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GEORGETOWN − Alan Aulson greeted supporters of The Gardens at a great grand ribbon cutting ceremony last week. As neighbors and friends enjoyed donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate, Aulson pointed out the many folks present who helped with the garden cleanup. "Wayne and...
THE GARDEN THAT MADE ROOM FOR EVERYBODY'S WORK To the Editor: The restoration of The Gardens at Georgetown, with help from civic groups, local businesses, volunteers, and people from the Essex County Sheriff's Pre-Release Center, offers an uncommon picture of...
GROVELAND — The Groveland Water and Sewer Department is undertaking an extensive line identifcation project designed to identify all service line materials and remove any Lead or Galvanized service lines. This phase of the project includes parts of Center Street,...
By Mike Dempsey - Reporter GROVELAND – Have you bought your November Council on Aging Calendar Raffle Tickets yet? For $10 you can support the Friends of the Council on Aging and get a chance to win a daily drawing. Prizes are for cash, gift cards, goods, or services....
By Mike Dempsey - Reporter GROVELAND – Everyone’s favorite sheep are back at Veasey Park! The sheep, provided by Georgetown’s Goats to Go, come each year to help keep the open meadow at the park mowed. Goats to Go also generously follows up on the sheep by mowing the...
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...
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...
GROVELAND, Mass. — On October 9, the Groveland Council on Aging is inviting the public to experience Seen & Heard, a portrait and storytelling project celebrating the individuality, experiences, perspectives, humor, and humanity of local older adults. The project...
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...
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