Letter to the Editor – Remembering Peter Pratt

Remembering Peter Pratt To the Editor, As I was opening my own hobby shop in Rowley back in 2000, Peter gave me a few bits of advice on what to do, what NOT to do, and wished me luck. My store was mostly HO trains. We enjoyed a friendly semi-competitive relationship...

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Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials

Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials Thurs, Mar. 7, 10am -Virtual We are so fascinated with witches and witchcraft so we are taking this opportunity to discuss both with historian and author Marion Gibson about her book, “Witchcraft: A History in 13 Trials”. This book...

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Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant

Newbury Fire Dept Receives Equipment Grant NEWBURY — Chief Dave Evans is pleased to share that the Newbury Fire Department received a $15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments...

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Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment

Ipswich Fire Dept. Receives $14,251 Grant for Equipment IPSWICH — Fire Chief Paul Parisi is pleased to report that the Ipswich Fire Department received a $14,251 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program....

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ConCom Approves Trash Transfer Station

GEORGETOWN – The Conservation Commission (ConCom), under direction of the state Land Court, voted last week four to zero with two abstentions to approve the controversial trash transfer station on Carleton Drive. The commission, which regulates wetlands and other...

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Honoring Peter Pratt – Legendary Storyteller

REGIONAL – One of Georgetown’s treasures was Peter Pratt, who for almost a half century sat behind a display case he used as a desk surrounded by an eclectic array of large and small toys, vintage coins and his favorite soap box derby kits. The Pratt Hobby Shop at 20...

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