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Community Saddened At Greta's Closing by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– N EW BU RY P O RT – After more than 20 years of serving artisan and organic breads, freshbaked baquettes, scones, cinnamon swirls, muffins, granola, croissants, desserts, and of course, cookies to residents and visitors, Greta Reineke is closing her popular downtown bakery. Greta's Great Grains was a place many Newburyport residents and visitors started their day, reading newspapers, talking with other customers and always enjoying the taste and smells of her coffee and fresh baked goods. A tenant on Pleasant Greta Reineke Photo by Stewart Lytle Street of the Newburyport Development Corp., Reineke declined to sign a new three-year lease, saying of herself and her husband, John, “we are too old.” They would have signed a oneyear lease. “Greta's has been a tenant for 20 years,” said Melissa LaVita, Marketing Director for Newburyport Development. “We hate to see her go.” The last day for Greta's in its location next to the Unitarian Church will be Feb. 21, a day she hopes all her friends and customers will come by to have one last treat and say “auf wiedersehn,” (until we meet again), which many people hope will not be long. Although she wrote on her web site that she and her husband are “retiring,” Reineke is actually planning her next venture. She declined to say what she is considering or when she will be ready to announce her future plans. “We will see how it works out,” Continued on page 3
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REGIONAL – Massachusetts may be best known for its innovative pharmaceutical companies. But in the not too distant future, manufacturers of robotic devices, companies making real R2-D2s for the home and businesses, may challenge the drug companies for that reputation. Universities like MIT have developed highly advanced robotics programs. And in area high schools and middle schools students are designing and producing innovative robots with artificial intelligence systems. In Amesbury, Mayor Ken Gray announced recently that MIT engineer and Amesbury resident Mark Obremski and his FIRST Robotics Competition will be participating in Amesbury schools to increase student interest in robotics. Founded in 1989 by Dean Kamen, inventor of the Segway PT, the DEKA prosthetic arm and the iBOT all-terrain electric wheelchair, FIRST provides students with a simulation of what it calls “real-world engineering” through a robotics competition. In the Triton Regional School District, there is a well-established robotics club where almost a dozen young robot enthusiasts, like Alden Giedraitis, meet twice a week to build robots for regional and Continued on page 3
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used his $500 prize money to buy a small 3D printer, which he calls his “workshop in a box.� “I got a good deal,� he said. He uses the advanced printer to manufacture parts and the castings for his robots. The elderly assistance robot will be four-feet tall and use a vacuum system he borrowed from the University of Illinois to grip items and place them where a person wants them to go. He is finishing the design and programming processes this month and next month he plans to move into producing the parts and casting for the robot to begin assembly. This robot is not his first. Four years ago he began work on a smaller robot, he calls SIHRO for Social Intelligent Humanoid Robot. Now in its 2.0 version, the robot is more like R2-D2 in that it will both carry on and start conversations, provide information to the humans and in general be a friendly, useful and intelligent companion. Funding for his robot development programs come from his father, Todd Giedraitis, a server security engineer in the Boston financial district, as well as from his prize money and any income made off producing souvenirs for his friends on the 3D printer. “I love what I do,� the younger
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she said, complaining that the heavy snows have slowed down her planning. As the word has spread around town that Greta's is closing, a steady flow of friends and customers have come into the bakery to lament the closing. “I don't like it very much myself,� Reineke said. “I am still trying to get used to the idea.� Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce President Ann Ormand called the closing of Greta's “sad.� She said Greta's bakery is an institution in downtown Newburyport. “She was always the go to person in the community. She will be be missed.� Reineke supported many charitable organizations in town, helping with fundraisers and providing a fun place for their meetings. “I am so grateful to have been part of such a wonderful community,� Reineke wrote on her web site. “When I started selling handmade breads two decades ago, I never imagined my shop would become a gathering place for families and friends, and
