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by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – Last year, this green community worked with a solar power installer to provide state and federal incentives to install solar panels on residential and commercial rooftops. This year, just in time to see home energy bills on the rise, the city is partnering with an energyefficiency contractor, working with National Grid, to offer no-cost evaluations of home energy usage. “The City of Newburyport is proud to announce that it is among five towns that have been selected by National Grid as a The Custom House Maritime Museum. grant recipient to promote energy NEWBURYPORT – It could well efficiency initiatives. The city is become a tradition for weddings in partnering with Next Step Living this seaport town. to help residents become more Last year, when a couple who energy-efficient at home through had decided to make this city their the No Wasted Energy campaign,” home together wanted to have their Continued on page 2 wedding in a place that was uniquely
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Newburyport. They selected the Custom House, built in 1835, on the Merrimack River waterfront as the place they would say their vows in front of family and friends. But the Custom House, a historic building that is now a maritime
museum, has no hotel. The bride, moving from Colorado, and her bridesmaids were staying at the Garrison Inn on Brown Square. So while the groom and the wedding guests sipped champagne and viewed the museum exhibits, the father of the bride walked his daughter and the bridesmaids, armin-arm in full bridal dress, along Pleasant Street, down State Street and around Water Street to the Custom House. The festive procession on a beautiful day attracted considerable attention from the weekend tourists and day shoppers who stepped aside to make way for the bride and her entourage. That was just one of eight weddings held at the Custom House last year. Two were held last month within a 48-hour period. “It is not a venue for everyone,” Continued on page 3
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by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– undermines some beach homes. But in the early morning hours of Memorial Day, a storm of a different character struck the island. Two women, out searching for missing dogs, shortly before 3 a.m., were attacked a group of men and women, who were partying at the small house at 7 Donna's Way. The local women, whose identities are not being released out of fear of being assaulted again, were beaten badly, causing concussions and injuries to their feet. According to a local businessman, who are close to the two women, but also asked not to be identified, “The women are better, but (it is a) slow process. The worst of the physical Photo by Stewart Lytle The house at 7 Donna's Way. injuries would be the broken feet. The casts PLUM ISLAND – When one thinks of this barrier island, it will be on for two to three months.” is of sun and sand, bird watching, long walks on the beach. It is unclear what the prognosis will be The only negative, besides being bitten by a greenhead after the casts come off, the man wrote. fly in July, is the occasional storm that erodes the sand and Continued on page 3
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The Pettengill House, Inc. hosted its ninth annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon on Wednesday, May 14th. This year we had the opportunity to honor our guests with a delicious meal at the Amesbury Sports Park. Donors heard testimony written from clients about how they were assisted and supported, and we honored those volunteer efforts that made a difference in the lives of many. The Saturday Night Meal Program was recognized for the monthly meal program they make and deliver to those in need. Executive Director Deb Smith chronicled the inception of the program and the great gap it fills. The program is made possible through the volunteers of Central Congegational Church, East Parish United Methodist Church and Standing Committee, and Main Street Congregational Church. Coordinators Steve Fraser, Diane Clark, Stuart Johnson, Louise Macrae and Elizabeth Watson have even expanded to include volunteers at Hope Community Church. The program, in place since 1998, serves more than 300 individuals, children and families each month who appreciate and rely on the meal. Volunteer and Advisory Board member Peg Brown was recognized for her many years of service coordinating numerous Pettengill House programs, checking in clients weekly in our food pantry and leading many fundraising event committees. Peg is always on hand to provide support and leadership. We also announced that Leeward Industries, Inc. will be the Honorary Chair at our March 2015 fundraising event that will be held at the Blue Ocean Music Hall. Leeward Industries has been a major supporter of The Pettengill House and has helped many