by Mike Dempsey Groveland’s own Pickle Ball and Tennis Court facility opened to the public earlier this month. The facility, located in the Pines Recreation Area, was built and completed in 2024 with Community Preservation funds. The facility will be available for...
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Interim Town Manager Needed
IPSWICH – At a time when it is facing several challenges, including building state-mandated affordable housing, Ipswich needs a new town manager. Stephen Craine, who is finishing his third year of a three-year contract, announced last week that he is leaving at the...
Merrimac’s Purple Sage Pottery – Open House
MERRIMAC – Purple Sage Pottery will hold its annual Spring Open House and Sale on Saturday, May 3rd from 10am–5pm at 3 Mechanic Street, Merrimac, MA. Thirteen local potters will be selling their unique wares. The Studio is showcasing three new artists, Dana Anzalone,...
Newburyport: Soothing Immigration Fears
Newburyport: Soothing Immigration Fears Police Officers Will Not Work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement NEWBURYPORT – While undocumented persons are being whisked away to jails in the U.S. and abroad, Marshall Matthew Simons told the city’s Human Rights...
Whittier to Hold Reunion for First Three Classes
HAVERHILL – The first three graduating classes ever at Whittier Regional Vocational High School will be celebrating their reunions together at 6 p.m. on Sept. 27 at Roma Restaurant. The classes of 1974, 1975 and 1976 are invited to join their classmates and enjoy the...
Rowley Council on Aging End-of-Month Events
Health and Wellness with Michael Goolkasian Tuesday, Apr. 29th ROWLEY – Learn about the variety of health benefits of different types of honey, teas, herbs, supplements and much more! This is a great opportunity to get the inside scoop on complementary medicine from...
Ipswich Police Department to Hold Annual Drug Take Back Day and Touch-A-Truck Event
IPSWICH – The Ipswich Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and community partners, will hold an event to collect prescription drugs on Saturday, April 26. The annual Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the...
Boxford Officials Seek Voter Approval of $16 Million New DPW Facility
BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford is pleased to announce that it has received competitive bids for the construction of the new Department of Public Works (DPW) facility. Seven general contractors submitted bids for the project, with the lowest bid coming from BW...
Ipswich Hosts Dental Clinic
IPSWICH – Director of Public Health Colleen Fermon is pleased to announce that the Ipswich Public Health Department will host a dental clinic for Ipswich residents. The clinic will be held on Thursday, April 24, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., at Ipswich Housing Authority, 1...
Art Needed for “A Lasting Impression: The Printmaking Show”
TOPSFIELD – Slow River Studio invites area printmaking artists to submit up to three pieces of art for inclusion in its May 2025 show, “A Lasting Impression.” The deadline is Friday, April 25, and artists can submit their works at slowriverstudio.com/gallery. The show...
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