Strawberry Social and Band Concert
First Congregational Church Georgetown Tuesday, June 23rd 6 - 8 P.M.
History of Merrimac with Larry Fisher
History of Merrimac with Larry Fisher Thursday, June 18 at 6:30 P.M. Merrimac Public Library 86 West Main Street All are welcome. Scan QR code or sign up at the library.
MOVING SALE/GARAGE SALE SAT. MAY 16th
RAIN OR SHINE: 10 AM THRU 3 PM, 3 Larkspurk Circle, GEORGETOWN What are we selling? If it's not listed here "we probably don't got it." We do have a good variety of "stuff." BEDROOM STUFF: A one-year-old DELUXE KING SIZE BED (sadly we must part with it because we are...
Invitation to Local Candidates
The Town Common invites local candidates for town positions to introduce themselves - in their own words - to our readers. Please limit submissions to approximately 400 words so that we may fit in all candidates. (Candidates can always purchase advertising space for...
Donald Francis Crosby, who lived a life marked by humor, courage, and creativity, was born on May 21, 1933, in Brookline, Massachusetts, and passed away on March 21, 2026, only 61 days shy of his 93rd birthday, in Griffin, Georgia, leaving behind a legacy that...
Nancy McElroy Gormley
Nancy McElroy Gormley, 67, of Rowley, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, her birthday, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on March 31, 1959, in Beverly, Massachusetts, Nancy lived a life defined by warmth, humor, and deep devotion to...
New IRS Data: More Than 150,000 Residents Left Massachusetts
BOSTON – The Mass Opportunity Alliance (MOA) highlighted the findings of the latest Internal Revenue Service (IRS) “Statistics of Income” data, which shows steep taxes continue to fuel the state’s outmigration crisis. Released last week, the report provides...
Goats to Go Upcoming Events
UPCOMING EVENTS https://goatstogo.farm Georgetown, Mass. Winter Hike with Little Goats & Alpaca Greetings Sunday, February 22 · 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM Winter Goat Hike & Alpaca Greetings Sunday, February 22 · 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM Winter Adventure: Guided Farm...
David Scott Thibodeau
David Scott Thibodeau, a man of profound kindness, intelligence, and gentle spirit, left this world on February 4, 2026, in Rowley, MA, leaving behind a legacy of love, and unwavering dedication to his family and passions. Born on June 1, 1958, in Millinocket, ME,...
The Salisbury Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Lou Masiello Leadership Scholarship for Salisbury seniors attending Triton Regional High School.
The Salisbury Democratic Town Committee is pleased to announce the 17th Annual Lou Masiello Leadership Scholarship for Salisbury seniors attending Triton Regional High School. Criteria for the scholarship are completion of an essay, possibly participating in an...
Local Austin Prep Students Win Harvard Medical Competition
REGIONAL – Someday in the near future, heart patients with a genetic hole in their heart that needs to be repaired, may have their heart surgery done by a robot – thanks to the creativity, tenacity and hard work of four female students at Austin Preparatory School. Working with Harvard University Medical School, Georgetown resident Kaitlyn Riordan and Ava Pazzia of Burlington, both seniors, teamed with juniors Ellie Underwood of Lynnfield and Jordyn Petitjean of Peabody as the HeartBridge team. They won this...
Store Shout-Out: Subway Ipswich
Store Shout-Out: Subway Ipswich Sal, manager of the Ipswich Subway, displays a copy of The Town Common. He looks forward to receiving The Town Common newspaper for his customers each week, he is nice to the kids in town. - Drop by and say "Hey Sal, I saw you in The Town Common!" (Photo and write-up by Julianne DeSantis.)
