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State May Create River Collaborative to Fight Pollution

REGIONAL – The Merrimack River has not been a good place to swim or boat this summer. The record rainfall has overwhelmed several municipal sewage facilities in Merrimack Valley, causing cities like Lowell, Lawrence, and Manchester, NH, which have combined sewage and...

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Georgetown May Hire ConCom Agent

GEORGETOWN – After almost a year without a conservation agent on staff, the Conservation Commission (ConComm) voted last week to negotiate a contract with a “highly qualified” candidate. Only commission member Logan Umberger voted against the motion by member Rebecca...

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P.I. Grille Owner Ordered to Fix Damage

PLUM ISLAND – Plum Island Grille owner Frances Broadberry said farewell to his remaining customers on Oct. 1 with a four-hour party that featured a cash-bar, light food and live music. The next day, Broadberry brought a crew with power tools and ripped out three bars...

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Boxford Police Dept. Promotes Three Sergeants

BOXFORD - On Tues, Oct. 10th, Boxford Chief of Police James Riter and the Boxford Select Board held a promotional pinning ceremony for the Department’s three newest Sergeants at Boxford Town Hall. Chief Riter recommended for promotion Officers David Barker, Kurtis...

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Fair Sets One-Day Attendance Record

TOPSFIELD – The Topsfield Fair finished the 2023 event on a high note, setting a single-day attendance record on its closing day. Overall attendance records was “way down” for the year, said the Fair’s General Manager James O’Brien, but the pent-up demand to see the...

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Fighting Shortages at Local Food Banks

REGIONAL – In mid-September, local food banks, including the First Parish Church Food Pantry in Newbury, Pettengill House and Our Neighbor’s Table, were told by the Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) that due to staff shortages, food supplies to local and regional food...

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Best Halloween Destination: Newburyport

NEWBURYPORT - Do you like to dress up for Halloween, carve pumpkins, and indulge in sweet treats? Maybe you want to be scared a little bit – or a lot? From autumnal celebrations and family-friendly frights to terrifying tales, the Port City goes all out this Spooky...

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Traffic Signal for Rte. 1 Will Reduce Crashes

ROWLEY – For the last few weeks, when you turned off Central Street onto State Highway Rte. 1, your heart was probably not beating as fast as it once did. The reason: MassDOT has installed the long-needed traffic light with turn signals at the dangerous intersection....

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