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BOXFORD – About a thousand people showed up here last week to hear their congressman try to explain what is happening and what may happen in coming weeks with the federal government. But the Masconomet Regional High School auditorium can seat only 580. The staff for...
by Stewart Lytle and Ava Moeckel PLUM ISLAND – Last Tuesday, the Pink House’s final morning, several trucks, a huge excavator and a giant crane arrived before dawn under a heavy fog to begin taking down the house. Four Newbury police officers came to manage traffic on...
ROWLEY – Planning Board members must fill some big shoes at this critical time in the town's development. Last week, Chris Thornton, a chair and member of the Planning Board for more than 10 years, resigned to avoid a potential conflict of interest with Rowley Farms....
By John T. Kolackovsky On October 5th, 2022, a group of concerned citizens did not believe the State had the right to impose the MBTA “Mandate” Law (3A) on Rockport and filed a lawsuit opposing it. The lawsuit (Docket No. 2277CV00947) argued that it was...
REGIONAL – The Newburyport Horticultural Society is offering two different scholarships to local high school students. The Deb Lambert Scholarship is for students of Whittier Tech and Essex Tech who are interested in pursuing a degree in an agricultural field of...
HAVERHILL – Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School received a $3,200 Massachusetts Financial Literacy Grant to help the school host a financial education fair, known as Credit for Life Fairs, for their students. Seventeen schools received this additional...
BYFIELD – Triton Regional Middle School invites you to back-to-school when students present the smart and ferociously funny musical Mean Girls JR. Adapted from the hit movie written by Tina Fey and starring Lindsay Lohan, Mean Girls JR. tells the story of student Cady...
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – It’s that time of year again to volunteer for elected and appointed town positions. This year there are several open elected positions including the Board of Assessors, Select Board, Board of Health, Library Trustees, Cemetery...
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – The Friends of Veasey Park will be holding their annual indoor flea market this month on Saturday March 29 from 8 am until 2 pm at Veasey Park located at 201 Washington Street. Admission is free and everyone is welcome. The Friends are...
By Michael Dempsey GROVELAND – The Groveland Conservation Commission and the Groveland Recreation Committee are seeking volunteers to help maintain our trails in 2025. This stewardship program is offered annually for any town resident interested in supporting the many...
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