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ESSEX — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation intends to open a new temporary bridge over the Essex River downtown on Tuesday, July 12, and that the old bridge over the river will close a short time later. In the event of unforeseen delays, the new bridge...
TOPSFIELD – On Thursday, July 7, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed comprehensive legislation addressing the Commonwealth’s most immediate needs in the veteran community and making necessary updates to service member quality-of-life issues, supporting...
ROWLEY – The Rowley Water Department announced that a water main project on Dodge Road will begin on Monday, July 11. A new water main will be installed from Haverhill Street to the intersection of Dodge Road and Daniels Road, while a replacement main will be...
ROWLEY — The Rowley Water Department mandatory water use restrictions are in effect. Non-essential Water use is prohibited between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. seven days a week until further notice. Examples of non-essential water use include, car washing, lawn...
IPSWICH — Interim Town Manager Mary Gallivan and Police Chief Paul Nikas advised the public that numerous flyers for a neo-Nazi group have been found in yards throughout Ipswich. Ipswich Police, in collaboration with a neighboring community where the flyers were also...
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...
ROWLEY — Bring a blanket or chair and join the Rowley Library on the lawn Thursday, July 14, starting at 6:30PM to enjoy The Summer Music Series featuring Music of the Highwaymen. Cool treats will be provided- all ages welcome! Longtime New England singer/songwriter...
BOSTON – A Wenham man was charged on Thursday, June 30 in connection with a scheme to obtain Paycheck Protection Program funds made available under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act by submitting false applications. James Joseph Cohen, 59,...
GROVELAND — Town Administrator Rebecca Oldham has announced that the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) has started offering bus service in the Town of Groveland for the first time. Route 18 went into operation on July 5. The route begins at...
REGIONAL – Yankee Homecoming started as an economic development event in 1958, when the regional economy was struggling and many mills and businesses had closed. New England artist Jack Frost proposed a regionwide initiative to encourage native New Englanders and...
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