of our clients through yearly donations and grants for heat and food. We would like to acknowledge and thank our event sponsors – Gold Sponsors: Institution for Savings and Leeward Industries, Inc., Silver Sponsor: Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, and Bronze Sponsors: Healey, Deshaies, Gagliardi & Woelfel, PC, Matter Communications, and The Provident Bank. Thanks also to Coastal Printing, Inc. for their in-kind donation of invitations and raffle tickets for this event and for additional donations from Adams Imaging Systems, Mary Sylva, Morrill Electric, Peter and Patricia Hoyt, Pettengill Farm, Richey Woodworking and Robert Mazzone. In addition, we would like to thank everyone who helped make this event possible, especially Board Of Director member Sandra Licciardo of the Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank, for her efforts coordinating the luncheon, and our speaker, Board Of Director member Caroline Meagher of the Institution for Savings. A fun acknowledgement goes to the Amesbury Middle School students and Art teachers Susan Olsen and Ryan Jackson for lending the wonderful ceramic centerpieces. It’s always wonderful to tie in local student art and see their achievements! Special thanks to Cathy Toomey, for her generous donation of Red Sox Tickets to our annual raffle and to the many restaurants who donated gift cards: Hungry Traveler, Family’s Chinese Restaurant, Agave, Master McGrath’s, Ale House, Barking Dog, Flatbread, All American Tavern, Phat Cat Bistro, Capri Seaglass, and Crave. We appreciate all those who bought and sold raffle tickets. All the proceeds will directly benefit local children, families and individuals. Congratulations to our raffle winners: Carol Stuart and Donald McCoy. Finally, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to all 3,500+ donors and volunteers who support the Pettengill House year round. We could not do what we do without the support of the community! On behalf of Executive Director, Deborah Smith, as well as our staff, volunteers, and Board of Directors, thank you to all who support the Pettengill House! The Pettengill House, Inc. is a community based, nonprofit social service agency that provides supports to children, families and individuals in Amesbury, Byfield, Groveland, Merrimac, Newbury, Newburyport, Rowley, Salisbury and West Newbury. For further information or to make a donation, call 978-463-8801 or visit our website at pettengillhouse. org. All donations are tax deductible and stay in our community. Sincerely, Julie Havey Program/Volunteer Coordinator The Pettengill House, Inc.
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Rowley Reads Community Read To the Editor: The Rowley Public Library recently concluded its first Rowley Reads Community Read. Everyone in the community was encouraged to read The Orchard : A Memoir by Adele “Kitty” Crockett Robertson, which describes her struggles running her family’s apple orchard on Argilla Road in Ipswich during the Great Depression. In addition to book discussions and special story times for children, other programs included a tour of Russell Orchards, a talk on the Dodge’s Cider Mill, now the Mill River Winery, including a wine tasting, and Movie Mondays, where we enjoyed classic films set during the 20’s and 30’s. There were lectures on beekeeping for children and adults, a memoir-writing class, a chef demonstration of apple recipes both sweet and savory, and a Jazz Brunch featuring live music of the era. Thanks must be extended to everyone who participated by reading the book or attending an event. So many people commented on what a great read it was, with all of the adversities that Kitty faced and the inner strength she found and companionships she formed. Thank you also to the planning committee, Michelle Ford, Maggie Lemelin, John McCallum, and Amy Roderick for all of their hard work. Thank you to Library staff for their enthusiasm and support of the project. The project would not have been nearly as successful without the award of federal funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services, administered by the Board of Library Commissioners. The Friends of the Rowley Public Library provided support, as did our community partners, The Rowley Council on Aging, Rowley Grange, Rowley Historical Society, Rowley Community Media, Triton Regional High School, Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, the Mill River Winery, Russell Orchards, and Rowley House of Pizza. Thank you to all of our presenters and supporters, including Keith Augeri of the Keith Augeri Trio, Jenny Bovio, Margaret Bucknill, Allan & Barbara Gaspar, Carolyn Grieco, Patrick Henry, Nathan Hunter, the Lesinski family, Donna Martin, Bob Merry, Mary Ellen Mighill, Virginia Morin, Janet Morrissey, Mary Oullette, Carla Panciera, Merle Phipps, Shelley Quezeda, Holly Robinson, webmaster Matthew Rogers, Miranda Russell, Andrea Sargent, Priscilla Serafin, and Isabell VanMerlin. Pamela Jacobson, Library Director, and the Board of Trustees of the Rowley Public Library
