Scheduled to start on Monday, July 31, construction will begin on Locust St (from Betsy’s Way to Worthington Ave) to improve the service and liability of the municipal water distribution system. This project will involve the installation of new water mains, fire hydrants, and valves. This work is anticipated to take three months to complete. 

During this project, detours may be in place with detour signage posted directing traffic toward Popular and Wenham Streets to avoid the work zone area. Motorists should plan for delays and detours in the area after work starts.

On the days when construction is ongoing, it is important not to have any cars parked in the roadway between the hours of 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM. “No Parking” signs will be posted in advance of construction, and parking restrictions will remain in effect until construction is complete for that day.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may incur during this process. If you have any questions, please contact the Danvers Engineering Division at 978-777-2668.

Town of Ipswich

City of Newburyport

Yankee Homecoming Events and Road Closures

Yankee Homecoming has arrived at last in Newburyport, and we look forward to another exciting week of events throughout the city. Thank you to all the volunteer organizers from Yankee Homecoming who work hard throughout the year to make this happen, and to City staff for all their efforts to coordinate the use of City parks and streets to host these amazing events. Thanks also to our Public Works and Public Safety employees who will be busy helping keep everything safe and on track throughout the week.

As a reminder, the best place to find all the information about Yankee Homecoming and the full schedule of events is through their website, www.yankeehomecoming.com. The City has approved many events in public places and will be authorizing several road closures to facilitate these events, and we want to provide information on some of the major happenings so that residents are aware. Some of these events are officially planned as a part of Yankee Homecoming; others have separate organizers but take place the same week.

Saturday, July 29^th through Sunday, August 6^th
Downtown Market Place and Entertainment will be set up in Market Square, Inn Street, the Pop-up Park, and along the West Parking Lot.

Sunday July 30^th through Saturday, August 5^th
Concerts will take place on the Waterfront Stage nightly starting at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, August 5^th
Fireworks display in Cashman Park at 9:15 p.m. weather permitting. The rain date is Sunday, August 6^th.

Please be aware of the following road closures:

Waiter/Waitress Races, Monday July 31^st
Liberty Street, from Fair Street to State Street, will be closed from 2-6 p.m.

Craft Show, Tuesday, August 1^st
Pleasant Street, from State Street to Hale’s Court, will be closed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Booths will be on both sides of street but will leave enough room for emergency vehicles.

Lions Club 10 Mile and 5K Races, Tuesday, August 1^st
High Street, from Tyng Street to Carter, will be closed from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Lions Club Bed Races, Thursday, August 3^rd
Federal Street will be closed from 5:30-7:30 p.m., with the bed races starting at 6 p.m.

Fireworks, Saturday, August 5^th
Merrimac Street will be closed from Green Street to State Street from 7-11 p.m.

High Street Mile, Sunday, August 6th
High Street will be closed from Toppans Lane to Kent Street from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Delays can be expected from Atkinson Common through Newburyport High School.

Yankee Homecoming Parade, Sunday August 6th
High Street, from Three Roads to State Street, will be closed from 12-3 p.m.
Parade participants will exit onto Pond Street and the Police Department will provide escorts.

City of Peabody

Peabody Institute Library@PeabodyInstLib

This week on #museumpassmonday, we are featuring Harvard Museums of Science and Culture. Discover the early days of American anthropology as shown in the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair. Call today to reserve your discounted pass.

City of Gloucester

Listen to the musical stylings of Haley Reardon at the next CAM Courtyard Concert on Thursday, August 3 from 5:30-7:00 pm! During the summer, enjoy FREE concerts in the Cape Ann Museum Courtyard.

Sen. Joan B. Lovely@SenJoanLovely

Honored to participate w/@MannyCruz_MA in the powerful “The World Needs You Here”@MakeoverMental 5k on Salem Common to remember SHS student Sarah “Sas” Starion, lost loved ones & to eliminate stigma surrounding mental health