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Mock Court Helps Students Learn About the Law TRITON – In the first-ever mock trial with Triton students, Alexa Reilly will go on trial March 6th for buying alcohol for a minor. Of course, Reilly, a junior and the daughter of Nicole Reilly, a successful criminal attorney, is only play acting. She was drafted by her mother to help 14 seventh and eighth graders learn what really goes on in court. “I am so proud of these students. At first, I wasn't sure if they would be able to handle preparing for a trial at such a young age, but they have been remarkable. They have remained enthusiastic and are asking some really thoughtful, intelligent questions,� Nicole
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programming, was suggested to Reilly by a person who was familiar with a similar mock trail training program in Lawrence. That mock trial program, aďŹƒliated with the District Court in Lawrence, was built around a civil case. Given Reilly's background in criminal defense, she and Triton social studies teacher Justine Benson changed it to a criminal case and one that the students Photo by Stewart Lytle could get excited about. The Triton mock trial team with Nicole Reilly and Justine Benson. The case, which will be heard Reilly said. their children are having a lot of by Presiding Judge Peter Doyle at Several parents have thanked fun and learning at the same time. the Newburyport District Court, involves procuring alcohol for her for providing the course for “That was my goal,â€? she said. the first time at Triton, she said. The program, which is part of a minor during a 21st birthday And they have expressed that Triton's 21st Century after-school Continued on page 3
Drop Off Unwanted Prescription Drugs By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
SALISBURY – Police Chief Thomas Fowler knows from years of experience that too many teenagers and young adults get hooked on drugs by raiding their parents' or grandparents' medicine cabinet. But just dumping the unwanted medications down the toilet creates a danger to the local ground water, which everyone drinks. So Fowler, Public Health Director John Morris and Elizabeth Pettis, director of the Council on Aging, have joined forces to encourage residents to drop off any unwanted medications in a new drop box at the Police Department. The drop box in the lobby is “very heavy,� Fowler said. “No one can carry it Salisbury Police Chief Thomas Fowler with the new drop box. out.�
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The department will accept prescription medications, patches, ointments, over the counter drugs, vitamins, prescription samples, and even prescriptions for pets. He said Marshall Tom Howard in Newburyport, which has had a drop off program, told him that he will be surprised at how many drugs will be turned in. Once collected, the police department will dispose of these drugs by burning them in an incinerator, much like it does for seizures of illegal drugs, Fowler said. “Studies have shown that residential supplies of pharmaceutical controlled substances, those found in our home medicine cabinets, have Continued on page 3
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Pursuant to MGL, Ch. 40A, §5, the Rowley Planning Board will hold a public hearing on petition of the Rowley Board of Selectmen on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 7:30 p.m., at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA to consider amending the Zoning Frank P. Todd District Map of the Town of Rowley (“the Map”) by: (1) transferring Chairman a portion of Lot 34 onNewburyport, Rowley Assessor’s Map 14 from the Business/ Salisbury, Newbury, Byfield, Plum Island, & Rowley Light Industry District to the Retail District; and amending the Bylaw by: (2) revising section 8.6.5.1 by changing the Special Permit Granting Authority for illuminated signs from the Board of Selectmen to the Planning Board , (3) replacing text in Section 4.0 that refers to other Merrimack River Entrance sections in the Bylaw by inserting the exact text of those other sections and renumbering accordingly and by adding a “grandfather” clause for 42o 49’N 070o 49’W all existing Accessory In-Law Apartments in Section 6.6, (4) revising FEB HIGH LOW SUN Section 5.4 by changing “zoning administrator” to “building inspector”, 20 Wed 7:18 7.29 8:02 6.56 1:40 1.57 2:30 1.03 6:33 5:21 adding a limitation on expansions that are approved by the building in21 Thurs 8:14 7.45 8:54 6.79 2:37 1.45 3:22 0.83 6:31 5:23 spector, adding standards to guide