Town Administrator Fires ConCom Agent

GEORGETOWN – Town Hall is closed on Fridays, but Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco still fired Conservation Agent Michele Grenier, the lone ConCom staff that day, for unspecified behaviors related to a continued March 3 [corrected: February 26th meeting; the...

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West Newbury Library Spring Book Sale This Week!

Used adult and children’s books, DVDs, CDs, etc. at the Old Town Hall Building across from the library (Town Hall Building, 491 Main Street, West Newbury). Weds 3/25, 3-7 PM (West Newbury residents-only night) Thurs 3/26 & Fri 3/27: 10 AM-5 PM, Sat 3/28 9 AM -12...

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Crossing Guard Shares Smiles with Officer

ROWLEY – Judy Robillard is joined by Officer Adam Maher where the two exchange smiles over Judy's recent cover photo welcoming students back from vacation. Judy has been bringing cheer to students and their parents for 39 years! ♦  

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Attempt to Oust ConCom Chair Fails

GEORGETOWN – The town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) voted 4 to 2 last Thursday that Rachel Therrien should remain as its chair. On Friday, Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco fired Conservation Agent Michele Grenier, the ConCom’s only staff, for her behaviors...

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Spring 2026 Repair Café Newburyport

Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Newb Broken clasp? Torn clothing? Phone issues? Flickering lamp? Over-loved stuffed animal?  Don’t Despair, Repair! Got something to repair? Don’t give up on it yet. Bring it to the Spring Repair Café. The Repair Café is a community...

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David Ziev

David Ziev, 77, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026. He was born on May 7, 1948 and raised in Easton, Pennsylvania. He spent most of his life in Peabody, Massachusetts. In his later years, he resided in Boynton Beach, Florida. He is predeceased by his parents,...

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The Town Common 2026 Calendars

NEWBURYPORT – Culinary geniuses Michael Nichols, and his partner, French Chef Delphin Gomes, hold the 2026 Town Common Newspaper calendar in their new chocolate shop, M. Cacao. Stop in the shop at 37 Market Square where the chocolates and art bars are both beautiful...

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Free Folk-Rock Concert at Rowley Public Library March 31

ROWLEY – Howie Newman and Joe Kessler, also known as Knock on Wood, have come up with a new approach to some classic old tunes, arranging them for acoustic guitar, fiddle and mandolin. The result is a lively show that features oldies, soft rock covers and little bit...

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