NEWBURY – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) impleented "a temporary alternating traffic pattern" on the Plum Island Drawbridge carrying Plum Island Turnpike over the Plum Island River to complete structural steel bridge repairs. The work is...
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The Axe (and Demolition Crews) May Fall Soon on the Iconic Newbury Pink House
NORTH SHORE — The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (F&WS) is planning to demolish the iconic Pink House just before its 100th birthday. The remediation process on the house at 60 Plum Island Turnpike to remove asbestos and mold began last week. Matthew Hillman,...
Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos
NEWBURY – With the former owner of the Plum Island Grille facing a felony criminal charge for vandalizing the popular, but now closed restaurant, property owner Mark Friery is planning to tell the town in the next couple of weeks that he will seek permits to build...
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m. NEWBURYPORT – The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the season at this year’s...
Enter Your Child in the Topsfield Fair Junior King and Queen Pageant
Entry Deadline October 4th TOPSFIELD – Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to become the Junior King and Queen and serve as a representative of the Fair at local parades and other events throughout the year....
Town of Newbury Celebrates Success of Fifth Annual COASTSWEEP Cleanup of Plum Island
NEWBURY – On Sept. 22, about 75 volunteers and members of the Newbury community came together to collect debris along Plum Island Beach as part of the state's COASTSWEEP program. The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management's COASTSWEEP program aims to bring...
Kassner Draws Opponent
REGIONAL — Two years ago in her first race for the state legislature, Kristin Kassner won by one vote. Now running for reelection, Kassner has the endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. In the 2nd Essex District, which encompasses the towns of...
Good Music Coming to the North Shore
REGIONAL – This fall, the North Shore can enjoy some great music from a wide variety of musicians. Thanks to the 206th Topsfield Fair, running Oct. 4 to 14, fair goers may feel like they are in Nashville, TN enjoying the music of the southern rock band 38 Special,...
First Parish Food Pantry Open House Sunday, September 29th 1 – 3 pm
NEWBURY, MA – All are invited to help us celebrate our new addition and thank our volunteers and supporters. Enjoy music, refreshments, tours, and education about meeting the growing need for food assistance in the seven communities that we serve. In 2022, the Newbury...
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Proposes Removal of Bicycle / Pedestrian Fee
PLUM ISLAND – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on a potential change to entrance fees in the fall of 2024 for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, the proposed...
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