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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...
REGIONAL – Onesto has been named one of the nation’s top 100 small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. “This exclusive list recognizes 100 of the best and brightest small and mid-sized businesses across America, celebrated for their remarkable contributions in...
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon shares that the Ipswich Public Health Department and Council on Aging will be holding a flu shot clinic for residents age 50 years or older. On Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 1-3 p.m., residents can visit the Council on...
NEWBURY – Town Administrator Tracy Blais and the Town of Newbury are pleased to share that the Town has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. The award is a...
September is almost over! It’s crunch time to get everything done that we haven’t gotten done during the rest of the year. For those with remaining dental benefits, it’s also the time of year to consider utilizing those so you don’t lose them. Unused dental benefits...
REGIONAL – Local governments have less than four months to comply with Section 3A of the state Zoning Act, which mandates communities to create new zoning for multi-family housing in hopes of stemming the shortage of affordable housing in eastern Massachusetts. Here...
HisTOURy is excited to continue hosting guided tours of historic buildings around Essex County this fall! HisTOURy is a nonprofit whose mission is to promote the appreciation and preservation of historic buildings in communities throughout New England and New York. On...
The Exchange Club of Newburyport erected a Field of Honor at Bartlett Mall as a place for remembrance and reflection of the events of September 11, 2001 the men and women of the United States Military who serve, or have served, our Nation; first responders, aid...
NEWBURY – The First Parish Food Pantry is hosting an open house this month to show the community its new addition to its food pantry. A decade ago, the pantry started in a small library of the church, but quickly out-stripped that small space, as the need for food...
Mark R. Fish, 72, of Rowley, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Mark is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon A. (Watts) Fish, and their children, Alycia, Evan, and Justin. He was a proud grandfather to Easton and Tucker. Mark is also...
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