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wrote Molly Ettenborough, the city's recycling and energy coordinator. Next Step Living is a provider of “whole home energy solutions in New England.” It contracts with MassSave home energy assessments and National Grid. The goal is to reach more than 400 households, which could save an estimated $40,000 on energy bills in the first year, Ettenborough wrote. She estimated that would also cut 150 tons of greenhouse gas emissions. To explain the new program, the city is hosting an informal workshop at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, at the Plum Island Coffee Roasters, 54R Merrimac Street. If interested, please send an email to Suzanne.Snyder@ NextStepLiving.com or call 866867-8729. According to Next Step Living's web site, “Completing a home energy evaluation makes you eligible for various rebates and incentives offered by your utility company for a range of energy-efficiency improvements – from air sealing
and insulation to ductless mini split systems and even solar installations. Plus, depending on which onthe-spot recommendations you follow, you could start saving 5 to 15 percent on your heating and cooling bill right away.” Services performed include: an expert, top-to-bottom inspection of your home with recommendations for saving money and energy, improving your comfort and making your home more environmentally friendly, if needed, complimentary instant savings measures such as high-efficiency light bulbs, watersaving fixtures and programmable thermostats, access to additional rebates and incentives (e.g. no-cost air sealing or 75 percent off, up to $2,000, on insulation) and zero-interest financing, a combustion safety test to make sure that appliances such as heating systems, hot water heaters and stoves are operating safely and efficiently, without an excessive buildup of carbon monoxide. More information can be found at www.nextstepliving.com.
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said Mike Mroz, the Custom House Maritime Museum's executive director. “We are still a museum first.” Managed by the Newburyport Maritime Society since 1968, the Custom House was established “to protect, preserve and interpret the maritime heritage of the lower Merrimack Valley region and how it relates to American history.” It is probably the most important museum in Newburyport, which is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year. The museum features exhibits on the clipper ship era, the founding of the Coast Guard, shipwrecks in the nearby Atlantic Ocean and the world trade that made sea captains very wealthy. In recent years it has also become a wedding and event venue, a place where couples can make their lives part of the city's history, Mroz said. The Custom House will rent out the museum itself and the 170-footlong grassy lawn, once a salvage yard, that leads from the museum's backdoor to the waterfront. Many events use both the museum and erect rented tents outside on the back lawn. “It requires a certain type of person, individuals who are not looking to rent a function hall,” Mroz said. Having a wedding or any event at the Custom House is “very
individualized,” he said. But the benefit is that the museum creates an opportunity to be very creative. Some weddings and events will not fit the museum, including large events. The Custom House and the back lawn can accommodate no more than 200 guests. Also being a historic building, it is not handicapped accessible. There is no elevator to all floors. Having a wedding or any event there is not like having an event at a hotel, where there is a staff and support facilities. At the Custom House, there is no kitchen. Caters have to make their own arrangements for food and liquor. Tents have to be rented and erected. Sound systems and flooring, if needed, have to be brought in. The Custom House has a list of vendors for rentals and service people. Mroz said he can tell a bride and groom where to rent heaters for fall events. “We do our part,” Mroz said. But “we are not wedding planners.” Events on the back lawn of the Custom House are also not private affairs. On both sides of the Custom House are public ways where pedestrians, bikers and dog walkers go between the street and the waterfront. At many weddings, a crowd gathers, standing or sitting on the public benches, to watch the festivities. When the band plays, some uninvited guests even start to
