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Town of Wenham The town of Wenham has been a leader in the development of affordable housing. Its Chapter 40B inventory stands at nearly 12.5% and the town has proactively advanced a comprehensive master plan aimed at creating even more diversity in its housing stock....
NEWBURYPORT – Fire Chief Stephen Bradbury III reports Newburyport firefighters were called at 11:22 a.m. to an area of State Street, where a large brush fire was threatening a number of nearby buildings. Because of heavy winds, which complicated firefighting efforts,...
In conversation with Matthew Martin of Restoration Horticulture, The Native Plant Podcast, and teacher of Arboriculture at Essex Tech. Matthew grew up in Salem, Mass., in a neighborhood with a view of the power plant, to loving parents who worked in factories. His...
MERRIMAC – Purple Sage Pottery will hold its annual Spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am–5pm at 3 Mechanic Street, Merrimac, MA. Thirteen local potters will be selling their unique wares. The Studio is showcasing three new artists, Dana Anzalone,...
Newburyport: Soothing Immigration Fears Police Officers Will Not Work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWBURYPORT – While undocumented persons are being whisked away to jails in the U.S. and abroad, Marshall Matthew Simons told the city’s Human Rights...
HAVERHILL – The first three graduating classes ever at Whittier Regional Vocational High School will be celebrating their reunions together at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Roma Restaurant. The classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 are invited to join their classmates and enjoy the...
NEWBURYPORT – City Marshal Matthew Simons reports that the Newburyport Police Department is investigating after a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle Friday afternoon on Low Street. Officers were called to the area of 232 Low St. around 3:12 p.m. Friday, April 18,...
Come to the Grog on Thursday April 10 from 5:00pm until closing for a “Grograiser” night to benefit the Newburyport Choral Society. 20% of the proceeds for dine-in or take-out will go to NCS. Be sure that your server takes note that you came in support of the...
AMESBURY – The Amesbury Police Department was notified that Jenni, a service dog, was lost on March 25, 2025. The following day, Jenni remained lost. Using a drone, Officer Neil Moody began the aerial search of the swampy woods off Allenclaire Drive where Jenni was...
NEWBURYPORT – Lizbeth Heyer will be the featured speaker at the YWCA Greater Newburyport annual Engaging Communities Luncheon on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm at Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green Street in Newburyport. Lizbeth Heyer, President 2Life...
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