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Northshore October 2025
After raising their children in a large house in Boxford, Massachusetts, Susan and John Thibodeau decided it was time to downsize. When they discovered a c. 1890 fisherman’s cottage in Newburyport, just a short walk from town, they were intrigued at the prospect of pared-down living on the banks of the Merrimack River outlet. Small and efficient, with handcrafted millwork, the inside feels like the interior of a ship. While its layout is tight (much tighter than their Colonial in Boxford), “the sunrise takes your breath away,” says Susan of her first impression. Charmed by the location, the couple decided to take a leap and embark
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