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NEWBURY – Two proposed solar projects that would generate $41,000 a year in property taxes to the revenue-starved town are in a race to win approval by two town boards by Aug. 30, the deadline for applying for state incentives that make the projects financially feasible. “We never know how long it will take to get through the permitting process,” said Joe Harrison, senior project developer for Borrego Solar Systems. Borrego, working with American Renewable Energy Solutions, has applied to Newbury for permits to install more than 9,000 solar modules on 11 of the 93 acres owned by the Yesair family on Main Street and 7,600 more modules on 10 of 87 acres off Middle Road, near Route 1 owned by the NA Nichols Realty Trust. The projects, which have raised concerns with nearby residents, need the town's Board Continued on page 3
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– REGIONAL – A Walmart sales receipt for $156, taped to the window at the Market Basket store in Rowley, seemed to sum up many customers' sentiments. Scribbled on the receipt are the words: “Want this money, bring back Artie T.” The note referred to the former president Arthur T. Demoulas, whose firing precipitated a protest among store employees, managers and warehouse drivers since July 18. Demoulas was removed by his cousin Arthur S. Demoulas last month after he gained control of the Market Basket board a year ago. Dozens of sales receipts from other stores, brought by customers who now shop mostly at nearby Shaw's and Stop & Shop stores, are taped to the windows of Market Basket stores along the North Shore. Other receipts are from CVS, Costco, Whole Foods and Trader Joe's. A similar sales receipt from a Hannaford store in Peabody for $83.52 reads: “I am a long time Protesting Market Basket employees in Newburyport Photo by Stewart Lytle MB customer.” A hand-lettered cardboard sign taped to the door at the Market Basket store in Seabrook, NH, urges customers in French: “Please do not do your shopping here. This is a grand boycott.” The sign suggests the French-speaking customers shop three miles north at the new Walmart store. Former customers of Market Basket are also dropping off water, coffee, Frostees, pizzas and even money to support the employees who are manning protest lines immediately outside the stores and along entrances to the parking lots. Jane, who asked not to use any of the employees' last names, said she is blown away by the generosity of former customers. Her voice hoarse from shouting to honking cars passing on Storey Avenue in Newburyport, she said, “Everyone is asking if we are okay.” Angela, outside the Newburyport store, said one lady stopped to give them $20, another gave $25 for water and another former customer handed out $60 in Dunkin' Donuts gift cards to those working the protest line. Otto Pizza, which opened in Leary's Fine Wines and Spirits store in Newburyport, last Wednesday, brought them two pizzas. Millie in Rowley, said, “If it wasn't for Photo by Stewart Lytle
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of Selectmen to issue a Special Permit for the panels to be installed. Borrego also needs a Notice of Intent from the town's Conservation Commission, which regulates intrusion on wetland areas. Both the Selectmen and Conservation Commission have scheduled meetings on the solar project for this month, prior to the deadline, including a site visit early this month. If Borrego does not get both permits in time to apply to the Department of Energy Resources for incentives by Aug. 30, the projects will have to wait until the state begins another round of incentives in the future. “There will be another program,” Harrison said. “But that leaves a gap (in time). And the next program will not be as rich.” The solar industry relies heavily on state incentives to make them financially viable. Harrison urged the Selectmen last month to move quickly on consideration of the special permits, but as one Selectman said, the fast approaching deadline
for state incentives “is their (Borrego's) problem, not ours.” Massachusetts ranks sixth in the country in the amount of installed solar capacity, with enough solar systems to power more than 86,000 homes. The number of solar power systems has grown from about three megawatts in 2007 to more than 600 megawatts today, largely because of the state incentives for solar as an alternative power source. Gov. Deval Patrick has set a goal to install 1,600 megawatts of solar energy by 2020 into law. The solar industry already employs an estimated 10,000 workers in the state. A proposed bill currently under consideration on Beacon Hill, would continued the support of the state's solar industry growth of solar by providing greater price predictability and lower financing costs for solar and other energy renewable projects. If the bill, which is supported by clean-energy developers, industry organizations, utilities, environmental organizations and the state's Department of Energy Resources, becomes law,
