We don't have a single headquarters; instead, our "office" is the entire city! We meet monthly at the Newburyport Senior/Community Center, and our work is visible at public sites like the Clipper City Rail Trail, Bartlet Mall, and Waterfront Trust Park.

As of 2026, annual membership dues are $40. Our membership year runs from January 1 to December 31. If you join between September and December, dues are reduced to $20 for the remainder of that year.

Yes. The NHS is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Because your dues support public beautification and education, they are generally tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

Absolutely! Guests are welcome at our public program meetings for a $10 guest fee. If your friend decides to join the Society that same evening, their $10 fee will be applied toward their $40 annual membership.

Meetings usually begin with a brief social period (with refreshments!) followed by Society news. The highlight is always our Expert Speaker Series, where professionals present on topics ranging from climate-wise gardening and composting to floral design and "armchair tours" of historic New England estates.