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American Black Bear

State Environmental Officials Remind Public of Black Bear Presence and Provide Tips to Avoid Conflicts

Please see below for a press release regarding Black Bears published by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental... more ››

Example of Blasting Cable - yellow plastic cable

DEP seeking info on cables used in Boston Harbor dredge project

MassDEP is seeking information on any sightings of yellow plastic cable observed along the coast over the past year. The cable was used in... more ››

TRAILS & SAILS

TRAILS & SAILS10 Days of free heritage events in the Essex National Heritage AreaNewbury... more ››

ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25, and Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, notice is hereby... more ››

Non-Commercial Oyster Season

Oyster Season opens November 1, 2022 for non-commercial harvest only.

Newbury Cultural Council Seeking Grants Proposals for FY23 - October 17th Deadline

Newbury, Mass. – The Newbury Cultural Council announces that proposals to receive funding to support community-oriented... more ››

LEGAL NOTICE: AERIAL APPLICATION TO CONTROL MOSQUITO LARVAE ON COASTAL SALT MARSHES AND UPLAND HABITAT.

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District will conduct helicopter applications of the biological... more ››

Drought status declared August 24, 2022 (effective until updated)

Risk of Wildland Fires Increases as Drought Persists

BOSTON — With the risk of wildland fires increasing due to below average precipitation across the state, Energy and... more ››

TIPS FOR SAVING WATER

TIPS FOR SAVING WATER
When in Drought or Not – Please Do Your Part!OUTDOOR WATER USE

Spotted Lanternfly

State Agricultural Officials ask residents to report sightings of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly

BOSTON — The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) today announced that an infestation of the invasive... more ››

Massachusetts Continues to Experience Drought Conditions

Massachusetts Continues to Experience Drought ConditionsNortheast and Central Regions Elevated to Critical Drought... more ››

Level 2 - Significant Drought Info

MASSACHUSETTS DROUGHT ALERT

DROUGHT STATUS

Cooling Station created at PITA Hall

In preparation for the upcoming... more ››

Special Town Meeting

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Byfield Paving Announcement

Paving is scheduled for June 15th on a portion of Elm Street and Central Street, weather permitting. Paving will begin on Elm Street, from... more ››

ESSEX COUNTY COMMISSION ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN

Pursuant to the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25, and Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, notice is hereby... more ››

Town Closed on Monday, June 20th, 2022

Town Hall will be closed on Monday, June 20th in observation of the Juneteenth Holiday.

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