these customers, I wouldn't be out here. It has been wonderful.” The employees are standing the protest line and doing shifts in the store. Asked what they do in the stores with almost no one shopping at Market Basket, Nicky in Newburyport said “Mostly we just clean.” Asked how long the employees planned to keep up the protests, Nicky said, “Until Artie T. is back.” The Market Basket board, through a spokesperson, has said it is considering offers from several buyers, including Arthur T. Demoulas and his side of the long-feuding family. The former president has made an offer to buy the 50.5 percent ownership stake owned by Arthur S. Demoulas and his side of the family. “Arthur T. Demoulas is but one of several potential buyers for the company who continue to express a strong interest in purchasing the company,” the board's statement read. “While Mr. Demoulas’ offer provides a path toward solving many of the problems he has helped to create, it is but one alternative among the options the Board is reviewing.” With few customers, the company is reportedly losing millions of dollars a day. The
protests could undermine the value of the the 71-store company, which industry specialists have valued at $3 billion to $3.5 billion. Some customers of other stores have complained about having to pay higher prices. One woman pointed out that she was paying twice as much for ground beef and sliced turkey at Shaw's than she did at Market Basket or at Walmart in Seabrook, NH. “I can find another job,” said Steve, an employee of the Rowley Market Basket. “I am not sure I can find another place I can afford to shop.” Market Basket board announced it will hold a job fair for store managers and assistant managers, apparently aimed at intimidating or replacing managers who signed petitions last week threatening to resign if former CEO Arthur T. Demoulas is not rehired. New co-CEOs Felicia Thornton and James Gooch have asked current employees to return to work instead of picketing outside of stores and warehouses. They promised no returning employees would be penalized. The company will host the job fair from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday through Wednesday, at Market Basket’s computer center at 340 Ballardvale Street in Andover.
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Other stores and farm stands are reporting record business since the protests began. Tendercrop Farms in Newbury has been swamped with customers seeking fresh produce. “It was insane last weekend,” said a Tendercrop clerk. “But we'll take it.” The Shaw's store in Newburyport, which has had to adjust to the increase in customers, is seeking temporary employees. Signs and fliers in the store read: “Shaw's is experiencing rapid growth and we are looking for team members to work in our stores on a temporary basis.” Anyone interested may apply at Shaw's website. Jeff Gulko, a spokesperson for Shaw's, said its stores in Massachusetts have experienced a significant increase in traffic over the last two weeks. Calling the situation “unprecedented,” Gulko said the stores have adjusted to the increased traffic. “The staffing situation has stabilized,” he said. Senior corporate officers were in the Newburyport store last week, assisting management. Some Shaw's and Star Market employees had been brought in temporarily from other states to augment the staff. Asked how long Shaw's would employ new staff, Gulko said, “No one knows where this is going.”
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GEORGETOWN; James (Jim) Henry Boynton, 103, passed away Friday evening, August 1, 2014 at the Seaview Retreat in Rowley surrounded by the love of his family. Jim was born in Haverhill July 12, 1911 to Willard Rollins Boynton and Fronie Elvira (Fletcher) Boynton. He was the oldest of three children; Jim's brother Harold (100 years) lives in Florida and spends his summers at Monhegan Island in Maine; his sister Marion Harward passed away at (89 years) in 2012. On Dec. 25, 1934 Jim married his high school sweetheart Helen Marguerite Chapman of Groveland. After 73 years of marriage Helen passed away in 2008. Spending most of their adult lives in Georgetown, Jim and Helen raised three children Beverly Ann, Judith Helen and James Henry,Jr. in several homes in Georgetown. Beverly Ann passed away in 2011. Jim also has six grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. Jim graduated from Groveland High School in 1928. He earned his Bachelor's Degree from Springfield College in 1933 and his Master's Degree from Salem State College in 1964. He began his career in education teaching World History, Problems of Democracy, Civics, Economics, Biology and U.S History from 19361941 at Perley High School. For five years, 1942-1946 he taught at the Haverhill High School, returning to the Perley High School in Georgetown in 1947 where he served as Principal until 1961. He filled the position of Principal at the Georgetown High School in 1962 for the next ten years until his retirement in 1972. During his years with the Georgetown School Department, he also coached soccer, baseball and boys and girls basketball. Jim also worked at Governor Dummer Academy overseeing College Board Exams and refereeing soccer games. Starting as a youth, Jim worked in at least 28 jobs. Jim also maintained an active presence in Georgetown's community life. He is a former member of the Georgetown Park and Recreation Commission, the Georgetown Savings Bank Board of Directors and a Charter member of the Georgetown Kiwanis Club; he served as Director of 4-H Camp Leslie for 16 years, is a Past President of the Essex county Principals Assoc. and is a past President of the Perley Free