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PLUM ISLAND – Conceding that they were poorly prepared for the historic snowfall that hit the Commonwealth hard last winter, municipal offi cials declared last week that they are better prepared this year to cope with the potential freezing of the island’s complex sewer system.

“I don’t see any problems this winter unless we have a winter like we did last year,” said Jamie Tuccolo, Newburyport’s collection system superintendent, at a briefi ng for about 50 Plum Island residents at the Plum Island Taxpayers Association hall.

In one of the worst winters on record, the state got more than 110 inches of snow, most of it in a fi ve

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REGIONAL – Th e Newburyport ArtWalk began 15 years ago as a way for the city’s galleries to draw attention to themselves among local residents and visitors. Continued on page 2

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Th e Triton girls’ cross country team pose on Monday afternoon after winning their fi rst Cape Ann League title in twenty-nine years.

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Dick Summers in his gallery. Photo by Stewart Lytle

In a cooperative eff ort, they banded together to design and print maps of each of their locations and placed them in coff ee shops. Th ere was little

Finally, After 29 Years

AMESBURY – Gov. Charlie Baker once referred to Amesbury Mayor Ken Gray as “Landslide Ken,” a nickname derived from Gray’s four-vote victory in his fi rst election for mayor two years ago.

But what little suspense there was that the Republican governor would endorse one of the few Republican mayors on the North Shore was ended less than a week before the mayor’s fi rst campaign for reelection this Tuesday.


“Th e residents of Amesbury deserve a leader who will continue to fi ght for responsible and accountable government - and Mayor Ken Gray has a record of doing just that,” Baker said.

“Under Mayor Gray’s leadership, Amesbury has seen two consecutive years of lower tax

rates, more investment in education and millions of dollars in new economic development. With his proven track record of success, Mayor Ken Gray is the best choice to continue Amesbury’s progress,” the fi rst-term governor said.

Gray said he was honored to have Governor Baker’s support and added that his partnership with the Baker administration has been crucial to a several initiatives.

Fom left are Donna Gray, Gov. Charlie Baker and Mayor Ken Gray.

Photo provided by Mayor Gray’s office.

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For the past year the Pine Grove School PTA has been planning an outdoor learning garden on the grounds of Pine Grove School. On Saturday, October 17th and Saturday, October 24th all of our hard work in securing funds and donations paid off as numerous parents and community volunteers came together for a community build. We would like to take the opportunity to thank all of those involved. Without their hard work and commitment to Pine Grove School and its students, this project would not have been possible. We would like to give special thanks to Principal Kneeland for supporting the project and Chris Imlach from Swazy and Alexander for taking the lead as the onsite project manager and to his team for laying the pathways. Th ank you to Kim Perilli for designing the perfect space for our children to learn, Bentley Warren for donating the gravel, T.W. Excavating Corporation for clearing the land and donating the composted soil for the beds and gardens, Timberline Enterprises for their very generous lumber donation to build the raised beds and surrounding fence, Chickadee Hill Farm Services for donating the wood chips surrounding the beds and Wolf Hill Home and Garden for donating trees and shrubs for our bird and butterfl y garden beds. Finally, thank you to the Rowley Cultural Council for their grant funds which enabled us to purchase the handicap accessible raised beds and much needed student garden tools to help sustain the garden. We are excited for our next phase which will include a pergola for an outdoor classroom area and we look forward to spring when the teachers and students will head out into this garden to grow and learn.

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Th e Pettengill House, Inc. would like to extend its sincere gratitude to the community for the incredible support we received for our Operation Backpack program! Th is annual backpack and school supplies collection drive supports Pettengill’s School Link Service program. Th e goal is to give all children the opportunity to make a fresh start and begin the school year prepared and ready to learn. Th rough the generous donations from schools, businesses, organizations, individuals, families and faith communities, we were able to distribute 290 new backpacks fi lled with school supplies to local children in need. Th is brings our eleven year total to over 4,390 backpacks! We will continue to distribute backpacks on an as-needed basis throughout the school year.

In addition to individuals, groups and businesses who donated to this program, there were many locations in six communities that helped make this possible. We would like to thank the following places that agreed to serve as collection sites: Amesbury Public Library , Th e Dance Place, Th e Dollar Tree of Seabrook, Hope Community Church, Main Street Congregational Church, City of Newburyport Department of Public Services, Greater Newburyport Mother and Families Club, SPS New England, St. James Episcopal Church, Ms. Cathy Toomey, Stone Ridge Properties/ Amesbury, Ms. Sandy Berkenbush, Stone Ridge Properties / Newburyport, Supercuts locations, Unity on the River, West Newbury Food Mart, YWCA of Greater Newburyport, and all the participating bank branches throughout our local communities for the Institution for Savings, Th e Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank and Th e Provident Bank.

