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Is SelectBoard Becoming ‘Dysfunctional?’

GEORGETOWN, MA – SelectBoard member Laura Repplier told Mike Donahue, another SelectBoard member, she can no longer work with him without a third-party being present. On Sept. 10, Repplier emailed him: “Mike, your initiation of this conversation and tenor of your...

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Boxford General Obligation Bonds Net 3.789%

BOXFORD, MA – Boxford Town Treasurer Ellen Guerin announced that the Town received competitive bids from bond underwriters on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, for an $18,030,000 25-year general obligation bond issue. Piper Sandler & Co. was the winning bidder on the...

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Beverly Police Arrest Juvenile Following Church Fire

BEVERLY, MA – Chief John G. LeLacheur and the Beverly Police Department report that a 17-year-old male juvenile was arrested following a fire at a church. A 17-year-old male, of Beverly, was arrested and charged with: Breaking & Entering A Building at Night with...

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Do Rail Trails Need a Speed Limit?

NEWBURYPORT – You’re walking along the popular Clipper City Rail Trail, enjoying the day, talking with a friend or partner while soaking in the views, when suddenly an ebike flies by you with no warning. It doesn’t happen often, but there are complaints being heard by...

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BOXFORD GROUNDBREAKING

Town of Boxford leadership, Select Board members, DPW staff, project team/contractors, and community partners came together for an official ground breaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction of a newly-approved Department of Public Works Facility. (Photo:...

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Cheaper Electricity Before Christmas

NEWBURYPORT – Just in time for winter, the city of Newburyport has signed a 36-month contract to supply electricity at a slightly lower rate. Dynegy Energy Services will supply electricity through the Community Choice Power Supply program at a new rate of $0.13747 per...

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