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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– ––––––––––––––––– a theme that landscape lighting expert Eric Mitchell described as “old meets new.” On First Period houses, old stone bridges and murals painted on old mills, Mitchell is installing some of the most advanced lights to draw the eyes of Photo courtesy of the Ipswich ReCreation & Culture department. visitors and residents The Green Street Bridge lighted last year for the and help them see these Ipswich Arts & Illumination. landmarks in new ways. IPSWICH – To highlight its This month for the start of nationally significant landmarks, the Restaurant Week, the Ipswich Visitor town of Ipswich in partnership with Center was lighted for visitors and lighting companies is using modern residents passing it on Route 1A. lighting techniques to make bridges, Next month, Alan Pearsall's houses and murals as interesting at Ipswich River Walk Mural on the night as they are in daylight. EBSCO Mill Building will be Photo by Stewart Lytle This summer and fall, Ipswich will lighted to kick off the Downtown Sitting in Sake, from left, are Ann La Rue, Graham McKay, Sarah Delaney and be aglow with new LED lighting in Continued on page 4
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Elaine Fortin. Missing is Kristin Roos.
AMESBURY – Graham McKay has taught boat building for years at the historic Lowell Boat Shop on a bend on the north shore of the Merrimack River. But it had always been a co-ed class, until last February when he offered his first all-women boat-building class in the shop's 250-year history. “A common dynamic in the classes was that if a woman was timid about operating the table saw, some guy would step in and offer to do it for her,” said McKay, the manager of the shop. As a result, the female would-be boat builders did not get less timid. He said he feared the experience was not be The Town Common Courtesy Photo as fulfilling for the women as the Atria Merrimack Place had their monthly visit to Bresnahan School in men. Newburyport, one of their intergenerational mentoring programs. Above you To listen to four women who see Scott Smith from Atria Merrimack Place telling a story to Georgia Cobb, this month launched a 13 1/2-foot
Amesbury skiff they built, creating their own boat without the help of any men, other than McKay, was very fulfilling. “I was able to learn so much,” said Kristen Roos of Waltham, who now owns the skiff. They all liked working with wood and creating something special. “It was so hands on,” said Ann La Rue of Newburyport. “People are so impressed that we did it.” The four women, only two of whom knew each other before, came to the boat-building class for different reasons. Sarah Delaney, who works in front of a computer at home all day, was a Lowell Boat Shop member and saw the notice of the all-women boat-building class in
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The staff and trustees of the Langley-Adams Library would like to thank Earl Corr, Cooperative Education teacher at Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, and his Carpentry students for building our new storage shed. In collaboration with the library trustees, Mr. Corr and his students spent this past fall and winter constructing a shed to store items for our annual book sale fundraisers. The new shed is complete with a ramp, book drop, skirting, and electricity. We previously stored book sale items in a rented storage pod. What a difference it makes to have a larger, permanent, well-organized shed. We enjoyed getting to know Mr. Corr and his students and sincerely appreciate their service to our community. Nathalie Harty, Director Langley-Adams Library
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Thank you to the sponsors and attendees of the Belleville Roots Music Concert Series for 2012-2013. Thank you to the people of Belleville Congregational Church,Newburyport, and volunteers for donating their time and talent to make these concerts possible. The series was established to bring a variety of quality roots music to Newburyport, raise funds to restore and maintain our historic buildings and build community through music. The 2012-2013 series began with Sierra Hull and bluegrass music, followed The Town Common deadline is by rock’n roll with JD McPherson. December brought us Ruthie Foster 5pm Wednesday (except when a singing the blues/gospel/folk and soul music. Mardi Gras was celebrated federal holiday necessitates an with Jeffery Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. Goitse, direct from Ireland, earlier deadline). was the featured band for St. Patrick’s Day. The series concluded with singer/ songwriter Cheryl Wheeler. The Town Common We were thrilled to see our buildings filled with music, dance and festivities. serves the communities of the Upper North Shore of Mass. & We are grateful for the opportunity to host such a wonderful series and hope Coastal New Hampshire and to see everyone again at a future concert. welcomes your participation. Planning for the 2013-2014 season is underway. We hope to have six Send your Organization or Group concerts. Please contact us at bellevilleconcerts@gmail.com and join our Notices, Birth or Engagement Announcements, Photos, Articles and mailing list. The Editor c/o The Town Common 77 Wethersfield St. Rowley, MA 01969 or preferably via e-mail to: editor@thetowncommon.com.
