Ecological Gardening Basics Monday, March 3, 6 P.M. Georgetown Peabody Library 2 Maple St., Georgetown, Mass. Do you want to start incorporating native plants in your garden to support our local ecosystems? Get rid of potentially invasive plants on your property? Not...
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Local Winter 2025 People/Group PHOTO CONTEST
$100 Grand Prize $50 2nd Place $25 3rd Place Sponsored by The Town Common DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS 7:00 P.M. FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025 Submit to: editor@thetowncommon.com Professionals and amateurs are invited to send us your photos for contest entry and...
Patricia A. McDonough
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved Patricia A. McDonough, who peacefully left this world on February 11, 2025, at the age of 92. She will be forever missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Patricia was born on December 15,...
Boxford Launches Instagram and Public Works Campaign
BOXFORD – The Town of Boxford launched their Instagram account @Boxford01921 this month as part of an ongoing effort to expand communication and engage more residents in local government. In addition, the Town is introducing #PublicWorksWednesdays, a new social media...
AMESBURY Chamber of Commerce Networking Mixer at Mill 77
Join us for an evening of casual networking at one of our newest businesses, Jewell Town Pottery, organized in partnership with G4 propertiess and Mill 77. Appetizers and refreshments included. Thursday, feb. 27, 5-7 pm Jewell Town Pottery, 777 Elm St. $10 member, $15...
NEWBURYPORT Storm Surge 2025 Speaker Series Celebrates Coastal Connections and Resilience
As a vibrant coastal community with a deep appreciation for oysters, Newburyport is the perfect place to explore how these humble bivalves are heroes of the marine world. Storm Surge is pleased to present its next Speaker Series event: “Life Cycle of an Oyster and How...
WENHAM Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2025
After a successful inaugural sale in 2024, Wenham Museum’s Spring & Summer Sports Sale returns for its second year. In keeping with the Museum’s former Attic Treasures Sale tradition, the Spring & Summer Sports Sale brings the community together for a fun and...
Leslie’s Retreat: SALEM on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture
Date: Friday, February 21, reception starts at 5:00 pm, lecture starts at 6:30 pm Location: Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to...
Dept. of Conservation & Recreation Gives Newbury $20K for Roof
NEWBURY – The State's Department Conservatoin and Recreation - the ones known for maintaing parks, scenic walkways, and forests, is providing $20,000 to replace the Newbury Historic Schoolhouse located on the Lower Green. The one-room schoolhouse was built in 1877 to...
Fall 2024 College Honor Students …
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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