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Free event features talks, demos, entertainment refreshments and broad range of art in self-guided tour NEWBURYPORT - Step into Spring and enjoy the beauty that the North Shore inspires during Newburyport ArtWalk, a free, selfguided walking tour of more than 20 galleries and partner sites in its downtown Cultural District. Held in May and November this year, the Newburyport ArtWalk offers special exhibits, artist discussions, painting demonstrations and more in a casual reception environment. Spring ArtWalk hours are Saturday, May 2 from 12-7 p.m. and Sunday, May 3 from 12-5 p.m. Browse participating galleries to meet the artists, shop, and enjoy new works in a range of traditional and contemporary styles. There is something for every budget and taste from paintings, photographs, sculpture and multimedia to jewelry and decorative home goods. A free brochure/map of all venues is available at participating galleries, the Newburyport Chamber of Commerce, the passageway between State State and Inn Street and at ArtWalk Partners’ locations. The 2015 Newburyport ArtWalk Continued on page 2

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IPSWICH – There is a new 250-year-old celebrity in town. The Choate Bridge, which handles 20,000 vehicles a day in the heart of this historic town, has been named a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark by the American Society of Civil Engineers. That puts it in extremely rarefied company with the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, the George Washington Bridge in New York City and the Statue of Liberty in the world’s most famous harbor. The 80-foot bridge, across the Continued on page 3

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Trash Dumps To Become Solar Farms AMESBURY – It is a problem most cities and towns face: what to do with capped landfills, the land beneath layers of concrete and dirt that contains generations of trash. Often referred to as Mount Trashmores, these capped landfills have been considered for a variety of uses, including youth athletic fields. But many communities across the Commonwealth are now topping the trash heaps with arrays of solar panels which generate megawatts of power and produce a steady ﬂow of revenue for local communities. Mayor Ken Gray announced last week that Amesbury is joining the dozens of other Massachusetts towns and cities turning vacant, unproductive land into clean energy plants. The plan is to turn one and maybe two landfills on South Hunt Road into large solar developments. On the 172 acres of an old landfill,

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– owned by Waste Management Corp., at 56 South Hunt Road, Citizens Energy, one of the largest solar developers in the state, plans to build a solar farm capable of generating 6 megawatts of power. “It should be good for everyone. A winwin,” Gray said last A solar farm week. The solar panels on the capped trash dumps will benefit the developer, the environment and the local community by providing substantial new growth, he said. Gray, who was elected on a platform to reduce residential property taxes, has stressed an

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economic development agenda to bring in more tax revenues, particularly from new businesses. The city has also put out to bid another capped trash heap called the city-owned Titcomb Pit property. Xxx bids were received from the Continued on page 3

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in the country’s infrastructure. Most bridges, he noted, are supposed to last 75 years, not 250. “The Choate Bridge showcases the remarkable work performed by early civil engineering pioneers who desired to improve mobility within their colonial community. Through regular maintenance, this bridge has withstood generations of societal change and is an important example of lasting infrastructure,” said Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section President Ali Touran. The bridge was originally designed to replace a deteriorating wooden bridge that was costly to maintain. Town officials at the time, accustomed to building only with wood, were skeptical of Choate’s plan to use stone and an arched keystone model. Some predicted the bridge would collapse when the wooden scaffolding came down. In 1838, the bridge’s width was doubled. And in 1972, the bridge was added to the National Register of Historic Places. In 1989 the bridge was extensively renovated. A permanently displayed bronze plaque will be presented to the Town of Ipswich on May 16, at a 2 p.m. ceremony to designate the recognition of the bridge from

