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24 Mar 2025 at 3:52pm
The Official Blog of Social Security

24 Mar 2025 at 3:52pm
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced today several new initiatives and resources to promote greater transparency and accountability. “President Trump has been clear that good government must serve the People. This begins with being transparent in how its government makes decisions and operates as good stewards of the resources entrusted to it,” said Lee Dudek, […]

18 Mar 2025 at 5:37pm
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking proactive steps to enhance the security of its services by implementing stronger identity verification procedures. The updated measures will further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity. Over the next two weeks, SSA will carefully transition to stronger identity proofing procedures for both benefit claims and […]

20 Feb 2025 at 3:05pm
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to people who are 65 and older, and to adults and children with disabilities who have low income and few resources. SSI is a critical program for veterans, people struggling with homelessness, mental illness, and other challenges. We’ve made it easier for adults to apply for […]

30 Jan 2025 at 3:00pm
Tax season is here, and we’ve made replacing your annual Benefit Statement easier. There’s no need to wait on the phone or make an appointment to visit a Social Security office. The Social Security Benefit Statement is also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S. It is a tax form we mail to you every […]

10 Jan 2025 at 3:00pm
Do you need an original Social Security number or a replacement Social Security card? We offer a faster and more convenient way for you to start – and possibly finish – the application online. When you visit our  Social Security number and card page, we’ll ask you a few questions to determine the best way […]

12 Nov 2024 at 3:00pm
In today’s digital world, many people prefer to conduct business online. Due to customer demand, we’re making more notices and other communications available through your personal my Social Security account. Besides being more convenient, the online, paperless option has other advantages. It is environmentally friendly, faster than U.S. mail, and eliminates lost, delayed, or misplaced […]

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14 Mar 2025 at 9:15am
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5 Mar 2025 at 7:00am
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13 Jan 2025 at 7:00am
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8 Jan 2025 at 7:00am
Nomination Papers for the May 14, 2024 Town Election will be available at the Town Clerk's Office starting January 8, 20

12 Dec 2024 at 6:16am
Merrimack Valley Transit (MeVa) is now hiring for bus operators.

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24 Mar 2025 at 4:30pm
PLUM ISLAND — After 14 years creating fond memories over breakfast with members of the community and those visiting from far and wide, the owners of Mad Martha’s Café announced the restaurant is up for sale.


24 Mar 2025 at 4:27pm
GROVELAND – The Groveland Water and Sewer Department announced that annual hydrant flushing begins April 1 and runs through April 16 . Date are subject to change.


24 Mar 2025 at 3:11pm
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24 Mar 2025 at 1:00pm
NEWBURYPORT — A Woodman Way woman accused of stabbing a male acquaintance with a knife early Sunday morning was ordered held on $1,000 cash bail following her arraignment Monday in Newburyport District Court.


24 Mar 2025 at 12:49pm
NEWBURYPORT — The Custom House Maritime Museum is hosting Boats in Bloom on Friday, April 11, at 6 p.m. at the Water Street museum.


24 Mar 2025 at 9:00am
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24 Mar 2025 at 6:00am
More than 1,700 students were named to the College of the Holy Cross’ dean’s list for outstanding academic achievement during the fall semester of the 2024-25 academic year. The following local students made the list:


24 Mar 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — A memo sent to city staff last week has Ward 5 City Councilor Jim McCauley questioning why Mayor Sean Reardon is reminding employees not to talk to council members about day-to-day issues.



24 Mar 2025 at 5:00am
NEWBURYPORT — When entrepreneur Rosa Garza sees something she likes, she goes for it.



24 Mar 2025 at 4:45am
BYFIELD — Through their legal counsel, town officials on Thursday ordered the Byfield Community Arts Center to remove rainbow flags from its exterior, claiming they violate town policy.


24 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
On this day in 1873, the newspaper featured “Heraldings” – the 19th century version of “History Happenings”. It included news that there was a considerable number of freshet (a fish) in the Merrimack River. More than 9 million briarwood and…


24 Mar 2025 at 4:15am
WEST NEWBURY — The West Newbury Democratic Town Committee will hold its annual caucus Saturday, April 5, at 9:30 a.m. at the town offices annex, 381 Main St., West Newbury, to choose delegates to the Massachusetts Democratic State Convention.


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24 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
BOSTON — State investigators uncovered more than $2 million in welfare fraud in the most recent quarter, according to State Auditor Diana DiZoglio’s office.


24 Mar 2025 at 4:45am
BOSTON — Warning of “economic hardship” and a possible “constitutional crisis,” Attorney General Andrea Campbell delivered a message Thursday for President Donald Trump, who her office has already sued more than half a dozen times.


24 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Massachusetts Democrats and teachers unions are ripping President Donald Trump’s push to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, saying the move will hurt minority students and those with disabilities and special needs.



