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WEST NEWBURY – National Grid continues to upgrade streetlights in town, from standard street lights to energy-efficient LED lights. Richard Parker from the Energy and Sustainability Committee told town meeting attendees that the changeover comes at no cost to...
WEST NEWBURY – The Town of West Newbury will hold its annual Memorial Day Parade and Commemorative Ceremony on Monday, May 25, 2026. This event is often the best-attended community gathering of the year and provides an opportunity for residents of all ages to come...
REGIONAL – The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce is creating the Georgetown and Groveland Business Alliance to help solve challenges faced by small businesses, retailers and professional service firms. The Haverhill chamber has already established a similar group...
The Georgetown Municipal Light Department has earned the American Public Power Association’s Safety Award of Excellence for safe operating practices in 2025. The utility earned a Diamond Award in the category for utilities with 9,600 worker-hours of annual worker...
by Ilene Harnch-Grady Health and Wellness/Encore Director/YWCA NEWBURYPORT – The YWCA is thrilled to announce the upcoming Engaging Communities Luncheon on Wednesday, May 6th. This year’s theme is “No Wrong Doors: A Continuum of Care” and features panelists Suzanne...
by Lonnie Brennan GEORGETOWN − Twenty-three members of the Thompson family, not counting a nephew who led the processsion, somberly filed out of St. Mary's Catholic Church last Saturday. We had all been doing OK during the funeral mass, that is, until the...
Georgetown voters are being asked to consider something the town has never done before: an underride. Statewide, only 24 underrides have been attempted - and every one of them has passsed. Several months ago, I became aware of bill coming before the legislature...
Dear Topsfield neighbors, My name is Greg Cerino, and I am running to represent you on Topsfield's Select Board. I am a lifelong resident of Topsfield and raised my two children here. I previously served 5 terms on the Planning Board and professionally I have spent...
ROCKPORT – Sorellanza is thrilled to announce its upcoming spring concert series, titled “I Will.” This vibrant collection celebrates resilience, connection, and the power of community. From bold calls for empowerment to moments of deep peace and reflection, these...
Jean Berger of the the Newburyport Tree Commission shared the following: The Arbor Day Foundation has named Newburyport, Mass., a 2025 Tree City USA in honor of its commitment to plant, grow, and maintain trees to benefit its community. To earn Tree City USA...
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