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Making Riverside Parking Lot Greener By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– Redevelopment Authority. Now, as the community debates what to do with the NRA land and as the largest and one of the city's most visible restaurants is about to built next to the trust's parking lot, members of the Waterfront Trust Photo by Stewart Lytle would like to make The parking spaces in Riverside Park beside Davis portions of its parking Auto Parts building. lot “a bit greener.” And they hope the NEWBURYPORT – If you are redesign of the parking lots and the looking to have a picnic at Riverside addition of the walkway will spur Park here, you won't find any green the largest private landowner in the grass under trees to lay out your area, Stephen Karp's New England Development, to provide access to the blanket and sandwiches. But you can park your car near Merrimack River. “We want access to the river,” trust the Merrimack River for 50 cents an board chairman Doug Locy said last hour. Since 1991, Riverside Park, owned week, referring to the New England by the Waterfront Trust, which collects Development land that blocks access the parking fees on its asphalted land, for pedestrians and bikers now. At a standing-room-only meeting has served as a parking lot for local businesses and the adjacent green last week, the five-member board, space owned by the Newburyport Continued on page 3

SALISBURY The Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club (GNFC) celebrated 15 years of existence at a family beach party on Thursday evening at Salisbury Reservation. More than 250 current and former members and their families came out to mark the occasion. Anchor Stone Deck Pizza provided pizza for all attendees while they played games and danced to the steel drum sounds of the Plum Island Pans. Birthday cake was given by Shaw’s Market and Stop & Shop. Generous donations for the event were made Photo Courtesy of Harmon Weston Photography by Newburyport Marinas, North A little one enjoys the hoola hoops at the GNFC's 15th Continued on page 10 birthday celebration last Thursday at Salisbury Beach.

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The Firehouse Center for the Arts Announces New Slate of Board Members The Firehouse Center for the Arts is pleased to announce the new slate of Officers and Members for the Society for the Development of Arts & Humanities (SDAH) Board of Trustees. The Officers are as follows: Louis Rubenfeld, President; Lois Honegger, First Vice President; Victor Atkins, Secretary; and Peter G. Kelly, Treasurer. The Members are as follows: Ronna Caras, Bob Connors, Jared Eigerman, George Ellison, David E. Gompers, Tim Hiltabiddle, Esther Sayer, Anne Easter Smith, Susan Thomas, Ray Tiezzi, Susan Welch, Lisa Wetenkamp, and Deborah Yameen. Incoming President Louis Rubenfeld notes, "As I begin to lead the organization into the future I am constantly looking for new opportunities to strengthen the awareness of our jewel of Newburyport by reaching out to businesses for corporate opportunities and awareness. To expand our membership base and to assure that we continue to present quality programming." Firehouse Center Board Officers and Members bring a wealth of business experience, community commitment, and passion for the arts to the Firehouse Center for the Arts. Together, they look forward to leading the Firehouse to a new level of financial and artistic success. The Town Common Courtesy Photo For a complete online listing of Board Members and to view upcoming programs and events, please visit the Firehouse Center for the Arts website at: www.firehouse.org ABOUT FIREHOUSE CENTER FOR THE ARTS - Firehouse Center for the Arts is member-based 501(c)(3) non profit organization located on the waterfront at Market Square in Newburyport, MA home to the 191 seat Arakelian Theater and Firehouse Art Gallery. The Firehouse offers live theater, film, dance, music, children's programming, arts education for youth and adults, our acclaimed New Works Festival, and a rotating art gallery which exhibits works by local and international artists. The Firehouse is handicap accessible. Membership and sponsorship opportunities are available at www.firehouse.org.

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Making Riverside Parking Lot Greener Continued from page 1

appointed by the mayor, split three to two on a vote to take out eight parking spaces and replace them with greenery along a planned eight-footwide walkway. Saying he would like to see a little more green in the parking lots at the base of Green Street, board treasurer Joe Brown proposed that the trust ask its design engineering consultants to change the plans for the refurbished parking lot. The new design, which features new lighting, curbing and some landscaping beside the soon-tobe-built Ale House, should include “a rain-type garden,” Brown said. The plan provided for 64 parking spaces in the parking lot. Brown wanted to reduce that number to 56. The trust board, voting on a motion by Locy, opted to replace only two parking spaces with more greenery. One issue for the trust board was loss of revenue from parking fees. Other trust members thought it was premature to ask the engineers to redesign the parking lot. Locy said he wanted the engineers to designate where lighting poles and types of lighting should be placed around the Ale House. He Continued from page 1

also suggested that the board ask the engineers to add an electrical circuit in the repaved lot to allow for a future electric car power station. After decades of serving as a parking lot, the Riverfront Park is being renovated to serve the planned 442-seat Ale House at the corner of Merrimack Street and Green Street. Long the home of Davis Auto Parts, the 13,812-square-foot, red-brick building is scheduled to begin reconstruction this fall and open for business in 2015. As part of winning approvals from the city, the state historical commission and state Department of Environmental Protection, owner Joe Leone agreed to build an eight-foot walkway along the side of his building from Merrimack Street. The walkway will serve as a buffer between the building and the parking lot. The walkway will allow pedestrians and bikers to get a little closer to the Merrimack River and the popular waterfront boardwalk, which the trust owns and manages. But it will stop well short of the riverfront. Easy access between the boardwalk along the river and the

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at Pine Grove Elementary School in Rowley, who opened the only CrossFit facility in the area three and a half years ago. His gym caters to a person who is looking for a different kind of workout. CrossFit's training is done in classes, where people support one another, and where they are well supervised by not just one, but two coaches. Unlike other exercise classes and gyms that emphasize individual training, the CrossFit coaches work closely with each participant. They demonstrate the upcoming exercise, then walk around providing tips on how to improve the skill involved and the intensity. They also watch out for those who are drinking enough water or have not eaten well before exercising. Every day is different. On one day, participants may do Olympic Lifts and then take a long run. The next day, they may do floor exercises, jump rope and work out with kettlebells. Each class starts with mobility work, opening up shoulders and stretching muscles, including some that did not know they needed to be stretched. And each day there is a different Workout of the Day. Matt Moeckel, a personal trainer who works out at a CrossFit gym, said, “CrossFit is great for those looking for an all-encompassing general fitness program. All of the movements and exercises have direct carry-over to sports and to daily life. Every workout is modifiable from grandmothers to elite athletes. No matter what your fitness goal is, CrossFit can help you get there.”

