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IPSWICH –The SelectBoard voted last week to accept $390,000 from the federal Emergency Management Administration that will be used to hire two additional firefighters for the 19-person fire department for three years. But it was unclear if the town might have to...
Submitted by Amy E. Smith, Chair, Georgetown Historical Commission GEORGETOWN − The Georgetown Mass Memories Road Show is a community history event produced in collaboration with the Georgetown Historical Commission, Georgetown Historical Society, Senior Center,...
Submitted by Sadie Woodward, Newbury Assistant Planner NEWBURY, MA − The Town of Newbury invites community members to help shape a future trail connection between Byfield Center and the Newburyport MBTA Station through two upcoming public open houses for the...
NEWBURYPORT − Interim Chief Stephen Hamilton reports that the Newburyport Fire Department responded to and extinguished a three-alarm fire at a chemical plant late Friday into Saturday. On Friday, Oct. 23, at approximately 11:10 p.m., Newburyport Fire responded to a...
It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of David E. Irving of Rowley, Massachusetts, on October 18, 2026, at the age of 83. A devoted educator, veteran, church leader, mentor, and family man, David touched countless lives through his service,...
The Town of West Newbury and the G.A.R. Memorial Library are exploring possibilities for the future of the Library building, and we want to hear from you! Join us for a community meeting with our consultants to learn more about the project, share your ideas, and help...
Happy Halloween! On Saturday, October 31 from 5:30pm - 7:30 pm West Newbury First Responders will be passing out candy. Please feel free to stop by on your night of Trick or Treating!
The Town of West Newbury is seeking residents interested in serving on the Parks & Recreation Commission! The Parks & Recreation Commission is an elected board that currently has one vacancy due to the resignation of a member. The Commission plays an important...
By the West Newbury Select Board WEST NEWBURY − "A municipal mission statement defines a local government’s core purpose and values. It also provides a framework for policy making and alignment of employee, volunteer, and resident priorities. At its October 8, 2026,...
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