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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...
Newburyport, Groveland, Newbury, and West Newbury Joint Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, Sept. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Newburyport Department of Public Services (DPS) lot, 16A Perry Way
Monday, September 23 – Saturday, September 28 The Rowley Public Library is hosting a Meet Your Neighbor Week in support of the MA Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness. Local community leaders will be available to chat on the new “Happy to Chat” bench...
REGIONAL – The award-winning historical fiction novel, Love in War, by The Town Common reporter Stewart Lytle, is now available at both bookstores in Newburyport: the long-established Jabberwocky in the Tannery and Illume Bookstore on Market Square. The novel,...
10:00 a.m. for worship in the Chapel led by Rev. Ross Varney. And, join us for coffee and fellowship after the service. Our thrift shop is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. until noon. Our service is also available via Zoom. Please visit our website at...
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