[NOTE: Edited for length.] Kristin Kassner, the one-term representative for Essex 2d District (comprising Ipswich, Rowley, Hamilton, Newbury, Georgetown, and half of Topsfield), who won her 2022 election by one vote, has pulled out of a candidates forum with...
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Why Adopting 3A at Town Meeting is a Bad Idea for Ipswich – MEETING Tuesday, October 8th, from 7-9pm
IPSWICH – You have seen the many presentations urging you to vote YES on the 3A article at Town Meeting. For those who have real concerns about the negative impact of adopting MBTA 3A, a bipartisan group of concerned citizens will hold an open forum on Tuesday,...
Enter Your Child in the Topsfield Fair Junior King and Queen Pageant
Entry Deadline October 4th TOPSFIELD – Every year the Topsfield Fair hosts a pageant for children between the ages of 5 – 8 years old to become the Junior King and Queen and serve as a representative of the Fair at local parades and other events throughout the year....
Rowley Vaccine Clinic Announced
ROWLEY – On October 9th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, the Rowley Board of Health, in conjunction with Conley’s Drugstore, will hold a vaccine clinic for Rowley residents at the Rowley Fire Station, 473 Haverhill St. The new influenza and covid vaccines will be...
Kassner Draws Opponent
REGIONAL — Two years ago in her first race for the state legislature, Kristin Kassner won by one vote. Now running for reelection, Kassner has the endorsement of Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll. In the 2nd Essex District, which encompasses the towns of...
Brighter Smiles … DENTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE – PART 1
Research shows that babies are born without any harmful bacteria in their mouths. However, once bacteria colonize in the mouth, children are more prone to cavities in their baby teeth and permanent teeth. How do they get the bacteria? Caregivers. Most parents don’t...
Good Music Coming to the North Shore
REGIONAL – This fall, the North Shore can enjoy some great music from a wide variety of musicians. Thanks to the 206th Topsfield Fair, running Oct. 4 to 14, fair goers may feel like they are in Nashville, TN enjoying the music of the southern rock band 38 Special,...
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Proposes Removal of Bicycle / Pedestrian Fee
PLUM ISLAND – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public input on a potential change to entrance fees in the fall of 2024 for Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). In accordance with the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act of 2004, the proposed...
Mark R. Fish, 72 of Rowley
Mark R. Fish, 72, of Rowley, MA, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Mark is survived by his devoted wife, Sharon A. (Watts) Fish, and their children, Alycia, Evan, and Justin. He was a proud grandfather to Easton and Tucker. Mark is also...
Meet your Neighbor Week at the Rowley Public Library
Monday, September 23 – Saturday, September 28 The Rowley Public Library is hosting a Meet Your Neighbor Week in support of the MA Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness. Local community leaders will be available to chat on the new “Happy to Chat” bench...
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