We would like to acknowledge our dedicated volunteers who donated their time to collect supplies at the above sites, as well as those who shopped, sorted and assisted with the program in many ways: Betty Breau, Tricia Buckley, Ann Buerger, Deb Casey, Stephanie Conover, Jayne Cousins, Jan Cowan, Devin Cowhig, Lauren Fetton, Maggie Furlong, Christian Griffi th, Sue Griffi th, Lea Healey, Jessica Knezek, Gene Landis, Judi Larsen, Eve Lee, Flo Mungillo, Hailey Parker, Stephanie Pellegrini, Elizabeth Richard, Sheila & Emma Rodgers, Nicole Rodriguez, Delia Rowan, Lauri Scally, Mary Tiller. Appreciation also goes to our local school partners who were so helpful in providing district wide communication to families and faculty.

On behalf of Deborah Smith, Executive Director, as well as our staff , clients and the Board of Directors, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to Operation Backpack. Th e joint support, generosity, and collaboration we received from the community enabled area children to start this year prepared for school and ready to learn!

Sincerely,Julie Havey, Program/Volunteer Coordinator

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But if you join the throngs of art lovers who go from gallery to gallery this weekend, ArtWalk “has evolved quite a bit,” said Dick Summers with Connors Summers Gallery on Market Street.

For years, the event held in the spring and fall attracted mostly North Shore art enthusiasts and featured mostly the gallery owners’ work or that of their favorite artists. But in recent years due to more promotion and growing word of mouth from fans, ArtWalk is drawing patrons from Boston, New Hampshire and has expanded to showcase local contemporary artists, Summers said.

More than 20 galleries and coffee shops will offer special exhibits, artist discussions, demonstrations and refreshments in a casual reception environment on Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 7 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 8, from noon until 5 p.m.

The public is invited to take part in the free, self-guided walking tour, browse a variety of artwork in traditional and contemporary styles.

Here are some of the local artists showing and demonstrating their work this weekend:

Renowned portrait artist Ann Harter (formerly Ann Tucker) will be at Studio 5 on Fair Street drawing quick pencil portrait sketches. Each pencil portrait sketch takes 25 to 30 minutes and costs $25 per portrait.

To reserve a time for your sketch, call 443-535-3594 or stop in Studio 5 to check for available times during ArtWalk.

At The Walsingham Gallery on Merrimac Street Jean Kigel will demonstrate the art of Gyotaku printmaking. Gyotaku is the art of fish painting, originated in Japan as a way of documenting the size of the catch.

At the Connor Summers Gallery six artists will be on hand. Marcia Hermann’s quirky interiors, Gordon Przybyla’s haunting figure studies, Janice Eaton Updike’s classic pastel still lifes, and Jeanette Griffith’s new abstracts will join gallery owner Cathy Connor’s acrylics and Michael Updike’s carved slate figurative, almost sculptural work.

Sweethaven Gallery is presenting “Treescapes” by featured artist Joan Kocak. Indigo Artist Studio will feature “Trucks, Stripes, and Monotypes,” the new work of Alan Bull, Boston artist Maria Malatesta will show a selection of her Stripe Series, and Mary Arthur Pollak will showcase her mixed media monotypes.

Artist Miranda Updike kicks off her solo show, “Crowd Pleaser”, at the Paula Estey Gallery on Harris Street. Rhode Island ceramicist Luke Chen will be at Valerie’s Gallery featuring his handmade, functional platters, bowls, cups and teapots with whimsical birds, berries, flowers, maple and ginko leaves.

And at 36 Liberty Street Studios,

artist E. Tobin Eckian will have her ethereal paintings on display, including new works and holiday cards, and digital photographer Kiki Larouge will host an open studio and serve champagne as part of her Beauty + Bubbles collections that celebrate Contemporary Portraits of Women.

ArtWalk organizers say the two-day event is a great time to get a jump on holiday shopping.

In addition to the private galleries, the Firehouse Center for the Arts will be exhibit “Paintings and Monotypes,” a solo exhibit of works by Peggy Badenhausen and the Newburyport Art Association is showcasing its fall juried show from Oct. 30 through Nov. 21 at its offices on Water Street.

Local cafes have grown from being just a place to pick up a map while waiting for a coffee to a full partner of the event. Participating cafes and eateries are 17 State Street Cafe, Atomic Cafe Coffee Roasters, Caffe di Sienna, Plum Island Coffee Roasters, Chococoa Baking Company, Middle Street Foods and the shops and cafes in The Tannery.

A free brochure/map of all venues is available at participating galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the passageway between State and Inn Street and at ArtWalk Partners’ locations.

For more info, visit www.n e w b u r y p o r t a r t w a l k . c o m and www.facebook.com/NewburyportArtWalk.

week period. The result was that the vulnerable water and sewer system on Plum Island froze and failed to operate properly.

The sewer problems on Plum Island cost the city, at least initially, almost $350,000 for contractors and supplies, overtime for city workers and temporary housing for residents whose sewers froze. Some of the money may be reimbursed by the city’s insurance company. And the state has approved a grant of $50,000 to help cover the costs.