22 Mar 2025 at 6:54pm
Kitty Dukakis, the wife of former Massachusetts governor and Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, has died. She was 88. Her son, John Dukakis, says she died Friday night surrounded by her family. Dukakis' family says she fought to make the…


22 Mar 2025 at 5:00am
BOSTON — A pro-business group has launched a campaign to pressure Beacon Hill leaders not to saddle the state’s employers with the cost of repaying a $2.1 billion federal unemployment loan.



22 Mar 2025 at 4:00am
BOSTON — Two months into 2025, the market for single-family homes in Massachusetts is roughly following the trend that began to emerge at the tail end of 2024: the number of homes sold and the median price of those sales…


21 Mar 2025 at 9:53am
BOSTON — The costs of getting to or from Logan International Airport by car, including via Uber and Lyft, will get more expensive this summer under a package of fee increases approved by the Massachusetts Port Authority that are intended…


20 Mar 2025 at 6:00pm
BOSTON — Public housing complexes will have expanded access to the internet under the latest round of grant disbursements from a state-funded broadband program, which calls for wiring up more than 8,000 units to cyberspace.



20 Mar 2025 at 6:00pm
Massachusetts’ two U.S. senators are demanding answers about the Trump administration’s proposed sale of federal properties in the state.



20 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
LOWELL — State Senators Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester, and Ed Kennedy, D-Lowell, on Friday held their third meeting of the bipartisan working group that consists of members of the Massachusetts and New Hampshire state house delegations and the federal delegations from…


19 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
BOSTON — Gov. Maura Healey has tightened the state rules on emergency shelter for migrants, requiring universal background checks and reducing capacity in temporary housing.



19 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
MIDDLETON — A brazen woodchuck attempted to break out of Middleton Jail on Sunday, only to have his efforts quickly foiled, proving that the county lockup is secure enough for even the furriest of inmates.


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23 Mar 2025 at 7:00pm
Authorities say a 20-year-old man and two 17-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with a shooting at a park in Las Cruces, New Mexico, that left three people dead and 15 others hurt. Police say gunfire…



20 Mar 2025 at 8:27pm
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling for the dismantling of the Education Department. The Republican president announced his plan Thursday. Trump has derided the Education Department as wasteful and polluted by liberal ideology. However, completing its dismantling…



20 Mar 2025 at 7:15pm
Newly released material from documents associated with President John F. Kennedy's assassination show that a key adviser wanted to break up the CIA after the disastrous Bay of Pigs invasion of Cuba in 1961. Some readers of the previously redacted…



18 Mar 2025 at 11:00pm
Unredacted files related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy have been released. Shortly after he was sworn into office, President Donald Trump ordered the release of the remaining classified files related to the assassination, which has spawned…



18 Mar 2025 at 8:39pm
A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development likely violated the Constitution in an order that blocked Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from making further cuts to the agency. U.S. District Judge…



18 Mar 2025 at 6:48pm
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams have returned to Earth after being stuck in space for more than nine months. Their SpaceX capsule parachuted into the Gulf of Mexico early Tuesday evening, just hours after departing the International Space…



13 Mar 2025 at 6:12pm
Authorities say a woman in Indiana who was trapped in her car with broken legs after a crash survived for nearly a week by sucking water from a sweatshirt that she dipped into a creek. The Newton County Sheriff's Office…



11 Mar 2025 at 9:45pm
The Education Department plans to lay off more than 1,300 of its employees as part of an effort to halve the organization’s staff -- a prelude to President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency. Department officials announced the cuts…



11 Mar 2025 at 9:00pm
The House has passed legislation to avert a partial government shutdown and fund federal agencies through September. The vote provides critical momentum for the measure, which now moves to the Senate, where bipartisan support will be needed to get it…



11 Mar 2025 at 7:54pm
President Donald Trump says he will double his planned tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25% to 50% for Canada. He's escalating a trade war with the United States’ northern neighbor and standing unmoved by recent stock market turmoil and…



7 Mar 2025 at 4:30am
The House has voted to censure Al Green, a Democratic congressman from Texas, for disrupting President Donald Trump’s address to Congress earlier in the week. Green offered no regrets when he explained his actions on the House floor and said…



4 Mar 2025 at 11:33pm
First-term Sen. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan has delivered the Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s joint congressional address. Slotkin gave the rebuttal Tuesday night after just two months serving in the U.S. Senate. She won the battleground state's open Senate…



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24 Mar 2025 at 5:00am
How do you follow up an MVP-caliber season on the ice?



24 Mar 2025 at 4:00am
For their accomplishments both in the classroom and in the athletic arena, Peabody High senior track star Evan Bedard and Danvers High sophomore gymnastics sensation Kaylee Westcott have been chosen as the Moynihan Lumber Student-Athletes of the Month for February.



