Plant Matters by Ida Wye In conversation with Dianne Plantamura about the rewilding of Veasey Park in Groveland, Mass. Diane is a board member of Friends of Veasey Park and the founder of Veasey’s Native Plant Gardens. Dianne often walked her dog throughout Veasey...
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NEWBURYPORT Songs of Freedom & Hope Sing Along, Central Congregational Church 14 Titcomb Street, Newburyport. Sunday, march 16, 2:00 - 4:00PM Central Congregational Church will host Songs of Freedom & Hope, open community sing, on Sunday, March 16, 2025, 2:00...
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$100 Grand Prize | $50 2nd Place | $25 3rd Place CORRECTED DATE: DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 7:00 P.M. THURS, MARCH 27, 2025 Submit to: editor@thetowncommon.com WE HAVE CORRECTED THE DATE, AND WANT TO EMPHASIZE: PEOPLE PHOTOS PLEASE! For the "Local Winter"...
MBTA ACT Ruling: ‘Unfunded Mandate’; A Statement from the Town of Wrentham on MBTA Communities Act Determination
MBTA ACT Ruling: 'Unfunded Mandate'; A Statement from the Town of Wrentham on MBTA Communities Act Determination WRENTHAM — The following is a statement from the Wrentham Select Board and Interim Town Manager Michael King: The Wrentham Select Board has received a...
Ready for Irish Music?
NEWBURYPORT – After the snows of the last few weeks, the Belleville Roots Concert for St. Patrick’s Day is a welcome harbinger of spring. The non-profit organization that supports the maintenance and restoration of the historic Belleville Church buildings is bringing...
Groveland Council on Aging Presents “Empowered Voices” International Women’s Day Panel on March 8
GROVELAND – The Groveland Council on Aging proudly presents Empowered Voices, a special International Women’s Day panel celebrating women who are making an impact in our communities. This inspiring discussion will take place on Saturday, March 8, at 2:00 PM at Veasey...
From TikTok to Town Hall: How Gen Z Connects with Local News
by Renna Hwang Did you know that 63% of Gen Z get their news from social media, while older generations still rely on newspapers and TV? These days, you’re more likely to hear about breaking news from a TikTok slideshow than from a traditional newspaper. But as news...
Whittier Tech Shuts Down Four Programs
HAVERHILL – While considering steps to merge with Northern Essex Community College (NECC), Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School's committee voted last week to end or consolidate several underperforming classes for next year, including Design and Visual...
Masconomet Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer Team Visits the State House Following MIAA Division II State Championship Win
Superintendent Michael Harvey and Principal Katie DiNardo are pleased to share that the Masconomet Regional High School Varsity Girls Soccer team recently visited the Massachusetts State House. The girls' soccer team won the MIAA Division II State Championship in...
Jewish Women’s History Month
In celebration of Jewish Women’s History Month, Lappin Foundation, JCCNS, and NSJCC invite the community to Ballots, Babies, and Banners of Peace, featuring Dr. Melissa R. Klapper, Professor of History and Director of Women’s & Gender Studies at Rowan University....
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