When Mayor Donna Holaday complained that the city “has not gotten its hand on that (the state’s) money,” state Rep. Jim Kelcourse, R-Amesbury, said he has been assured the check is on its way.

Newbury and Newburyport officials say they have used the warmer months to learn from the mistakes make last year and to correct some of the problems.

The biggest challenges occurred because officials did not know where many of the valves and vents were located. Once the snow covered them, it was hard to find the them to make sure they were working.

Tuccolo said the city has now identified the location of every valve and vent on the island and with support of the Merrimack Valley

Planning Commission has mapped each on a geographic information system (GIS) application that is scheduled to be uploaded to the city’s web site by the end of November.

Residents will be able to go on the web site and see if the AirVac sewer system for their house is working.

A green color means the system is operating normally. Yellow will mean residents should curtail heavy water use. “If you see red, don’t flush your toilet, wash your laundry or take a shower,” Tuccolo said.

During the warmer months, the city raised the diversion valves so they will not be in pools of water that freeze. They have also been marked with florescent paint to make it easier to find them.

About 200 manhole covers have been insulated, and the city is working with MIT to develop a system to keep the water that collects in manholes above freezing without using electricity.

Tuccolo asked all residents who stay on the island during the winter to keep the air vents or candy canes cleared of snow and brush so they can hear if the vents are working properly. A properly working candy cane will make one noise when it is turning on. If it is not working properly it will make that sound continuously, he said.

“Do the city a solid,” Tuccolo said, by cleaning out the candy canes of any neighbors who are not on the island for the winter.

The snow covered candy canes were blocked and hard to find last winter.

The city and town officials said they would be working as a team this year, communicating better and coordinating efforts.

During emergencies, the Newburyport Emergency Operations Center on Low Street will be activated in heavy snows to take calls. Residents were asked to update their contact information so they can be notified by phone or email in the event of an emergency.

Municipal leaders blame the company that installed the island sewer system for much of its problems. Holaday said progress is being made in negotiations with the state Attorney General to forge a settlement between the city, state and the company, CDM Smith, a 5,000-employee company with contracts throughout the nation.

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We are in our twentieth year of Wednesday Morning Birding! Th ese very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday fi eld trips. Wed, Nov 04, 2015; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Start at 11 AM. followed by a complimentary lunch at noon, at the Salisbury COA 43 Lafayette Rd. 978-462-2412. Please call to register. We need a minimum of 6 to host this seminar. We will discuss causes of tinnitus and hearing loss and common psychological eff ects of both and treatment options for tinnitus and hearing loss. Attend this Seminar to get answers to any questions you may have regarding Tinnitus, Hearing Loss, Hearing Aid costs, and the importance of Annual Hearing tests. Presented by Digital Hearing Healthcare. All attendees will be entered to win TV EARS and receive a Complimentary Lunch at noon.

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NH invites newcomers to the area & longtime residents for a “Meet & Greet” social time on Wednesdays from 2-4.

Coff ee & light refreshments will be served at the parish house at the corner of 29 Main St & Folly Mill Road. Our phone # is (603)474-7900. Come join us!

WOVEN BRACELETSWednesday, November 4 at 3:30 pm

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HATHA YOGA Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certifi ed yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fi tness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

SHIVA LILA KIRTANWed. Nov. 4th 7-9p. Shiva Lila Kirtan

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5th

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In every kind of weather, our favorite thing is to head outdoors to our spectacular local habitats to see what’s new! We love to fi nd things; think about colors, shapes and patterns; and wonder why this place is a special home to wildlife. Each nature exploration will focus on the importance of a sense of place. Local and migrating birds, other wildlife, collecting techniques, and environmental awareness will be presented in a fun, energetic format that adults and children alike will enjoy. Th u, Nov 05, 2015 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Meet at Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Patmos Road, Rowley. Adult, $8/child, $7. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

BOOK CLUB MEETINGTh e Rowley Book Club is reading

Th e Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd this month. Th e story starts in Charleston in the early nineteenth century, when young Sarah receives a gift: a slave named Hetty. We follow their stories for the next 35 years as they each try to fi nd their place in the world they live in. Kidd was inspired by the true story of early-nineteenth-century abolitionist and suff ragist Sarah Grimke. Pick up a copy of the book at the library, then join us for a discussion on Th ursday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. Th e Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street and is fully accessible. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

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From the Garage: Gasoline/kerosene/fuelAntifreezeBrake/Transmission/Engine/Radiatorfluid/degreaser/cleaner

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Newbury. Our talk on trails in West Newbury on November 5 is being given by West Newbury neighbor and multi-use trail-advocate, Deb Hamilton. Deb served for 20 years on the WN Conservation Commissio, and has been a member of the Mill Pond Committee since 1989. She and her husband, Alex, enjoy walking and maintain the extensive network of local trails, and as a Board Member of the Essex County Trails Ass (ECTA), Deb has been part of many trail projects in West Newbury and the other 3 ECTA member towns. Whether you like a good climb, a leisurely ramble or a beauty fi lled hike, you will be inspired to get out and explore some of the wonderful West Newbury “links on one chain” where Deb will take you. Open to the Public. Cost $5.00. Please visit us at www.wngc.org

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6th

4th ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW

Friend’s Boutique (4th Annual Arts and Crafts Show) - Friday, November 6th from 6 to 8 PM (Preview Event with Refreshments) and Saturday, November 7th from 10 AM to 3 PM, Essex Shipbuilding Museum, 66 Main Street, Essex. Holiday shopping for the whole family! All items are hand-made, including: soaps, candles, wooden birdhouses, painted canvas placemats, hand-knitted hats, socks, and scarves, and many more handmade items.