24 Mar 2025 at 1:00am
Baseball



21 Mar 2025 at 5:00am
It’s crazy to think about, but Carson Gretz is still just scratching the surface.



21 Mar 2025 at 1:00am
Baseball



20 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Private equity mogul William Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics in a deal that values the NBA’s reigning champions and most-decorated franchise at a minimum of $6.1 billion. It's the largest price ever for American professional sports team.…



20 Mar 2025 at 3:30am
Amelia Crowe found a way to get better.



20 Mar 2025 at 3:00am
Boys Scoring


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23 Mar 2025 at 1:00pm
NORTH ANDOVER – Mark Rozzi was on the road on Thursday in between stops of his clients for Jackson Lumber when he almost pulled over to call a Boston sports radio show.



20 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Private equity mogul William Chisholm has agreed to buy the Boston Celtics in a deal that values the NBA’s reigning champions and most-decorated franchise at a minimum of $6.1 billion. It's the largest price ever for American professional sports team.…



The Daily News of Newburyport: Obituaries
24 Mar 2025 at 6:12pm
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23 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Falmouth - Robert (Bob) Spiro, 87 died at his childhood home in Falmouth, MA of Mesothelioma March 16, 2025 surrounded by the woman he loved and the daughters he adored. Born on February 19, 1938 in Boston, Bob was the son of the late Louis Spiro and Veronica (Croasdell) Spiro. Bob graduated from Falmouth High School and enlisted in the US Navy from 1956 to 1960 as a 2nd class Petty Officer. In 1961, he met the love of his life, Nancy. They married in 1963 and moved to Newburyport, MA. Bob worked as a salesman for plumbing and heating companies, then established a fishing charter boat business, instructor at Boatwise and captain for private charters along the east coast. He was also the Assistant Harbormaster in Falmouth, MA. For 15 years, he cruised the eastern seaboard between New England and Florida, on his trawler, Rachel J with his wife and first mate, Nancy. Bob never retired. Just months before his death, you could find Bob digging quahogs, teaching his students riding lessons, taking horses to the fair, caretaker for a 37-acre homestead estate, and traveling cross country to visit his grandchildren. Bob will be remembered for his humble, kind, gentle spirit and love of life. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Nancy of East Falmouth; daughters Kimberly Spiro and partner Benet Sommers of East Boston and Kelly and husband Stephen Bradbury of Newburyport. Bob was a devoted grandfather to Jared, Trevor and Owen Bradbury and great granddaughter Vivienne Bradbury. Bob also leaves his sisters, Lois Robblee and Gail Protopapas and brothers, Jim (Sue) and Phil (Kathy) Spiro along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends are cordially invited to Bob's memorial to celebrate his life at the Flying Bridge Restaurant, Falmouth, MA on Saturday April 12 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Funny Farm; 416 Carriage Shop Rd. East Falmouth, MA 02536 or Venmo @MelissaSPurdy.



23 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Theresa I. Deneumoustier, 86, died on February 25, 2025, surrounded by family in Home Hospice in New Hampshire. She was born in Apple Hill, Ontario, Canada, on October 24, 1938, The daughter of the late Adrien and Rita (Berry) Besner, she was the oldest child of four, and left home at the age of 16 to look for work in Montreal to send money home to her family. She worked in a light bulb factory as a young woman. While in Montreal, she met John Deneumoustier and they were married in 1957. They immigrated to the United States in the 1960's to the Boston area where they raised their five children. They eventually made their way north to Amesbury and then to Newburyport, MA. Theresa graduated from Beauty school and worked as a hairdresser for a time and she also worked for the Electronic Products, Inc. (EPI) factory in Newburyport. In her spare time, Theresa bowled in leagues at Lafayette Lanes & Baldinelli's. She loved music and was involved in the church choir, she enjoyed cooking, and planting flowers, especially Geraniums. She also enjoyed trips to Newburyport's Waterfront Boardwalk. Theresa and John were compassionate to animals and adored their dogs and many cats that they adopted throughout the years. Theresa's true passion in life was raising her children and spending time with her family. Theresa is predeceased by her husband, John and her son, John A. Deneumoustier. She is survived by her four daughters, Sheree McMurry and husband, Ken of FL; Karen Pouliot and husband, Mike of NH; Donna Thompson and husband, John of MA; and Kim Reid and husband, Doug of NH. She is also survived by four grandchildren Alyssa Fontaine, Monica Pauley, and Kristen and Joshua Reid; two brothers, Brian and Denis Besner and one sister, Deanna Poirier of Canada and several nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Family and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday April 2, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. Theresa's Funeral Mass will be Celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Immaculate Conception Church followed by burial at St. Mary's Cemetery in Newburyport. In lieu of flowers memorial contribution may be made in Mrs. Deneumoustier's name to American Diabetes Association online at https://diabetes.org/ or the American Heart Association online at https://www.heart.org/ for directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



