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GEORGETOWN – The SelectBoard will decide next week if it should take any action on a resident’s complaint, questioning the competency of board member Rachel Therrien for mischaracterizing whether the Conservation Commission (ConCom) “voted” on how it holds its...
Thursday, January 22, 2026, 7 P.M. Virtual program: "Green Burials - A Natural Alternative" Thursday, January 22, 2026. 7-8 p.m. What is a “Green” Burial? What is a “Natural” Burial? Could these alternatives to traditional modes of interment and cremation be something...
GEORGETOWN – The town’s SelectBoard (BOS) and Conservation Commission (ConCom) met last week in hopes of burying the hatchet between the two boards, discussing three issues that have caused tensions. But the meeting was barely over when old animosities resurfaced....
ROWLEY – Pokemonâ, Play Stationâ, Nintendoâ, Genesisâ, Pikachuâ, Shogun Warriorsâ, Magicâ, Start Trekâ, Star Warsâ, Play Stationâ, Game Boyâ, and XBoxâ, are just some of the offerings at Kraken Gaming- the place to find vintage toys and games. The packed shop located...
Stop in the town clerk's office in person to complete your application and pick up your tags, or use your 2026 Town Census form, or go online at epay.cityhallsystems.com/selection and enter West Newbury, MA then click "View/Pay bills." Then, select "Clerk Department"...
NEWBURY – The Council on Aging is looking for a new home for its programs and events that serve the seniors of this town. Its first choice to build a new senior center is town-owned land on Kent Way adjacent to the library and Little League field no. 1. Currently, the...
NEWBURY – Last week, Newbury Town Library Head of Circulation Liz Flaherty and Assistant Director Katherine Szuplat delivered 300 hats and mittens/gloves donated by the community to Tiffany Nigro Executive Director at the Pettengill House. Started in 2021, the Library...
NEWBURY – If you are looking for a home that was part of early Newbury history with the same views of the Parker River that the earliest settlers enjoyed, a two-bedroom home that has been updated with modern amenities just came on the market. Built originally in 1728...
Friday, January 16 and Saturday, January 17 The Library has two native seed planting workshops coming up this month; one for kids and families and one for adults. Get a jump on your spring gardening and help us to built a healthy community ecosystem for native...
What we covered in 2025 and what is ahead in 2026. We discovered some great plant people in 2025 Carol Decker of West Newbury Wild and Native (WN2) described how WN2 encourages people to cultivate ecological landscapes. https://www.wnwildnative.org Dianne Plantamura...
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