🌱 Curious what homes in Essex just sold for this month?

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In today's newsletter:

• Curious what homes in Essex just sold for this month?

Also on today's calendar: End of the Year Thrift Haul Celebration.

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Snow at times, 1-3", with a high of 35 and low of 32 degrees.
• Wednesday: Breezy with periods of sun, temps: high: 35, low: 24.
• Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• North Shore property sales, Dec. 8 – Dec. 21, 2025 (thelocalnews.news) — Recent Essex property sales show several notable transactions, including a $1.73 million sale on Essex Park Road and seven-figure deals on John Wise Avenue and Martin Street. The roundup also lists other North Shore communities, offering a quick snapshot of current home and investment prices around the region.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Essex

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 27

• End of the Year Thrift Haul Celebration
  Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop, 198 Rantoul St, Beverly
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Wednesday December 31

• Safety 80s Music Dance Party New Year's Eve Extravaganza - Early Show & Late Show
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar , 177 Main St , Gloucester
  4:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday December 23

• Gr. 1 Holiday Party
  Centerville Elementary School Beverly, MA 01915
  8:30 am
• Deck the Halls Gloucester Gratis Day at Hammond Castle Museum
  Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Avenue Gloucester, MA 01930
  9:00 am
• Deck the Halls at Hammond Castle Museum
  Hammond Castle Museum , 80 Hesperus Ave , Gloucester
  9:00 am
• Essex Regional Social Worker Open Office Hours
  Hamilton-Wenham Public Library , 14 Union Street , South Hamilton
  9:30 am
• EARLY SCHOOL RELEASE DAY: Stickerpalooza
  Peabody Institute Library of Danvers , 15 Sylvan Street , Danvers
  1:30 pm
• Games People Play: Board Game Time for Adults
  Rockport Public Library , 17 School Street , Rockport
  2:00 pm
• TUESDAY at TWO Midday Matinee
  Brenner Room Rockport Public Library , 17 School Street , Rockport
  2:00 pm
• Teen Cozy Coloring
  Teen Room Ipswich Public Library , 25 North Main Street , Ipswich
  3:00 pm
• OSRC Meeting
  Gloucester, MA Calendar , 6 Manuel F. Lewis Street , Gloucester
  5:00 pm
• Holiday Movie Night
  Rowley Public Library Large Meeting Room
  5:30 pm
• Live Music Tuesdays at Beauport Hotel
  Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 55 Commercial Street Gloucester, MA 01930
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My primary Doctor moved.
  Does anyone have a great female primary care doctor they recommend (Nextdoor Essex)

• Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Essex. Apply here.
• Beeman Memorial posted a job opening for Grants and Student Activity Coordinator in Gloucester. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Essex here.

🗞 Nearby News

Manchester-by-the-Sea

• Special election for 5th Essex House seat is March 31. What to know (wickedlocal.com)

Gloucester

• Some Massachusetts cities ban Bitcoin ATMs, but is it enough to prevent scams? (wcvb.com)

Ipswich

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