23 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newbury - Paul Bernard Mahoney was born in Brockton, MA on November 20,1948. We are so sad to announce the passing of Paul on March 19, 2025, following a series of hospitalizations. Paul graduated from Needham High School, Class of 1967. He joined the Army DBattery 5th/2 with his friend John Gallello at the age of 19. They served together in Vietnam from 1968-1969 and remained close friends until Paul's passing. He also leaves behind his Needham friends Cliff Roberts and Richie O'Brien as well as friends, neighbors, and Elks members who will miss him immensely. We are most grateful to our neighbors, to Steve and Donna Mills for their kindness and support during our most difficult and heartbreaking times. He leaves behind his wife Kathy of 55 years; his brother, Edward Mahoney (Ann), as well as his nephews Ted, Brian, and Matthew. Paul was predeceased by his brother Tom. Paul was an active member of the Newburyport Elks Lodge 0909. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday March 26, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home, 193 High St., Newburyport, MA 01950. His Funeral Service with military honors will be held in the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 27, 2025. Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Paul's name to The American Cancer Society on line at https://www.cancer.org/ or the Newburyport Elks Lodge 909 25 Low Street Newburyport, MA 01950. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com.



23 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Rowley - Dede left us on Wednesday, March 19th, surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Joseph Calderone and Edith Dow and the widow of Robert Sherwood Todd. Dede grew up in the Boston area before moving to Ipswich as a teen. She graduated from Ipswich High School in 1948, where she was a cheerleader, piano player, dancer and author of the humorous "Class Will" in the yearbook. She also attended Salem Teacher's College, now Salem State College. In 1949 Dede met her husband when he saw her dancing in the Annual Rowley Show at the Town Hall. He courted her with great determination, and they were married on August 29, 1953, on a one-hundred-degree day at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Newburyport. After Bob's time in the Navy, they made their first home on Hanover Street in Newbury. They had three children, Robbie, Barry and Jennifer by 1959. She was a busy mother in the neighborhood, at school, and at St. Paul's where she and her children sang in the choir while Bob was a Vestryman, Warden, Sunday School Teacher, Lay Reader, Treasurer and the Children's Service Rector in St. Anne's Chapel, all with Dede's love and support. In 1967 the family moved to High Street in Newburyport and were among the first people to completely renovate and refurbish one of the lovely old houses on that beautiful street. Dede was very artistic and loved her home, which she decorated and furnished beautifully. It was on the Yankee Homecoming House Tour one summer, much to her delight. In 1977 Bob and Dede sold their house and moved to an old Rowley home on Main Street on 3-1/2 acres. They, again, carefully restored the house and barn and became parishioners at Bob's family church, directly across the street from their home. There, Dede once again became a big part of the church and choir until her final move in 2021, as a widow of six years, to Atria in Newburyport. Dede and Bob loved to dance and socialize. They were a gracious and gregarious couple who counted people of all ages and backgrounds as close friends. Dede sang with the Newburyport Choral Society and was in a Hampton Beach Playhouse production of the Sound of Music which starred Rue McClanahan of television's Golden Girls, and, of course, she was a featured fixture as a dancer and spright in the Annual Rowley Town Show. Dede had many close cousins and friends, and was especially close to her only sibling, her brother, Richard. A wonderful daughter, sister, cousin, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother, her charisma, charm, beauty, humor and love radiated effortlessly from her kind, loving heart and soul. Dede's lifelong friends, cousin Mika, Mary Webber, and Ruthie Lippoldt were joined by neighbors, fellow parishioners and choir members later, to form an amazing sisterhood of brave, loving women. In Rowley, they were joined by her "little sisters" Judy Robillard and Stephanie Desjardins, both of whom were with her until her last hours. Her daughter, Jennifer, above all, was her pride and joy. She devoted herself to her little girl, who, like her mother became a radiant woman. Dede read a few books a week, loved old musicals, delighted in most music and was the embodiment of style, taste and fashion. Her children adored her and were blessed by her love, support and protection right up to her final hours. Her parents gave her a piano when she was a girl, and throughout her life, she would enliven day and evening with music, laughter and dance. Dede and Bob were a golden attractive couple who drew people to them. For 60 years it was impossible to separate or divide them in any way, yet she endured after his death in 2014, and at Atria she found love, again, with Arthur Cote, a gentleman her age who romanced her with charm and his vintage harmonica. For four years they were a delightful couple who charmed all who knew them, a wonderful coda to a long life, much to the delight of Dede's children, grandchildren and friends. Dede leaves behind her two sons, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, many friends and two cousins, Tony and Frank. She also leaves many ethereal moments and memories. But, above all, she leaves us her strong faith and love. The sad note in her life was the death of Jennifer in 2022. During Jennifer's sudden illness and rapid decline, Dede was strong, stoic, full of faith and a fountain of love for the whole family. So, goodbye to a remarkable woman, a rare combination of a great lady and a sweet, innocent girl, someone who did everything out of love, faith and what was the right thing to do. We would like to thank the staff at Brigham Manor for their care and kindness for her especially during the last few months of her life. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend calling hours on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m., at F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home. A funeral Service will be on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 11 a.m., at First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main Street, Rowley. Burial will follow at Rowley Burial Ground. In lieu of flowers, donation pledges may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or personal choice.



