NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna Holaday, Director of Public Health Frank Giacalone and the City of Newburyport urge residents to remain vigilant against the spread of COVID-19 as the community remains at high risk for the disease, and to review the state’s health and safety guidance as they finalize plans and prepare for their holiday celebrations this year.
City of Newburyport Announces Start of Wastewater Treatment Facility Protection and Clipper City Rail Trail Construction Project
NEWBURYPORT — The City of Newburyport announces that construction for the Shoreline Resiliency/Critical Infrastructure Protection and Clipper City Rail Trail project at the Wastewater Treatment Facility will begin next week.
City of Newburyport Provides Guidance for Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely Amid COVID-19
NEWBURYPORT — With Thanksgiving a week away, Mayor Donna Holaday wishes to share health and safety guidance for residents as they plan their celebrations this year.
City of Newburyport Announces COVID-19 Rental Assistance Program
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna Holaday and Director of Planning and Development Andy Port are pleased to announce the launch of a Rental Assistant Program, which will provide funds for residents who are unable to pay residential rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. “The program will provide assistance to those who have been […]
Newburyport Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Death of George Floyd and Actions of Minneapolis Police
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna D. Holaday and City Marshal Mark Murray, representing the leadership team of the City of Newburyport wish for their community to know that they denounce the actions of the Minneapolis police officers and mourn the killing of George Floyd. “Police officers are supposed to be lifesavers in a community, and actions […]
North Shore and Merrimack Valley Schools to Close Starting Monday
The North Shore and Merrimack Valley superintendents of schools have collaborated to make a timely and unified decision about school closure that they feel is in the best interests of their faculty, staff, students, and families. This decision was made after significant conversations among school leaders, local public health officials, and state officials. State officials have today urged that municipalities should make decisions based on their local circumstances, and given the rapidly changing COVID-19 crisis, which the World Health Organization has this week labeled a global pandemic.
Newburyport Fire and Police Departments Respond to Tier 2 Hazmat Incident at Industrial Plant
NEWBURYPORT — Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire and City Marshal Mark Murray report that the Newburyport Fire and Police Departments responded early Thursday to an incident at a chemical plant in the city’s industrial park.
Newburyport Police Investigating Alleged “Swatting” Incident
NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray reports that the Newburyport Police Department responded to a report of a shooting and a pipe bomb threat that was determined to be a hoax and an attempt to elicit a large police response today.
Newburyport Police Officer Megan Tierney Honored as an Unsung Hero
City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that Newburyport Police Officer Megan Tierney received an Unsung Hero award at the recent Rotary District 7930 “Foundation Celebration of Community Heroes” event.
Newburyport Police Department Hosts Quilt of Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that the Tough Warrior Princesses’ Quilt of Hope is on display at the Newburyport Police Department, as both a sign of support for women battling breast cancer and in an effort to spread awareness.