by Dr. J. Peter St. Clair | Oct 30, 2024 | Business, Community News, Georgetown, Health, Newbury, Rowley
When we were all young children, most of us got plenty of sleep, and for that matter, we didn’t think much of it. Our parents told us it was time for bed and we went to bed. We slept until the morning at which time we were woken by our parent’s gentle touch. As we...
by Stewart Lytle | Oct 23, 2024 | Boxford, Byfield, Community News, Featured, Georgetown, Groveland, Ipswich
REGIONAL – Just over a year ago, Republican legislative candidate Mark Tashjian intended to reside in a home in Beverly, which is not in the Second Essex legislative district he is now seeking to represent in the state House. This month, after the chair of the town’s...
by The Town Common | Oct 23, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Community News, Georgetown, Secondary
The First Congregational Church of Georgetown is having their annual Fall Fair! The two-day fair offers a wonderful variety of artisan/crafters, White Elephant bargains, gently-used clothing and accessories, jewelry, etc. There is also a great selection of home-made...
by The Town Common | Oct 23, 2024 | Arts & Culture, Community News, Georgetown, Secondary
Calling all caffeine fiends! Join Rob Fitzgibbon as he teaches the art of coffee cupping; the practice of observing the taste and aroma of brewed coffee. Sample and savor various, freshly brewed roasts and learn how and why body, flavor, and aftertaste differ by...
by Stewart Lytle | Oct 16, 2024 | Community News, Featured, Georgetown
GEORGETOWN – The residents of this town are likely to get a large new business, collecting and transferring trash from around the region. Harry LaCortiglia, chair of the town’s Planning Board, said last week that his board, which has approved the 500-ton transfer...
by The Town Common | Oct 9, 2024 | Community News, Georgetown, Groveland, Opinion, Rowley, Secondary, Topsfield
[NOTE: Edited for length.] Kristin Kassner, the one-term representative for Essex 2d District (comprising Ipswich, Rowley, Hamilton, Newbury, Georgetown, and half of Topsfield), who won her 2022 election by one vote, has pulled out of a candidates forum with...