22 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Frank Joseph Fiorella, 90, of Amesbury, MA, passed away peacefully at home on March 13, 2025, surrounded by his loving pets and family. Frank's legacy lives on in the lessons he taught, the kindness he shared, and the love he gave so freely. Born in Philadelphia, PA, Frank proudly served in the U.S. Army's 4th Armored Division, where he was stationed in Germany. It was there he developed a lifelong admiration for Rottweilers, which he later bred and trained. A skilled craftsman, Frank learned woodworking from his father and went on to own Peter Brankowitz, Inc, (an architectural casework company) which he ran for over 30 years. Even after retiring, he never stopped working, later spending time in a bakery and produce department, where his warm smile made him a friend to all. Frank lived life with passion—riding his Harley, sailing his boat, scuba diving and embracing every challenge with determination. A longtime member of the Knights of Columbus, he was a man of faith, integrity, and strong work ethic. He is survived by his sons John and his wife Barbara, Michael, Mark and his wife Susan, and Nicholas; Grandchildren Katrina and her husband Jonathan, Frank, Daniel and Courtney, and extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife, Valerie, second wife, Theresa, son Thomas, and brother John Jr. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, March 28, 2025, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. at Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 10 A.M. at St. Joseph Church of St. Andre Bessette Parish, 2 School Street, , Amesbury, followed by burial at Harmony Cemetery, 141 Ipswich Road, Boxford, MA.



20 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newbury - John Alex Gallant Sr., 87, of Newbury, MA, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, in his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born on September 10, 1937, in Ipswich, MA to Albany and Hilda (Saunders) Gallant. From a young age, John exemplified a strong work ethic, working at various local farms and boatyards on the Parker River. A graduate of Newburyport High School, class of 1956, John went on to work as a union carpenter and in road construction while also working his way up to the position of Fire Chief for the Newbury Volunteer Fire Department. In 1975, he opened J. Gallant Pool, which will celebrate fifty years as a family-owned and operated business this spring. Throughout his long life, John enjoyed boating, skiing, and collecting antique cars. He was happiest when supporting and celebrating the accomplishments of his grandchildren and loved to attend their many sporting events. Family and friends knew his abrupt humor was a sign of the love he had for those he cared for most. John is survived by his high school sweetheart and loving wife of sixty-seven years, Gail (Pollard) Gallant. He also leaves behind his three children and their spouses, Stephanie and Michael Sergi, Kristin and Kevin Cannon, Jay and Deb Gallant: grandchildren Gabrielle and Will Patton, Katherine and Lauren Sergi, Jordan, Reese, Morgan and Riley Gallant: great-grandson Alex Patton: sister, Cecile (Gallant) Pimental: close family friends Bruce and Janice Irving and their sons, Jackson and Carson, whom John considered his grandsons. Family and friends may call from 4:00 to 7:00 PM on Monday March 24, 2025 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. Services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Gallant's name to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital online at https://www.stjude.org/ or Tunnel to Towers Foundation online at https://t2t.org/ For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



