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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– the Hilton Senior Center here and two nights a week at the Seabrook Community Center. A licensed manicurist, he files and paints the nails of about 10 Salisbury senior ladies every day. He brings food at least once a week. Last week it was a large tray of fried rice. Next week, he plans to bring spring rolls for the dozens of seniors who gather daily here to play cards, exercise, surf the Internet or just talk. He also brings and serves food at the Seabrook Center. When the windows at the Hilton Center needed a new coat of paint, Photo by Stewart Lytle GHoang Hoang finishs polishing Mary Viti's nails. he picked up a brush and painted SALISBURY – Hoang Hoang them. If chairs need to be in a volunteers three days a week at different room, he helps Council
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on Aging director Liz Pettis move and set them up. “Whatever they need,” the 47year-old Vietnam native said as he finished painting Mary Viti's nails. Angela Coaroa, who had her nails painted a champagne color, said, “He does a good job.” For all his free work, the Friends of the Salisbury Council on Aging last week, named Hoang “the volunteer of the year.” The certificate said the Friends want to thank Hoang for his enthusiasm and commitment to the seniors in the Salisbury community. “You truly inspire us.” Continued on page 4
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NEWBURYPORT – Elected city officials have little to say about what could happen on the 4.2 acres of waterfront owned by the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority. Only the city's planning and zoning boards will have much input once a developer presents its plans for building on the Merrimack River waterfront. But the waterfront issue may dominate the race to select the next mayor this year. Voters will line up behind those candidates who favor an open waterfront or those who would like to see the NRA plan implemented to develop commercial and residential buildings where there are trees, grass and gravel parking lots now. The campaign for the first fourContinued on page 3
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Officials at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge have announced that reconstruction of the Lot 1 boardwalk has been completed. Refuge visitors will now be able to access the refuge beach at that location during normal refuge hours (sunrise to sunset). Work progress on the boardwalk reconstruction was greatly facilitated by several of the refuge’s dedicated and talented volunteers. The Lot 1 boardwalk sustained heavy damage during a late winter storm. As is always the case, access to the beach at Lot 1 is subject to closure if and when piping plover breeding activity occurs in that vicinity. The piping plover is listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. Refuge biologists constantly monitor plover activity along the entire refuge beach throughout the plovers’ breeding season.
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year term as mayor has drawn four candidates for the primary election in September. The two-term incumbent Donna Holaday is running for reelection against City Councilors Greg Earls and Dick Sullivan Jr. and newcomer Keith Kennedy. Holaday, who won election as mayor in 2009 and was reelected two years ago, backed an open waterfront in that initial campaign against James Shanley, the former president of the City Council and a champion of developing the waterfront acreage. He is now a member of the five-person NRA board, and Holaday and Shanley find themselves on the same side of this long-standing, contentious issue. Earls favors an open waterfront with no commercial structures, while Sullivan says he has not made up his mind on the issue. The Citizens for an Open Waterfront (COW), a passionate group of citizens, said last week that they feel betrayed by the mayor. Several COW board members gave a walking tour on a rainy day late last month of the waterfront to show how much of the now grassy park area would be needed to build two three-story buildings to house first-floor shops and restaurants and 33 condominiums on the second and third floor. The concept was drawn up by Union Studios, an architectural and land planning firm, for the NRA in preparation of beginning discussions in a few months with land developers. What the developers come up with could be very different from the concept presented by Union Studios. But the COW members doubt that the amount of land needed will be less than what is proposed by Union Studios. They stride off the 60 feet from Merrimack Street to halfway to the boardwalk to
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“He is gentle and chats with our seniors making them each feel so special and important,” Pettis said. But when the seniors ask Hoang if he plans to continue providing his special volunteer services, he ducks his head and says he hopes to, but “I may not be here.” In April, Hoang pleaded guilty in federal court in New Hampshire to charges that he paid a bribe to an agent of the Internal Revenue
Service. According to U.S. Attorney John P. Kacavas, on Dec. 9, 2011, Hoang met with an IRS Revenue Agent, who was conducting an audit of his Newington nail salon business. Over the course of multiple conversations, Hoang offered to pay the agent personally $4,000 if the agent would reduce the business’ tax liability. On Jan. 12, 2012, Hoang met with and