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Ten wooden mice carved by sculptor Justin Gordon will be featured guests at the Crane Estate Art Show & Sale: Hide and Seek November 6-8 at the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Road in Ipswich. All weekend, visitors may search for the mice hidden throughout the art galleries. Tickets are $75; $60 for Trustees members. Advance reservations at www.thetrustees.org or 978.356.4351 x4015 are strongly recommended. Th e Art Show will continue on November 7 and 8, from 10 am – 4 pm daily. Admission is free to all. A student reception will be held in the Casino at 2 pm on Saturday. Th e public is welcome to attend. TFor more information, visit www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351.

NOVEMBER’S HALF-DAY MOVIEInside Out (PG) Friday, Nov. 6th at

1pm: Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfi eld. Nothing to do after school on the Friday half day? Come to the library for a showing of Inside Out (PG), an animated fi lm. On Triton School District Half-Days (Professional Days), we will be showing movies at 1pm. Popcorn and water will be served. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. Please register online at newburylibrary.org to let us know you’re coming.

ARTIST RECEPTIONTh e Seacoast Artist Association will

be holding a Members Only Show in the Historic Old Town Hall of Exeter right next to the bandstand, upstairs. An Opening Reception to which the public

is invited is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 6th from 5 - 8 during which prizes will be awarded and refreshments off ered. Th e show will continue weekends through Nov. 21st from 12 - 4. Contact SAA at the gallery at 225 Water St. or call 603-778-8856 for more info.

26th ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE AUCTION

Th e Plaistow Area Commerce Exchange (P.A.C.E) will hold their 26th Annual Scholarship and Community Service Auction on Friday November 6, at the Legacy Ballroom, at Atkinson Resort & Country Club. Th e event will begin with a Cocktail Social and Silent Auction from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 8:00 p.m., followed by the presentation of the 2015 Business Person of the Year Award, and the Live Auction at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $45.00 per person and reservations are required by October 23. For more information on how you can become a sponsor, donate an auction item, or purchase tickets to the event, please contact Susan Funk at 603-382-3634 or [email protected].

THE REHEARSALIpswich Middle School presents “Th e

Rehearsal” by Don Zolidis November 6 & 7 at 7pm & November 7 & 8 at 2:30pm (yes there are two shows on November 7). Tickets: $10 adult, $8 Student and Senior available at the door. Putting on a school play is a story in itself... and that’s what “Th e Rehearsal” is all about. Th e play, presented by Ipswich Middle School reveals the backstage drama behind the scenes of a school production of “Guys & Dolls”... coincidentally the show last presented by Ipswich Middle School!

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7th

CHRISTMAS BAZAARTh e annual Christmas Bazaar at Our

Lady of Hope church in Ipswich will be Saturday November 7th from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the parish hall on Linebrook Road. Santa will be there from 10:00 am to noon. Th ere will be one $1000 and two $250 prizes, a silent auction, plus a separate auction for patriot tickets and a handmade quilt. Tables include baked goods, candy and a snack table. Also, a white elephant, craft table and toys, plus a boutique featuring jewelry and pocket books. Lunch is also available.

HOLIDAY FAIRTh e Market Street Baptist Church,

37 Market Street is hosting a holiday fair on Saturday, November 7 as part of the Amesbury Village of Church Fairs Day from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Proceeds this year will go directly to our Building Fund to pay off the renovations loan. We boast the largest “Attic Treasures/Granny’s Attic”. Our gym at the rear of the church is fi lled with used and new items such as household, kitchen, decorative, crafts, collectable and toys to sell. Prices are not posted - pay what you can aff ord. At the front of the church in the meeting hall is the “Soup & Sandwich Buff et” where we off er tuna or chicken salad

sandwiches and hot dogs along with a variety of homemade soups, chowder, stew and chili. In the same room is the Designer Gift Table that off ers special holiday items created by designer Tim Coff ey and a Cookie Carnival Table where homemade cookies are sold.