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The Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley located in Salisbury recently received two prestigious Merit awards for Program Excellence in Overall Programming and for excellence in Overall Participation and Attendance from Jim Clark, President and CEO and Ron Gidwitz, Chairman of the Board, Boys & Girls Clubs of America. The awards were recently presented to Director of Operations Gene Dion during Boys & Girls Club of America’s 107th National Conference in Orlando, Florida. Merit Awards for Program Excellence, which are sponsored by MetLife Foundation, are presented annually for outstanding programs developed and implemented in Boys & Girls Clubs across the country to lead youth to a great future. Each recognition comes with a $2,000 award. Each year, hundreds of entries are submitted in the five core program areas: character and leadership development, education and career development; health and life skills; and sports, fitness and recreation. The Club also received Boys & Girls Clubs of America’s prestigious Marketing and Communications (MAC) Award during the organization’s annual national conference in Orlando, Florida. The Boys & Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley was selected among hundreds of local Clubs across the Country for implementing the best marketing strategy for advertising and outreach to the local community. IN recognition of this outstanding achievement, Boys & Girls Club of America’s Senior Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Evan McElroy, was on hand to present Director of Operations Gene Dion with the esteemed award. Executive Director Jim Keenan stated that “the staff, volunteers and board of directors developed a plan to recruit and retain members in order to increase our average daily attendance. Programming is a key element to this plan. Studies have shown that interesting and innovative programs will keep members attention and with that comes increased Club visits. In turn, the buzz about the Clubs programs will attract new members. By offering some new and exciting programs and those that make and impact, we feel that our membership objectives will be accomplished. We feel that by receiving these awards we are on the right track to see that our members needs are met.” The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Merrimack Valley serves all our local communities that youth reside in. The Club is the largest youth organization the in the Lower Merrimack Valley and an average attendance of 100 members, ages 6-18. The Club is open during the school year from Monday – Friday, 2:006:00pm. During summer months, the Club operates a summer day program from 7:00am-6:00pm, five days a week. Membership is only $25 per year and no additional after school fees. For more information visit: www.bgclmv. org. The Club offers transportation from Triton, Amesbury and Newburyport school districts. Scholarships are available and no child is ever turned away due to financial concerns. MetLife Foundation was established in 1976 to continue MetLife’s longstanding tradition of corporate contributions and community involvement. Since it was established, MetLife Foundation has provided more than $570 million in grants to nonprofit organizations addressing issues that have a positive impact in their communities. For more information visit www.metlife.org.
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time with the other women and cooking the lunches they shared on Saturdays while building the wooden boat. The boat-building class required nine hours a week, six hours on Saturdays and three hours on Tuesday nights. The class began in February and was supposed to end six weeks later, but due to weather and previously planned vacations, the boat took longer to build. It still lacks a third seat and paint. The class cost $750 each. Roos, who won the drawing for the skiff that determined who would own the boat, paid an additional $700 for the materials. The Amesbury skiff is what McKay called “a classic design.” Made of pine, mahogany and locust woods, it is attractive and good for beginners, he said. In a workroom down a flight of old wooden steps to the lower floor of the boat house, the women learned to cut the boards, shape them with brute force, sand the wood and hammer in the metal rivets. Once when the shop lost power in a storm, they used the lights on the drills and their smart phones to continue working. At first they were all afraid of the power saws, planes and electric sanders, but with use they learned to appreciate the machines. “I was definitely timid (about operating the power tools),” Roos said. “I have more confidence, and I also have a lot of respect for those tools.”