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GRoVelanD, Rte 97 celebrate this theme. From July library staffers Maureen Fay, 13. Young writers can get Largest Independent Community Newspa 8 to the 19th we will have some Betsy Johnson and Michelle their creative juices running The to North Shore’s 918 Salem St (acRoSS FRom HaStinGS) fun with 1960s “Can You Dig Guvendiren there is a gamut respond to fun writing prompts, It?” activities. It will be groovy! of programs to participate in play writing games and more. The Ipswich Library Children’s throughout the summer. Please register in the Children’s Room is partnering with the On Monday evenings at 6:30 Room. Topsfield Fair and EBSCO for students in grades 4 to 8 take Wednesday nights will flipthe Read and Win program. part in Reading Groups with flop from Family Movie Nights Readers who achieve goals, Maureen Fay. See the monthly to Family Bingo starting at 6:30 Learning & Fun All In One Preschool that they have set themselves, calendars for specific dates for p.m. Check the monthly calendar 110 Haverhill Rd. (Rte. 110) will earn a prize packet that each group. for what is on the agenda. Amesbury, MA 01913 includes one admission ticket, Tuesdays, starting July 9, we Thursday mornings from 10 one voucher for a hot dog and a will offer a Photo Contest again a.m. to noon stop by for the • Open Enrollment Year Round (No registration fee) drink, two ride tickets and a Read this summer curated by Betsy Drop-In Craft with Michelle • Children 6 weeks to 9 years old and Win award ribbon. Packets Johnson. Registration is required Guvendiren. Ideally participants • Three free trial/transition days for children under eight do not and there are two age categories, should be ages 8 and older. • Brand new playground! include an admission ticket 6 – 9, and 9 and older. The Younger children may participate • Before and after care for school-agers/bus pick up as those children are already winning photo each week will be with a caregiver in attendance. admitted to the fair for free. featured in the Ipswich Chronicle. More special events will be and drop off Register at the library beginning Thanks to Dan MacAlpine from added throughout the summer • Summer Camp atmosphere on Monday, June 17, and pick up the newspaper for his support of months. Visit the Children’s • Fun curriculum/Caring Staff a reading log to keep track of all this program. Room for more information or to those books. Small prizes will be Tuesday evenings at 6:30, pick up a brochure highlighting Call Melissa at (978)834-6138 awarded throughout the summer beginning on July 9th Special all of the programs and a for a tour or questions or email her at when readers check in with the Guest Reader Pajama Story monthly calendar or check the Children’s Room staff. Time. 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AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging is partnering with Merrimack Valley Hospice to offer a FREE 6 week support group for widow/widowers.Community We recognized the needs of those grieving the loss of their loved ones. We encourage Connections you to call to register; if you live in Amesbury we offer FREE transportation. This group is open to Amesbury residents as well as surrounding communities. Please feel free to contact Annmary Connor, LICSW COA Director at 978 388 8138 for more information. Co-Sponsored by Merrimack Valley Hospice and The Amesbury Council on Aging. Join us on Tuesday mornings June 11th-July 16th from 9:00-10:00am, Location: Senior Community Center-Nicholas Costello Transportation Center, 68 Elm Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. For information and to register for this free group, call (978) 552-4537. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Introduction to Genealogy Workshop - Richard Doyle, a retired •Newburyport High School teacher, will present a 4 week course on Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library. The course will run Thursdays, June 6, June 13, June 20, and June 27 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. The program will be held on the main floor in the Amesbury Room. He will discuss Open 7 Days how to get started, sources that are available and a lot more valuable information. Registration is required as space is limited. • on Programs or email Margie • at mwalker@mvlc.org To sign up go to our website www.amesburylibrary.org then click -----------------------------------------------------------The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church, 37 Market Street, Amesbury is hosting a Vacation Bible School for both girls & boys ages 5-9 years on Monday to Friday, July 22-26 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon. The VBS program "Follow God" includes games in the gym, crafts, bible study and new songs to learn. A snack of water & fruit will be provided each day. A suggested donation fee of $10 per child is requested to cover expenses. However, we do not wish to keep any child away for financial reasons, so we will gladly accept whatever you can afford, even if it's nothing at this time. Register in contacting the church by phone at 978-388-0930 or email: msbcsec@verizon.net. Visit us on the web: www. MarketStreetBaptistChurch & like us on facebook -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church is hosting a 4-day Junior Church Basketball Clinic for both girls & boys 948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com ages 5-10 years on Monday - Thursday, July 8-11, 2013 from 9:00 am - 12:00 noon at the Cashman School Gym, 192 Lions Mouth Road, Amesbury. The program is a noncompetitive, instructional league designed to teach fundamental basketball skills and basic Bible knowledge in a fun and engaging manner. A suggested donation of $10 per child is requested to help defray expenses. Please make check payable to: MSBC/BBall. All are welcome. To register in advance contact the church office at 978-388-0930, email: msbcsec@verizon.net, mail to: 37 Market Street, Amesbury, MA 01913. -----------------------------------------------------------• Will