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City Announces Community Choice Power Supply Program

Program Begins in January 2023 Billing Cycle

12/12 Update: Public Information Meeting Thursday, 12/15 at 6pm at the Senior Center.  

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Newburyport Veterans Day Observances, 11/10 and 11/11

In observance of Veterans Day, City Hall will close at 4pm on Thursday, November 10th. City Hall, the Newburyport Public Library, and the... more ››

Vaccine Clinic

Upcoming Vaccine Clinics: Updated 12/12

The City has two upcoming clinics to provide residents and community members with widely-needed vaccines. Flu Shots at Senior... more ››

Bagged Leaf Collection on Saturday, November 5th

Bagged Leaf Collection Saturday, November 5th

Leaf collection will take place November 5th, November 19th, and December 3rd.Please follow these guidelines otherwise your leaves may not... more ››

Initial Public Notice - Central Waterfront Bulkhead Project

INITIAL PUBLIC NOTICENEWBURYPORT, MA CENTRAL WATERFRONT BULKHEAD PROJECTESSEX COUNTY,... more ››

Volunteers Sought to Serve on Newburyport Boards and Commissions

Newburyport—Mayor Sean R. Reardon is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on Newburyport’s Boards and Commissions.

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City Seeking Volunteers for Community Programs this Winter

Snow Angels and Family to Family Need Volunteers

We are looking for community volunteers for two upcoming programs, and we appreciate all who are able to make the time to help their... more ››

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Information for Voters Ahead of November 8th General Election

The 2022 General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8th and a number of state and federal offices are on the ballot, including... more ››

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Waste Bans for Mattresses and Textiles

New state regulations begin November 1

Things are changing in Massachusetts! As of November 1, 2022, mattresses and textiles will no longer be allowed in the trash. New state... more ››

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National Grid to Hold Meeting on Electricity Costs for Residents

1pm October 19th at the Senior Community Center

Mayor Sean Reardon, the City’s Sustainability Office, and the Energy Advisory Committee (EAC) will be hosting a meeting for residents to... more ››

Dredge location at mouth of Merrimack River

Maintenance Dredging of the Newburyport Harbor starting this week

Project is supervised by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and will be completed by March 31, 2023

H&L Contracting, LLC of Long Island, NY will be performing Maintenance Dredging of the Newburyport Harbor under contract to the U.S.... more ››

Indigenous People's Day Event October 8th

Indigenous People's Day Events in Newburyport

Multiple events mark the City's second formal observance of the holiday

On Monday, October 10th, City Hall and municipal buildings will be closed for the observance of Indigenous People’s Day. City Hall will... more ››

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Cultural Council Grant Application is Open

$8,000 in funding available for local organizations and artists

Calling all artists and arts and culture organizations! Applications are open for the Massachusetts Cultural Council's Local Cultural... more ››

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New Vacancy on Newburyport School Committee

Applications for the position are open until Friday, October 14th

After the resignation of member Sheila Reardon Spalding, there is a vacancy on the Newburyport School Committee. Pursuant to the City... more ››

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Volunteers Sought to Serve on the Newburyport Pride Board

Each June, Newburyport celebrates Pride Month as a way of recognizing its LGBTQ+ community. The City is looking to celebrate that community... more ››

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Mayor pausing Parks Reorganization plan to further engage community

In order to give all stakeholders more time to review details and prepare for next steps, Mayor Sean Reardon announced today that he is... more ››

Atwood Park

Atwood Park Ceremonial Lighting and Celebration – September 28th, 6:30 pm

Join Mayor Reardon and other local elected officials for a ceremonial lighting and celebration at sunset to commemorate the improvements to... more ››

High Street from Atkinson Common to Toppans Lane

High Street Closed Night of 9/21 for Line Painting

The Department of Public Services will be completing line painting on High Street on Wednesday, September 21st beginning at 9pm. High... more ››

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Mayor Releases Additional Information on Parks Reorganization Proposal

Includes Responses to Topics Raised at Public Meetings

On September 19th, Mayor Reardon posted a supplemental document with more information on the proposed Parks Reorganization Plan.

Drought Status

Newburyport DPS Water Division announces mandatory water restrictions

Due to drought, City requiring outdoor watering limited by day and time

Due to the prolonged drought, beginning Friday, August 26th, the Newburyport DPS Water Division will be implementing the following ... more ››

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