19 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - Nicholas J. Costello, Papa to his family and Nick to his friends, age 89 of Amesbury, died peacefully Monday evening, March 17, 2025, at his home, in the comforting presence of his loving family. Born in Albany, NY, on August 22, 1935, he was the son of the late Nicholas Costello and Mary Clarke Costello. While enlisted in the U.S. Army, Nick was assigned to the U.S. Army Nike missile base in Nahant, MA. He met the love of his life, Cynthia, in Lynn, where they started a family, moving to Amesbury in 1969. Nick had an extensive record of public service which started when he moved to Amesbury, as a member of the PTA. He would go on to serve as a school committee member and then town selectman. Greater service called and he was elected to the Massachusetts State Legislature from 1978-1991, first serving as the area's State Representative and later as its State Senator. A true champion of environmental and social justice, Costello worked with local organizations for over 40 years to protect the area's beauty and quality of life for Merrimack Valley residents. As Senate Chairman of the Legislature's Committee on Energy, Senator Costello was a visionary helping to negotiate and regulate clean and renewable energy. Among other initiatives, he was selected to serve as the Massachusetts Senate liaison in discussions with Canada on the Hydro-Quebec energy supply project. Senator Costello also served as a member of the Commerce and Labor Committee, specializing in small business and labor issues. He was also a member of the Natural Resources Committee and the Human Services and Elderly Affairs Committee. In 1988, he took on the additional challenge of chairmanship of the Special Senate Committee on Patient Care in State Mental Health Hospitals, and he notably authored women's health legislation requiring insurance companies to guarantee free mammograms and pap smears to patients. From 1996 to 2001, Costello served as the City of Amesbury's first Mayor. As Mayor, he successfully ushered the transition from town government to city government. A major accomplishment of his tenure as mayor was to successfully gain funding for redeveloping and renovating the downtown, including the traffic flow. After retiring as Mayor, Costello served as the Executive Director for Link House from 2001 to 2014, an organization that he helped expand in 1992, which continued his life-long dedication to providing sober housing and transitional assistance to those in recovery. Additionally, Costello continued to serve as President of the Maudslay Arts Center in Newburyport, a role he began in 1993. While Senator, one of his proudest achievements was successfully securing the former Maudslay Estate as state park land, saving the land as recreational open space for area residents to enjoy. He also served as a member of the Amesbury Economic Development Committee and of the Amesbury Council of Aging. Nick leaves behind a wonderful legacy and lifetime of joyful memories with his wife Cynthia, of 64 years, and his five sons and five grandchildren: son Nicholas, wife Mary and grandson Charlie of Kennebunkport, ME; son Christopher of Amesbury, MA; son former State Representative Michael, wife Kerrin and grandchildren Kate and Harry of Newburyport, MA; son Joseph, wife Tia and grandchildren, Ellie and Rosie of Amesbury, MA; and son, Jon-Patrick and wife, Paula of Los Angeles, CA. Visiting hours will be on Friday, March 21, 2025, from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, MA. A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph's Church of St. Andre Bessette Parish, 2 School St., Amesbury. The family will have a private burial for Nicholas. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Maudslay Arts Center on August 24, 2025 from 2 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Link House, Inc. in Newburyport, MA; Maris Center for Women in Salisbury, MA; or the Maudslay Arts Center in Newburyport, MA.



18 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Lucille Lena Mitchell was born in Amesbury on April 19, 1934 and passed away on March 14, 2025 at the age of 90 years old. Lucille was born and raised in Amesbury. She graduated from Amesbury High School with the class of 1952. During her time in highschool, she enjoyed showing her school spirit as a cheerleader. She also greatly enjoyed swimming at Lake Gardner and Salisbury Beach with her friends. She married Albert V. Mitchell, who was 7 years her senior and moved to Newburyport to raise her three children Douglass, Pamela, and Jilda. Her main loves were her family, skiing, sewing, and a life long love of the beach. As a secretary with Newburyport Public Schools, she loved watching the children grow up. We will miss her charisma and uncanny ability to light up any room with jokes and conversation. She leaves behind her loving children Douglass Mitchell and his wife Susan Mitchell, Pamela Kohnle(Mitchell), and Jilda Curry(Mitchell) as well as dear grandchildren Derek Kohnle, Adam Kohnle, Stephen Kohnle, Evan Curry, and Patrick Mitchell(predeceased) and beloved niece Andrea Howes. She also leaves behind her dear friend Joseph Faro. By request of the family, services and burial will be private. Arrangements are by Paul C Rogers & Sons Funeral Homes, 2 Hillside Ave, Amesbury. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.



18 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Edward Kelleher, 82, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 after a brief illness in Portsmouth New Hampshire. He was born in Newburyport MA to the late Henry and Elizabeth (Royan) Kelleher. Eddie grew up with six brothers, Bob, and late brothers, Bill, Joe, Jerry, Dick and Jake. In addition to his wife Joyce (Wilson) Kelleher, his daughter Sherry and son Christopher, Eddie is also survived by his grand daughters, Tory and Miranda, along with several nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Saturday March 22, 2205 at the Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High St. Newburyport, MA 01950. His Funeral Service will follow in the Funeral Home at 3:00 PM and burial will be private at a later date. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



18 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Joan P. (Turner) Brooks passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 79. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband of 35 years, Raymond Brooks. She is survived by her sons, Garrett Poulin of Newburyport, MA, and Aaron Poulin and his wife Pam of Methuen, MA. She was the cherished grandmother of Abigail, Emma, and Gavin Poulin. She is also survived by her siblings: Robert Turner and his wife Betty of Hampstead, NH; Kay Seymour and her husband Phillip of Randolph, VT; Bernie Turner of FL; Eileen Hockmuth of FL; Mary Doherty of Hampton, NH; Anne Beals of Sanford, ME; Joseph Turner and his wife Sandy of Newbury, MA; Peter Turner and his wife Carol of Newton, NH; and Marty Turner of Newbury, MA. Joan leaves behind several nieces and nephews who will remember her fondly. Joan was predeceased by her parents, Olive and Robert Turner, as well as her brothers, Charles of FL and Patrick of MA. Joan was a selfless, gracious, and giving person, always willing to help anyone in need. Her heart of gold will always be treasured by those who knew her. A long-time resident of Newburyport, MA, Joan retired after a dedicated 35-year career as an OR Tech at Anna Jaques Hospital. She had a deep love for Newburyport, enjoying walks downtown, strolls on the boardwalk, and watching her grandchildren play and develop the same love for the town. She also enjoyed spending time at the beach, summers at the Cape, time at the lake in Norway, ME, or simply enjoying the firepit with friends, family, and a nice glass of wine. Joan's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. In her earlier years, she enjoyed cross-stitching and sharpshooting at the gun range with her husband Ray. A life far too short for such an amazing woman. Joan will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Family and friends may call from 10:00AM to 12:00PM and a brief service following at 12:00PM on Sunday March 23, 2025 at Twomey, LeBlanc and Conte, 193 High Street, Newburyport, MA. Burial will follow at Oakhill Cemetery in Newburyport. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Joan's name to the Alzheimer's Association online at Help fight Alzheimer's. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com


