NEWBURYPORT – Mayor Sean Reardon, making a major personnel move in his first year in office, terminated Parks Director Lise Reid last week. The mayor transferred the maintenance of the city’s 26 parks to the Department of Public Service (DPS). The move comes when the...
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‘Give These Girls Some Courts’
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport High School girls’ tennis team won the state championship this spring and may be among the top-ranked teams again next year because several star players, led by Caroline Schulson, are returning. The only problem. Even though Newburyport...
Newburyport Public Library July Programs
NEWBURYPORT — Wednesday, July 6th at 7 pm: Northeast Native Plant Primer: 235 Plants for an Earth-Friendly Garden (VIRTUAL). Do you want a garden that makes a real difference? Choose plants native to our Northeast region. The rewards will benefit you, your yard, and...
Private Donations May Have to Fund Newburyport Waterfront Park
NEWBURYPORT – If you think inflation is taking a toll on your family’s budget, put yourself in the shoes of Planning Director Andy Port and members of the City Council, who are watching rising budget estimates on construction of the proposed waterfront park. Price...
Parkfest free concert in Newburyport July 2
NEWBURYPORT — Don't miss Newburyport's annual music celebration of American Roots Music on Saturday July 2 from noon to 6 p.m. Bring the family to the central waterfront for a free concert featuring Grammy nominated artists performing the finest Americana, rhythm...
Investigation Underway after Newburyport Fire Boat Sinks on Dock in Merrimack River
NEWBURYPORT — The Newburyport Fire Department's Marine Unit vessel sank while docked at Cashman Park sometime overnight on Thursday or early Friday morning. A pedestrian reported to the Newburyport Police Department that they were walking in the area around 4 a.m....
Newburyport Bank adds Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer
NEWBURYPORT – Cindy Lindley has joined Newburyport Bank as Assistant Vice President, Business Development Officer. In that role she will be responsible for promoting Newburyport Bank’s image in the community, and working to expand relationships with existing and new...
Stalemate in Battle For March’s Hill
NEWBURYPORT — The tense war between neighbors of the 17-acre March’s Hill and mountain bikers who have built trails and jumps in a wooded section was fought to a stalemate last week before the city’s Parks Commission. The commission, after listening to more than an...
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Storm Surge To Host A Public Event On The Newburyport Roadmap To Decarbonization
NEWBURYPORT — Next time you walk around in Newburyport, look up. Have you noticed the increase in solar arrays in your neighborhood? How about electric cars; are you seeing more of them on the street and in your neighborhood? Storm Surge will host a live presentation...
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