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Vita Bella Hair Studio and Design

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT AND EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT by Kay Lee Ogden This is a new weekly series of local businesses, to encourage the community to shop local and make consumers aware of services and talents within the community. This week’s spotlight focuses on "Vita Bella...

Attorney General to Review: Did Request to Review Process of Pacheco’s Firing of Grenier Against the Law

GEORGETOWN – A simmering feud over the last few weeks at the top of town government has been kicked upstairs to the state Attorney General. The issue is whether Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco exceeded his authority in his abrupt firing of conservation agent...

Custom House Has Second Copy of Independence Declaration

NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum, which has been awarded $150,000 over three years by the prestigious Cummings Foundation, has added a second historical copy of the Declaration of Independence for display during the 250th national anniversary this July....

Georgetown Water Warning – Reminder Health

Elevated Disinfection Byproducts at Georgetown Water Department (We periodically re-run this reminder.) GEORGETOWN – Last Fall, residents received a detailed double-sided notice in the mail advising them the water they have been drinking has been “in violation,”...

West Newbury Lunch and Learn

Please join us on Thursday, June 25th at 11:30 am for the Lunch and Learn Speaker Series! Dr. Bobby Kelly will be speaking on substance use awareness, risks and resources—particularly as they relate to older adults and families. A triple-board certified physician in...

Newburyport Public Library – Adult Summer Reading Challenge

submitted by Elise Galvansson Newburyport Public Library The Newburyport Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge is back! Come play BINGO with us and track your reading progress for a chance to win a prize! The first-place winner will receive a 6" Kindle and...

Wetlands Commission Looking for New Agent – Agrees to Hire Temp for One Month

GEORGETOWN – The town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) is looking for an agent to replace Michele Grenier, who was fired in April in a disputed action by Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco. The ConCom formed a hiring subcommittee to recruit and interview candidates...

BOXFORD: Stiles Pond Beach Passes on Sale Now

BOXFORD − Seasonal memberships for Stiles Pond Beach are now on sale Stiles Pond Beach is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 20, and residents are encouraged to purchase their seasonal passes online through the Town's website before opening day. As...