16 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Amesbury - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gordon A. Wills, lifelong Amesbury resident, passed on March 10, 2025, after a period of declining health. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 from 11 A.M. to 1 P.M. at the Highland Chapel of Paul C. Rogers Family Funeral Home, 2 Hillside Avenue, Amesbury, followed by a Service.



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Rowley - Marcella A. Boyd (Shumway) passed away peacefully January 30, 2025, at AdviniaCare Country Center in Newburyport, MA. Born to Allen L Shumway Sr. and Marietta (King) Shumway of Deerfield, she earned a BA in sociology at U. Mass Amherst. She is preceded in death by husband Hazen C Boyd Jr., and survived by her children, Amy Byron (David), Alice Dysert (Tim), Robert Boyd (Laura); nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was a generous and loving woman. A local teacher and avid reader, she volunteered in the Nbpt. Public Library archive room helping many with genealogy research. Marcie was an active member of Linebrook Baptist Church of Ipswich and The First Baptist Church of Rowley, leading VBS, children and music ministries. She loved Jesus and lived out her faith in word and deed. There are no calling hours. Following a private graveside service, a Celebration of Life service will take place Saturday, March 22 at 12:30 p.m. at The First Baptist Church of Rowley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The First Baptist Church of Rowley, Rowley Historical Society, or The Alzheimer's Association for Alzheimer's research. Arrangements entrusted to F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home of Rowley. A complete obituary is available at www.fsrobertsandson.com.



13 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Newburyport - Donald Beaulieu, 94, of Newburyport, passed away at home on March 11, 2025. Born in Ipswich, on December 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Louis and Rose (Pelletier) Beaulieu. Shortly after attending Newburyport schools, Donald wed Rita Casey on August 12, 1951. Donald served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1954 and was stationed in both Alaska and Germany during the Korean War. After the military, Donald was a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement. During his retirement, he enjoyed delivering auto parts for NAPA Auto Parts. Donald was an avid freshwater fisherman, enjoyed dining at Agawam Diner, and was a well-known member of the community. Donald was predeceased by his wife of 62 years, Rita (Casey) Beaulieu and his siblings Louis and Earnest Beaulieu, and Jeanne Hall. Donald is survived by several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 18th from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Twomey, LeBlanc, & Conte Funeral Home 193 High Street Newburyport. His Funeral Service will follow the calling hours in the Funeral Home with Interment to follow at Saint Mary's Cemetery Newburyport. For directions or to offer online condolences please visit www.tlcfuneralhome.com



12 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Merrimac - Mrs. Alfreda M. "Freda" (Violette) Nishan, age 86, of Merrimac, formerly of Lynn, died on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Portsmouth Hospital, after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late H. Charles "Wagon" Nishan, with whom she had shared 56 years of marriage. Born in Salem, she was the daughter of the late Alfred and Madeline (Marcheterre) Violette. She was raised in Lynn, attended Sacred Heart Grammar School, and was a graduate of St. Mary's Girls High School, Class of 1955. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Salem State College in 1959. She began her career as an Elementary School Teacher in 1959 teaching grade 5 in the Newburyport School System, and then continued to teach 2nd, 4th, and 5th grades for the next 37 years in the Lynn Public School System at the Harrington, Sisson, and Lincoln Thompson Schools, until her retirement in 1997. She was a member and a past Recording Secretary for the Lynn Teachers Union, a member, and a past Sergeant at Arms of the Department of Massachusetts AMVETS Auxiliary, as well as a member and Past President of the AMVETS Auxiliary, Post 161, Lynn. She enjoyed gardening, rubber stamping, and camping for many years. She loved the theatre and music, especially bluegrass, and attending live performances by Sawyer Fredericks and EJ Oulette. Freda was devoted to her grandchildren, son, daughter-in-law, and her "faithful companion" Sid. She is survived by her son Charles A. "Chuck" Nishan and his wife Laura Mancini of Merrimac, her four grandchildren Zane, Violet, Lily, and Magnolia Nishan, her sister Dianne Littlehale of Magalloway, Maine, her sister-in-law, Barb Luby of Byfield, and several nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Joanne Hogan, and the sister-in-law of the late Clifton "Sonny" Littlehale. Her Funeral will be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. from the Solimine Funeral Home 426 Broadway, Lynn, followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass at 10:00AM in Sacred Heart Church 571 Boston St., Lynn. Burial will be in Pine Grove Cemetery. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Memorial visiting hours on Monday, March 17, 2025, 4 to 8 p.m. Those who prefer may make donations to Beacon Hospice 25 New Hampshire Ave, Suite 272, Portsmouth NH 03801. Directions and guestbook at www.solimine.com.



