City Marshal Mark Murray reports that the Chain Bridge is closed to traffic in both directions until further notice due to ongoing incident response in the area. Chain Bridge is expected to be closed to traffic until midnight at least. Motorists are asked to seek an alternate route until further notice.
Press Releases
(UPDATE #2 11 p.m.) Newburyport and Mutual Aid Partners Conducting Water Search in Merrimack River for Missing 6-Year-Old Boy
City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Fire Department is currently conducting a water search alongside its mutual aid partners in the Merrimack River. The report initially came into Amesbury Fire but Newburyport Fire has assumed responsibility for the call at this time.
Newburyport Police and Fire Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Storey Avenue Monday morning. At approximately 11:45 a.m., a 911 caller reported that a pedestrian was struck by a truck at the intersection of Storey Avenue […]
Newburyport Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
City Marshal Mark Murray and Fire Chief Christopher LeClaire report that the Newburyport Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian on Route 1 Wednesday night. At approximately 7:30 p.m., a 911 caller reported that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Route 1 near Hill Street. Police and […]
Update on City Preparations for This Weekend’s Major Snowstorm
All residents are urged to take appropriate precautions and stay safe. What we expect to see in Newburyport: Severe coastal storm expected late Friday night, Jan. 28, throughout Saturday, Jan. 29. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph 18-24 inches of snow Flooding of low-lying areas, overwash, and overtopping of dunes, seawalls and coastal banks […]
Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics in January
WEST NEWBURY — The Lower Merrimack Valley Regional Collaborative is pleased to announce that it will host additional community COVID-19 vaccination clinics for all eligible age groups this month with first, second and booster doses available. WHEN: Monday, Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 5 to 8:00 p.m. WHERE: West Newbury Town Office Building […]