by Kay Lee Ogden This will be a series of local businesses to encourage customers to shop local and make people aware of the services and talents that we have surrounding us! Please shop local! This week's business spotlight: We are welcoming the new "Emporium at West...
Community News
‘Exit Interview’ of a Firebrand: Long-Serving Conservation Commissioner Rachel Therrien Part One
GEORGETOWN – The SelectBoard voted last month not to reappoint Rachel Therrien, the Chair, Vice Chair and long-time member of the Conservation Commission (ConCom). She was not invited to speak to the board to advocate for her reappointment, which she wanted to do....
Flags on Plum Island Are OK Despite the Media Flap
NEWBURY − Flags are NOT banned on Plum Island. The controversy in advance of the 250th Anniversary of Independence Day erupted on this small island last week when the town sent a notice to three residents reminding them of their responsibilities under an agreement to...
Town Administrator: No Idea Where The Dock Is – Public Help Sought to Find Missing Swim Platform
GEORGETOWN – The search is on for a missing $11,166.50 dock the town bought for the American Legion Park on Pentucket Pond. A smaller dock, which cost $3,679.70 and was assembled by the Boy Scouts, is floating in mud and water, but not attached to the shore. The two...
Dan Kelly Draws Regional Support
by Lonnie Brennan IPSWICH − Dan Kelly drew supporters from every town in the 2nd Essex district when they gathered to formally kickoff his run for state representative. The event, held at the Ipswich Masonic Lodge on Topsfield Road was posted as a large "neighborhood...
FAKE E_MAIL from SOMEONE PRETENDING TO BE BRENDA – IGNORE/DELETE PLEASE
Yes, someone is sending out fake e-mails using the name BRENDA ERNST our salesperson. Please ignore it is all scam.
LOCAL HAPPENINGS
Amesbury July 2nd: Live Music - Ryan Fitzsimmons @ Upper Millyard 6 - 8 pm Juy 4: Fireworks at Woodsom Farm 5:30- 10pm Boxford WED July 8th, 5:30 PM: The Spirt of America in Boxford. (See display ad). July 8th and 22nd: Summer BBQs at noon. Reservations required by...
Merrimac’s Mill Street Bridge to Be Replaced
MERRIMAC – The Town of Merrimac Select Board shares that the Mill Street bridge replacement project has been fully funded through grants and that the project is set to move forward this fall. In November 2019, the Mill Street culvert over Cobblers Brook failed,...
Vehicle Crash into Black Cow Restaurant Causes Multiple Injuries
NEWBURYPORT - It was a pleasant Thursday night, then at 6:23 p.m., police received a call after a car crashed into the Black Cow restaurant, causing multiple injuries. Upon arrival, police officers and firefighters found a 2024 black BMW X3 sport utility vehicle had...
Local Business Spotlight: Pratt’s Hobby Shop
by Kay Lee Ogden This week’s "spotlight" business is Pratt's Hobby Shop, located at 20 East Main Street. Phone: 978.352.2234. Tues - Fi: 12 - 6 pm Sat: 10:30 am - 4 pm. Pratt's hobby shop was opened by Peter Pratt, in 1974. He retired in 2020 and that is when Rossana...
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