IPSWICH — The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District conducted truck-based mosquito spraying at several schools and locations in town this week as a preventive measure. Monday, Aug. 1, from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m., a white, mid-sized...
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Rowley Native among Ironstone Volunteers honored in Annual Volunteer Appreciation Day
ANDOVER — Jeri Markarian, a Rowley native, was among the many volunteers of Ironstone Farm to be celebrated during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Day. She was introduced to Ironstone through her daughter, the Volunteer Program Manager, in April and has been...
Newburyport Bank Donates to the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth
NEWBURYPORT – Newburyport Bank has donated $1,500 to the Chamber Collaborative of Greater Portsmouth as a sponsor of their Summer Detour. This event will take place on Thursday, August 4, from 5-8 pm at Jimmy’s Jazz & Blues Club in Portsmouth, NH, and will feature...
Wind Turbine Mechanical Failure at Blackburn Industrial Park Gloucester
GLOUCESTER — City of Gloucester’s response to a mechanical failure at a wind turbine in the Blackburn Industrial Park on Sunday morning. On Sunday, July 31, at approximately 7 a.m., the Gloucester Fire Department responded after it was discovered that one of three...
Candidate Forums for Essex County Sheriff and Eastern District DA Planned for August
ESSEX COUNTY — The Essex County Sheriffs’ Forum will be held on Thursday, 11 August, 7:00 p.m., on Zoom. The candidates for sheriff are Kevin Coppinger and Virginia Leigh. The Eastern District D.A.s’ Forum will be held on Thursday, 18 August, 7:00 p.m., on Zoom. The...
Newburyport Choral Society To Host “Summer Sing”
NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Choral Society (NCS) welcomes all local choral enthusiasts to its community-wide “Summer Sing” on Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, 7 Harris Street, in Newburyport. Led by NCS Music Director Ryan...
Ipswich declares a full outdoor water ban effective immediately
IPSWICH — The Town of Ipswich announces that it has declared a full outdoor water ban effective immediately to protect the Town’s water supply. The new status applies to both users of town water and those who draw water from private supplies. Residents may continue to...
ESPN Broadcasts FlingGolf Tournament
AMESBURY – A sign of how far FlingGolf has come on its path to becoming a major sport, ESPN this weekend will broadcast two FlingGolf events three times over three days, including once in a prime time on Sunday and again on Monday night. Starting at 6:30 a.m. on...
Ipswich Police Chief Defends Contract
IPSWICH – When Tony Marino left in late May as the Ipswich Town Manager, the plan was to have Mary Gallivan, the town’s human resources director, and Police Chief Paul Nikas take turns serving as interim town manager until a permanent replacement could be hired. But...
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