The Daily News of Newburyport

The Daily News of Newburyport is a daily newspaper serving northeastern Essex County in Massachusetts, USA. Published from Monday to Saturday evenings, it is operated by Eagle-Tribune Publishing Company, which is part of Community Newspaper Holdings Inc. Located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the newspaper also provides coverage for nearby cities and towns, including Amesbury, Georgetown, Merrimac, Newbury, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury in Massachusetts, as well as Seabrook in New Hampshire.

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Permitting process for Plaza Landing project begins

1 day ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — What is likely to be a several-month permitting process for the proposed Plaza Landing project at the former Kmart in Port Plaza, began at Tuesday night’s Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. Last November, Mayor Sean Reardon announced he had entered the city into a development agreement with Port Plaza owner Richard Kaplan to turn the vacant, 50,851-square-foot retail store into a “friendly” 40B housing project as defined by state statute. kAm&?56C E96 28C66>6?E[ z2A=2?
Ward 2 race heating up

2 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — The race for Ward 2 is beginning to take shape as three residents, including incumbent City Councilor Jennie Donahue, have obtained nomination papers for the position. The most recent person to pull papers was Shawn Fenn, who currently works for the Collin Center in the McCormack School of Policy and Global Studies at UMass-Boston. kAm“%96 >:DD:@? :D E@ AC@G:56 277@C523=6 4@?DF=E:?8 D6CG:46D E@ =@42= 8@G6C?>6?ED :?
John Cena highlights Greater Newburyport on Colbert Show

2 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

WEST NEWBURY — Taking a break from his first run as wrestling’s top bad guy after decades of wearing a white hat, WWE Champion John Cena visited The Colbert Show Tuesday night where he and late-night host Stephen Colbert discussed a variety of events coming up around Cena’s hometown of West Newbury.
City Council unanimously supports library resolution

3 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — City councilors loudly voiced their support for former Newburyport Public Library volunteers Monday when they unanimously voted to support an amended resolution recommending corrective action for the city administration.
City Council approves purchase of adaptive bikes

3 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — After plenty of back-and forth debate and input from the public, the City Council narrowly voted to approve spending $9,000 to purchase two three-wheeled, handicap-accessible tandem bicycles as part of Newburyport Livable Streets’ new bike-share program. Newburyport Livable Streets’ new bike-share program is set to launch by the end of the month. The program is being paid for through a combination of federal, nonprofit and foundation commitments. kAmu@C 23@FE Sa 2?
Granas not seeking reelection in Ward 3

3 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — Describing it as a decision he “lost sleep over,” Ward 3 City Councilor Heath Granas announced in an email to his colleagues Monday he would not be seeking another term on the City Council. Granas, who was elected in 2023, called serving on the council an "incredible learning experience."kAm“x DE2CE65 @77 F?DFC6 @7 >JD6=7 2?5 2 3:E ?6CG@FD[ 3FE @G6C E:>6[ x’G6 8C@H? :?E@ D@>6@?6 H9@ <?@HD 9@H E@ 86E E9:?8D 5@?6 2?5 H9@ E@ C6249 @FE H96?
Job growth roughly flat in Massachusetts over past year

4 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Chris Lisinski

BOSTON — The unemployment rate in Massachusetts climbed once again in May, widening the gap between the state and the nation as a whole following a year of nearly flat job growth in the Bay State. New labor data published Friday show the statewide joblessness rate increased two-tenths of a percentage point to 4.8% last month, while the national rate remained flat at 4.2%. kAm%96 F?6>A=@J>6?E C2E6 :? |2DD249FD6EED 92D 366? C:D:?8 8C25F2==J 7@C >@C6 E92? EH@ J62CD 27E6C 9:EE:?8 2 =@H @7 b]bT :?
Former president 'grateful' for 5 years with Port chamber

4 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — After just about five years leading the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry, former president Nate Allard spoke for the first time since departing Thursday. “After many meaningful years with the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, I am stepping down with a full heart and deep gratitude,” Allard said, in a statement released Monday afternoon. kAmp==2C5 H2D ?2>65 492>36C AC6D:56?E :?
'I certainly hope we do not go to war': Locals react to America bombing Iran

4 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — A day after the United States dropped bombs onto three Iranian nuclear sites, local veterans and spiritual leaders shared their reactions and hopes for peace. As of Monday, Iran has attempted to retaliate, with a Defense Department official confirming to the Associated Press a missile attack from Iran on a U.S. military base in Qatar, but stating there were no casualties. kAm~?6 7@C>6C D6CG:46 >6>36C F?92AAJ E@ D66 E96 &]$] 86EE:?8 :?G@=G65 :?
Nate Allard leaves Newburyport Chamber

4 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Matt Petry

NEWBURYPORT — The Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced Thursday that effective immediately President Nate Allard would be stepping down from his role. “We extend our gratitude to Nate for his leadership and service to our members, and we wish him continued success in his next chapter,” the chamber said in a statement. kAmp==2C5 H2D ?2>65 492>36C AC6D:56?E :?