REAL ESTATE: For Sale: Carriage Industry Founder’s Home
AMESBURY – If you have dreamed of owning a home overlooking the Merrimack River, built by the man who nurtured the American carriage and car industries, Erica Puorro with Lamacchia Realty can fulfill that dream with the nine-bedroom mansion at 372 Main St. Built by William Biddle in 1912, just down river from the Marina at Amesbury Point, the home features mahogany box beams above hardwood flooring and leaded glass bookcases and windows. The current owners have made improvements, including a dumbwaiter that adds...
Vita Bella Hair Studio and Design
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT AND EXCLUSIVE DISCOUNT by Kay Lee Ogden This is a new weekly series of local businesses, to encourage the community to shop local and make consumers aware of services and talents within the community. This week’s spotlight focuses on "Vita Bella Hair Studio and Design," located at 37 West Main Street, Georgetown (The Eagle Building). Featuring owner Ronda Servizio and her daughter and partner, Amelia Carducci, the studio is designed with a friendly Italian flare and a warm, welcoming...
Attorney General to Review: Did Request to Review Process of Pacheco’s Firing of Grenier Against the Law
GEORGETOWN – A simmering feud over the last few weeks at the top of town government has been kicked upstairs to the state Attorney General. The issue is whether Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco exceeded his authority in his abrupt firing of conservation agent Michele Grenier without asking the approval of the SelectBoard. Selectman Mike Donahue filed an Open Meeting Law complaint with the Attorney General when the SelectBoard, headed first by Robert Hoover and last week by Doug Dawes, refused to hold a meeting...
Custom House Has Second Copy of Independence Declaration
NEWBURYPORT – The Custom House Maritime Museum, which has been awarded $150,000 over three years by the prestigious Cummings Foundation, has added a second historical copy of the Declaration of Independence for display during the 250th national anniversary this July. A rare 1833 copy of the Declaration of Independence will be on display at the museum for one month in celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation. Printed on fine rice paper, the highly prized early American artifact, one a few hundred that...
Georgetown Water Warning – Reminder Health
Elevated Disinfection Byproducts at Georgetown Water Department (We periodically re-run this reminder.) GEORGETOWN – Last Fall, residents received a detailed double-sided notice in the mail advising them the water they have been drinking has been “in violation,” on-going, since May 2025. Under the headline of “What should you do?" the letter states: “You can choose to limit the amount of tap water used if you are pregnant, may become pregnant or are giving water to young children. For example, you can use water...
West Newbury Lunch and Learn
Please join us on Thursday, June 25th at 11:30 am for the Lunch and Learn Speaker Series! Dr. Bobby Kelly will be speaking on substance use awareness, risks and resources—particularly as they relate to older adults and families. A triple-board certified physician in Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine and Preventive Medicine, Dr. Kelly is currently Medical Director of Addictions Treatment Services at Beth Israel Lahey Health. The session will feature a brief presentation followed by discussion, focusing on...
Newburyport Public Library – Adult Summer Reading Challenge
submitted by Elise Galvansson Newburyport Public Library The Newburyport Public Library's Adult Summer Reading Challenge is back! Come play BINGO with us and track your reading progress for a chance to win a prize! The first-place winner will receive a 6" Kindle and the second and third place winners will each receive a $30 gift card to Jabberwocky Bookshop! Use the online form to view the BINGO card and submit what you’ve read. Each submission will enter you into the raffle (even if you don’t hit BINGO), but you...
Wetlands Commission Looking for New Agent – Agrees to Hire Temp for One Month
GEORGETOWN – The town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) is looking for an agent to replace Michele Grenier, who was fired in April in a disputed action by Town Administrator Orlando Pacheco. The ConCom formed a hiring subcommittee to recruit and interview candidates for the conservation agent position before Pacheco, with questionable authority under state and town law, hired John Lopez, a conservation agent for the town of Rockport, as an interim consultant. This month the ConCom met in a special meeting, made...