12 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Merrimac - Bette Kaye Herbert, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, MA. She was 83 years old. Born on October 31, 1941, in Lowville, NY, Bette was the daughter of Sarah Adeline Ramsey and Richard Cecil Norton. She grew up alongside her siblings, William and Nancy, all of whom have preceded her in passing. In 1961, Bette married her high school sweetheart, Richard Lester Herbert, and together they built a life filled with love and devotion. Their marriage of nearly six decades was a testament to their deep bond and shared joys until Richard's passing on January 24, 2020. Bette dedicated much of her career to caring for others as a licensed practical nurse at Holy Family Hospital (formerly known as Hale Hospital), where she served with compassion and skill for many years. She was also a devoted member of the West Newbury Congregational Church in West Newbury, MA, where her faith and kindness touched the lives of many. Above all, Bette's greatest joy was her family. She is survived by her children: David M. and his wife Diane J. (Brindamour) Herbert of Merrimac, MA, Donald M. and his wife Rita M. (Logan) Herbert of Sandown, NH, and Sarah (Herbert) Connolly of New Freedom, PA. She was a proud and loving grandmother to Derek R. and his wife Stephanie (Murray) Herbert, Daniel J. Herbert, Kara L. Herbert, Kendel E. Connolly, Jacob D. Herbert, and Declan J. Connolly. She was also blessed with great-grandchildren Noah and Neveah Herbert and, William and Andrew Herbert, who brought her endless joy. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Diane E. (Herbert) Modine, of Albany, N.Y. Her legacy of love and compassion will forever remain in the hearts of those she leaves behind. Bette will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her family. She touched the lives of all who knew her and will be deeply missed. A celebration of Bette's life will be held at West Newbury Congregational Church, 308 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985 on April 21, 2025 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family has asked for donations to be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), a charitable organization that was meaningful to both Bette and Dick. Founded in 1980, the PMC is an annual bike-a-thon that raises more money for charity than any other single event in the country. 100% of every rider-raised dollar goes to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Tony Albright, is a rider and a close family friend. A cause that is close to his heart, Tony has both participated in this challenge and been inspiring others since 2006. The family has asked that you consider donating to his ride this year and are thankful for your thoughts, contributions and prayers. Tony Albright's PMC Profile: https://profile.pmc.org/AA0053 PMC Directly: 781-449-5300.



12 Mar 2025 at 5:00pm
Tyngsborough - Gregory F. Snipes, 43, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Lowell General Hospital, surrounded by his loving wife and mother. Born in Worcester and raised in Sterling, Gregory was the beloved son of the late Robert A. Snipes, Sr. and Sherryanne (Zalneraitis) Snipes. He was a graduate of the Corwin-Russell School at Broccoli Hall. Gregory then went on to serve his country honorably, earning the rank of Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, as well as earning his AS in Electronics Engineering. He cherished being a part of the 355th Communication Squadron (The Shark Tank) where he made lifelong friendships. His civilian career was in the field of computer networking, where his skills and dedication made him highly valued and respected. He believed in collaboration and was generous with his knowledge, mentoring upcoming engineers and making his contemporaries feel valued. He was proud of achieving his dream job of Technical Lead, Systems Engineering at Arista, a company he believed in fully. Gregory is survived by his devoted wife, Nicole "Nikki" M. (Roy) Snipes of Tyngsborough; his loving mother, Sherryanne Snipes of Sterling; his brother, Robert Snipes, Jr. and his wife, Janice of Sterling; his mother-in-law, Dianne Warwick of Salisbury; and his siblings-in-law, Kate Fuller of Newburyport, Kelly Link of Boston, and Ramona Sim of Amesbury. He also leaves behind his beloved nieces and nephews, Darren Snipes, Mallory Snipes, Noah Link, Penny Link, Emerson "Emz" Fuller, Jane Link, and Henry Link, as well as his constant feline companion, Snarf. Family and friends are invited to celebrate Gregory's life during visiting hours on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Miles-Sterling Funeral & Tribute Center, 100 Worcester Road, Sterling, MA 01564. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 10 a.m., also at the funeral home. A luncheon will immediately follow at the Chocksett Inn in Sterling. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions in Gregory's name be made online to the local charity, RFK Community Alliance, with funds directed to benefit the Children of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse program (COASA). To share a memory or offer an online condolence visit www.milesfuneralhome.com.

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