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Sunday, October 4, 2026
Newburyport councilors set to vote on cryptocurrency ATM and data center rules.
From Newburyport News
- Real estate roundup tracks high-value sales, trust transfers. This week's Newburyport real estate roundup turned up four notable high-dollar sales alongside a cluster of family trust transfers, a mix that raises questions about who is moving property through town right now.Newburyport News
Today in Newburyport
- Councilors to vote on crypto ATM, data center rules. Newburyport city councilors are expected to take up proposed rules on cryptocurrency ATM machines and data center development, two issues drawing increased local attention this fall.The Daily News of Newburyport
- Newburyport, Pentucket both lose in football roundup. Newburyport's high school football team came up short against a tough opponent this past weekend, according to the Daily News of Newburyport, which also recapped a Pentucket loss.The Daily News of Newburyport
- Neighbors call shuttered Andiamo building an eyesore. Residents near the long-closed Andiamo restaurant building say the vacant property has become a neighborhood eyesore, prompting renewed attention to its future, the Daily News of Newburyport reports.The Daily News of Newburyport
- Snow Angels shoveling program returns for winter. Newburyport's volunteer Snow Angels program, which pairs helpers with elderly and disabled residents for snow shoveling, is gearing up to return this winter, the Daily News of Newburyport reports.The Daily News of Newburyport
- Local Democrats hold annual Brews for Blues event. The Newburyport-area Democratic group held its annual Brews for Blues social fundraiser, continuing a yearly tradition for local party members, according to the Daily News of Newburyport.The Daily News of Newburyport
Coming up
- Fri, Oct 9: Newburyport, Pentucket meet in football Oct. 9. Newburyport and Pentucket Regional face off in a high school football game Friday, Oct. 9, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
Recent editions
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026 — Newburyport girls soccer topped Triton behind goals from Roebuck, Bonavita and Ranney
- Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Newburyport police school resource officer Kyle McElroy earns Chamber's 40 Under 40 recognition
- Sunday, September 27, 2026 — Newburyport home sales ranged from $852,500 to $2.5 million in September, new figures show
- Saturday, September 26, 2026 — Newburyport's Planning Board recommended a citywide ban on water-cooled data centers amid water-use concerns
- Thursday, September 24, 2026 — Newburyport golfer Jack Oreal cards 41 points to power a lopsided win over Masconomet
- Tuesday, September 22, 2026 — Construction crews officially break ground on third apartment building at Newburyport Crossing
- Monday, September 21, 2026 — A horror series film shoot closes State Street businesses early as production returns to downtown Newburyport