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Includes transportation and family style Italian dinner at Calif Pizza Kitchen; $95pp. May 16 - Chocolate, Wine & Lobster; Tour one of New Hampshire’s best chocolate makers followed by wine tasting at a local winery; includes lobster lunch and a tour of Zorvino Vineyards. $89pp. June 24 - The Drifters at the Danversport Yacht Club; Remembering the Fabulous Fifties; includes transportation, dinner • and show. $89pp. July 10-14 - Finger Lakes Wine Festival; includes transportation, 2 Day Admission to Wine Festival with over 100 non-wine vendors; Seneca Lake Cruise; Lunch at Belhurst Castle; visit Watkins Glen State Park. $499pp/dbl; $649 single. September 2-8 - Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island; 7 Days/10 Meals. Highlights include Lunenburg, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax and PEI, New Brunswick and Duty Free • Country; Featuring tour of Amish • Shopping. $1637pp/dbl; $2217 single. 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Lunch at noon will be Boston Schrod or Chicken Marsala and may be ordered by mailing a $25.00 check, made out to REAM, with your name and choice of meal, to Douglas Maitland, 41 Lynn Shore Drive, Lynn, MA 01902-4927 before May 7th, 2015. Questions may be answered by calling David Jervah at 978-521-4583. The public is cordially invited to share in the fun, food and fellowship. -----------------------------------------------------------REGIONAL – The Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras (NMYO) is now accepting musicians for 2015-16 Season! The first group of auditions will take place Saturday, June 6th from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Ipswich High School for all new and continuing NMYO musicians. String, Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion students from ages 6-18, and at all levels of playing, are invited to audition. Used to determine proficiency on the student’s instrument and to assign ensemble placement, the audition is required to join NMYO. 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May is Membership Month for The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library, and lots of events are planned. The celebration begins with “Local Authors, Familiar Places,” a book-author series to be held every Saturday in May from 11 a.m. to noon. Stop in the library for an hour of reading and chat with area authors, who will discuss their use of place and setting in their work. The schedule includes: May 2: Joel Brown, May 9: Frank Schaeffer; May 16: Holly Robinson; May 23: Kristin Bair O’Keeffe, and May 30: Edith Maxwell. Space is limited for the Saturday morning author series. Register online at www. amesburylibrary.org or call the library at 978-388-8148. The series opens on Saturday, May 2, at 11 a.m. with Newburyport author Joel Brown, who has written for the Boston Globe, HubArts.com and many other publications. As a fiction author, he is best known for his Baxter McLean/ Libertyport mysteries, stories set in a thinly disguised Newburyport and featuring a one-hit-wonder who just about ekes a living as a barroom folksinger. Brown has also authored “The Essex Coastal Scenic Byway Guide,” an insider’s tour of the historic homes and busy harbors, rocky shores and cultural treasures of the byway that links 13 Massachusetts cities and towns on the Atlantic Ocean, from Salem to Gloucester to Newburyport. A Massachusetts native and lifelong Red Sox fan, Brown lives in Newburyport with his wife and their dog. The May Membership Month celebration will culminate on Thursday, May 21, starting at 6:30 p.m. with refreshments and music provided by The Rhythmics a cappella group. After a brief welcome address at 7 p.m., “A Celebration of Poetry” begins at 7:15 p.m. followed by audience questions, book signings, and refreshments at 8 p.m. “Mingle and enjoy refreshments before and after the poetry readings,” said Friends of the APL President Jane Ward. “New this year, we encourage audience members to bring their own works of poetry to read during the question and comment period. This will be the APL’s first (and hopefully not last) poetry open mic night. “The Friends’ Gala Evening is a way for us to say thank you for helping us continue our mission of supporting library programming and library staff efforts.” The poetry program will include Kevin Petersen, Ph.D., Professor of English, UMass Lowell, presenting a sonnet; poet Alfred Nicol of Newbury reading from and discussing his body of work, and poet Kirun Kapur of Amesbury sharing selections from her debut volume of poems. Join the Friends or renew your membership during the month of May and your name will be entered in the “Members Only Raffle” for 1st Prize, $75 No. 8 Kitchen & Spirits Gift Card; 2nd Prize, $50 Crave Gift Certificate, and 3rd Prize, $25 gift certificate at Friends Book Shop. Membership forms are available at the Amesbury Public Library and online at www.amesburylibrary.org. All events will be free, open to the public, and held at the Amesbury Public Library, 149 Main St.