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That event will be followed in August with the lighting of the County and Green Street Bridges. In September the Sidney Shircliff Path will be lighted as part of Ipswich Arts & Illumination event. And in November, in time for Thanksgiving, the town will light several of its First Period homes. All 52 First Period homes are being invited to highlight their lawns and homes. Three will be selected and professionally lighted by North East Nurseries and its manufacturing partners. “Ipswich is not just a dark place of road at night,” said Kerrie Bates, the director of the town's ReCreation & Culture department. Visitors and residents driving through Ipswich to Newburyport, Gloucester or Salem will see that the town is significant place. “We will shine the light on our national treasures,” she said. After reading a newspaper story about the First Period houses, Mitchell, who is a landscape lighting designer with North East Nurseries, approached the town about offering his services to help light the homes with new techniques. He is working with contractors and manufacturers that include Kitchler Landscape Lighting, HotWire Electric, Nightscaping, Focus Electric Group, Encore and Paige Wire to bring the state-of-theart lights and lighting techniques to the project. Mitchell is installing the lights to illuminate the buildings and grounds from above, a technique he called moonlighting. Light from above, he said, create more natural shadows. He is also hiding the fixtures from view. The lights are also being installed to avoid any glare. He has is using lighting techniques perfected in theaters to move the eyes through the light. Using lights that emphasize red, green and blue colors, the lights will make the murals and the houses pop out of the darkness. When the lighting is done right, and she believes Mitchell and his team are doing it very well, Bates said, “It is psychologically manipulative.” For more information, visit www. ipswichvisitorcenter.org.
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Verbal appraisal is $5.00 per Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, item or 3 for $10.00. All proceeds to Newburyport. $15. Preregistration benefit Salisbury’s 375th Anniversary joppaflats. is not required. Call 978-462-9998 Celebration. For more information WEDNESDAY EVENINGS IN for information about additional contact Maria Miles at 978-239-4246 WILD WEST NEWBURY programs and events, or visit the We'll be exploring the Pike's Bridge Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ TRITON CARNIVAL The Triton Carnival is Coming!! Road area and other highly productive, joppaflats. birding locations in West Newbury Saturday * June 1st * 12pm—5pm At during these evening programs. Some GIVE PEEPS A CHANCE: PEEP the Triton Stadium 112 Elm Street, carpooling is involved. No facilities are DIORAMA BUILDING FOR Byfield, Mass. Check Out Our Triton available during this program. Dates: TEENS Carnival video! https://www.youtube. Wednesdays, May 29 Time: 6:30 pm Teens, are you creative? Do you com/watch?v=v5BYUVf82hI Rides to dusk Fee: $20 Meeting Location: love puns? Do you have a sweet For All Ages Games * Inflatables * Pike's Bridge Road parking area on tooth? Then you have what it takes Food Chair Swings * Viking Ship * Turkey Hill Road in • West Newbury. to build a peep diorama! Peep-le are Ferris Wheel * Obstacle Course Sky 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com advertise@thetowncommon.com always surprised by just how much Fighter Jets * Merry-Go-Round * WEDNESDAY EVENING you can do with these marshmallow Pie The Coach! & Lots More! Free BIRDING creatures. You're sure to have a peep- Admission * Ride Tickets On Sale. Join Sanctuary Director Bill Gette tacularly good time building your own Fun For The Whole Family! to look for springtime birds during masterpeep! This event will take place the quiet part of the day. Wednesday, Friday, May 31st in the Newburyport BACK TO THE BEAN May 