BOXFORD: Stiles Pond Beach Passes on Sale Now
BOXFORD − Seasonal memberships for Stiles Pond Beach are now on sale Stiles Pond Beach is scheduled to open for the season on Saturday, June 20, and residents are encouraged to purchase their seasonal passes online through the Town's website before opening day. As part of the season opening, the Town will host a Stiles Pond Beach Community Day on Friday, June 19. All Boxford residents are invited to visit and enjoy the beach free of charge, regardless of whether they have purchased a seasonal membership....
Bishop Fenwick Underclass Awards 2026
Rowley Flag Ceremony and Flag Retirement – In Memory of All Veterans
The Veterans Committee sincerely thanks the Rowley community including Police, Fire, town departments, scout troops, and visiting community members that came out to support our Flag Ceremony today in memory of all veterans, as well as our flag retirement. It takes a village to honor our history, and seeing our community stand together to show respect for those who served—and to properly retire our colors—is a beautiful reminder of what makes this town so special. We promised never to forget, and today, Rowley...
Immaculate Conception School Graduation Snapshot
At the Immaculate Conception School graduation, Daria Lucente Stablile accepts her diploma from Father Tim Harrison. (Photo by Stewart Lytle)
Georgetown Hometown Hero Roger Mercaldi
by George Comiskey Georgetown, Mass. I was glad to see Roger Mercaldi being honored with a Hometown Heroes banner on Library Street in Georgetown for his time in the Merchant Marine and U.S. Naval Reserve during the Vietnam War era. It was a difficult time period when government needed mariners to man vessels, taken out of mothballs and in various levels of seaworthiness, to support the sealift efforts to Vietnam. I once talked to Roger, who was sitting solemnly on a bench at Harry Murch Park, about his time in...
Town Spends Thousands to Keep ConCom Firing Process Secret?
GEORGETOWN – Georgetown Selectman Mike Donahue asked what many thought was a simple, reasonable question: What was the process used to fire ConCom Agent Michèle Grenier? He pointed out both on camera and in writing that the process as he could observe, did not involve the SelectBoard, the firing was taken unilaterally by Town Administrator Orlando Pacheo, and that the firing appeared in conflict with both the town's employee handbook and bylaws. He asked for a meeting to review the process. That's when things...
YWCA Greater Newburyport Receives Cummings Grant
by Ilene Harnch-Grady Health and Wellness/Encore Director/ Development YWCA Greater Newburyport NEWBURYPORT – YWCA Greater Newburyport is excited to announce that they’ve received a multi-year grant from the Cummings Foundation for the second time. This grant will strengthen the YWCA’s capacity to deliver integrated programs, including affordable housing, childcare, wellness, and support services. The grant also supports the YWCA in responding to the interconnected challenges facing low- and moderate–income...
Rowley County Club Welcomes 2026 Hall of Fame Class
ROWLEY – Rowley Country Club inducted champion senior golfer Bill Boylan and former owners Ralph DiGiorgio and Tom O’Connell into its Hall of Fame during a start-of-summer season community open house on Sunday. The Rev. Dr. Boylan, pastor emeritus at Byfield Parish Church, has been playing at Rowley for most of the club’s 61 years. At the age of 86, he still tees it up regularly at the Club’s Wednesday morning scramble and has two RCC holes-in-one to his credit. Boylan also has an impressive senior record, having...
Wicked Running Club of Salem/Beverly f
Wicked Running Club of Salem/Beverly finish their Memorial Day themed run at the corner of Cabot/Dane Street in Beverly (Photo: Julianne DeSantis)
Newburyport Public Library June 2026 | Beach Reads Cart Returns for Summer
NEWBURYPORT − Looking for the perfect summer read? The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library (FOL) invites you to browse their popular Friends’ Beach Reads cart, now stocked with a fresh selection of paperbacks for your reading pleasure. The cart will be restocked regularly throughout the summer, so there’s always something new to discover. Paperbacks are just $2 each, with a limit of two books per day. Ideal for beach days and summer getaways, these are books you can keep—no due dates, just great reads to...