School Fund. Jim was a member of the Charles C. Dame Lodge AF & AM of Georgetown. On his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends, past students and dignitaries, he received the historic Boston Cane. Jim was passionate about education, family and community; he had a great sense of humor...a life well led. Memorial contributions may be made to the James H Boynton Scholarship Fund, c/o Georgetown Bank, 2 East Main St., Georgetown, MA 01833 Funeral services will be held at the First Congregational Church of Rowley, with Pastor Lorraine Edwards of Georgetown presiding, on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 11:30 AM .Burial will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Groveland. A period of visitation will precede the funeral from 9-11:00AM at the church. Arrangements by F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home of Rowley. For information, directions or to send condolences, visit www.frobertsandson.com
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There's the summer vacation you dream of: happy children playing games, parents relaxing, cheerful grandparents, smooth roads, short lines and easy-to-schedule outdoor sports and activities for the kids. And then there's the reality, which more closely resembles "National Lampoon's Vacation." The film follows the all-American Griswolds as they drive the family station wagon cross-country to visit the Walley World theme park. At one point, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase) faces a mutiny by his "tween" children, who urge an immediate end to the vacation. Tweens, or 10- to 14-year-old individuals "in between" childhood and adolescence, are notorious for mood swings. More than 20 million tweens live in the U.S., according to an estimate by the 2010 U.S. Census. As tweens begin puberty, they face many challenges, including middle school, social issues, homework, and the stress of having responsibilities. At this stage of development brain and body development changes also occur that they may not understand. These changes are very normal. All tweens have mood swings to a certain extent. Changes in development during
these years are present. There are other issues nowadays that tweens deal with that may not have been around when their parents were growing up such as the pressure to achieve. Many parents are preparing their children in middle school, if not earlier, for academic success and admission into a top university or college. This can exacerbate the mood swings stemming from the pressure they are under to achieve, not to mention extra-curricular activities many tweens are engaged in. At this age, tweens are discovering who they are and where they fit into the world. They are beginning to socialize with the opposite sex and are defining who they are through the clothes they wear and the music they listen to. They are building a selfimage and comparing themselves to others their age. Tweens may be moody, pouting, even tantruming like when they were a toddler. Tweens will sulk and whine as well. Research has shown that this is how tweens communicate their anger, frustration and displeasure with certain situations. "At this stage, patience and understanding are important," says Dr. Toby Spiegel, assistant professor of forensic psychology at Argosy University, Orange County. Confidence is the key for teens to deal with their emotions effectively. "Keep the lines of communication open. Empathize with their struggles and do not make light of them or laugh because it does not seem catastrophic to you. To a tween, everything is a life-shattering issue.
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Massachusetts’ own version of an English country estate, Castle Hill was recently described by popular travel writer Steve Jermanok as “the closest New England gets to Versailles.” Visitors to Castle Hill and The Great House can experience it all first hand when they explore all that the Estate has to offer with friends and family. Take a behindthe-scenes tour of the exquisite Great House and discover what life was like back in the day of the Cranes. COME AND GET THE HOTTEST BUYS OF THE SUMMER Explore the grounds on your own and learn about the exciting Conservation in Action project on the Grand Great Savings throughout the store on: Allée Casino Complex. While touring the house, stop by the elegant stair hall to view the restored portrait of Ski Equipment & Snowboards Chicago plumbing magnate Richard Teller Crane Sr. (father of Richard Jr. who built Castle Hill), painted by Winter Jackets & Ski Pants up to 40-60% OFF internationally renowned artist Anders Zorn. 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There are currently more than 23 million licensed drivers aged 70 and older, and with baby boomers beginning to reach 70 years of age, the number of seniors on the road will rise steadily over the next two decades. A new survey released by Liberty Mutual Insurance finds that the majority of senior drivers are behind the wheel regularly, even with reported limited physical abilities. Though many seniors drive safely well into their later years, it's likely that they will eventually have to face the difficult decision to stop driving. While the majority of senior drivers surveyed are open to conversations about limiting or stopping their driving, only 6 percent have spoken with someone about their driving abilities. "These are difficult conversations but important to have early and often, because everyone ages differently," says David Melton, driving safety expert with Liberty Mutual Insurance and managing director of global safety. "Too often, these discussions are avoided until warning signs appear or, worse, there is an accident. It's a step we all need to take to ensure the safety of our loved ones and the community." The report reveals that despite declining physical abilities, many seniors still drive several times a week or even every day. In the past six months, the majority surveyed reported driving regularly despite slow reaction times, difficulty seeing or hearing, getting lost or feeling confused while driving. While nearly all senior drivers