29, 5:30-7:30 pm Meet at Mass Library Children's Activity Room Bethany Masonic Lodge will be Audubon’s Joppa Flats Education from 3-4:30 pm. Space is limited so holding their "Back to the Bean" Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, registration is required. Please call Ham and bean supper the first Newburyport. $12. Preregistration 978-465-4428 ext. 246 to sign up. Saturday of every month (JUNE 1sh) is not required. Call 978-462-9998 Contact Jessica Hilbun, Teen Librarian at the Masonic Hall on 31 Green for information about additional with any questions. Participants must Street, Newburyport, MA 01950 programs and events, or visit the be in grades 4-12. This program from 4:30 to 6 PM. Cost is 10 dollars Web site at www.massaudubon.org/ is sponsored by the Friends of the for adults 5 dollars for kids. Dinner joppaflats. Newburyport Public Library and is includes: ham, hot dogs, 3 kinds of completely FREE! beans, potato and egg salad, Cole THURSDAY, MAY 30th slaw, brown bread, rolls, Monthly SATURDAY, JUNE 1st theme dish Back by popular demand: FOCUS ON GRASSLAND BIRDS Spaghetti and meat balls), drinks, Visit Maine for one of the best ELECTRONIC RECYCLE DAY desserts and an atmosphere like no All towns welcome to Saint Mary's other bean supper would provide. accessible grasslands in New England and find rare grassland bird species. Church Electronic recycle day and Live Smooth Jazz From Paul Rogers Thursday, May 30, 8:00 am–2:00 bike collection Sat June 1 from 9 a.m. and Good Company! Kids eat free if pm Meet at Mass Audubon’s Joppa to 2 p.m at the church parking lot on the Bruins Win Against the Rangers Flats Education Center, One Plum 202 Main Street, Rowley.  Accepting May 29th! Island Turnpike, Newburyport. all electronics to include monitors, $48. Preregistration is required. computers, computer games, stereo OPERA FEST Call 978-462-9998 for information equipment, copy and fax machines, Chorus North Shore joins with The about additional programs and printers, TV's and item that has New England Chamber Opera Series events, or visit the Web site at www. a plug. We are also accepting any to present “Opera Festâ€? on Saturday massaudubon.org/joppaflats. appliances, such as washers, dryers, June 1 8:00 PM at Our Lady of Hope stoves, refrigerators as well as lawn Church, Linebrook Road, Ipswich. GEORGETOWN FUNDRAISER mowers, snow blowers with the gas Conducted by Sonja Dahlgren Pryor Georgetown High Senior removed, exercise equipment and the Chorus is joined by soloists Celebration Fundraiser at Rowley grills.The recycle event will have low Andrea Matthews, soprano, Gale House of Pizza (144 Newburyport fees of $5 each r computer, $10 any Fuller, mezzo-soprano, Ray Bauwens, Turnpike, Rowley) on Thursday, May monitor or small TV less than 19", tenor, and John Whittlesey,baritone 30th, 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.  A portion of $15 each TV between 19" and 26" and accompanied by Frederick A. the evenings proceeds will be donated and $20 each TV over 26" wide and MacArthur and James Busby. General the Senior Celebration Fund (an wood console TV's, projection TV's Admission $10; Senior/Students annual tradition that consists of an $25 each. . Any appliance are $10 $17. Tickets available online at www. overnight, all-inclusive, substance- each. Any cell phones, car, truck chorusnorthshore.org or at the door. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29th
