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BOXFORD – Juliana and James Joyce share many character traits with the namesake or patron saint of the St. George’s Classical Academy they operate such as courage, chivalry and faith in God. But like the legendary Grecian Roman soldier who slayed a dragon, the couple...
IPSWICH – On his first day as the new town manager, Brendan Sweeney met last week with the SelectBoard to discuss theirs and his priorities for the first several months that included solidifying the town’s finances, making progress on several construction projects,...
GEORGETOWN – The town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) was scheduled to hold a special meeting this week to discuss hiring a director to replace Michele Grenier, who was fired by Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco in a controversial action that opened the town to...
REGIONAL – Being the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, it is likely that many people will be buying new flags this year to replace older versions of Old Glory. But what do you do with that torn, tattered flag? You can’t just put it in the regular...
Whittier Fails to Solve Disagreements With Enrollment Caps, Towns Feel Abused, Paying Top Dollar for Few Students as City of Haverhill Takes Lions Share of Seats REGIONAL – The planned meeting between the North Shore legislative delegation and a key school...
NEWBURY -- The Rip Tide Café &Bar will host the first-ever Pink House Sock Hop from 1 to 3 p.m. Sat., June 6, to celebrate the new sign on Plum Island Turnpike and honor Bruce Stott, who grew up in The Pink House. Bruce will share some of his memories. He and his...
West Newbury G.A.R. Memorial Library Upcoming Events submitted by Rebecca Shea Assistant Librarian, G.A.R. Memorial Library Hang out with Frasier Wednesday June 3 from 4:00-5:00 PM Please come and make friends with Frasier, our very mellow retired seeing eye...
Hampton School District to Honor Three Retiring Staff Members HAMPTON, N.H. — The Hampton School District invites the community to attend a new event to honor three longtime staff members who will retire at the end of the school year. The district will...
Boxford Transitions Emergency Calls to North Shore Regional 911 BOXFORD −The Town of Boxford officially transitioned emergency dispatch operations to the North Shore Regional 911 Center (NSR911) last month. Boxford’s transition to NSR911 followed nearly two years of...
Boxford Hazardous Waste Collection submitted by Karen Sheridan Chair, Town of Boxford Recycling Committee BOXFORD − The Town of Boxford reminds residents not to dispose of hazardous materials in their trash. Boxford holds an annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection...
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