side, following a long illness. She was Stephen’s cherished wife and deeply loved companion. Born in Beverly and raised in Danvers, Ellen was the...