our food would become a part of so many occasions.� She also thanked her customers for their support and loyalty and her “dedicated employees.� Reineke, born in Austria, married her husband, who was born in Germany. Children of The North Shore’s an unsettled Europe after World War II, the Reinekes came to the U.S., fleeing the Cold War with the Soviet Union. “We came on 7-7-77,� Reineke said in a previous interview. She considers their arrival date to be lucky, July 7, 1977. Her husband found a job on the North Shore, and Greta started her life in the U.S. as a housewife. An avid tennis player, she started giving exercise classes at The Tannery. In a nearby shop, she began baking. When her fitness students sampled the breads and pastries, they bought them and encouraged her to turn her hobby into a business. Soon she opened a retail store. One day, a tennis friend gave her an apron with the phrase Greta's Great Grains. “I ended up using it as the name of the shop,� she said. Replacing Greta's is likely to
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Notice is hereby given in compliance with provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 58 that the following change was voted on by the Board of Light Commissioners of the Town of Rowley, Massachusetts, at their Board meeting of January 21, 2015 to become effective on bills rendered on March 1, 2015: Schedule A Residential Rate
MDPU No. 47 Cancels MDTE No. 42 Availability - Electricity is available under this schedule for all domestic purposes in a private dwelling or apartment and for municipal customers at the discretion of the Lighting Plant. This schedule is not available for resale. Rate - Distribution Charge: $0.1041 per KWH for all domestic purposes Distribution Charge Farm: $0.0937 per KWH for farm usage Purchase Power Adjustment: per MTDE No. 45 Customer Charge: $4.00 per month Farm Discount -Customers who meet the eligibility requirements for being engaged in the business of agriculture or farming as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 128 Section 1:a at their service location are eligible for an additional discount from their distribution service rates as set forth above. Billing - A discount of one cent ($0.01) per KWH will be applied if paid on or before the last day of the month in which the bill is rendered. No discount will be allowed where arrears are due. Any bill for which valid payment has not been received within 45 days from the date rendered shall be considered past due. NYPA Hydro Power Adjustment Clause - Residential customers will receive a credit applied to all kilowatt-hours billed in each month as provided in the Lighting Plant’s NYPA Hydropower Credit Clause, MDTE No. 46. Operational Policy - The Lighting Plant’s Operational Policy in effect from time to time, where not inconsistent with any specific provisions hereof, are part of this schedule. Effective: March 1, 2015 Schedule B Small General Service Rate
MDPU No. 48 Cancels MDPU No. 43 Availability - Electricity is available under this schedule for all non-domestic purposes where the Lighting Plant has determined that the customers maximum monthly demand has not exceeded 10 KW at any time during the preceding 12 months. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter. This schedule is not available for resale. Rate - Distribution Charge: $0.1014 per KWH for non-farm usage Distribution Rate Farm $0.0937 per KWH for farm usage Purchase Power Adjustment: per MTDE No. 45 Customer Charge: $10.00 per month Farm Discount - Customers who meet the eligibility requirements for being engaged in the business of agriculture or farming as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 128 Section 1:a at their service location are eligible for an additional discount from their distribution service rates as set forth above. Billing - A discount of one cent ($0.01) per KWH will be applied if paid on or before the last day of the month in which the bill is rendered. No discount will be allowed where arrears are due. Any bill for which valid payment has not been received within 45 days from the date rendered shall be considered past due. Operational Policy - The Lighting Plant’s Operational Policy in effect from time to time, where not inconsistent with any specific provisions hereof, are part of this schedule. Effective: March 1, 2015 Schedule C Medium General Service Rate
MDPU No. 49 Availability - Electricity is available under this schedule for all non-domestic purposes where the Lighting Plant has determined that the customer’s maximum monthly demand has exceeded 10 KW and was below 200 KW at any time during the preceding 12 months. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter unless the installation of multiple metering is for the Lighting Plants convenience. This schedule is not available for resale or for auxiliary service. Rate - The cost of electricity under this schedule will include both the following Demand and Purchased Power Adjustments: Distribution Charge: $0.084 per KWH Demand Charge: $3.40 per KW Purchased Power Adjustment: per MDTE No 45 Customer Charge: $15.00 per month Billing - A discount of one cent ($0.01) per KWH will be applied if paid on or before the last day of the month in which the bill is rendered. No discount will be allowed where arrears are due. Any bill for which valid payment has not been received within 45 days from the date rendered shall be considered past due and bear interest on any unpaid balance, including any outstanding interest charges, at a rate 1.5% per month from the date that the bill was considered past due. Terms of Contract - Service is supplied hereunder with an initial term of twelve (12) months and shall continue thereafter until terminated by 30 days prior notice. Operational Policy - The Lighting Plant’s Operational Policy in effect from time to time, where not inconsistent with any specific provisions hereof, are part of this schedule. Effective: March 1, 2015 Schedule D Large General Service Rate MDPU No. 50 Cancels MDTE No.44 Availability - Electricity is available under this schedule for all non-domestic purposes where the Lighting Plant has determined that the customer’s maximum monthly demand has exceeded 200 KW at any time during the preceding 12 months. All electricity furnished will be through one service and one meter unless the installation of multiple metering is for the Lighting Plants convenience. This schedule is not available for resale or for auxiliary service. Rate - The cost of electricity under this schedule will include both the following Demand and Purchased Power Adjustments: Distribution Charge: $0.0757 per KWH Demand Charge: $4.71 per KW Purchased Power Adjustment: per MDTE No 45 Customer Charge: $50.00 per month Billing - A discount of one cent ($0.01) per KWH will be applied if paid on or before the last day of the month in which the bill is rendered. No discount will be allowed where arrears are due. Any bill for which valid payment has not been received within 45 days from the date rendered shall be considered past due and bear interest on any unpaid balance, including any outstanding interest charges, at a rate 1.5% per month from the date that the bill was considered past due. Terms of Contract - Service is supplied hereunder with an initial term of twelve (12) months and shall continue thereafter until terminated by 30 days prior notice. Operational Policy - The Lighting Plant’s Operational Policy in effect from time to time, where not inconsistent with any specific provisions hereof, are part of this schedule. Effective: March 1, 2015
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indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break with free-flow learning for the whole family. For ages 7 and up, there are STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activity stations featuring experiments, challenges, data sheets, maps, and charts. For ages 2 to 6, there are stories, crafts, table top games, coloring pages, and science activities. Family presentations will be offered at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Tue, Feb 17, 2015; 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum
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ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 18, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Building Conference Room #5, located at 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA., relative to Applications for a Special Permit under Section 8.6 (Sign Illumination). The Applicant/Owner is Tony Hurley c/o Artistic Landscapes LLC, 1 Sawmill Way, Georgetown, MA 01833. The Special Permit is required for a proposed illuminated wall-mounted sign on the existing commercial building that is located at 111 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA, and shown on Assessors’ Map 14, Lot 17. The application, plans, and related documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours. Curtis Bryant, Chairman ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Pursuant to M.G.L., Ch. 40A, §5, the Rowley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 18, 2015, at 8:30 P.M., in Meeting Room #5 in the Town Hall Annex Building located at 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA in regards to a proposal to amend the Zoning District Map of the Town of Rowley (“the Map”) by transferring properties located at 270 Main Street (Rowley Assessor’s Map24, Lot 85), 275 Main Street (Map 26, Lot 25-3), 280 Main Street (Map 24, Lot 86), 283 Main Street (Map 26, Lot 25-4), 286 Main Street (Map 24, Lot 86A), 292 Main Street (Map 27, Lot 1), 294 Main Street (Map 27, Lot 2), 302 Main Street (Map 27, Lot 3), 303 Main Street (Map 26, Lot 24), 306 Main Street (Map 27, Lot 4), 309 Main Street (Map 26, Lot 23), 316 Main Street (Map 27, Lot 5), and, 317 Main Street (Map 26, Lot 21) from the Outlying District to the Central District. A map showing the above-cited lots being transferred from the Outlying District to the Central District may be inspected at the Planning Board office at the aforementioned address during regular business hours. Any person(s) interested or wishing to be heard on the zoning proposals should appear at the public hearing at the time and place designated. Curtis Bryant, Chairman
