A Morning of Insight Meditation: Instruction and Practice Saturday, June 17, 9:30AM at the Rowley Library Meditation can be understood as the art of bringing full, conscious attention to the present moment, just as it is. In today’s culture, this is a tall order, as...
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Obituary: Geraldine M. Kiley, January 26, 1942 – May 27, 2023
Geraldine M. Kiley January 26, 1942 – May 27, 2023 It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Geraldine (Gerry) Kiley, who left this world on May 27, 2023, at the age of 81. She will be forever missed by her family, friends, and all who knew...
Salisbury Beach ‘Big Block’ Is Back
SALISBURY — The proposed Big Block housing complex on the beach front here is again before the town for approval. The mixed-used project, which could be the long-sought catalyst for the beach front development, would replace an aging group of bars and arcades with 235...
Rte. 1 Motorists To Learn Patience
REGIONAL – If you travel Rte. 1 between Rowley and Salisbury, you are getting a totally rebuilt roadway by March of 2025. But getting there for the next two years may be a bit painful. Starting this month, traffic will be slowed while the state Department of...
Rowley Elects Three Women to Selectboard
ROWLEY — The Rowley Board of Selectmen was just that - a male dominated bastion that ran the town government. But no longer. For the first time since the town’s was founded in 1639, a majority of seats on the five-member board is held by women, although Deborah Eagan...
Rubbish to Runway ReFashion Show
GROVELAND - On Friday, June 16 and Saturday, June 17 the Rubbish to Runway ReFashion Show will take to the runway again after three years of online virtual shows. The show, a sell-out event for the past 12 years, will be held at Veasey Memorial Park in Groveland. The...
Rowley Girl Scouts Bridging and Awards Ceremony
Rowley Girl Scouts celebrated their annual bridging and awards ceremony on May 24 at Pine Grove School. “Bridging” acknowledges a Scout’s progression through the international program, from Daisies in kindergarten to Ambassador Scouts in high school. Troop 75124,...
The History of the Jewel Mill
The History of the Jewel Mill Tuesday, June 6, 6:30PM at the Rowley Library Also known as the Pearson/Dummer Mills, the Jewel Mill in Rowley occupies part of the original fulling mill site. The first fulling mill was built in 1643 by John Pearson and marked the...
Letter to the Editor – Georgetown Council on Aging (COA)
To the editor, This year’s volunteer recognition theme of Volunteers: An Essential Part of Our Team reflects both the national recognition of the impact and power of volunteerism as well as the research that surrounds the health benefits of volunteerism for the...
Salisbury Selectmen Welcome Harrington Back
SALISBURY – With mixed emotions all around, Town Manager Neil Harrington returned full-time to his desk at town hall last Wednesday after the results of the Salem special election proved he will not be the Witch City’s 50th mayor. “I know he really wanted to be mayor...
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