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Community voices and opinion pieces, local events, and curated Greater Newburyport experiences.
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Celebrate the Best of Greater Newburyport
Vote for the local businesses, places, and people that make our community special.
Townie Original Videos
Explore Greater Newburyport through original local video content—from restaurant spotlights and neighborhood recommendations to conversations with residents who know the community best.
Local Fun
What’s Going On Around Town
Outdoor MovieFriday Night Frights: Hocus Pocus
Friday nights in October, the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting four FREE outdoor movie nights featuring family friendly Halloween movies. Bring your chairs and blankets for this fun fall event being held in the Upper Millyard Amphitheater. Our friends at Coastal Connections will be there selling concessions.
Walking TourAblaze! A Fiery Walking History of Newburyport's Famous Conflagrations
Join local historian and author Ghlee Woodworth for a downtown walking tour through the fires - famous and infamous - that shaped Newburyport and changed the community forever.
Community WalkWalk Against Domestic Violence
Each year, community members gather at Newburyport's Waterfront Park to walk a scenic 3-mile route in honor of victims and survivors of domestic violence. We also gather in celebration of the hope and healing found by survivors through our collective support.
Submissions to The Townie
Have a story to tell, a local issue to highlight, or a perspective worth sharing? The Townie welcomes thoughtful submissions from community members, writers, photographers, and local voices across Greater Newburyport.
Townie Staycation
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Rediscover Your Own Backyard.
Townie Staycation is your destination for the best short-hop weekend getaways. No costly plane tickets. No long-hauls. Explore your backyard with us.
Curated Stays
Hand-picked hotels and inns that capture the authentic spirit of Newburyport.
Local Guides
Insider itineraries for the perfect 48 hours in town, from coffee to cocktails.