MERRIMAC – The Town of Merrimac invites all registered voters to attend the fall Special Town Meeting on Monday, Oct. 21 and decide issues important to the community. Town Meeting convenes at 7:30 p.m. in the Sweetsir School. Attendees will debate 11 items on the Town...
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ROWLEY: Adult Craft with Catherine – Dia de los Muertos Picture Frame Saturday, Oct. 26 at 10:00 – 10:30 a.m. Rowley Public Library
ROWLEY – Participants will design a sweet and colorful picture frame to honor a loved one who has moved on from this life. All materials will be provided to make one adorable mini ofrenda frame. Free. For ages 16+. Registration is required. For more information or to...
Paper/Bottles/Cans Drive
SAVE THE DATE! SAVE YOUR ITEMS! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 9 9:00 am to 12 noon Behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street The Scouts will be collecting newspapers, books, cardboard, magazines, and redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub, and Girl Scouts...
Byfield Early Voting
Early Voting is available in person at 12 Kent Way, Byfield Mass. at the Town Clerk's Office: Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM Monday, October 21st to Thursday October 24th, 8:30 AM to 4:00PM. Tuesday the 22nd until 7:00 PM Saturday October 26th, 8:00 AM to...
Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 3
In the first segment of this series, the discussion involved the role of caregivers in early dental care. Prevention starts as early as 6 months into pregnancy and continues with essential steps early in a child’s life. The second segment discussed dental care for...
Plum Island Property Owner Moves to Replace Closed 125-Seat Restaurant with Four Multi-Story Condos
NEWBURY – With the former owner of the Plum Island Grille facing a felony criminal charge for vandalizing the popular, but now closed restaurant, property owner Mark Friery is planning to tell the town in the next couple of weeks that he will seek permits to build...
Masconomet First Responder Course Makes an Impact Beyond the Classroom
BOXFORD – Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and paramedics are short-staffed nationwide. According to the American Ambulance Association, the turnover rate for EMTs, which includes both resignations and firings, was 36 percent in 2022. Federal studies have indicated...
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m.
Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Newburyport Fall Fest Music, Sidewalk Sales, Scarecrows! Saturday, Oct. 12 at 10- 4:00 p.m. NEWBURYPORT – The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce invites the community to celebrate the season at this year’s...
In Memoriam Barbara Gaspar
Barbara Gaspar passed away on October 2, at the Exeter Hospital in Exeter, NH, with her loving family around her. Born in August 1930, she was the daughter of Howard L. Kent and Anna Bottari Kent. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Prest of Rowley, and Terry Prest...
NEWBURPORT LIBRARY BOOK SALE Oct. 23-26, Donations Accepted Oct. 18, 21, and 22 Program Room at the Newburyport Public Library
NEWBURPORT LIBRARY BOOK SALE Oct. 23-26, Donations Accepted Oct. 18, 21, and 22 Program Room at the Newburyport Public Library NEWBURYPORT – Donations of hardcover, paperback, and audio books in good to excellent condition are welcome. Unfortunately, we cannot...
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