the ZBA in the exercise of its discre22 Fri 9:03 7.70 9:39 7.10 3:28 1.21 4:08 0.56 6:30 5:24 tion, and small text changes, (5) revising Sections 6.2 (Multi-Family) and 6.7 (New England Village Development) by changing the formula 23 Sat 9:48 7.97 10:19 7.44 4:13 0.90 4:48 0.28 6:28 5:25 used to calculate density allowed, KAYAKS 24 Sun 10:28 8.23 10:55 7.78 4:55 0.56 5:24 0.01 6:26 5:26 We stockand (6) adding a definition for “Solar Photovoltaic Installation” to Section 2.0 (Definitions) and allowing Wilderness Systems - Old8.44 Town 11:30 8.11 5:33 0.22 5:59 -0.22 6:25 5:28 25 Mon 11:06 COM-PAC such installations in the Outlying District and (the Coastal Conservation 26 Tues 11:44 8.59 xx xx 6:12 -0.08 6:34 -0.40 6:23 5:29 Perception Necky District subject to site plan review by the Planning Board. PRECISION 27 Wed 12:06 8.40 12:22 8.64 6:51 -0.34 7:11 -0.49 6:22 5:30 Ocean Kayak A copy of the text of the proposed bylaw amendments, and a map Laser be transferred from the Build28 Thurs 12:43 8.64 1:04 8.60 7:32 -0.51 7:51 -0.49 6:20 5:31 showing the portion ofSunfish, Lot 34Zuma, that would SAILBOATS Canoes ing/Light Industry District to the Retail District, may be inspected at Rangers - Old Town - Radisson KAYAKS We stock the Planning Board office at the aforesaid address during regular busiWilderness Systems - Old Town Fernald’s COM-PAC ness hours. Any person interested or wishing to be heard on the zoning Perception - Necky PRECISION proposals should appear at the public hearing at the time and place On the River Parker Rt. 1A, Newbury, MA 01951 Ocean Kayak designated. Sunfish, Zuma, Laser Canoes KAYAKS We stock Rt. 1A, Newbury, MA 01951 Curtis Bryant Mad River Old Town - Radisson (978) 465-0312 Wilderness Systems - Old Town Chairman, Rowley Planning Board COM-PAC Fernald’s Perception - Necky PRECISION On the River Parker Ocean Kayak Rt. 1A, Newbury, MA 01951 Sunfish, Zuma, Laser Rt. 1A, Newbury, MA 01915 Canoes 978- 465-0312 (978) 465-0312
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Mock Court Helps Students Learn About the Law am more interested in art.” party in a private home. A car At the defense table, Lion Gayaccident resulted because the underKilleen said she loves playing aged person allegedly drove under lawyer. “It makes you think. It is the influence of alcohol. fun trying to figure things out.” The jury will consist of parents, Isabella St. Arnaolt had a more teachers and friends. personal reason for learning how During her “trial,” to conduct a trial. “I have Alexa Reilly said she tried to argue with my planned just to plead the parents. This helps me 5th Amendment. learn how to win those When the students arguments,” she said, gather on Wednesday admitting that she often afternoons after school for wins arguments with 10 weeks, they are divided her father, but not her evenly into two teams mother. – one for the prosecution, Noelle Indingaro agreed another for the defense that it has helped her to team. learn how to organize her Together they are Photo by Stewart Lytle arguments with family working on opening Nicole Reilly teaches the mock trial team how to build a case. members. But she also statements, questions for likes understanding what witnesses, reviewing the evidence my career options.” really happens in a trial. and preparing for closing Molly Gagnon and Justin Ryan Farrell said the program arguments to the jury. Flodman said the mock trial sounded interesting to him The key question that both the program had awakened an because he wanted to know what prosecution and defense were interest in considering the law as lawyers do. “It sounded really working on in this case is whether a profession. interesting,” he said. the defendant knew that the Jacob Gabrian, who is also on And Kyle Wheeler, who wants person she was buying the alcohol the prosecution team, said he has to be a lawyer when he grows for was under-aged. no interest in being a lawyer. He up, said, “I believe in justice. As part of their trial preparation, joined the group “because it seemed There should be consequences if the group toured the Newburyport like fun.” And it is, he said. you break the law.” And being a District Court and met Judge Hannah Reilly, one of Nicole member of the defense team for Michael Ulharik. They also took a Reilly's twin daughters in the Reilly, he said, “If they didn't guided tour with some of Reilly's eighth grade, admitted that she do something wrong, then I friends and got to ask the judge joined the group to “make my like trying to prove they are not questions. mother happy. I like the law. But I guilty.”