SATURDAY MORNING BIRDINGOur experienced leaders will take you

to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, Nov 07, 2015; 9 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

CATMOBILETh e Catmobile, which off ers low cost

spay/neuter for cats only, is coming to Tom’s Discount Store located at 175 Elm Street in Salisbury on 11/7 & 11/21. Th e Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society operates Th e Catmobile which is staff ed by a licensed veterinarian and one veterinary technician. Th e package consists of spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, exam, nail trim, and treatment for fl eas and ear mites. Individually packaged take-home fl ea treatment is available for $15 per dose. Th e neuter package for male cats costs $80 and a female spay is $120. Ferals are $35 and will be ear-tipped. Reservations are required and can be made online at www.catmobile.org or by calling 978-465-1940.

FREE ORAL HYGIENE CLINICHoly Family Hospital at Merrimack

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AMESBURY - Hoping this year that you can help the Amesbury Holiday Program get the word out that it is time for parents of low income families in Amesbury to starting thinking about how the Amesbury Holiday Program can help them fulfi ll their child’s Christmas dreams. Th e Amesbury Holiday Program is a non-profi t organization that supplies toys and clothing to children under the age of 18 at Christmas. Th e program is staff ed by volunteers and has been part of the Amesbury community for over 20 years. Th e program is funded strictly from the generosity of the community, group funders and local businesses. In order to participate, the parent or care-taker of the child must sign up for the program. Sign up dates will be held at 44 School Street, Amesbury, the offi ce of Community Action on November 5 from 5:30-7:30 pm and on November 6 from 8:30 am to 10:30 am. All participants must meet income criteria according to the WIC guidelines. Participants are also required to bring the following information when signing up: 1. identifi cation verifying their current address (utility bill, rental agreement, etc) 2. verifi cation of income (bank

statement, tax form, last 4 pay stubs, unemployment or disability information) for each family member, 3. birth certifi cate for each child being registered and gift requests and child’s clothing sizes(coat, tops and pants) and needed shoe or boot size. Any questions, please call Raelene Kukene at 978-388-0626. PLEASE DO NOT CALL COMMUNITY ACTION.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - First church in Ipswich is holding a raffl e. Th e grand prize is “ Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World” the winner of this raffl e drawing the night off Saturday , November 21 at the Silent Auction wins dinner at the restaurant of their choice anywhere, yes anywhere, in the world. Th e price includes airfare to any major international airport, dinner for two excluding alcoholic beverages and hotel accommodations for two nights. Terms and conditions apply, please see website for details www. fi rstchurchIpswich.com. Th e total package not to exceed $4000. Tickets are $20 apiece only 2000 tickets have been printed. Tickets are available at the church offi ce 1 Meetinghouse Green Monday through Friday 9:30 am to 12pm. 978–356- 2211. Church members are also selling raffl e tickets.

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC – Featuring seasonal delights with an old-fashioned fl air, Pilgrim Church will holds its annual Holiday Fair Sat. Nov. 14, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with hand-made holiday treasures, this year’s fair will include children’s crafts, cookie walk, country store, hand-made quilted items, jewelry, holiday decor, luncheon, and a silent auction. A hot breakfast will be served 8-10 a.m. followed by a full lunch menu at 11 a.m. Free coff ee is available to all veterans. Everyone is welcome and invited to attend! Located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac, Pilgrim Church is completely accessible to all.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - November 14th, Saturday Morning with Santa Claus & Mrs. Claus and helper Evergreen the Elf! Come join the fun at Belleville Church - 9 to 12, 300 High St, Meet Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, & Evergreen the Elf. Bring your cameras, capture memories, enjoy hot chocolate, holiday treats and activities. Donations gratefully accepted

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------------------------------------------------------------PETTENGILL HOUSE THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE - Th e Pettengill House is now accepting community food drive donations to support our Annual Th anksgiving Meals program. Th e following items are needed for Th anksgiving meals; frozen turkeys, boxed stuffi ng, canned gravy, canned vegetables, canned fruit, potatoes, onions, carrots, cranberry sauce, rolls and pies. Donations of food and food gift cards are greatly appreciated and best if received by Monday Nov 16th in preparation for our annual Th anksgiving Meals distribution. Please call ahead at (978) 463-8801 to schedule a convenient time to drop-off your food donation. If you are interested in organizing a Th anksgiving food drive for Th e Pettengill House, please contact Richard Henderson, Food Pantry Program Coordinator, at [email protected] or call (978) 463-8801 for more information. We kindly request your assistance sorting cans / goods into small to medium size boxes that one person can lift, checking “best by” dates and bringing enough people to assist with unloading. For your convenience, we have small crates available which make it easy to sort and drop-off large food drives. Crates can be picked at Pettengill House with advance notice. As always, monetary donations are greatly appreciated. Please make checks payable to Th e Pettengill House, Inc. P.O. Box 5551, 13 Lafayette Road, Salisbury, MA 01952. Th e Pettengill House, Inc. is a non-profi t community social service agency providing services to more than 3,000 men, women, and children, over 600 of whom are deemed homeless, in Amesbury, Byfi eld, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury, and West Newbury. Th e mission of Th e Pettengill House, Inc. is to support and empower children and families by providing education, comprehensive case management and basic needs; and by coordinating community supports that contribute to individual and family stabilization, personal growth and development. Th ank you and Happy Th anksgiving!