would consider limiting or stopping their driving if presented with the right reason, most are hesitant about transitioning to the passenger seat. Top concerns among seniors about limiting or stopping driving include losing independence, becoming less active, difficulty finding alternative forms of transportation, and feeling isolated. In 2013, Liberty Mutual Insurance conducted a survey of children of elderly drivers to determine if they were having conversations about driving with their aging parents, and if not, what was preventing them. The survey found that more than half of children with senior parents were concerned about their parents' driving abilities and safety, yet nearly one-third avoided initiating the conversation. However, this new report reveals that people may be avoiding conversations with aging drivers more than selfreported, while more seniors are actually open to talking: * Only 6 percent of senior drivers report having had a discussion about their driving abilities, despite 84 percent saying that they would be open to talking about the issue. * The majority of seniors who have not yet had a conversation report they would feel most comfortable being approached by their children or doctor. * Seniors cite a doctor's recommendation and recognition of their own declining physical abilities as top reasons to limit or stop driving. "We know from our surveys that seniors are more receptive
to conversations about driving than their children assume, which often prevents conversations from happening," says Melton. "In reality, seniors are usually so receptive to these conversations that many stop driving within six months of talking about it with their loved ones. These are tough conversations, but caregivers should take comfort knowing that these discussions are typically easier than expected and usually have positive outcomes." It's more important than ever for children and loved ones of senior drivers to have conversations about driving early and often, before it's time to stop. For additional tips on talking to loved ones about driving and resources for seniors when driving is no longer an option, visit www.LibertyMutual.com/ seniordriving.
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August 6 - 1 , 014 METEOR SHOWER WATCHING SAIL ABOARD THE SCHOONER LANNON Bring a blanket and pillow to get comfy and enjoy the show on the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon on Monday, August 11th from 12:00 midnight-3:00 a.m. We will sail out to where the sky is big and dark to experience the Perseid Meteor Shower. Virginia Renehan, a local astronomer from the Gloucester Area Astronomy Club will be onboard to provide some insight into this cosmic lightshow. The Lannon sets sail from Seven Seas Wharf at the Gloucester House Restaurant, Rt. 127, Gloucester. Tickets are $50 for adults and $45 for kids 16 and under. Go to schooner.org/book-online or call (978) 281-6634 for information and reservations.
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ART IN AUGUST WORKSHOP August 13: Ipswich Museum, 54 South Main St., will host its annual Art in August Workshop, 3-5 pm: This workshop complements our summer exhibit, My Special Places, Dorothy TUESDAY, AUGUST 12th Kerper Monnelly, Photographer. All ages – families welcome! Materials EXPLORING THE REFUGE BY fee: members $5; non-members $10. KAYAK Tuesday, August 12th @ 11:30 am; Pre-registration recommended – please educator@ipswichmuseum. & Monday, August 25th @ 10:30 email or call 978-356-2811. am There is no better way to see and org experience the refuge’s salt marsh than from the cockpit of your own kayak! HAMPTON GARDEN CLUB The next meeting of the Hampton Join a couple of refuge rangers for a three hour meander through the marsh Garden Club is on Wednesday, August and learn about some of its fascinating 13, 2014. Members will gather at 5:00 natural and cultural history. Program PM at the school parking lot behind participants should have kayaking the Winnacunnet Road Fire Station experience and need to provide their own to carpool to Bedrock Garden in Lee, kayak, paddle, and personal flotation NH. Members will have a guided device. Participant boats must be a tour of Bedrock Garden, a private 20 minimum of 12 feet in length and have acre landscaped designed property onboard flotation. It is recommended which features unusual plants, formal that participants provide their own gardens and a rock garden, as well insect repellant, sunscreen, water, snack as fountains, fascinating original art food, and wear clothing appropriate for pieces