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local and tribal law enforcement partners collected more than 2 million pounds, or 1,018 tons, of prescription medications that were removed from circulation. Two years ago, Congress passed, and President Obama signed, the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act of 2010, which amended the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), allowing the DEA to develop responsible methods for disposal of the drugs. Prior to the passage of the Disposal Act, the CSA provided no legal means for transferring possession of controlled substance medications from users to other individuals for disposal. Salisbury is also concerned that the medications could enter the water supply. “Most controlled substances are created synthetically and are not removed through normal watertreatment processes,” Fowler said. Flushing medications down the toilet or drains “can result in the discharge of these substances into the environment and into our ground water supplies,” he said. Morris praised the police department for taking the initiative to “remove unwanted drugs from
society that are harmful to people that abuse drugs and it will further protect the environment and water supplies.” Pettis said, “We will now be able to anonymously dispose of expired, unwanted medication without harming the environment.” Using a portion of a grant, the police department has purchased a new drop box that cost $700. Fowler said he tried to get the Post Office to sell him an old post box like the one the Newburyport Police Department has in its lobby for drop off prescription drugs. But the cash-strapped U.S. Post Office now sells old post boxes for about $2,000, he said. The grant is for $90,000 to the Amesbury, Newburyport and Salisbury police department from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and from the Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Grant Program. Fowler said the grant is being divided equally among the towns and is being used to fight illegal drugs as well as take unwanted drugs out of homes.
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Also, we are interested in recipes from families who have lived in town, brought up their children and now have grandchildren here. In general, we would like all residents to participate. So if you have a recipe and an anecdote or remembrance regarding that recipe we would like it. Many Foods have come and gone, only to come back as a treasured taste treat... we would like those treats. Drop off your recipes at Rowley Town Hall's, Town Clerk Sue Hazen's Office. Or mail to Rowley Historical Society, 124 Main Street, Rowley; Titled recipe; or e-mail: dmcmahon9@verizon. net. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Do people rave about your venison chili? What about that new white bean and turkey chili you've been perfecting? Now you can break out your best ladle and compete against other chili cooks! Enter the Friends of the Rowley Public Library's 11th Annual “Some Like it Hot!” Chili Cook-off being held on Saturday, March 9, 2013. The event, which is being held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., raises funds to benefit Rowley Library programs. Contestants who wish to enter the contest can download the entry form and rules at rowleylibrary.org. Deadline for entries is Friday, February 28, 2013. Contestants may enter in one of three categories: Red Chili (includes meat or poultry, red chili peppers, and spices; may include beans, vegetables, etc.); Green Chili (includes meat or poultry, green chili peppers, and spices; may include beans, vegetables, etc.); or Meatless Chili (vegetarian or seafood chili with various spices). We ask you to bring at least three gallons of chili to the contest, ready to serve, along with your complete list of chili ingredients and a Sternobased heat source. Chili lovers who attend this popular event will get to sample your chili along with up to 20 other versions, with five local celebrities judging winners in each category and opportunities for guests to vote your chili the “People’s Choice.” It's a chili party you won't forget, with cornbread, veggies, hot dogs, and desserts to accompany the main attractions and Ipswich Ale, Stone Cat Ale, and Mercury soda available for purchase from co-sponsor Mercury Brewing Company. A variety of red and white wines will also be available for purchase from our co-sponsor, Rowley Liquors. Co-sponsor sponsored Institution for Savings, will provide entertainment by Scott Bernier as well as The Three Amigos Trio. There will be craft activities for kids from 5:30 to 7:00, raffles and door prizes. Co-sponsor, First Ipswich Bank, is helping this cook-off “stay green” by providing biodegradable paper goods for the event! For more information about entering this sizzling Chili Cook-Off, please contact Janet Peabody at jbpeabody@comcast.net or send an e-mail to friends@rowleylibrary.org. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Town of Salisbury Parks & Recreation Commission is planning to hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Salisbury Elementary School on Saturday, March 23rd, 2013 from 9:00am to 11am. The “Egg Hunt” is for 2 to 8 year old children, however all family members are welcome to attend. Children ages 2-8 are encouraged to bring their favorite basket to gather up their eggs, some of which will result in prizes. Along with the Egg Hunt, our event will also feature music and dancing, refreshments, a clown who specializes in balloon animal creations, face painting, and of course a visit from the Easter Bunny. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY -The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday March 13 th at our new location, the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Catherine Wright from the Museum of the Confederacy will speak on “Lee’s Last Casualty: The Life & Letters of Sgt. Robt. W. Parker, 2nd VA Cavalry.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. 