Chief Christopher LeClaire is pleased to report that the Tunnel to Towers Foundation — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting first responders, veterans and their families — has paid in full the mortgage on the home of fallen Newburyport Firefighter Brett Burkinshaw. Firefighter Burkinshaw, who served his community for nearly two decades, passed away […]
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Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative Announces COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics for Children Ages 5-11
AMESBURY — The Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative is pleased to announce that it will host three community COVID-19 vaccination clinics for children ages 5-11 throughout November. WHEN Monday, Nov. 15, 22 and 29, from 4 to 8 p.m. WHERE West Newbury Town Office Building Annex, 381 Main St. Parking is available in the front […]
City of Newburyport and Exchange Club of Greater Newburyport Invite Community to Commemoration of 9/11 Attacks
The City of Newburyport and Exchange Club of Greater Newburyport would like to invite community members to a 9/11 Memorial Service in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 11, beginning at 8:30 a.m. WHERE: Bartlett Mall, 153 Auburn St., Newburyport WHAT: In observance of the 20th anniversary of […]
Newburyport Fire Department Shares Tips for Residents During Emergency Preparedness Month
September is Emergency Preparedness Month, and Chief Chris LeClaire and the Newburyport Fire Department would like to remind residents of the importance of having an emergency plan and ensuring they take steps before an emergency in order to stay safe. Gov. Charlie Baker declared September Emergency Preparedness Month, and residents are urged to utilize resources […]
Newburyport Police and Fire Departments Offer Back to School Safety Tips
NEWBURYPORT — With the start of the school year quickly approaching, the Newburyport Police and Fire Departments would like to offer students, parents and motorists several important safety tips ahead of students returning to school. Students in grades 1-12 will return to school Sept.1 and students in grades pre-K and kindergarten will start Sept. 8. Newburyport Police […]