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Foodpreneurs Thrive in Kitchen Local by stewart Lytle, reporter –––––––––––––––––

just space and equipment. Since AMESBURY – On a Friday she opened her doors in January a couple of weeks ago, Ed and last year, Sutton believes she Dana Siegal, owner of Park has created a community of Place Pantry, put packages of passionate people who love their their Tuscan Style Salsa on Cider work and their food products. Hill Farm's store shelves for the The businesses who use first time. Kitchen Local offer a wide range The salsa with secret Italian of products and services. spices was such an immediate “There is not much hit with customers, the pair competition among the group. of foodpreneurs had to return Each has its own niche,” Sutton Saturday morning to restock. said. Then they booked time at Lisa They range from Atlantic Sutton's Kitchen Local to make Photo Provided by Kitchen Local Saltworks, which harvests and more salsa. packages sea salt, to Sweet E's “Get to Cider Hill Farm Ed Siegal with his Tuscan Style Salsa at Pie and Cake, a custom, onASAP before it disappears!” Ed Cider Hill Farm. line baker of cupcakes, pies and Siegel wrote on FaceBook. Park Place Pantry is one of 28 and pets. Chefs and bakers share the cakes. Several catering companies micro-food companies that uses well-equipped kitchen, located in Kitchen Local, a 1,700-square-foot, the 14 Cedar Street Studios, seven operate from Kitchen Local. They include general catering companies commercial kitchen, to prepare a wide days a week, 24 hours a day. Sutton provides much more than Continued on page 3 variety of food for adults, children

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by stewart Lytle, reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT — Wags in town have questioned whether the First Religious Society has struck oil, or if Newburyport has been transformed into the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz. When crossing over the Route 1 bridge, it does cause one “to do a double take,” Mike Dissette, vice chair of the city's Community Preservation Committee, said last week. The top topic of conservation these days is the repair work going on to the white ornate steeple above the Unitarian Universalist Church on Pleasant Street. After years of enjoying views of the steeple from all directions, residents and visitors have been shocked this month to

see the beloved steeple covered by scaffolding inside a green mesh that protects pedestrians and cars below as construction crews make the repairs to the aging steeple. Most who see it pull out phones and snap a picture of the now green, boxy spire, said Bill Heenehan, the church business administrator and long-term member of the congregation. The four-tier steeple over the UU meetinghouse is undergoing a complete rehabilitation. Built in 1811, the white church with its classic Federal facade has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976. Originally projected at $411,474, Continued on page 3

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If you had the good fortune to travel down Scotland Road during the past few weeks you could not miss the joyful display of sunflowers at the Colby Farm. Bill, Lisa and J.R. have continued their tradition of planting 2.5 acres of sunflowers every year for about 10 years. Most people cannot pass by without stopping for a moment. A smile plays upon faces previously somber. The Colby family has been providing this beautiful display for all to enjoy at no cost. The Colbys do not sell many of the flowers, instead they spend their own time, money and fuel to plant over 200,000 sunflower seeds annually. During the past two years rains came and washed away the seeds. Determined not to let people down, they plowed under the first crop and replanted the 2.5 acres so people could come by, smile and drive away in a better state of mind. Once the sunflowers bloom, the word seems to spread and within a few days Scotland Road is filled Continued on page 2

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with cars carrying people who just want to see them. Just for the joy of it. Adults, children, toddlers and Boomers often climb the small slope of mowed grass to stand next to these giants and have their pictures taken. The sunflowers lift their beautiful yellow blossoms to the sky and follow the sun from east to west each day, providing tasty seeds to the birds. The Colbys have told me that people in other states call to see when the flowers will be at their

most brilliant so they can plan a trip. They have had requests for weddings to be held in front of the flowers. This year when I stopped to enjoy the fields of sunflowers I noticed a large white tent on the grounds in front of the flowers. I assumed it might be a wedding. Instead, Lisa Colby informed me that they were having a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Farm to Tableâ&#x20AC;? six course dinner and both nights had sold out quickly. After seeing the menu and wine list I could see why. It contained food from the Colby Farm as well as

other local farms and vineyards. By evening the scene was transformed into a magical display of twinkling lights and laughter coming from the tent. Eighty guests enjoyed themselves at tables and benches made by J.R. Colby. He also provided electricity from a generator that was so far behind the sunflowers that it wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t heard. I watched from a distance as the skies darkened, lights twinkled, and people laughed and experienced Kathryn O'Brien is on the a vision of life surrounded by Newbury Agricultural Commission, sunflowers. a realtor at RE/MAX Prestige and Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s joy. owner By the Way Farm, Newbury.

