GEORGETOWN – The town’s lawyers on Friday filed for an injunction against Robles Excavating Co., Todd Champlain and Mary Potter Friday to stop the sand mining operation at Zibell Farm. It asked for a preliminary injunction on the mining operation. The action, which...
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Georgetown Fire Department Welcomes New Hires
GEORGETOWN – Chief Matt McKay is pleased to share that the Georgetown Fire Department has welcomed three new hires. Andrew Gibson Firefighter/EMT Gibson joined the Department in September 2023 as a call/per-diem Firefighter/EMT. Gibson has since received his...
Free Musical Baseball Show at Georgetown Senior Center Aug. 12
GEORGETOWN – With the Red Sox in the thick of the playoff picture, the Georgetown Senior Center, 51 North St., is hosting a free Musical Baseball Show by local singer-songwriter (and former sportswriter) Howie Newman on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 12:30 p.m. The show is open...
Rowley Veterans Committee Invites All to Attend Ceremony for American Flag Collection Box
ROWLEY – The Rowley Veterans Committee wishes to invite all to attend a dedication and recognition ceremony for the American Flag Collection Box installed outside the Rowley Police Station. This box was secured due to the diligence of girl scout Jessica Garron, with...
Newburyport YWCA Picks a New Leader
REGIONAL – The Newburyport YWCA will no longer be one of the few in the nation with a male executive director. After leading the YWCA for 16 years, bringing it out of financial distress, expanding services and keeping its doors open through the Pandemic, John Feehan...
Link House Reopens Women’s Center
SALISBURY – Even with unpredictable financial times staring them in the face, the indominable leadership of The Link House refused to give up on providing a safe residential space for women who are recovering from addictions. Headed by executive director Christine...
A Sign to Remember the Pink House
NEWBURY – The Pink House, which stood at the edge of the Great Marsh for 100 years, may soon be remembered with a sign at the spot where it once stood. Last week, the Newbury SelectBoard voted 4-0, with one member abstaining, to approve a request by resident Bob...
Upcoming Events & YANKEE HOMECOMING!!!
All Events are Free Unless Otherwise Noted AMESBURY Aug. 7 5 - 8 p.m. Summer Sip & Stroll Downtown Visit 14+ Businesses for complimentary light refreshments and/or pop-up vendors! BOXFORD Aug 7 2 - 3 p.m. Summer Reading Part for Kids Featuring Comedy Magician...
Yankee, Come Home Once Again
NEWBURYPORT – Like other cities such as New Orleans and San Antonio with Mardi Gras and Fiesta, Newburyport has Yankee Homecoming, with a parade, art shows and Saturday-night fireworks over the mighty Merrimack. Beginning this Saturday, the 10-day celebration...
Owner of Zibell Farm ‘Sand Mining’ Operation Allowed Private Viewing to Planning Board Eject Selectwoman, Deny Viewing to The Town Common
GEORGETOWN – The Planning Board conducted a site visit last week at the more than 100-year-old Zibell Farm at 214 North St. to view the sand mining operation that has been going on for several months. Farm owners allowed only Planning Board members to tour the...
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