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ATLANTIC OCEAN – Right whales, one of the world’s most endangered large whale species, may soon have one less threat to their existence, at least in the waters off Massachusetts. The state legislature created an authority to remove abandoned fishing gear from...
Tom Rush is a gifted musician and performer, whose shows offer a musical celebration…a journey into the tradition and spectrum of how music can passionately touch the lives of people everywhere. His distinctive guitar style, wry humor and warm, expressive voice have...
2024: A Tough Year for the Iconic Pink House NEWBURY – It lost windows and portions of the roof, but the Iconic Pink House was remembered at Christmas. Federal officials had roofing and windows removed from the Pink House just in time for the arrival of winter rains,...
At the end of each of the past 19 years, I have used this space to publish these 21 Suggestions for Success authored by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. Cut this out and put it on the refrigerator. Read this list often and take these suggestions to heart. Marry the right person....
REGION – Georgetown Fire Chief Matt McKay, Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine, Merrimac Fire Chief Larry Fisher, and Amesbury Fire Chief James Nolan are pleased to share that the Georgetown, Groveland, Merrimac, and Amesbury Fire Departments received a joint...
By Joseph Oliver Special to The Town Common ––––––––––––––––– Although we like to see ourselves as virtuous, we all have skeletons hidden in our closets. Here is the story of one such skeleton from Newburyport’s cupboard. On June 19th, 2020, in the Judiciary Square...
Periodically we'll post notices of the latest meeting minutes available online through city/town websites, for various boards. This week, we list the selectmen's/selectboard/city council meeting minutes. You'll note that Hampton Falls, NH, is the town with the most...
GEORGETOWN – Join Salem Five and The Salvation Army by donating new, unwrapped toys to kids in the community this holiday season from now until the end of the year. Pictured are Aaron, Jalin, Debbie, and Rebecca. Our team at Salem Five Bank in Georgetown is so...
Dear Readers of The Town Common, During the past twenty-one years I have had the privilege to serve my community by creating and operating The Town Common. We have overcome many obstacles, shared in many wonderful stories, participated in many local events,...
SALISBURY – Whether it is a plastic bin, birthday wrapping paper, office supplies or a reflective jacket that keeps you and your dog safe after dark, Tom’s Discount Store is your go-to store. In the 15,000-square-foot store on Rte. 110 with 32,000 different items,...
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