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This program is supported in part by portsmouthharborlighthouse.org. a grant from the Ipswich Cultural Council, a local agency which is MONDAY, JUNE 3rd supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. DENTAL CARE Polished, a preventative dental care SUNDAY, JUNE 2nd program, will be at the Ipswich Town Hall, Room C, 25 Green Street on 16th ANNUAL AUDUBON Monday, June 3rd from 9am- 5pm NATURE FESTIVAL providing free dental screenings, Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River cleanings, sealants and fluoride Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield will for children by appointment only. hold its 16th Annual Audubon Nature Adults can also receive screenings Festival on Sunday, June2 from 10:00 and cleanings for $49. For questions a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A highlight of and to schedule an appointment call/ the festival this year will be live owl text Valerie 617-571-1697 or email presentations by Marcia and Mark valerie.rdh@gmail.com. The Ipswich Wilson’s “Eyes on Owls” program. Health Office is bringing this program The festival offers activities for adults to you to provide preventative dental and families including nature walks, care to the community. To learn more ponding, and hands-on, interactive about this program please visit www. exhibits to learn about birds, beavers, solar power, sustainability, being Triton High School “green”, composting, honey bees, and Business Award Scholarship 2013 more. Build a bird-feeder with your Dear Fellow Business Owners and Triton child and venture into our specially student employers, constructed “beaver lodge”. Visit our In 2012, The UPS Store in Rowley, new exhibit on wetlands to and get in cooperation with the Triton High closeup looks at native turtles, snakes, School Business Department started a new salamanders, frogs, and toads, and recognition award scholarship for students other animals and plants that live in whose extracurricular achievement is working in our community and making a positive wetlands; stop in for story time, or contribution to society. While many awards spend some time enjoying activities exist for academic and athletic achievements, and crafts in the children’s tent. we felt that students who choose to Ongoing activities include children’s responsibly work in our community should be recognized. This year, we would like crafts, face-painting, a scavenger hunt, also to encourage other businesses that employ henna, and demonstrations and craft these positive and mature students to join us sales by basket makers, spinners, in this award endeavor. Our goal is to gather weavers, woodcarvers, and other as many additional business supporters as craftspeople. Food, baked goods, and possible. While the responsibility for choosing a Captain Dusty’s ice cream will be student or multiple students to receive this available for sale. Visit our website at award will remain with the Triton Business www.massaudubon.org/ipswichriver Department, each business can nominate for a schedule of events and a discount one or more of its own Triton students for coupon for the festival. Admission is award consideration. The Triton Business department will choose a student or $12 per car. RAIN OR SHINE. student(s) based on the following criteria: LIGHTHOUSE OPEN HOUSE Friends of Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouses, a chapter of the American Lighthouse Foundation, will host an open house at Portsmouth Harbor Lighthouse in New Castle, NH, on Sunday, June 2, from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. The open houses will continue every Sunday through Columbus Day weekend in October. No reservations are needed; the guided tours are on a first come, first served basis. Children must be at least 42 inches tall to climb to the top, and adults are not permitted to carry children up the stairs. Visitors are invited to climb to the lantern room to enjoy the magnificent view at the mouth of the Piscataqua River and to see the nineteenth century lens up close. Volunteers will tell visitors about the history of the light station, and there will be souvenirs for sale. There are 44 stairs and a 7rung ladder to the lantern room. Flat shoes (not sandals or flip-flops) are strongly recommended to climb to the top. The admission to climb the lighthouse is $4 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Visitors should park outside the gate to Coast Guard Station Portsmouth Harbor and walk to the lighthouse. For more information, visit www.