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Rowley, 175 Main St, (Route 1A), Rowley, on Saturday, November 21st from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. Free Admission. Free on-site parking. Lunch Available 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Get into the Christmas spirit at our old-fashioned Church Fair! Christmas Crafts, Handcrafts, Plants, Kissing Balls and Wreaths, Baked Goods, Coff ee and Doughnuts, Cabot Cheese and Zeke’s Country Store Books, Attic Treasures (Yard Sale), Santa (11:00 am-1:00 pm), Raffl e Table, Silent Auction, and “For Kids Only” shopping room. Evening Event: Spaghetti Supper, 5:00-7:00 pm, sponsored by the First Congregational Church Youth Group. Please contact Susan Hazen at 978-948-2603 (home) or 978-948-2081 (work) or contact the Church Offi ce at 978-948-3993. Th is is our major fundraiser for the year, and we would greatly appreciate any coverage you could give us in your community calendar section. Th ank you in advance!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Council on Aging Seeks Raffl e Donations! Each year, the Rowley COA Holiday Party is a great time and a huge success! Everyone looks forward to the basket raffl es! But, we need your help to make this happen! We are seeking donations of items for the raffl e baskets. Our wonderful staff will use the donated items to craft beautiful baskets for the Holiday Party Raffl e! To donate, please call the Senior Center at (978) 948-7637 or drop off a donation at the Rowley Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley. Donations will be accepted from Monday November 2nd until Wednesday December 2nd. Th ank you!

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - 4th ANNUAL HOLIDAY BASKET RAFFLE: Th e Friends of the Rowley Public Library are planning the 4th Annual Holiday Basket Raffl e. We need your help to collect some exciting prizes. Please contribute a basket of goodies with a regular retail value of at least $50. It can include your own products or other fun items related to a specifi c theme. Baskets can be gifts for Christmas, Hanukah or New Year’s. Th ey might contain the tools to start a new hobby or keep a resolution. If you are unable to donate a complete basket, consider donating a gift card for our gift card tree. Th e gift card tree has become one of the most popular prizes in this growing fundraiser. NOTE: Because the baskets will be on display in the Library for four weeks, we cannot accept donations of tobacco, alcohol or perishable items. All baskets will be on display (along with your organization’s name) at the Rowley Public Library from November 21 to December 19. Donations are due November 18. Take this opportunity to highlight your group’s products or services and promote awareness of your organization. Have fun with your family while building a creative basket. All donors will receive a letter for tax purposes. Raffl e tickets will be sold at the Library starting November 21. Th e drawing will be on December 19 at a reception at the Rowley Public Library. Come enjoy some snacks and see who wins your basket!! Interested in donating? Email [email protected] or call 781-640-0006 for more information. Basket registration forms are available at the Rowley Public Library. All money raised will go to fund programs at the Rowley Library like the Summer Reading Program, Rowley Reads, kids’ yoga, author readings, the monthly book club and more!

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - On Th ursday, November 19th at 6:30pm in the new Salisbury Public Library, members of the Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership task force from Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich and Essex will present a review of their community assets that are at signifi cant risk from climate-driven threats. Th e public is invited to review and provide input on the special places, natural resources, roads, infrastructure, and recreational areas that have been identifi ed as areas of greatest concern. Th ese sites are highly vulnerable to the eff ects of coastal storms, sea level rise, inland fl ooding, erosion, and changes in precipitation. Th is workshop is part of a broader eff ort along the North Shore aimed at addressing the degradation of coastal ecosystems that will likely accelerate as climate-driven impacts become more frequent and severe. Vulnerable coastal communities are in urgent need of viable adaptation strategies to cope with threats to natural systems and human communities – threats such as erosion, sea level rise (SLR), storm surge, increased storm activity, and freshwater fl ooding. To help North Shore communities contend with these increasingly threatening climate-driven hazards, the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Ipswich River Watershed Association (IRWA), and a coalition of other partners, have initiated a Great Marsh Community Resiliency Planning eff ort aimed at reducing risk to coastal communities within the Great Marsh by increasing the resiliency of the natural systems upon which these communities often depend. Th is eff ort takes a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing the economic, social, and environmental impacts of climate-driven threats. It is a two-year planning project funded by federal Hurricane Sandy Restoration Funds. Th e project will ultimately result in a Coastal Adaptation Plan that will provide a summary of the hazards facing each community, a range of adaptation strategies appropriate to mitigating these hazards, and an implementation plan that builds a framework for future on-the-ground work. Before adaptation strategies can be identifi ed, community vulnerability assessments must be conducted to assess overall community risk. Over the last six months, task forces composed of municipal staff and committee members from six local towns (Salisbury, Newburyport, Newbury, Rowley, Ipswich and Essex) have worked to identify and prioritize the community resources and municipal assets most at risk. At the November 19th meeting at the Salisbury Library, members of the Great Marsh Resiliency Partnership Task Forces, together with staff from the National Wildlife Federation and the Ipswich River Watershed Association, will present a summary of the vulnerability analyses to the broader community and will seek input from the public. For more info: Kristen Grubbs, [email protected], 978-412-8200

