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Parents Upset After Preschool ‘Bans’ Children From Using ‘Offensive’ Phrase With Friends

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Parents Upset After Preschool ‘Bans’ Children From Using ‘Offensive’ Phrase With Friends

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Parents in Massachusetts were left outraged after a preschool allegedly forbid their children from using a common, simple phrase. Deeming the words “offensive,” students were told not to say them again. But, parents say this has gone too far. Christine Hartwell (Photo Credit: Screen Capture/Boston 25 News) Christine Hartwell was left in total disbelief when her 4-year-old daughter Julia came home from preschool saddened by a chain of events that…Read Article

Georgetown SelectBoard Ousts ConCom Chair

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Georgetown SelectBoard Ousts ConCom Chair

GEORGETOWN – In the ongoing battle over control of the town’s environmental agency, three members of the SelectBoard voted last week to oust the current chair because she would not commit to resign as chair. The SelectBoard was trying to fill three vacant seats on the seven-member Conservation Commission (ConCom), but managed to fill only one with the former SelectBoard Chair Daryl LaMonica. Chris Candia, who has served as the ConCom chair for a…Read Article

Town Trucks Line Up at Mello's New Roadbed

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Town Trucks Line Up at Mello's New Roadbed

GEORGETOWN – Three Georgetown large dump trucks and two Georgetown pickup trucks were on site last Friday as the entire Carlton Drive roadway – full-width, all the way to a turn-around circle at the future Mello Trash Transfer Station underwent a rebuild. In addition to the five marked Georgetown vehicles, a grade, a roller, and a large backhoe made steady progress in dispersal of materials. The street upgrade was noted as required to allow Mell…Read Article

Town Releases ‘Imperfect, Incomplete’ Stirm Group Report

GEORGETOWN – Amid complaints from the SelectBoard chair and several members that the Stirm Group report is flawed, the board last week unveiled the long-awaited report from the private detective firm about the town’s Conservation Commission (ConCom) and particularly the former Conservation Agent. The board accepted the report by the Newburyport firm, which cost the town $10,000, but in its official response said it “finds (the report) inadequate…Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

Paul Herbert Farrell - Georgetown

Paul Herbert Farrell, 80, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at CHA Whidden Hospital in Everett after a lengthy illness. Born in Everett in February 1945, Paul was the son of the late Edgar H. and the late Florence (Ross) Farrell, and stepson of the late Patricia (McMakin) Farrell. Paul grew up in Everett and graduated from Everett High School with the Class of 1963. Following high school, Paul proudly served in the United States Ai…Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

A Heartbreaking End: In 2024 title rematch, Georgetown can't get revenge against Turners Falls in Div. 5 semis

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LOWELL – For five-and-a-half innings, it felt as if the Georgetown softball team would get some long-awaited revenge.Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

A Royal Return to the Final Four!

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GEORGETOWN -- The chant was loud and clear from the Georgetown softball team as it broke the huddle for the final time.Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown See the Story

Georgetown receives state grant for fiber optics network

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GEORGETOWN — Municipal buildings will feel more connected soon after the town was awarded a $250,000 state grant that will support the creation of a fiber optic network connecting municipal and school buildings.Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

Grant and Georgetown blank Wareham to return to Division 5 quarterfinals

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Right away, the Georgetown softball team got an idea of the potential danger it could be in.Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

Georgetown Memorial Day Parade Photos

The post Georgetown Memorial Day Parade Photos appeared first on The Town Common.Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

GEORGETOWN: ‘Nice Way to Start’

GEORGETOWN – Like many towns this spring, the Georgetown SelectBoard last week chose one of its own to be its chair for the next two years. But while most town organization meetings are cordial, get-acquainted sessions, Georgetown’s was highly contentious with the lone new member being told sarcastically, “nice way to start.” When the nominations began, Michael Donahue, the newest member of the SelectBoard, nominated veteran selectman Doug Dawes…Georgetown, Massachusetts · Georgetown Read Article

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