fix all major brand GEORGETOWN - Erie 4 Firehouse is holding a Community Yard Sale and inviting folks to join in. In the parking lot at 474 North Street, Georgetown, MA 01833 on Saturday, June 22nd, from 9 am to 3 pm. Rain date is Sunday, June 23rd. Set name inboards & Outboards up starts at 7 am. No early birds please. Rent a 10’ by 15’ space for $20. Refreshments will be sold by Erie 4 Fire Association; • established 1968 including, hot dogs, hamburgers, coffee, soda, water, chips. For information, please contact: Donna Clough, president: 978352-2545. Or, email to d.clow@verizon.net. • experienced staff -----------------------------------------------------------• factory trained mechanics GEORGETOWN - Erie 4’s next Bingo night will be held Thursday, July 18, 2013. Here are the details: Doors open 6pm, • hauling & storage Play starts at 7, 16 "regular" games, $4 minimum admission = 6 cards, additional cards 3/$. Four "special" games including two 50/50 games, door prizes, refreshments available including hot dogs. FREE COFFEE! All players and attendants must CALL OR TEXT be 18 years of age or older, per state of Massachusetts. Tell your family and friends! 978-771-8926 -----------------------------------------------------------storeaboat.com GROVELAND - Dunn's Farmstand announces that customers can now pet the animals and see the chicks. "Brings you back to your local farmstand!" is what a typical visitor says. Many locals say Dunn's Farmstand has "the creamiest ice cream techperf@VERIZON.NET in town" (the ice cream is made at Shaw Farm, a farm in Dracut since 1908!) Dunn's farmstand also offers many unique items such as locally made candy and popcorn, Sunray bakery breads and baked goods, and now Blue Seal Animal feeds. Their store area is a schmogosboard of interesting things and always a fun and memorable local experience. Located at 918 Salem St, Groveland (Rt. 97) 978-372-5558 -----------------------------------------------------------HAMILTON/WENHAM - The Elder Insider presents: Aging in the 21st Century: An overview of today’s senior living. This FREE informative series will explore the issues effecting boomers and seniors in different areas of retirement. Come to one, two or all three, at the Hamilton-Wenham Library. Registration is required, refreshments will be served. RSVP to the 78-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com Hamilton-Wenham Library 978-468-5577 or by email to Rebecca at rshea@mvlc.org. Thursday, June 6, 6 – 7:30pm. Fun & Finances: The Cost of Today’s Senior Living. Protect your assets, enjoy retirement and don’t outlive your money! Thursday, June 13, 6 – 7:30pm. The 411 on Senior Living Choices: Whether you want to down-size, re-locate, or are just curious, this seminar will explain all the choices out there today. Thursday, June 20, 6 – 7:30pm. Aging-in-Place: What’s available for in-home care services, the costs, and how to choose what is right for you. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main Street, Ipswich will open for seasonal historic house tours of its properties. The Museum will be open for tours from now to October 13. Tours last approximately 30 minutes in each house. In the 1677 Whipple House, see how simply families lived in Ipswich during the 17th century. Conversely, in the 1800 Heard House, see other aspects of Ipswich history displayed through the Museum’s collections of Dow paintings, Chinese export porcelain, decorative furniture and objects, documents, and changing exhibits related to local history. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Newburyport’s very own Documentary Film Festival returns September 20 – 22 and is seeking volunteers during both the planning process and the weekend of the festival. Those interested are invited to an informative get-together Sunday June 23 at 3-4:30 pm at the Screening Room, 82 State Street in Newburyport. An update regarding this year’s Festival as well as volunteer opportunities will be discussed, It will also serve as a thank you to past volunteers with wine and snacks provided. 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Community College and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the information session will provide an overview of the funding, including who is eligible, what kinds of programs can be funded, and how to apply. Grants of up to $250,000 are available to fund programs including English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ISO 9001-2008 Certification Preparation, Lean Manufacturing Leadership and Team Building, Cross-Training of the Workforce, Six Sigma Green Belt Training, Supervisory and Leadership Skills Training, and Enhanced Customer Relationship Training, and more. “The Newburyport Chamber of Commerce is pleased to join with Northern Essex Community College to co-sponsor the Workforce Training Fund Information session. Companies in Newburyport can benefit greatly from this valuable program,” noted Ann Ormond, president of the Chamber. Since the Workforce Training Fund was created over 20 years ago, Northern Essex has worked with over 50 local businesses, helping them to apply for the funds and deliver the training. “This is a great opportunity for local businesses of all sizes to get funding for training,” said George Moriarty, NECC’s executive director of workforce development. “We’re happy to help them determine what kinds of training will be the best fit for their employees and we will also assist with the writing of the grant proposals.” To register for the Workforce Training Fund Information Session, contact Michael Corcoran at mcorcoran@detma.org, 617 626-6426, 857-753-3494 (cell). -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT/HAVERHILL/READING - Helping Local Moms And Babies: 2013 Walk For Life - The Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) is holding its 21th annual 2 mile “Walk For Life” fundraiser on Saturday, June 15th, 2013 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (rain or shine) in the following locations: Haverhill: Haverhill High School Track, 137 Monument Street; Newburyport: Hope Community Church, 11 Hale Street; Reading: St. Agnes Parish, 186 Woburn Street. The Walk for Life funds the PCC’s client services program which provides counseling, food, clothing and furniture to local families in need. To register and fundraise or to print a registration from please visit www.PCCFriends.org/walk or call the Pregnancy Care Center at 978-373-5718 for a pledge form. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY -Rowley Public Library offers free computer classes for seniors (50+)– All about social media - Are you wondering what is the big deal about Facebook, twitter, pinterest and linked in? Join this free class at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Taught by Carol Soucy, students will learn about the social media sites everyone is using for sharing, job searching, and more. Meets on three consecutive Thursdays starting June 13 from 8:30-10 am. Call 978-948-2850 for more information or to register. Space is limited. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Lowell Spinners coupons now available at the Rowley Library - Once again the Friends of the Rowley Public Library have stepped up to the plate to offer free coupons for discount tickets to every Lowell Spinners home game this season! Each coupon is good for 50% off up to six tickets per game starting at $3 each and may be redeemed at the box office in advance. Don’t miss the fun! Call now to reserve yours! And don’t forget our other passes: the Museum of Science, the Peabody-Essex Museum, Zoo New England, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Boston Children’s Museum, the Wenham Museum, and the Massachusetts State Park pass. Stop by the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, to reserve one of these passes for free, or call us at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Volunteers Needed for the Salisbury Hilton Senior Center: Ever think about donating your time for a good
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Wednesday, June 5th, is on the brink of collapse, a surprise Balloon Toss.” Run by Triton students 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Meet at the Joppa visitor gives them hope and a chance and brothers, Louis and Charlie excavation contractorS Flats Education Center, One Plum at a new beginning. Pick up your Takesian, it’s sure to be a sweaty, Septic tankS & Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. copy today, then join us on Thursday, messy, cleansing event. Also weekend Preregistration is not required. Call June 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley warriors are in luck. On Saturday, SyStem contractorS 978-462-9998 for information about Public Library, 141 Main Street, for a Newbury Perennial Gardens will container Service additional programs and events, or visit discussion. For more information, call open its gate 10am. Come tour the grounds of the 100 year old residence. the Web site at www.massaudubon. the library at 978-948-2850. Donations will support the BCAC. org/joppaflats. 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AMESBURY - Mayor Thatcher Kezer today announced the recipients of the Older American Service Award, a volunteer award program designed to recognize the outstanding contributions of Older Americans who volunteer their time, energy, and talents to helping others. The award was created to recognize older Amesbury residents who have consistently and continually given back to our community and made volunteerism and community service a priority. This year’s award recipients, Marie Messner and Carolyn Levesque, have tirelessly invested in our community by giving
countless hours of their time to volunteer activities. Marie has dedicated her time to countless organizations and activities in the community. From assisting residents complete and file tax returns at the Amesbury Senior Center to working with the Maudslay Arts Center to advocating for the Amesbury Public Library, Marie selflessly gives her time to those around her. Numerous nominations lauded Marie’s significant contributions and profiled her spirit of volunteerism. As one nomination read, “Whatever is asked of her she tries to accommodate with no thought of her own convenience. Marie is a true giver.” Carolyn has committed herself to working with the Vocational Ventures Program and found many ways to engage young adults at the Senior Center. She has organized monthly Bingo games, participated in the Blankets for Kids program, and supported job training opportunities at the Senior
Center, as well as the Kids as Peacemakers Amesbury project. “One of the most impressive characteristics about Carolyn is her sincerity and kindness. Her desire to enrich the lives of the young adults at Vocational Ventures is truly remarkable” said one nominator. “We are proud of the many Older American volunteers and other residents who generously give their time, experience, and expertise to make our community stronger,” said Mayor Thatcher Kezer. “This award celebrates the enormous contributions of Marie and Carolyn and our hope is that it encourages others to participate in donating their time and energy to worthwhile causes.” The Older American Service Award is presented in recognition of selfless and dedicated volunteerism and to those that have made volunteerism and community service a priority. The awards were presented this morning at a special recognition breakfast ceremony at the Nicholas Costello Transportation Center.
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