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Th e Pettengill House Annual Winter Coat Drive For Adults And Children In Need - In conjunction with Coastal Connections, Inc., Th e Pettengill House will be accepting New And Gently Used Warm Winter Coats For Adults And Children (no clothing or spring coats please). All donations stay local and have an immediate impact on those in need. Collection Site: Coastal Connections, Inc. 35 Water St, Amesbury, MA. Drop Off Dates and Time: November 9, 11 and 12 from 1pm to 5pm. For More Information Contact: Peg at: [email protected] For Directions: Donna at Coastal Connections, Inc.: 978.388.1119. As always monetary donations are welcome and may be made out to Th e Pettengill House, P.O. Box 5551, Salisbury, MA 01952



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Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfi eld is proud to present a family concert by acclaimed singer-songwriter and storyteller Steve Schuch on Saturday, November 7 from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Steve has delighted audiences across the U.S. and Europe with his toe-tapping music, humor, and captivating stories. Come hear beautiful fi ddle playing, listen to songs about the wildlife and wild places of New England, and enjoy stories about the natural world that the whole family will love. Fee: $12 per person. Steve will also conduct a workshop for educators on Saturday, November 7 from 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Steve is a former Audubon naturalist and acclaimed musician, and has taught a graduate-level course in incorporating music and storytelling into the classroom. Th is workshop is for teachers, environmental educators, youth group leaders, and parents who want to learn the magic of how songs and stories can connect children with nature. No musical experience is necessary! Just bring a bag lunch and your sense of wonder. Th e morning will be spent with Steve practicing the art of storytelling and learning music and stories to incorporate into your classroom, youth group, or nature play at home. After lunch, we will head out on the trails with Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary education coordinator Cori Brauer to the fi elds, forests, and wetlands of the sanctuary to work on what we’ve learned and get inspired. Th e fee for the workshop is $68 ($55/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required for both events. For more information and to register, call 978-887-9264 or go to massaudubon.org/ipswichriver.

10th ANNUAL WINE & ART RECEPTION

Veasey Park in Groveland will hold its 10th annual Wine & Art Reception on Nov. 7th from 6 - 9pm. Th is fundraiser is an opportunity to network with talented local artists. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door and include wine tasting hors d’oeuvres and live music by the Pentucket High School Jazz Band. Visitors will also have the opportunity to browse and purchase unique aff ordable art, photography, and sculpture. Call 978-521-9345, e-mail [email protected], or visit www.veaseypark.org for more information, artist registrations, and ticket sales.


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MUSIC FOR CHANGEPennies for Poverty will host its third

annual Music for Change event on November 7, starting at 6:30 pm at the Elks Lodge in Newburyport. Fourteen popular restaurants will provide a delicious buff et of small plates. Th e silent auction will off er 58 items. Th e event will feature EJ Ouellette & Crazy Maggy, a fi ddle-driven hybrid roots dance band. Th e Th omas Machine Works Band, known around the area for the past 18 years, will also perform. Th e Liz Frame Trio (Liz with two members of her band) will start off the evening with their compelling, original sound. Tickets are still available for $25 at Dyno Records or Greetings by Design in Newburyport, or at musicforchange.yapsody.com. Tickets are also available at the door that evening for $30. All proceeds will go directly to address urgent needs and underfunded programs at social service organizations that help those living in poverty in Newburyport and surrounding towns.

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IRISH MIGRATION WITH TOM TOOHEY

Tom Toohey will present Irish Migration at the Amesbury Public Library on Saturday, November 7 at 2:00 p.m.It consists of six main parts and an addendum. Th e six parts are historic town maps, U.S. topo maps, cemetery maps, Sanborn insurance maps, old Irish maps and GPS. In addition, he also shows participants how to use computer maps and animation to electronically trace the migration routes of their ancestors.” Registration is required as space is limited. For more information please contact Margie at [email protected] or 978-388-8148. To register go to our website at www.amesburylibrary.org. Th is event is funded by the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library.

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Fans of folk music will be in for a treat on Nov. 7 as the husband-wife duo of Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen bring

a fresh twist to the genre at a 7:30 pm concert for all ages at the First Parish Church of Newbury. To hear samples and to learn more about Reid and Andersen, visit their websites: woodpecker.com and www.joyscream.com. Th e First Parish Church Concert Series will have more shows on tap in months to come. Tickets for Harvey Reid and Joyce Andersen sell for $19 in advance at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2226676 or $20 at the door.

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See Friday, November 6th.

LOCAL MULTI-AUTHOR EVENTTh e Ipswich Public Library is

planning its fi rst ever Local Authors Fair on Sunday, November 8th from 1-4pm. Th e Fair will showcase local and recently published writers from all over the North Shore, in many genres, including many award winners. Th is event will be free and open to the public. Coff ee and refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Ipswich Library. For more information please contact Library Director, Patty DiTullio, at [email protected] or 978-356-6649.

