Upper Millyard Bridge Closure Disrupts Nearby Businesses

A bridge closure in the Upper Millyard area is disrupting nearby businesses, according to a report from The Daily News of Newburyport. Separately, the city recognized four community members with Generations of Giving awards, and the local Coast Guard station opened its doors for a commu…

City Honors Tannery Owner, Businesses For Waste Reduction

The city recognized the Tannery property's owner and several local businesses for reducing waste, an honor detailed in a report from The Daily News. Meanwhile, the Custom House Maritime Museum hosted a lecture on seafaring history, continuing its summer maritime programming. A pair of l…

Just Three of 14 Newburyport Deed Transfers Disclose a Sale Price

Newburyport recorded 14 property transfers between June 26 and July 25, but only three disclosed a sale price: $185,000, $639,000 and $1,515,000, for a median of $639,000 among disclosed sales. The top transaction was 172 State St Unit 2, which sold for $1,515,000 on July 23 from Raymon…

Newburyport Art Previews Upcoming Slate of Exhibits, Programs

Newburyport Art previews its upcoming lineup of exhibits and programs, per a Daily News of Newburyport roundup published Friday. The paper's coverage this cycle leaned toward its regular features rather than town-hall action: a weekend guide flagging concerts and live music around Great…

Know Your Community Fair Returns to Newburyport Thursday

Newburyport's Know Your Community fair returns to the city this Thursday, according to The Daily News of Newburyport. The outlet's weekend guide, "TGIF: What's up this weekend in Greater Newburyport," also points residents toward live music options around town, including a Bob Dylan-the…

Newburyport Chocolate Tour Tickets Go On Sale

Newburyport Chocolate Tour tickets went on sale this week, giving residents a new seasonal outing to plan around. "Newburyport Chocolate Tour tickets on sale," per The Daily News of Newburyport, joins other upcoming happenings including the returning Opa! Greek Food Festival and a new p…

Planning Board Approves Brown School Housing Redevelopment

Newburyport's Planning Board approved a redevelopment plan for the long-vacant Brown School, tied to low-income housing tax credits. The move, which also involves asbestos remediation at the site, was reported by The Daily News of Newburyport. The same paper described thousands of visit…

Newburyport Conservation Commission Continues Gabion Wall Case, Schedules Plum Island Site Visit

Newburyport Conservation Commission continues two Plum Island cases and hears warning on new state zoning law.

Obituary notices, week of July 13, 2026 through July 19, 2026

Three Newburyport obituaries were newly posted this week: Newman, Elliot; Tobin, Christopher (49); and Nocella, Benny J. (78). Source listings did not include biographical detail beyond age and date of death for these notices. Arrangements for two of the three were handled by Twomey, Le…

Newburyport Home Sales Range From $400,000 To $2.4 Million This Month

Fourteen Newburyport property transfers were recorded between June 19 and July 18. Of the eight sales with disclosed prices, values ranged from $399,800 to $2.4 million, with a median of $1,002,000. The month's top sale was 90 Federal St Unit A, which sold for $2.4 million. Six of the 1…

Newburyport Lifts Swimming Advisory at City Beaches

Swimming has been cleared at Newburyport's beaches after a recent water-quality advisory was lifted, The Daily News of Newburyport reported Wednesday. The clearance comes as a handful of recurring summer traditions prepare to return to the city, per the same outlet: the Council on Aging…

Newburyport Council Approves $2.5M Meter Bond, Adopts New Three-Tier Water Rate

Newburyport City Council approves $2.5 million water meter bond and adopts a new three-tier water rate structure projected to raise average bills 7.5 percent.

Newburyport Rejoins Regional Health Alliance, Clears Beaches for Swimming

Newburyport rejoined a regional public-health alliance and cleared its beaches for swimming this week, restoring services and summer access for residents. The Daily News of Newburyport reported the health-alliance move on July 12, without detailing which municipalities or services are c…

Obituary notices, week of July 6, 2026 through July 12, 2026

One Newburyport obituary was noted for the week of July 6–July 12, 2026: Christiano, Anthony, 64, of Newburyport, who died July 3, 2026; arrangements through Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home.