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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Town of Newbury Implements Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion on Larkin Road
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury announces that a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion has been put into effect on Larkin Road. On June 17, the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT) approved a Heavy Commercial Vehicle Exclusion for Larkin Road. The exclusion...
Newburyport Art Celebrates Yankee Homecoming and thanks Newburyport Bank by ‘Coming Home’
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Art (NAA) had an opening reception of their ‘Coming Home’ exhibition on July 27th which included a plaque dedication to Newburyport Bank Charitable Foundation Range Light Community Sculpture Garden. Their generous donation, over the course of...
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Dear Chamber Members, Neighbors, and Friends, I’m honored and thrilled to introduce myself as the new President of the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce & Industry. As a 20-year member of the Chamber, a proud Newburyport resident, and the owner of a small...
Newbury Invites Community to Attend Annual Purple Heart Day Ceremony
NEWBURY – The Town of Newbury would like to invite the public to join in honoring the dedicated veterans who fought for their country at its annual Purple Heart Day Ceremony, Thursday, Aug. 7, beginning at 7 p.m, at Comrades Monument, Upper Green, Route 1A. Purple...
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...
Planning Board Postpones Action on Georgetown Sand Mining Operation
GEORGETOWN – A frustrated Planning Board last week postponed for a third week deciding whether to grant a permit for the export of sand and the import of undisclosed material at the 100-year-old Zibell Farm. Planning Board Chair Harry LaCortiglia asked the farm...
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...
Kate Bolick: Featured in Coming Home Newburyport Art Exhibit
By Greigh Cloward NEWBURYPORT – Kate Bolick is one of the featured artists of Coming Home, a current art exhibit at Newburyport Art that has invited past and current citizens of Newburyport, back to their hometown to showcase their unique artistic talents. She is an...
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