FALL FOLIAGE AND SALT MARSHES OF ROWLEY

When was the last time you held a hermit crab? Have you ever set a fi sh trap to catch minnows? How would a great blue heron look through a telescope? Have you ever seen red-winged blackbirds mobbing a red-tailed hawk? Now is your chance for your family to learn together about the wonders in nature. Each program will focus on conservation updates, animal and plant interrelationships, changing environmental conditions, and an appreciation for the beauty and diversity of our surroundings. Each experience will leave you excited for the next one! Sun, Nov 08, 2015 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm. Meet at Rough Meadows Wildlife Sanctuary, Patmos Road, Rowley. Adult, $11/child, $8. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

THE REHEARSALSee Friday, November 6th.

CANDLELIGHT CHORALESunday, November 8, 4pm:

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people looking for a dentist. The postcard and associated website are also an advertisement for a particular brand of one visit fillings and crowns. While I don’t have any problem with the “advertising” per se, I’m not sure this is the best way to go about picking a dentist. There is much more to a dental office than one single tool in the toolbox.

It is impossible for a prospective patient to accurately judge a dentist’s technical competency by the tools they use or the advertising that goes with it. Although trust is essential, it has nothing to do with technical skills. If it did, then the most competent doctors would always be the most trusted. A key component is always not what was recommended but the approach and emotion behind how it was presented.

We all know there are often many ways to accomplish the same thing. Let’s use the one visit crown example, as advertised on the postcard mentioned above. This is one particular brand of machine. There are many different brands that do the same thing. Yet with advertising a particular brand, we are often led to assume that the one being advertised is the only or best one. Don’t let advertising of anything make up your mind for what is best for you.

When I choose any kind of service provider, regardless of how

I choose, I never feel committed until I meet the person. Even if they are speaking a different language about something I have little knowledge of, I need to be able to understand what my problems are and the choices I have to fix them or not fix them. If I can relate to the person and have a mutually respectful, intelligent and meaningful conversation, it gives me the best chance to decide what is right for me.

Choosing a dentist or any service provider is about fit. While the tools they use are important to the work they do, the tools themselves should play a minimal role in choosing the provider. If a particular tool will allow the provider to accomplish a certain task to their satisfaction based on their philosophy, and meet or exceed your expectations, both parties win.

Many people use many different tools to accomplish the same thing. Pick the person before the tools are even discussed.

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One of the many reasons people often do not get the care they need is because of lack of trust. Whether it is the dentist, the doctor, the hair stylist, or the car mechanic, we generally seek out individuals who we like and thereby trust to provide a service for us.

We always ask new patients how they chose our office. The responses we get are probably the same for most dental offices. The most common answers are; they were referred by a friend or family member, or by some form of advertising such as the internet or print media.

I used to think that the only reasonable way to pick a health-care provider was from a referral of a friend or family member. Although, I do not think it is a bad way, I think the best way involves a little more research on the part of the prospective patient. Your best friend may have a dentist that he or she absolutely loves, but they may not be the right person for you.

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In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, sec-tion 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection By-law, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 7:45 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to con-sider a Request for Determination of Applicability application filed by Chris Cadieux, for proposed con-struction of a replacement sewage disposal system possibly within the 100’ Buffer Zone of Bordering Veg-etated Wetlands and 200’ Riverfront Area at 731 Haverhill Street (Map 5, Parcel/Lot 115) in Rowley, MA.

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In accordance with the Town of Rowley Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw, as amended, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to consider a Stormwater Manage-ment Permit application filed by H. A. Patrican Jr. for proposed demoli-tion of a wood frame structure and in ground pool, removal of scattered debris, removal of impervious drive-way, grading, and construction of a gravel storage area and stormwater basin at 344 Wethersfield Street and 428 Newburyport Turnpike (Map 18, Parcel 5, Lot 21-1A and Map 18, Parcel 3, Lot 1) in Rowley, MA.


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In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, sec-tion 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection By-law, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 8:15 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to consider a Request for Determination of Ap-plicability application filed by JM Dunn LLC, for proposed soil evalu-ations for design of sewage disposal system and stormwater facility pos-sibly within the 100’ Buffer Zone of Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and the DEP Approved Groundwa-ter Protection Area Zone II at 968 Haverhill Street (Map 4, Parcel/Lot 18) in Rowley, MA.


LEGAL NOTICE


In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, sec-tion 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection By-law, a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at 8:30 PM at the Town Hall Annex lo-cated at 39 Central Street, to consid-er a Notice of Intent application filed by Kevin Karpenko, for proposed placement of fill, grading, and con-struction of stormwater controls in an existing parking area possibly within 100’ Buffer Zone Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and the DEP Approved Groundwater Protection Area Zone II at 970 Haverhill Street (Map 4, Parcel 18, Lot 1) in Rowley, MA.


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