Yesterday | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Costello gets $600K in local earmarks in budget
“This will really help us to be able to look at that idea with some funding behind it. That is a real positive for us.”
Rep. Michael Costello got several earmarks for city projects placed in the House version of the state's fiscal 2009 budget, which passed the House Saturday. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Wednesday May 7 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Donations pour in to help pay vet bills
“We were going to become little old ladies together”
For Becky Taylor, one of the worst days of her life has since turned into a series of positives. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Monday May 5 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Resident's tip leads to cocaine, heroin charges against 3
“We really appreciate people keeping an eye out in their neighborhood”
Three suspects await arraignment on drug charges today after police seized about $30,000 in cocaine, heroin and cash in what proved to be a busy weekend for the town's K-9 officer. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Saturday May 3 | EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Gas station charges more for credit, debit purchases
“I'll be honest with you, I'm thinking about it”
Some drivers pulling into the Super Petroleum Inc. gas station on Route 28 were in for a shock last week, when they realized the station was charging more for gasoline purchased with a credit or debit card. via EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Thursday May 1 | EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
“Usually it quiets things down somewhat”
The recently released leader of the Salisbury-based gang called"Crimesquad 4 Life 3:19" will spend the next three years of his life behind bars. via EagleTribune.com, North Andover, MA
Tuesday Apr 29 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Amesbury town notebook: DPW crew sprucing up the downtown
“My plan is to do this every year”
Passers-by through downtown will see some changes this week as the town gears up for summer. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Sunday Apr 27 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Rotary Club seeks nominations for Educator of the Year
The Amesbury Rotary Club is now taking nominations for its 26th annual Educator of the Year award, which will be presented at a luncheon on Thursday, June 5, at the Amesbury Sports Park. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Friday Apr 25 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Tax repeal effort worries Beacon Hill
“There's a very good chance it could pass this time”
In November, Massachusetts taxpayers will be asked if they want to vote themselves a tax cut of more than $3,000. State lawmakers are worried the answer will be "Yes." A ballot question would let voters abolish ... via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Wednesday Apr 23 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Town engineer tabbed for public works post
“There were no predetermined selections.”
The town has hired its second major department head in a week after a lengthy search once again found the best candidate already on the town's payroll. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Monday Apr 21 | NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA
Amesbury: Woman to fill job as veterans services agent
“Kristen not only brings her experience as a veteran, she also comes with experience and training in social services, a key quality needed in assisting, supporting and celebrating Amesbury's veterans and service members.”
One day after announcing a new Department of Public Works director, Mayor Thatcher Kezer filled another opening yesterday. via NewburyportNews.com, Newburyport, MA