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goad you into an action you don’t want to take. Ask someone you both respect if he or she would act as an impartial arbitrator for both of you. SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) A recent workplace accomplishment hasn’t been overlooked by those who watch these things. Meanwhile, start making travel plans for that much-too-long-deferred trip with someone special. SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) Those money matters continue to move in your favor. Now would be a good time to start putting some money back into the house, both for esthetic as well as economic reasons. CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) A changing workplace environment can create job pressures. But, once again, follow the example of your birth sign and take things a step at a time, like the sure-footed Goat you are. AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) Cheer up. You could soon have the funds you need for your worthy project. Your generous gifts of time and effort are well known, and someone might decide it’s time to join with you. PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Your inner scam-catcher is right on target, and you’re absolutely right to reject that “too good to be true” offer. Meanwhile, something positive should be making its way to you. BORN THIS WEEK: You are generous, and also sympathetic to people who find they need the help of others. (c) 2015 King Features Synd., Inc.

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repaired and replaced, gutters repaired or replaced, clean ITEMS WANTED â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wanted by Pratt 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON cleaned, Community Calendar Continues outs and clean ups of all kinds Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. U.S. Heritage Softtail Classic 24K Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. Excellent Condition 1540cc, fuel (cell) 978-376-4214, (home) 978Old pocket watches, wrist watches, 374-6187 injected. Call 978-465-2283 COINS

costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each. TYPE COINS

AVG. CIR. 1/2Â˘........................... $55.00 16.00 Lg. 1Â˘.......................... 18.00 Fly. E 1Â˘...................... 7.00 Cop. Nic. 1Â˘.............. 12.00 2Â˘ Piece.................... 20.00 3Â˘ Silver I.................. 12.00 3Â˘ Nic....................... 20.00 Shield 5Â˘.................... .50 Liberty 5Â˘................. 40.00 Bust 1/2 10Â˘.............. 11.00 St. 1/2 10Â˘................. 23.00 Bust. 10Â˘................... 10.00 St. 10Â˘........................ 2.00 Bar. 10Â˘..................... 85.00 20Â˘ Piece.................. 75.00 Bust 25Â˘ Lg.............. 75.00 Bust 25Â˘ Sm............. 16.00 Seated 25Â˘................ 5.00 Bar. 25Â˘..................... 18.00 Stand. L. 25Â˘ I........... 5.00 Stand. L. 25Â˘ II......... 50.00 Bust 50Â˘.................... 30.00 Seated 50Â˘................ 10.00 Bar. 50Â˘..................... 200.00 Seated $1.................. 100.00 Trade $1...................

AU $100.00 100.00 125.00 40.00 60.00 115.00 45.00 80.00 35.00 175.00 55.00 275.00 50.00 40.00 275.00 1500.00 550.00 100.00 135.00 130.00 55.00 250.00 135.00 275.00 650.00 230.00

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Garyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Just Stuff â&#x20AC;&#x201C; MECHANICAL ITEMS BOUGHT / SOLD & Repaired! Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Tune ups, etc., pick-up and delivery available, professional expert, Call Gary at (978) 3764214 HOUSE RENTAL WANTED SEEKING HOUSE - IPSWICH/ BEVERLY OR NEARBY AREAS - OFFERING PROPERTY MANAGEMENT in Exchange for Rent-Free/Reduced Rent. Experienced landlord/property manager. YMCA Committee Member. Responsible. Honest. Superb References. Non-Smoking. Renee: rdelasea@gmail.com #978500-6212

LEGAL NOTICE Notice of Public Sale

Notice is hereby given by Big Jimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Towing, Inc. 13 Creek Street, Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after May 7, 2015 by private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, storage, and notices of sale: 1. 006 Dodge Ram Truck VIN# 1D7HU18N76J226381 2. 1998 Honda Accord VIN# 1HGCG5651WA185494 3. 2005 Saturn Vue VIN# 5GZCZ33D55S825559

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COINS . GOLD . SILVER

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SERVICES

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