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🌱 Why was Georgetown’s conservation director suddenly reassigned to work in Essex?

Essex, Massachusetts Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Essex! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why was Georgetown’s conservation director suddenly reassigned to work in Essex?

Also on today's calendar: Robert Ellis Orrall with an After Party with Funbucket and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 86 and low of 71 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 70.
  • Saturday: A stray afternoon t-storm, with a high of 86 and low of 72 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ‘Forced-Out' ConCom Staff Cry Out for Change in Town Leadership (thetowncommon.com) — A former Georgetown conservation director says she was unexpectedly required to work in the Town of Essex, then saw her hours and pay cut before ultimately being fired, and is now threatening legal action. Her account, along with letters from two other departed staffers, paints a picture of deep conflict and alleged mistreatment within Georgetown’s Conservation Commission and town leadership that could affect regional environmental oversight.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Thursday August 6
  • Drop-In Craft
    Ipswich Public Library Children's Room , 25 North Main Stree
    10:00 am
  • Garden Storytime with Backyard Growers
    Sawyer Free Library Saunders House Lawn 88 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930
    11:00 am
  • IPL Cookbook Club
    Ipswich Public Library Collins Meeting Room , 25 North Main Street
    12:00 pm
  • 2:00 PM Special Events Advisory Committee Meeting →
    Gloucester, MA Calendar, 9 Dale Ave 1st Floor, Gloucester
    2:00 pm
  • Summer Classics Book Club
    Hamilton-Wenham Public Library Local History Room , 14 Union Stree
    3:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • US Department of Veterans Affairs posted a job opening for Medical Support Assistant (Advanced) in Gloucester. Apply here.
  • Goodwin Recruiting posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Gloucester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Gloucester

  • Seawall repairs at stake after FEMA grant for Rockport is canceled (nbcboston.com)
  • In 2001 Three Lives Were Lost Aboard The Starbound- My Cousin Joe Marcantonio Wrote About The Events Which Took Place That Night when His Life and The Families Lives Changed Forever (goodmorninggloucester.com)
  • This day in history, Aug. 5 (keenesentinel.com)

Ipswich

  • Ipswich task force explores splitting elementary schools by grade level (thelocalnews.news)

Danvers

  • Danvers Flag Football Player Named Finalist For 2026 NFL Flag Player Of The Year (patch.com)

Ok Essex! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Essex

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