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Alfonso Paglia, known lovingly to all as Al, passed away peacefully at home on July 9, 2026, surrounded by the quiet dignity of a life well lived. He was born in Italy and immigrated to Canada and the United States, where he built a life marked by faith, devotion, and...
REGIONAL – The River Valley Charter School (RVCS) trustees last week handed the reins of the school to education administration veteran Joey Gustafson to be the interim executive director in hopes she can calm the troubled waters the kindergarten to eighth grade,...
Rowley All-Scout Paper Drive Saturday July 9:00am to 12 noon behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street The Scouts will be collecting newspapers, books, cardboard, and magazines. Scouting Troop 15 will be collecting $.05 redeemable bottles and...
Event dates: July 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19 BEVERLY and DANVERS Step into an enchanted forest where fairies meddle in the affairs of mortals, lovers lose their way, and magic turns the ordinary into the extraordinary. The North Shore Players, a community theater in...
by Lonnie Brennan IPSWICH − Dan Kelly drew supporters from every town in the 2nd Essex district when they gathered to formally kickoff his run for state representative. The event, held at the Ipswich Masonic Lodge on Topsfield Road was posted as a large "neighborhood...
ROWLEY – The Rowley SelectBoard last month eliminated its volunteer fire department and laid off its volunteer firefighters, effective June 30, leaving to new fire chief Daniel Veinot to decide if 16 full-time firefighters are adequate. [However, at press time, the...
BOXFORD − The Masconomet Regional Scholarship Foundation proudly announced the distribution of 110 scholarships totaling $228,000 to graduating seniors of Masconomet Regional High School at its recent annual awards ceremony. The scholarships, awarded during a...
The Veterans Committee sincerely thanks the Rowley community including Police, Fire, town departments, scout troops, and visiting community members that came out to support our Flag Ceremony today in memory of all veterans, as well as our flag retirement. It takes a...
ROWLEY – Rowley Country Club inducted champion senior golfer Bill Boylan and former owners Ralph DiGiorgio and Tom O’Connell into its Hall of Fame during a start-of-summer season community open house on Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Boylan, pastor emeritus at Byfield Parish...
Rowley Water Department Announces Water Ban Effective Immediately ROWLEY – Rowley Water Department announced a mandatory water ban for the Town effective immediately. No non-essential water use is in effect between the hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven...
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