Amesbury · Community Events · Sep 30
Amesbury Carriage Museum Plans Annual Meeting At Amesbury Point
The Amesbury Carriage Museum plans to hold its 2026 annual meeting at The Marina at Amesbury Point on Sunday, Nov. 1.
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Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Immaculate Conception Harvest Fair Planned in Newburyport
The Immaculate Conception Harvest Fair is set to return to Newburyport on Saturday, Oct. 10. It is planned for the Green Street School’s gym and scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Newburyport · Local Organizations · Sep 30
St. Paul's Outdoor Labyrinth Gets Makeover in Newburyport
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newburyport has an outdoor labyrinth on its grounds.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Moseley Woods Community Forum Planned in Newburyport
The Daily News of Newburyport reports a Moseley Woods Community Forum is planned for Saturday, Oct. 10, with activities scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at the pavilion in Moseley Woods in Newburyport.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Friends Announce 50th Great Old Book Sale in Newburyport
The Friends of the Newburyport Public Library announced the 50th Great Old Book Sale. The group says the event is scheduled for Oct. 21–24 and will be held in the library’s program room.
Newburyport · Roads · Sep 30
Newburyport Intersection Gets Paint Job at High and Pond Streets
The Daily News of Newburyport reports that a troubling intersection in Newburyport has received a paint job.
Salisbury · Local Government · Sep 30
Salisbury Selectmen Endorse Coastline Protection Grant Application
The Daily News of Newburyport reported on 2026-09-29 that at a Monday meeting in Salisbury, selectmen spent much of the session listening to presentations from local officials about town expenses.
Salisbury · Community · Sep 30
Salisbury Lists West Nile Virus Risk Level as Moderate
On 2026-09-17, the Town of Salisbury posted that the West Nile virus risk level is MODERATE.
Newburyport · Community Events · Sep 30
Weekend Nor’easter Brings High Winds, Heavy Rain to Newburyport Area
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that Greater Newburyport was hit by a weekend-long nor’easter that lasted more than 48 hours, producing high winds and periods of torrential rain.
Methuen · Elections · Sep 30
Methuen To Offer Early Voting At Sanborn Hall Ahead Of State Election
The City of Methuen says it plans to provide early voting at Sanborn Hall from October 17 through October 30 ahead of the State Election planned for November 3.
Amesbury · Georgetown · Education · Sep 30
Feasibility Study Presented to Amesbury School Committee
The Daily News of Newburyport reported that a feasibility study was presented at the Amesbury School Committee’s Monday meeting.
Salisbury · Elections · Sep 30
Salisbury Publishes Voter Information For November State Election
The Town of Salisbury has posted voter guidance for the State Election scheduled for November 3, 2026. The material is available to Salisbury residents as a resource ahead of the election.
Salisbury · Utilities · Sep 30
Water Main Break Reported on North End Blvd in Salisbury
The Town of Salisbury reported a water main break on North End Boulevard. The town's notice is dated September 29, 2026. The report concerns a local utilities and infrastructure issue in Salisbury.
Methuen · Utilities · Sep 30
Methuen Program Saved More Than $1.14 Million In Customer Electricity Costs
The City of Methuen says its Community Choice Power Supply Program produced more than $1.14 million in savings for participating customers during the January through June 2026 period.
West Newbury · Community Events · Sep 30
West Newbury Wild and Native Plant Sale Postponed to Oct. 3
Organizers have postponed the West Newbury Wild and Native plant sale to Saturday, Oct. 3. It is planned to run from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at 181 River Road in West Newbury.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Open House Planned for Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club on Oct. 4
The Haverhill Hound Rod and Gun Club is planning its annual "drop-in open house" for Oct. 4.
Newburyport · Education · Sep 30
Two Students Graduate With High Honors at Northern Essex
Gabriela A. Peña and Micaela E. Peña, graduated with high honors from Northern Essex in May 2026.
Haverhill · Utilities · Sep 30
National Grid Plans Open House On Haverhill Line Project
National Grid plans to hold an open house Wednesday night in Haverhill to meet with residents and answer questions about its line project.
Haverhill · Community Events · Sep 30
Jeff Jarvis To Visit Haverhill Oct. 10 For Book Event
Jeff Jarvis, an author, journalist and media scholar, plans to visit Haverhill on Oct.
Haverhill · Community · Sep 30
Haverhill Panel To Consider Demolition, Rebuilding Of Former Elks Lodge
When it meets Wednesday night, the Haverhill Historic Commission is slated to consider proposals to tear down and rebuild the former Elks lodge where Summer and Newcomb Streets meet.