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The Brook casino wins approval for 264-unit housing project: Details of deal struck
SEABROOK — The town’s Zoning Board of Adjustment officially ratified a legal settlement between the town and The Brook, allowing the casino to construct up to 264 housing units on 75 acres off Route 1. The terms of the consent decree hammered out between the town and RMH...
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Secret Spot to reopen at North Beach: Owner humbled by community support after fire
HAMPTON — The Gozzos have been getting more and more questions from curious customers about when their longtime North Beach smoothie shop will finally reopen. The Secret Spot’s new location at 560 High St. has been under lease since last fall and is set to open in time for the Fourth of July. The Gozzos have been working for six months to flip the former convenience store and realty office into a cafe serving smoothies, sandwiches, and the fruit for which they’re best known − açaí.
Castle Concerts continue with no dance floor … but dancing has always been “allowed”
IPSWICH — After dancing debates galore, popular area bands will be returning to the Castle Hill Concert Series stage this summer. The series features 10 local ensembles playing tunes ranging from classic 60s rock to swing. The Far Out opens the series this Thursday, June 27. A remarkable history...
Ipswich unites for July Fourth with games, music, and parade
Here ye, here ye. Calling all patriots and patriotic pets to the Ipswich Town Hall athletic fields for an inaugural July Fourth field day. The town’s independence day celebration will unite the community over games, live music and performances, and a parade. “It’s a day for revolution and respect...
The Mayor’s Corner, June 27, 2024
In this edition of the Mayor’s Corner, Mayor Reardon is on location at the Warren O. Page Fire Headquarters. Happy 249th Birthday, America! City Hall, the Senior/Community Center and the Newburyport Public Library will be closed on Thursday, July 4th and Friday, July 5th. The Yard Waste facility will be open on Friday, July 5th. The library will re-open on Saturday, July 6th. Mayor Reardon thanks all who attended the ribbon-cutting at Market Landing Park on Monday, June 17th. After almost 40 years in the making, it was a momentous celebration! Mayor Reardon attended several awards events and celebrations to mark the end of the school year. He would like to congratulate the Newburyport High School Girls’ Lacrosse team for making it to the State Finals. He would also like to acknowledge the recipients of this year’s Molin Awards: Maggie Flaherty, Boyd Hancock and Erin Hobbs! On Tuesday night, the FY’25 budget passed 6-5. There were no cuts recommended. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) failed 5-5-1 (recusal). The NFD has been very busy lately. We have a very exciting announcement about a new community facing software program called Community Connect which allows residents to add more information about their homes in the event of an emergency. You can add info on pets, number of residents, and special needs so that the Fire Department has it in advance. This information is securely stored and only used in case of an emergency. More info on how to sign up will be released soon, and we hope you use this valuable resource.
Rowley newslets: new signs for Kids Kingdom, town backstop to come down
The board of selectmen voted unanimously to approve new signs for the Kids Kingdom playground, to be purchased for no more than $7,000. Kids Kingdom, which is located at Eiras Park, was first created in 1997 by a group of Rowley mothers, spearheaded by Stephanie Jenkins. It is the town’s only public playground.
Heated discussion erupts over Whittier Tech’s future at Rowley selectmen meeting
ROWLEY — An intended update on Whittier Tech turned into a heated discussion about its future at the board of selectmen meeting Monday. David Irving, Rowley’s representative on the Whittier Tech School Committee, came to the board with updates on graduation, student competitions, a new night program, and grant funding.
Air National Guard speaks out about fighter jets seen over several NH communities
The Air National Guard is giving clarity after fighter jets were spotted over multiple southern New Hampshire communities. Several viewers reached out to News 9 after seeing the jets Wednesday. The 104th Fighter Wing, which is based at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield, Massachusetts, confirmed the jets were...
Haverhill’s Jarvis Graduates from Mass. Firefighting Academy Call Class; Will Serve at Village Station
Michael E. Jarvis of Haverhill was one of 25 recruits from 18 fire departments to graduate last night from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Class. Jarvis, who already serves as a call firefighter in Groveland, is expected to serve at one of Haverhill’s two call fire...
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