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“On the emotional side, not sure that’s possible to fix. They will need some help there.” Friends, co-workers and island residents have stepped up to help the women, who depend on the summer months for much of their annual income. A fundraiser is being planned for July 8 at a site on Plum Island. “People on and around the island have been wonderful,” wrote the businessman. “One group is focused on gathering volunteers to manage domestic things such as walking dogs, grocery shopping, etc. Other groups are working on the various aspects of the fundraiser. The woman with the broken feet needed a motorized lift to get up and down stairs within her home. It has already been donated and installed. Wonderful.” Donations to assist the two women may be made online at the website, www.thekerryandsullyfund.com. According to the Newbury Police Department, which responded to the assault, no arrests have been made at the end of last week. An officer said the investigation continues. Michael Paige, a Newburyport attorney for the two victims,
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AMESBURY - Hope Tillman and Walt Howe will be at the Amesbury Public Library on Thursday, July 17 at 1:00 for their program on useful gadgets and apps for genealogy. There are all different gadgets you can use for genealogy Community today! Come learn about these gadgets and apps to make researching Connections a little easier. Hope Tillman is a librarian and technologist. Webmaster of the Massachusetts Society of Genealogists and Essex Society of Genealogists. Walt Howe, a fourth generation genealogist, has served as president of the Middlesex Chapter of MSOG. To register please contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148 or register online at www.amesburylibrary.org then click on programs. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - After 26 years of service to Amesbury, the City’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Basque is retiring this month. Today, Mayor Gray announced that former Amesbury Finance•Director Charles Benevento will be returning to Carriagetown as the City’s next C.F.O. With over 30 years of experience in finance, 28 of which garnered in municipal government, Benevento’s background and knowledge base will make him an asset as the director of the City’s finances, according to Gray. “We • are thrilled to have Chuck • on board,â€? Gray said. “I think his experience and his professional accomplishments speak for themselves.â€? With a degree in accounting from Boston University, Benevento’s career in finance began at his alma mater, where he was hired as a general accounting analyst in 1980. By the end of his nearly six year tenure in Boston University’s accounting offices, he had earned multiple promotions, the last of which landed him in the role of Supervisor of General, Grant, and Contract Accounting. In 1986, Benevento began what would be a twelve year career as the Town of Amesbury’s Finance Director, Town Accountant, and MIS Director. In 1998, he left Amesbury for the City of Chelsea, where Benevento quickly earned a spot as the City’s Finance Director. In 2000, he began a three year tenure as Director of Finance in the Town of North Andover. Since 2003, he has served as the Finance Director and City Auditor in the City of Haverhill. Benevento’s return to Amesbury is scheduled to begin July 3, 2014. For more information, please contact Mayor’s Aide Evan Kenney at 978-388-8121. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - As we know fresh fruits and vegetables are the healthiest foods for us, they also can be pricey when you are on fixed income. The Amesbury Council on Aging is embarking on cultivating a new program. Simply a Farmers Table. A table is now located in the lobby of the COA at 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. We ask people who are growing fresh fruits and veggies and have an abundance to drop them off to the farmers table. The table will be open to all who come to the center to take home your well-loved fruits and veggies. When an abundance of produce is brought in these fresh items will be served with the daily meals served at the COA. We hope you can bring in your extra fresh produce for our seniors to enjoy. We hope your crop is bountiful so our seniors can enjoy the fruits of your labor. For more information regarding this new initiative please contact Annmary Connor, LICSW, Amesbury COA Director at 978-388-8138. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - All these trips are fundraisers for the Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging. Everyone of all ages are welcome! June 11 - The Temptations in Concert at Venus de Milo, Swansea, MA. Glenn Leonard has had a long illustrious career as First Tenor and Lead Singer of the Temps. Today his Glenn Leonard Temptations Review thrills crowds with great music that will last forever. Includes transportation, Lunch (choice of Chicken Parm or Baked Haddock) and Show. $79pp payable to Best of Times. Indicate lunch choice at time of sign up. June 19 - Grease at the Ogunquit Playhouse - "Grease" is the word, be there or be square! Includes transportation, Lunch at Jonathan's (Lemon Baked Scrod or Roast Loin of Pork) and 2:00pm Matinee Performance. $99pp payable to the Golden Age Travel Club. Indicate lunch choice at time of sign up. June 28 - Newport Flower Show Celebrating its 19th year as America's premier summer flower show, on the grounds of historic Rosecliff Mansion, Newport, RI. Includes transportation, Lunch at Atlantic Beach Club (Baked Stuffed Scrod or Atlantic Chicken) and Flower Show Admission. $81pp payable to Tours of Distinction due by 6/11; indicate lunch choice at time of sign up. July 9 - "Turner and the Sea" at Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, MA - Iconic Turner masterpieces are exhibited alongside works by other major European and American artists, providing a rich context for Turner's