and sculpture. Comfortable the weather. Participants under the age walking shoes and insect repellent are of 18 must be accompanied by a parent advised for this natural setting. The or legal guardian. Meet the rangers at cost for members is $10, for guests and the refuge’s boat ramp, opposite Lot 1, nonmembers $20. There is an area for fifteen minutes prior to the program a post-tour picnic or snack, so bring a start time. Enrollment limited to 12 lunch or dessert to add to this pleasant evening tour. For information about participants. Preregistration required. Hampton Garden Club meetings and events, please call Pat Navin at 603CELIA THAXTER'S ISLAND 929-6315. The Hampton Garden GARDEN Photographer and filmmaker Peter Club meets the second Wednesday of Randall will show and discuss his each month at 6:30 PM at the First documentary "Celia Thaxter's Island Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Garden." This documentary tells the Road, Hampton, NH, unless otherwise story of Celia Thaxter and her unique noted. Membership is $10 per year island garden located on Appledore and includes informational topics, Island, one of the nine Isles of Shoals. community projects and field trips DVDs of the documentary will be throughout the year. For membership available for purchase. All are welcome information call Roseanne Tuholski at to this free event. Tuesday, August 12, 603-926-2705. 7:00 pm, Newburyport Public Library ROUNDTABLE MEETING The Civil War Roundtable of the COMEDY Open Mike at The Winner’s Circle, Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on 211 Elm Street, upstairs, every Tuesday, Wednesday August 13th at the East 8 p.m. No charge for admission. Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Professional comedians try out new Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. Bill material and new comedians work on Hallett will speak on “The Battle of their acts. Amateurs are welcome. The Monocacy.” This 1864 engagement show is hosted by different professional saved Washington D.C. from Rebel capture. Admission is free and anyone comedians each week. with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13th information visit our web page www. cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462APP SHARE CLUB Have an Appetite for Apps? Are 8518.
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• Sports Sports • Real Sports Estate Gods Every Sunday Ken prepares a list of open houses from internet sites he has located. He and Carla pack up the children and drive from one open house to the next. Each time they enter an open house they are asked to sign the guest register. There is a section of the register where a guest can sign in his/her professional REALTOR’s name instead of his/her own. Ken and Carla have no such professional representation. In a few weeks they and their children will have to be out of their home and they are scrambling to make last minute arrangements without the assistance of a professional REALTOR®. Mark is a first time home buyer. Like many buyers, Mark does not understand the value of working with one professional REALTOR® whose fiduciary duty is to represent Mark’s interests from start to finish. Instead of choosing one professional to learn Mark’s exact needs, focus all attention and apply all skills to meet those needs, Mark converses with every REALTOR® he meets at open houses. He also calls REALTORs® whose numbers appear on the yard signs and he makes appointments with them to see the properties as he is entitled to do. The REALTORs® he calls are obliged to disclose to Mark that they represent the interests of the seller. Regardless, Mark engages in lengthy discussions without the benefit of a professional representing his interests. Mark does not understand that he has disclosed sensitive information about his circumstances that impact his ability to negotiate from a position of strength. The seller’s REALTOR® must act in the best interest of the seller and in the absence of a professional to represent Mark’s interests, the seller remains in a far better position. Mike and Karin have sent out invitations to family, friends and to their professional Realtor for a housewarming party. They understood the value of working with one professional REALTOR® who understood exactly how to meet their needs. On the same day they closed on the home they sold, they also closed on the home of their dreams that they purchased with their professional REALTOR’s constant representation and
guidance. They never spent one dime out of pocket for that protection or representation and the transition was as stressless as possible. “REALTOR® hopping” or “tail spinning shopping” is for the uninformed who continue to lose out on opportunities, and run amok through a market that can be unforgiving. Every one deserves the kind of experience that leads to a happy home, so choose an experienced REALTOR®, say a prayer to the real estate gods and off you go! Broker/REALTOR® Janet Hilton is a former practicing attorney and critical care RN who with her husband retired Lynn Fire Lieutenant George Hilton owns and operates Country Crossroads Realty Associates, LLC. For all selling and buying North Shore real estate, you may call Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www.countrycrossroadsrealty.com.
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