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Outdoor water ban starts Friday

September 17, 2026

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Rockport announces total outdoor water-use ban

The Town is implementing a total ban on outdoor water use effective Friday, September 18, due to drought and low quarry levels. The restriction applies to all residents and businesses, with an exception only for commercial users needing water for core operations. Enforcement will be handled by the Department of Public Works and Police Department.

Town of Rockport

RES grades 1-5 open house set for Thursday evening

Rockport Elementary School hosts an open house for grades 1-5 tonight, September 17, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 24 Jerden's Lane.

Rockport Public Schools

Reggie Harris performs at Old Sloop Presents

Singer-songwriter Reggie Harris performs guitar-driven music and storytelling tonight at Old Sloop Presents, 12 School Street.

Meet Daisy

Free kayak tour explores Rockport Harbor

North Shore Adventures leads a reservation-only kayak or paddleboard tour of Rockport Harbor today, September 17, from 10:30 to 11 a.m.; arrive by 10:15 a.m.

Trails & Sails

New England landscape collection remains on view

The Rockport Art Association & Museum's collection exhibition 'Impressions of the New England Landscape' remains on view through October 18 in the Wengenroth Gallery.

Rockport Art Association & Museum

Fourth Summer Show continues at Rockport Art Association

The juried exhibition of artist members continues through September 20 at the Rockport Art Association & Museum's Hibbard and Maddocks Galleries.

Rockport Art Association & Museum

Skip Montello's Ansel Adams tribute exhibition continues

Skip Montello's solo show 'A Tribute to Ansel Adams' runs through September 24 in the Martha Moore Room at the Rockport Art Association & Museum.

Rockport Art Association & Museum

Rockport Writers Group offers drop-in writing session

The Rockport Writers Group meets today, September 17, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the library's Brenner Room for a 'Show Up & Write' session — no registration, critique, or instruction.

Rockport Public Library

Planning Board to take up tiny-house and lot rules Thursday

The Rockport Planning Board discusses Seasonal Communities bylaws, including tiny houses and construction on substandard lots, tonight at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom (ID 811 6407 1589).

Town of Rockport

Rockport boys soccer falls to Hamilton-Wenham

Rockport boys varsity soccer lost 1–4 to Hamilton-Wenham on Tuesday. The team next travels to Triton Regional today, September 17.

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