1. Senior at Triton High School 2. Employed 3. Demonstrated a high degree of character and integrity 4. Promising potential for business success The award is distributed to the student(s) at the Award Ceremony in the Spring. With the Award Ceremony coming very soon, we are expediting this request to businesses and reaching out to get commitment to this cause by May 24th. We recommend a $50.00 contribution or that of your choice, checks can be made out to Triton Regional High School. Please no cash. Triton Regional School District is a non-profit organization, and appreciates your tax deductible donation. If nominating a student, please provide students name and a brief recommendation with your donation. To expedite the process, the UPS Store will provide pick up and delivery of your donation and recommendation to Triton. With your participation, your business will be recognized at the Award Ceremony as a business that supports the Triton Student working population and our community at large. Many thanks for your consideration in working with Triton High School Business Department and The UPS Store, Rowley and others in our business community to show that working students provide value to our society. Sincerely, The UPS Store Staff c/o The UPS Store 141 Newburyport Tpk Rowley, MA 01969
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Please visit the Media Committee website at http://www.townofnewbury.org/pages/newburyma_BComm/catv for additional information on Cablecast and Community Bulletin Board Requests. You may also contact our Media Committee Chairperson or Clerk via email with any questions or recommendations -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Volunteers are needed for the Maudslay Arts Center Summer Concert Series, which opens with The Spinney Brothers on July 6, and concludes with The 60s Invasion on Aug. 25. This non-profit series seeks volunteers to help set up an hour before performance time, seat patrons when they arrive, and/or serve refreshments at intermission. Saturday concerts begin at 7 p.m. and include: The Spinney Brothers on July 6, Shirim Klezmer Orchestra on July 13, The Paul Broadnax Ensemble on July 20, Grace Kelly Jazz on July 27, The Don Campbell Band on Aug. 10, Rebecca Parris on Aug. 17, and The New Black Eagle Jazz Band on Aug. 24. Sunday afternoon performances begin at 2 p.m. and include: Fatum Brothers Jazz on July 14, The Shaw Brothers on July 21, Hal McIntyre Orchestra “Big Band Tribute to Frank Sinatra” on Aug. 11, Liz Frame and the Kickers on Aug. 18, and The 60s Invasion on Aug. 25. Maudslay Arts Center is located at 95 Curzon Mill Road in Newburyport. The concerts are held rain or shine, moving inside to the MAC Concert Barn when weather dictates. For further information about volunteering, call (978) 388-2552. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - After a blustery and blizzard-filled winter, everything is finally coming up roses in Newburyport as the 34th Annual Garden Tour springs to life on Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9. Boasted as New England’s oldest, continuously running tour, this year’s theme, “City Gardens” will feature over a dozen spectacular sites, large and small, offering flowers and colors that serve as a warm and radiant reminder of spring's long-awaited arrival. TICKETS NOW ON SALE: $25 per person ($20 if purchased prior to May 31) @ www.NewburyHIst.org. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Graf Rink, in cooperation with the Merrimack Valley Skating Club, is now accepting applications for its Summer Learn to Skate program. Classes will run on Monday afternoons from 4-4:50pm beginning June 24th. Specialized classes focus on the basic fundamentals that are important for shaping both hockey and figure skating skills. Skaters have the chance to earn skill-badges throughout the series. Student to coach ratio is kept low and classes are available for skaters age 3 through adult. Visit www.grafrink.com for more detailed information. All Merrimack Valley Skating Club classes are taught by professional coaches who have been hired by North Shore Rink Management and who have successfully completed a comprehensive background screening process through the National Center for Safety Initiatives. Our next series of Learn to Skate will begin late October. The Merrimack Valley Skating Club will be hosting its annual Summer Recreational Figure Skating Clinic July 15th-18th from 11:30am-3pm. Please visit www.grafrink.com for more details. The Graf Rink will be hosting several hockey clinics this summer. All hockey brochures are available in the rink lobby. Visit our website for daily Public Skating and Stick Time schedules. The Graf Rink also hosts birthday parties during the summer! Please contact the front office at 978-462-8112 to reserve a date! Continued on page 17
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Bev Valle (right)and her son David Va l l e ( c e n t e r ) present a $500. Donation to Deb Plumer (left), Co-Executive Director of Coastal Connections, Inc. Bev is the President of the Merrimack Valley Quilters Guild which recently held a quilt show and silent auction. Bev chose Coastal Connections to be the recipient of the proceeds The Town Common Courtesy Photo from that silent auction. Featured in the photo is a quilt made by Bev called "Water Ballet" a McKenna-Ryan pattern. This quilt is a perfect complement to Coastal Connections starfish logo . Other parents of individuals who attend Coastal Connections participated in the Quilt show including Pat Lucey and Cindy Bradley. Coastal Connections is a non-profit agency located in Amesbury providing day program supports for individuals with disabilities so that they can live, work and play in the local community.
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