A special election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 30 for the Fourth Essex District State Representative seat. Democrat Jamie Belsito and Republican Robert Snow won their respective primaries earlier this month in the race to replace former state Rep. Brad Hill. The...
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Restoring the one-room, Little Red Schoolhouse
By Dorothy V. Malcolm Preservation is vital to our heritage, our children’s legacy, and restoring what’s left of our past can be a massive undertaking and Boxford’s 176-year-old Little Red Schoolhouse is no exception. Activities and fundraising for this historic gem...
Coastal Trails Coalition completes several additions to the Coastal Trails Network
2021 was another great year for the Coastal Trails Coalition (CTC) with the completion of several showcase additions to the Coastal Trails Network. The CTC celebrated the opening of the 0.2-mile Clipper City Rail Trail connection along the Merrimack River between...
Bradley Palmer State Park post Thanksgiving hike
You’ll feel better about that Thanksgiving indulgence if you come for a hike over the Moon and Blueberry Hills of Bradley Palmer State Park in Topsfield Friday, November 26 11:00am–1:00pm Best for children ages 8 and up. The hike is about 2 miles for a couple of hours...
MRWC, Boston University conducting survey to help guide Merrimack River cleanup action
The Boston University School of Public Health and Merrimack River Watershed Council are conducting a survey to help better understand public concerns over pollution in the Merrimack River. The survey is intended to gauge the public's views on potential public health...
Newburyport Bank Donates to Gundalow Fall Fundraiser
Newburyport – Newburyport Bank donated $5,000 in support of The Gundalow Company’s fall fundraiser – Party for Piscataqua. The event was held recently at the newly renovated Carey Cottage at Creek Farm in Portsmouth, NH. The event also celebrated the 10th anniversary...
Call to Artists for “Deck the Docks” Art Show & Sale Maritime Gloucester
"Deck the Docks" is back. Once again seARTS is partnering with Maritime Gloucester in this festive art show and sale Wednesday-Monday, December 1-6. They’ll be an opening night reception with food and drink where artists and guests can mingle, and a Ladies' Night....
DMF Proposing to Increase Period I Summer Flounder Trip Limit
DMF is proposing to increase the commercial summer flounder trip limit for the 2022 Period I fishery (January 1–April 22) from 1,000 pounds to 2,500 pounds in response to an anticipated quota increase. For 2022, Massachusetts’ summer flounder commercial quota is...
Brian Edmands of Amesbury appointed to Nichols College Senior Advisory Council
DUDLEY - Nichols College President Glenn M. Sulmasy, JD, LL.M, has appointed Brian Edmands of Amesbury, MA as one of the 31 students to the inaugural Nichols Senior Advisory Council (NSAC). NSAC comprises students who have played significant leadership roles in the...
Jimmy Williams Joins Newburyport Bank as Senior Vice President & Controller
Newburyport – Newburyport Bank is very pleased to announce that Jimmy Williams has joined the organization as Senior Vice President & Controller. His primary responsibilities in that role include managing the day-to-day functions of the accounting team and...
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