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TODD FARM FLEA MARKET Outdoor Award-Winning Flea Market is open every Sunday from now through late November. 240 flea market vendors can be found on any given week at Todd Farm. Free Admission and Free Parking. It’s the perfect New England way to spend some leisurely weekend time. Sundays 5:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. www.toddfarm.com NEWBURYPORT FARMERS MARKET Come enjoy the season with The Newburyport Farmers’ Market featuring locally grown veggies, live music, locally prepared food products and artisanal crafts! The Market will be held every Sunday rain or shine from 9:00am-1:00pm at the Tannery Marketplace. 25TH ANNUAL APPLE HARVEST RUN Registration is now open for one of the area’s longest running charity races. Runners will enjoy the scenic beauty and peak autumn foliage in one of New England’s most charming towns at the 25th annual Apple Harvest Run scheduled for Sunday, October 5th in West Newbury, Mass. The annual event is a fundraiser for the John C. Page Elementary School PTO, with 100% of proceeds benefiting educational and cultural programs for the school’s students. 15 Bachelor Street, Action Cove Playground, West Newbury, MA Registration & More Information: Register online or download forms to mail in www.appleharvestrun.org. The first 500 5K or 5 Mile Participants that register by September 30th get

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Participants 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley will learn how to develop the same business model as Google, Amazon and McDonalds and use larger Continued on page 17 Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning TOWN TOWN OF ROWLEY OF ROWLEY TOWN TOWN OF ROWLEY OF ROWLEY TOWN TOWN OF ROWLEY OF ROWLEY Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, October ZONING ZONING BOARD BOARD OF APPEALS OF APPEALS ZONING ZONING BOARD BOARD OF APPEALS OF APPEALS ZONING ZONING BOARD BOARD OF APPEALS OF APPEA TOWN OF ROWLEY TOWN OF ROWLEY TOWN OF ROWLEY 15, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Town ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS #15.03 #15.03 Case Case #15.04 #15.04 Case Case #15.05 #15.05 Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA., relative to an CaseCase Application for Approval of a Site Plan Review. The AppliCase #15.03 Case #15.04 Case #15.05 A Public Hearing Hearing will be will held be at held theat the A Public A Public Hearing Hearing will be willheld be held at at A Public A Public Hearing Hearing will be willheld be hel at cant, Ed Sutherby, of 26 Main Street, Rowley, MA 01969, on A Public Town Town Hall Annex, Hall Annex, 39 Central 39 Central Street, Street, the Town the Town Hall Hall Annex, Annex, 39 Central 39 Central the Town the Town Hall Hall Annex, Annex, 39 Central 39 Cen behalf of the property owner, HTA Realty Inc. of 1 Rose Court A Public Hearing will be held at the A Public Hearing will be held at A Public Hearing will be held at on Thursday, on Thursday, October October 16th,16th, 20142014 at at Street, Street, on Thursday, on Thursday, October October 16th, 16th, Street,Street, on Thursday, on Thursday, October October 16th, 1 Ipswich, MA 01938 has submitted a Site Plan Review AppliTown Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central 7:30 7:30 p.m. p.m. to acttoon actanonapplication an application at 7:15 at 7:15 p.m. p.m. to acttoonactanonapplicaan applica- 2014 2014 at 8:00 at 8:00 p.m. p.m. to acttoonactanonap-an cation depicting the construction of a 2,246 square-foot (1.5 on Thursday, October 16th, 2014 Thursday, October 16th,2014 onplication Thursday, October 16th, 3rd, received received September September 3rd,at3rd, 20142014Street, tiononreceived tion received September September 2nd, 2nd, 2014Street, plication received received September September story, 2 unit) commercial building to be located on an exist7:30 p.m. to act on an application at 7:15 p.m. to act on an applica2014 at 8:00 p.m. to act on an fromfrom Artistic Artistic Landscapes Landscapes LLC,LLC, from from Deborah Deborah A. 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Property Property is located is located at 95 at 95 and is and shown is shown on Assessors’ on Assessors’ Map 4, Ma requirements of Section 6.3.1.3. Haverhill Street, Rowley, MA. The Central (Cen-D) Zoning District. The property subject totion the 8.5.4.1. of the Rowley ProtecRowley, Rowley, MA. MA. The property The property is in theof the Wethersfield Wethersfield Street,Street, Rowley, Rowley, MA. MA.property Lot 36. At36. theAtpublic the public hearing, hearing, mem-m tive Zoning Bylaws. Property is islo-in the Rowley Protective Zoning isLotin the Outlying district request is located at 4 Main Street, Rowley, MA, and shown Business/Light Business/Light Industry Industry district district and and The property The property is in is the in Central the Central disdisbers of bers the of public the public may ask may questions ask Bylaws. Property is located at 95 and is shown on Assessors’ Map 4, quest on Assessors’ Map 15, Lot 68-1. 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ANNA JAQUES HOSPITAL AID ASSOCIATION FALL BAKE & PLANT SALE The AJH Aid Association is hosting its Annual Fall Bake and Plant Sale in the AJH Atrium on Thursday, October 8th from 9:00 – 2:00. The community is invited to visit and shop for fall plants, wreaths, baked goodies and our popular cookbooks. All sale proceeds benefit patient care at AJH. AJH Aid Association 2014 Calendar of Events: 10/9 - Fall Bake Sale, 12/2 - Holidays in Bloom, 12/5 - Holiday Happenings Craft Fair, 12/8 - Tree of Light ROUNDTABLE The Civil War Roundtable of the WEDNESDAY MORNING Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on BIRDING Wednesday October 8th at the East See Wednesday, October 1st. Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury, MA. HATHA YOGA CLASS “Tom DiGiuseppe will speak on “The See Wednesday, October 1st. 1864 Confederate Raid on St. Albans VT.” This was the Northernmost LECTURE: NATURE POETRY engagement of the war and almost READING caused an international conflict with Joppa Flats Education Center offers England.” Admission is free and a monthly lecture series on natural anyone with an interest in America’s history topics that is free to Mass Civil War is invited to attend. For Audubon members. Children ages more information visit our web page 8 and up are welcome. Wednesday, www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) October 8, 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Meet 462-8518.