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Community Announcements AMESBURY - Display Your Antique Car or Carriage! Do you have a classic car that you love, and want to show off? Plan ahead to join the North Shore Old Car Club and Amesbury Mayor Key Gray for the First Connections Annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Cars and Carriagesâ&#x20AC;? carCommunity show, which will be held in downtown Amesbury on July 19th. The event will celebrate Amesburyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history as a manufacturing center for carriages and early automobiles. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not only were we the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of carriages,â&#x20AC;? Gray said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;but as the world moved to automobiles, Amesbury played a prominent role in that transition.â&#x20AC;? Right now, event organizers are looking for cars to be exhibited. Any car more than 25 years old is eligible, but cars made in 1930 or earlier will be particularly welcomed. Already expected in the show: 1908 and 1913 electric cars and several horse-drawn carriages, all built in Amesbury. The show will also include tours of LeBaron Bonney, an Amesbury business that provides restoration kits, upholstery, â&#x20AC;˘ parts and accessories for antique and custom cars. The building was originally part of the Biddle and Smart Company plant, where carriages were manufactured from 1870 through the early 1900's. As the automotive industry took off, the factory was converted to building auto bodies. Now, from that same building, LeBaron Bonney produces materials to restore antique cars â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including cars that were originally â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;˘ built there. If you are interested in displaying your antique car at the show, please contact David Costello at 978-335-8739. A $10 donation to benefit the Amesbury Carriage Museum will be requested. The show will be held Saturday, July 19th, rain or shine, on Chestnut Street in Amesbury. 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5 Triton Summer Arts Enrichment Programs July 8th – July 31st Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays - 9:0012:00 Newbury Elementary School We are pleased to announce a 21st Century Summer Arts Enrichment program for 4th and 5th grade students! Camp Broadway & Dance Party We expect classes to fill fast so please contact Mr. Hardy at whardy@trsd.net if interested. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church, 300 High Street, Newburyport. Summer worship schedule begins July 6. July services will be held at 9:30am in the Fiske Chapel. August services will be at 9:30am at First Parish Church of Newbury. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The Belleville Congregational Church in Newburyport MA is seeking a new MUSIC DIRECTOR. The successful candidate will be expected to play the organ for one Sunday morning service a week, Christmas Eve and rehearse and direct a small choir. 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old washing machine? It happens. Have Fewer Contingencies - A buyer has the option to make their offer contingent on a number of different items, some that are more common than others. For example, most offers are contingent on a home inspection and buyer’s financing. While it’s not recommended in most cases to waive the opportunity to perform a home inspection, it can be appealing to a seller. By waiving a home inspection, the seller now knows that they won’t have to pay for any repairs an inspection finds. If you are making the offer contingent on financing why not remove that contingency and only make your offer contingent on an appraisal by the bank. Only do this if you know your mortgage agent well and feel confident in your ability to get a loan. Get some assurance from your bank or mortgage company first. By doing this a seller will know that they have a solid deal once all parties sign a purchase and sale document and after the bank does an appraisal. In a multiple offer situation, waiving or not including as many contingencies can make one offer more attractive than the next. Go Big to Get Home - When making an offer the buyer must put down a deposit. This is known as an earnest money deposit or good faith deposit. The amount of the deposit is variable, typically $1,000 with the initial offer and an additional 5% of the purchase price when you sign a purchase and sale document. In a multiple offer situation, the larger the deposit can indicate to a seller the seriousness of the buyer to purchase their home. This deposit is protected with contingencies put in the contract to purchase. If you are making your offer subject to an acceptable home inspection or financing, assuming you notify the seller in writing that you are withdrawing from the agreement due to your contingency you will get all deposit money back. An experienced REALTOR® will protect your deposit by placing agreed upon contingencies in your initial offer (see above paragraph). Also, if you are putting a large percentage down at the closing towards a home, it can create an advantage for a buyer. It shows the seller that the buyer is a very strong one vs. a buyer who needs to finance 95+% and can increase the likelihood of a mortgage commitment being issued. Recently I had an offer where the buyer put 50% of the purchase price down and financed the other 50%. The bank he was using decided not to even send an appraiser out to the home. This is just one less thing for the seller to worry about and one more reason to accept your offer over another. Work with the Sellers Understanding what the sellers plans are is important in a multiple offer situation. A REALTOR® should find out when the sellers want to close and use that information to make their

buyer’s offer more attractive. Are the sellers looking to close in 4 months or 4 weeks? Would they be willing to close and rent back to you? Although it may be a hardship to wait or to move earlier than you wanted, you need to weigh that with your desire to make your offer as strong as possible to get the home you want. These are all things that are important, and evaluated when a seller looks at multiple offers. The tips above can help you get the home you truly want in a very competitive situation. Some are riskier than others and may want to be avoided (waiving the home inspection contingency is only a good idea if you are very, very experienced with the inner workings of a home and even then very risky). The bottom line is you want to make your offer stand out among the rest. If you can do that, not only from a price perspective but in other ways you might come out on top in this new highly competitive real estate market. If you have any questions or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573.

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