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of looking at the natural world more closely. We’ll look at some examples of nature journals and do some journaling exercises to share techniques, and then go on a journaling expedition into the sanctuary: SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 9:00 a.m.-noon FEE: $34 ($28/ Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978887-9264 or register online at www. massaudubon.org/ipswichriver FLAG DAY TRAIL RIDE TO BENEFIT RESCUED HORSES New England Equine Rescue North (NEER North) will host a fun and meaningful trail ride on Flag Day to support its mission of rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming horses in need. The sixmile ride for riders and their own horses will follow some of West Newbury’s lesser-known trails and include a loop around the NEER North barn and paddocks. The cost to participate is $30.00. NEER North is a non-profit organization, and all funds raised from the ride will directly benefit the NEER North horses. When: Saturday, June 14 - Registration for riders and horses starts at 9AM. Ride out at 10AM with last ride out at 11AM. A light lunch will be served after the ride. Where: The trail ride will leave from Long Hill Farm on Rte 113 in West Newbury. Look for a sign and flags for the road leading to the parking area for trucks and horse trailers. For more information on this event, contact Joanne Smith at jesmith0107@aol.com or (978) 688-1092 WORKSHOP ON HERBS New Creation Gardens announces its first gardening workshop, “Knowing and Loving Your Herbs,� Saturday, June 14, 9-11 a.m., at New Creation Healing Center, 80 Route #125, Kingston, NH. Leading this informative workshop will be Master Gardener Ginny Shannon of Newton, New Hampshire. No fee is being charged, though a donation of $10.00 is appreciated. A second workshop, "Knowing and Loving Your Perennials" will be held on June 28th, also from 9 to 11 a.m. A dedication of the Formal Garden will be held on Sunday June 29 at 12:30 p.m. For more information call Dan Weaver at 603 502 6307. SUPPORT GROUP The Alzheimer's Caregivers group will meet Saturday, June 14th from 9:00a.m.-10:30a.m. at Seaview Retreat, 50 Mansion Drive, Rowley.  The group is for caregivers caring for a loved one either at home or in a facility with diagnosed Alzheimer's or other memory impairment diseases. We gather to have questions and concerns answered, as well as to share our stories.  Co-facilitators Suzanne Carpentier and Dawn Edwards have
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Become part of a theatrical troupe that produces and performs the musical “Dinosaurs Before Dark”. “Dinosaurs Before Dark” is an adaptation of the first of Mary Pope Osborne’s award-winning fantasy adventure books from the Magic Tree House book series. Check it out at broadwayjr.com! Bring the magic of live theater to young audiences, parents, friends and community with an end of camp performance. Students will also learn essential theatrical/ musical skills and be introduced to theater games that will increase their improvisational talents. So, come join your friends this summer, have fun and explore your creative and theatrical side. We are also planning to host a family night at the Prescott Park Arts Festival to see the production “Shrek the Musical”. Fun for the whole family! Check out their website at www.prescottpark.org and we will keep you updated! Tuition $120.00 Open to grades 4 & 5 AND Dance Party at Newbury Elementary School: Love to dance? 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Don’t miss the Wet Paint Sale on Sunday! -----------------------------------------------------------REGIONAL - SAVE THE DATE! The third annual Pettengill Cup Charity Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Ipswich Country Club. Registration begins at 12:30pm with a 1:30pm Shotgun Start. The individual golfer fee is $200 and there are many sponsorship opportunities ranging from a $100 tee sponsor up to a $3,000 Golf Cart Sponsor. The tournament will benefit The Pettengill House, Inc., a non-profit, community based social service agency that supports and empowers children and families by providing education, comprehensive case management and basic needs; and by coordinating community supports that contribute to individual and family stabilization, personal growth and development. 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