Matt Petry

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Beat Reporter at The Daily News of Newburyport

‘21 QU Graduate, Amesbury/Salisbury Beat reporter for the Daily News of Newburyport: Avid Sports and Comic fan

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Mayor: Amesbury City Hall move to Market Square progressing

5 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

AMESBURY — The city and BankProv have signed an extension for closing on the bank’s Market Square headquarters through June as the bank works to finish the last bits of demolition before the building can begin taking shape as the new City Hall. Initially, the two sides agreed to close on the sale by the end of May, but the city agreed to an extension to allow the bank to finish the work it needs to do to secure its own separate space within the building.
Amesbury Starbucks on track for fall opening

6 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

AMESBURY — With construction now in full gear, motorists coming off Interstate 95 by the Fairfield Inn should be able to pop in for a sip of Starbucks coffee sometime this fall. “The last I heard is that they pulled the core and shell permit to do the basic building, not the finishes, but the core and shell, and that's what you see happening out on the site,” Director of Community and Economic Development Nick Craknell said. kAm%96 4@7766 D9@A :D 36:?8 3F:=E @?
Salisbury seniors gain more support at COA fair

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

SALISBURY — From veterans services to health care providers, dozens of local organizations came out Thursday to educate seniors on how getting older can be easier during the Salisbury Council on Aging’s Resource Fair. “There’s so many wonderful resources that are all local right here, from food security, housing, health insurance, transportation, things people may not know are available to them that are,” COA Assistant Director Andrew Suggs said.
Maris Center for Women closing next month

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

SALISBURY — After losing a chunk of its yearly state funding, the Link House now is trying to find where to relocate the nearly 40 women living at the Maris Center for Women before closing it down on June 30. “It’s very difficult to relocate. We have 38 women there we have to find housing for, which is virtually impossible,” Link House Executive Director Christine Turner said.
Councilors praise boy for quick thinking during recent fire

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

AMESBURY — During Tuesday night’s City Council meeting, a young boy and a city councilor were celebrated, one for saving lives and the other for being an example of “excellence” in the community. Before the council began reading bills, City Councilor Pamela Gilday addressed Thursday's fire at British Colonial Apartments. kAm“%96C6 H2D 2 J@F?8 49:=5[ 2 DEF56?E :? @FC DJDE6> H9@ H2D C62==J :?DECF>6?E2= :?
State buying Rowley's Herrick Farm

1 week ago | eagletribune.com | Matt Petry

ROWLEY — Herrick Farm is set to continue providing agricultural goods for generations to come after the Healey-Driscoll administration announced it would acquire the land for more than $3 million as part of the state’s Agricultural Preservation Restriction program. Herrick Farm is a multigenerational farm that has operated since the early 1700s, starting out as a sawmill and timber operation.
Local communities observe Memorial Day

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

SALISBURY — Blessed with a beautiful, sunny Memorial Day, residents of several Greater Newburyport communities came together for one singular reason: to honor those who paid the ultimate price for this country’s freedom. Among the communities that went all out to celebrate the day was Salisbury, beginning with its annual parade at 10 a.m.kAm“(6 925 A2CE:4:A2?ED >66E 2?5 =:?6 FA 2E E96 7:C6 DE2E:@? A2C<:?8 =@E[ 2?5 H6 925 2== D@CED @7 >6>36CD @7 E96 4@>>F?:EJ A2CE:4:A2E6 E9:D J62C[” @C82?:K6C y6??
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1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

You are the owner of this article. You have permission to edit this article. afbashbfaebcv;aeb;vbda;vbsacbascv'dbfvaeiobn Matt Petry covers Amesbury and Salisbury for The Daily News of Newburyport. Email him at: [email protected].
Salisbury police chief puts new parking fines in perspective

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

SALISBURY — With recently approved parking fine increases being enforced, the town’s leading law enforcement officer explained the rationale behind them and what at least one of them will do to help improve motor vehicle safety. On May 19, residents approved two increased fines for parking violations during the spring Town Meeting. The $25 fine for overtime parking at any space where payment at parking kiosks is required up will now be $40.
Using their thinking caps: Salisbury seniors win multicommunity trivia extravaganza

1 week ago | salemnews.com | Matt Petry

SALISBURY — In a battle of the brains between five local Councils on Aging, the home team came on top during the six-round trivia competition at the Salisbury Senior Center. “I can’t believe it, I’m shaking,” Salisbury senior Carole Campo said as she and others got ready to pose for a photo with the trophy after the competition Wednesday.