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.

State Awards $6.5 Million for Newburyport Crossings Project

State funding lands for a major Newburyport housing project as local honors roll in. The Daily News of Newburyport reports the state awarded $6.5 million for the Newburyport Crossings project, while the Chamber of Commerce confirmed the city's annual car show returns next month. The pap…

Search for missing boater on Merrimack River ends in recovery

A weekend search for a missing boater on the Merrimack River ended with the discovery of a body, a story The Daily News of Newburyport covered extensively as the search stretched from Saturday into Sunday. Separately, the outlet reported the river is still testing positive for bacteria,…

Newburyport Conservation Commission votes 6-0 to back new conservation land ordinance

Newburyport Conservation Commission unanimously endorsed a proposed city ordinance codifying care and custody of conservation parcels and establishing prohibited-activities rules.

Search Crews Recover Body After Weekend River Hunt

Search for a missing boater ends with the discovery of a body, per local reporting. The Daily News of Newburyport reported that crews searching the Merrimack River over the weekend found a body after the multi-day search, while the same outlet noted the river continues testing positive …

Newburyport Post Office earns America 250 recognition ahead of Independence Day

Newburyport's post office has been recognized as part of the national America 250 commemoration this Independence Day weekend. The Daily News of Newburyport reports the designation ties the local landmark to monthlong celebrations marking the country's 250th anniversary. Separately, Man…