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The Prize: The opportunity to dethrone ZYDECO SWAMP PEOPLE and obtain bragging rights for your team! So what are you waiting for? Gather a group of your friends, come up with a team name and reserve your table now! Tables of 10 preferred. Smaller groups will be paired with others. *Cash Bar*Bring Your Own Munchies*Raffles* *Adults Only* To reserve your table or for more information contact Stacey Richards: mytwobyz@comcast.net or 978-465-4798, Jen Cavanaugh: j_cavanaugh@comcast.net. -----------------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - Are you looking for a way to get involved in your community? Looking for a fun lowcost activity to participate in? Then please consider joining the grange. The grange is for individuals, families and children. At the grange you will learn leadership skills and meet new people. There are granges in Rowley, West Newbury, Beverly, West Boxford, and Bradford. 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AMESBURY— Suzanne Amato was recently appointed the new Property Manager at Residences at Riverwalk Amesbury, according to Zell Riverwalk LLC, The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper owner of the luxury apartment community. Personalized lessons in your home. Amato has 15 years of Property Management experience in both residential and commercial management in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and New Hampshire. “I am very excited about the opportunity to work with Zell Riverwalk and to be a part of the local community. I am looking forward to promoting this beautiful Private Investigation property and being available to the residents • Insurance so they can continue to enjoy living in this • Surveillances Conducted 24/7 • Employment Verification community that offers a combination of • Undercover Operations history and elegance unlike any other in the • Credit Checks - Asset Checks area,” said Amato. • Traffic Accidents - Witness “I especially like that this property offers New England • Motor Vehicle Records a creative solution for those people who do Surveillance Specialists • Matrimonial/Infidelity not want to be home owners but are looking • Criminal Records • Personal Injury for an upscale option and want all the conveniences of being close to downtown. We are a pert friendly community nestled between the Riverwalk and Powow River Palm and Card Reading a Specialty and we are a short walk to all that this thriving town has to offer.” Everything you need to know... Amato, a Certified Property Manager, said she especially likes representing an apartment community with a rich history in the town. The former Walker Auto Body building was built in 1918. This auto carriage factory was renovated to apartments six years ago. Being on the National Register of Historic Places, the Open property offers some interesting features such as unique floor plans including townhomes, oversized windows, Year and 14 foot ceilings. 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com Amato will represent Residences at Riverwalk Amesbury as a member of the Amesbury, Greater Round Newburyport and Merrimack Valley Chambers of Commerce. Amato is a graduate of Simmons College with a degree in management and marketing. “We invite local residents and business people to come in for a tour, just to see what we have to offer, even if they are not currently looking for an apartment.” Available for Parties and Social Gatherings Some apartment homes at The Residences at Riverwalk offer gas fireplaces, ceiling fans, or clearstory Reading Private and Confidential windows due to the careful restoration, all apartments offer large windows with dramatic daytime lighting and views of either downtown Amesbury and the Powow River or the wooded Riverwalk trail. “This is the best of both worlds,” said Amato, “Our residents live in stylish, modern apartments homes, blended with historic details that maintain the rich history of the building.” 38 Cable Ave 54 State Street For more information about Riverwalk, call the leasing office at 978-834-0900 or visit the website at www. Salisbury, MA 01952 Newburyport, MA 01950 riverwalkamesbury.com. The office is open for tours seven days a week at One River Court.
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trained REALTOR® knows as much as is possible, how to recognize and protect against malfeasance. While there can not be a guarantee against theft, a seller can benefit from increasing the exposure of the property to the market with an Open House, while at the same time mitigating the risks inherent in opening the doors to the public. All medicines and valuables should be removed from sight. Your REALTOR® stands in your place at all times during your Open House and as such is responsible for welcoming all of your guests warmly and respectfully as if each has been sent a formal invitation to an elegant gathering. While you would never want your guest to feel uncomfortable in your home, a well trained professional REALTOR® will know as much as is reasonably possible how to scrutinize and continue to observe all who enter your home from the moment they open the door to the moment they leave without sacrificing that "welcomed" feeling. Guests will be asked to sign in the "Guest Register" and REALTORS® use that register to enhance business and make contacts for feedback on the property. With careful choices and preparation, the Open House is an invaluable tool in the sale of a home. As long as your home has been priced correctly and is well marketed, and if you keep your lovely home as spotless and sparkling as possible, you will be headed toward the closing table before any of those sellers around you who have not done the same. Also, you may be well advised to keep smelling salts on hand for your REALTOR® in the event that a helicopter loaded with cash should land in the backyard. Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband, retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton, owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty Associates in Georgetown MA. For excellent service with selling and buying real estate on the North Shore, call 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.
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