Champlain College - Trustee's List Elizabeth Chadbourne of Rowley, majoring in Cyber Networking & Cybersecurity Champlain College - Dean's List Ava Chen of Boxford Rose Davis of Newburyport Andrew Genualdo of Amesbury Aidan Pasek of Byfield Parker Rogers of...
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Catherine “Irma” Barrett July 10, 1933 – January 31, 2025
Catherine "Irma" (Wilson) Barrett of Rowley passed away on January 31, 2025, with family that never left her side. She was married to Daniel G. Barrett for 57 years prior to his passing in 2013. Irma was the daughter of the late John F. and Irene (Whitty) Wilson. She...
Letter to the Editor: FinCom Tax-Raising Cheerleaders
To the Editor: If you've watched a Georgetown Finance [and Advisory Committee] meetings, you're probably shaking your head: The members have shared that if their latest tax increase - a proposed $6 million tax override - doesn’t pass, "we’ll have to cut $800,000 from...
Buses in Groveland, MeVA and COA Rides
by Mike Dempsey Groveland Community News GROVELAND – Good means of transportation is an important issue for everyone. In a semi- rural suburb like Groveland, it seems we either drive everywhere, walk or use a bike to get around. However, there is another alternative,...
Georgetown Fire Department Responds to Rollover Crash on I95
GEORGETOWN – Chief Matt McKay reports that the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a rollover crash on Interstate 95 on Tuesday that required one passenger to be transported by medical helicopter. On Tuesday, Feb. 4, at about 6:36 p.m., Georgetown Fire was called...
Gloucester Fire Dept. Welcomes New Member from Mass. Firefighting Academy
GLOUCESTER – Fire Chief Eric Smith is pleased to report that the Gloucester Fire Department’s newest member graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. Firefighter Samuel M. LoGrande graduated from the 327th Career Recruit Training class at the...
Groveland Fire Department Extinguishes Chimney Fire in Home on King Street
GROVELAND – On Monday, Jan. 27, at approximately 5:19 p.m., the Groveland Fire Department was called to 152 King St., for a report of a possible structure fire. Companies arrived to find a fire in a wood stove’s metal chimney. Companies quickly stretched a line to...
Proposed FY26 ‘Local Aid’ to Cities/Towns
City and town finance managers and finance committees got their first look at anticipated state funding for next year's budgets, when the Massachusetts’s governor recently unveiled her budget proposal for FY26. The currently proposed state spending of approximately...
Wenham Police Participated in Boston Bruins BFit Challenge
WENHAM — Chief Kevin DiNapoli is pleased to share that the Wenham Police Department participated in the 9th Annual Boston Bruins BFit Challenge. The challenge took place on Sunday, Feb. 2 at the TD Garden in Boston. The event invites all first responders and military...
Groveland’s Johnson Creek Dam Slated for Removal
GROVELAND – You'ver probably never noticed what appears as a mere culvert under a road, but the "Johnson Creek Dam" located off Salem Street is slated for removal as part of a long list of state-wide dams deemed inconsequential and/or not being used for their orginal...
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