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As the winter months roll on and nice as possible from the snow leaves us and spring arrives. the snow piles up have you asked outside for passing lookers. That said, there ARE buyers out yourself why your home is still on 4. Marketing: Selling a home there, and to grab them you need to the market? It could be any number is as much more about be proactive. Therefore, speak with of reasons, some of which I have marketing than selling. your REALTOR® often and find out outlined here: Gone are the days when real what he or she is running into. Is 1. Pricing: Have you told yourself estate agents throw a sign there a scarcity of buyers in your price that even though the price out front and wait for the range? Are there a greater number of might be high we can always calls to come in. Today your buyers in the lower or higher price “negotiate” or that buyers like REALTOR® should develop ranges? Also, have your REALTOR® to “negotiate”. Overpricing a comprehensive marketing update your market analysis on a is the most common reason plan to leverage all advertising regular basis to see just where you homes don’t sell. When you mediums including the best should be from a pricing standpoint. price your home too high it internet sites. If you do all these things, your home prevents buyers who might 5. The Real Estate Agent: Like should be the one with the “sold” sign have qualified at a lower price any profession there are all out front. from even looking at your different kinds of real estate If you have any questions about this home. Also, the most activity agents, some are REALTORS article, real estate in general or are you will receive and certainly some are not. As with all looking to buy or sell a home please the most eyes on your home businesses the personalities, contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley are right when you put it on methodologies and results Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA the market. If it is overpriced, differ from person to person. 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969 it will be dismissed or worse, Beware of the agent who tells 978 835-2573 or via email at john@ Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454 www.rowleyrealestate.com not even looked at, and could you to list it for much more rowleyrealestate.com sit for months. This doesn’t than what you think it is mean your home won’t sell worth (“here is what we can after the first few weeks but get for you”). Make your you need to find a price agent show you, based on that will make your home what has sold, is for sale or attractive to buyers. under agreement, where your Powers of Attorney, probate representation & land use. 2. Appearance: Every home house should be priced. Also, Before you buy or sell, could use a little bit of a does your agent live nearby? get the advice you need to know your rights. makeover. If it is time to Do they know the area? Do Call or email me today paint, then paint it. If you they actually have a track Chris J. Thornton, Esq Representing, Buyers, Sellers and need new carpets put them in. record of success? Do they 978-910-0130 Convincing yourself that the do real estate on a full-time lenders in Essex County since 2000 ThorntonLawOffi ce@comcast.net buyers will want a different basis? If they do than they color or hardwood could put are likely to know the market off a potential buyer. Making and therefore what your the house look fresh with new home is worth. Are they a 98 Birch Meadow Rd, Merrimac 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 63 $225,000 $255,000 $225,000 carpet and a new coat of paint REALTOR® (membership in can go a long way. the National Association of 1 Allston St, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 102 $189,900 $185,000 $229,900 3. Location: A good REALTOR® REALTORS)? Lastly, is the 114 Main St, Groveland 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 145 $249,900 $233,000 $275,000 will accentuate the positive agent responsive to your calls 78 Railroad Ave, Salisbury 9 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 321 $279,900 $268,000 $279,900 (“this home is near the park and pleasant to work with? If and schools”) and help to not, then you can probably 6 Russell Ter, Newburyport 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 11 $330,000 $319,000 $330,000 eliminate the negative (“be expect that same attitude to 5 Chattanooga Rd, Ipswich 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Cottage 141 $339,000 $324,500 $349,000 careful going out the front prospective buyers. door, don’t want to see you Finally, understand what kind 376 Middleton Rd, Boxford 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 89 $368,888 $360,000 $378,888 North Shore’s Largest Community trip and get hit by aIndependent car”). of a real estate market you Newspaper are in. 1 Country Ln, Amesbury 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 194 $384,900 $380,000 $384,900 Not much you can do about Currently, there are fewer buyers 14 Boxford Rd, Topsfield 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 55 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 being on a main road other than there were in the spring and than making your home as fall. 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