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feel uncomfortable in your home, a well trained professional Realtor will know as much as is reasonably possible how to scrutinize and continue to observe all who enter your home from the moment they open the door to the moment they leave without sacrificing that "welcomed" feeling. Guests will be asked to sign in the "Guest Register" and Realtors use that register to enhance business and make contacts for feedback on the property. With careful choices and preparation, the Open House is an invaluable tool in the sale of a home. As long as your home has been priced correctly and is well marketed, and if you keep your lovely home as spotless and sparkling as possible, you will be headed toward the closing table before any of those sellers around you who have not done the same. Also, you may be well advised to keep smelling salts on hand for your Realtor. You never know when a private jet may be charting a flight plan to your Open House! 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 buying and selling real estate on the North Shore, you may reach Janet directly at 781-405-4867 or visit www. countrycrossroadsrealty.com.

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Hosting an Open House provides a valuable opportunity for sellers, buyers, and Realtors to learn more about the property that is for sale, but there is a great deal more involved with an Open House than may meet the eye. Here are some facts to consider about Open Houses: What an Open House means: The seller has agreed to permit the general public to enter the home for the purpose of looking through all rooms, closets, cabinets, basement, attic, storage areas, and garage in addition to exploring the property's land. What an Open House does NOT mean: While there is a reasonable expectation that a buyer be permitted to observe the size of closets and the condition of cabinets, there is no permission ever granted to or implied for anyone to touch the sellers' personal property such as furniture drawers, armoire or entertainment center doors or use of any of the home's utilities. Who attends the Open House? A billionaire lands a private jet at the end of the cul de sac, is followed up the front stairs by an entourage of staff carrying a chest full of thousand dollar bills, and states emphatically to your Realtor "You only want how much for this house? Nonsense! It's worth ten times what you are asking and I have no time for a home inspection. Let's sign." If your Realtor is still conscious, you are what is known in the business as "One Lucky Dude". If the jet should miss the ramp, however, and your Open House continues, you may expect that your neighbors will be among the first to attend. Although you may view your neighbors as merely "nosey", know that your Realtor recognizes the value of their presence. Neighbors in fact do come in to look around for many reasons, but one reason may be that they would like their friend or family member to live closer to them... in your home. Many Realtors are doing their own Open Houses on the same day as yours is being done, but they can and will send their buyers to view your home if it is open.

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