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FREE Collaboration Breeds Success at Chestnut Innovation Center October 15-21, 2014 Vol. 10, No. 50 by stewart Lytle, reporter –––––––––––––––––
AMESBURY – When the Newburyport Clean Tech Center moved from the Newburyport Industrial Park to a vacant mill in Amesbury last summer, the promise was that it would create 75 to 100 new jobs for this city. That was music to the ears of newly elected Mayor Ken Grey, who had campaigned on the need for the city to create more jobs, recruit more businesses and over time lower the tax burden residential homeowners pay. A month after opening its doors as the Chestnut Innovation Center in a 54,000-square-foot building that previously housed Photo by Stewart Lytle ARC Technologies, the green-tech business incubator has brought in Chestnut Innovation Center principals Mark Friery (left) and Bob 10 companies. Those 10 companies O/Brien.
employ more than 50 workers. Only two moved with it from Newburyport. Mark Friery, a principal with the center, said several more companies are on the cusp of signing leases at the center. Grey said last week that the center is a big part of his plans to increase the number of businesses, particularly manufacturing companies, in the city. “We are very much in sync with what the center is doing,” he said. “I have several more vacant mills to fill.” Some of those vacant mills are across Chestnut Street from the center. With the early success of the center, the principals are already thinking about expansion into a Continued on page 3
Newbury Does Legwork for Future Solar Projects NEWBURY – The first solar farm in this town is not likely to happen soon, but the town, after the Board of Selectmen held several meetings to discuss the town's new solar bylaw, is now ready to convert under-utilized farms into productive solar farms. The Board of Selectmen last week voted unanimously to approve a special permit for a 87-acre farm off Middle Road, near Route 1 that is owned by the NA Nichols Realty Trust. “Newbury has done the leg work,” said Bob O'Brien, president of American Renewable Energy Solutions, which was working with Borrego Solar Systems to secure approval for building solar farms in the town. “There will be other projects in Newbury. There is a lot of opportunity in Newbury and other North Shore communities.”
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Borrego 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 project off Middle Road raised little public controversy. There was opposition from neighbors toward the Main Street project, who argued that the arrays could be seen from their homes. The town's Conservation Commission, which regulates intrusion on wetland areas and storm water runoff, approved the Middle Road project. The projects required the town's Board of Selectmen to issue a Special Permit for the panels to be installed Continued on page 3
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under the new bylaw governing the installation of solar panels. The town, which needs additional tax revenue to pay for major projects, such as a new Town Hall and police station, stands to make $250,000 in the first year from fees and taxes and $60,000 for each of the next 19 years in property taxes from the Middle Road project. The problem for the town and developers of solar farms, like Borrego, is that the major state program for state incentives is full. The state is not likely to expand the program this year, particularly while Beacon Hill and the rest of the Commonwealth, wait to see who is elected the next governor. Gov. Deval Patrick has been a major supporter of solar power and set a goal to install 1,600 megawatts of solar energy by 2020 into law.
The good news for Newbury is that some commercial solar projects that were in line ahead of Borrego's Middle Road site in the current program may fall out or come in smaller. That could create room for the Newbury project, said Joe Harrison, senior project manager for Borrego. The project might happen if Borrego can work with a community solar company or an affordable housing project. After the new governor and legislature take office in January, the solar program, called Solar Renewal Energy Credits, could be renewed, although it is unclear how either of the major candidates for governor might view a new solar incentive program. If or when a new program is approved, that will open the door for Newbury and other towns with open land, landfills and public buildings
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Breast Cancer and The Arts – a day of vintage baseball, great food, drink, and more at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. The event honors Janice Sheehy, who lost her two-anda-half year battle with breast cancer in 2013. During and after the games visitors can sample food from local eateries, enjoy delicious beers from the Ipswich Ale ‘Tap Truck,’ and much more. For more information contact Brian Sheehy at 978.790.5707, or via email at historyball@yahoo.com, no For more information about the event visit http://janspitchgame. wordpress.com/, or the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ nsPitchForBreastCancerAndTheArts. For more about the Essex Base Ball Organization visit http://essexbaseball. wordpress.com/.
House Tour, in order to raise funds for the restoration of Point Shore’s iconic 1835 meetinghouse overlooking Alliance Park and the Merrimack River. Eight homes will be open to the public. All but one are located in Amesbury’s beautiful riverfront neighborhoods, the exception being a beautiful home on Main St., heading downtown. Representative of the fine work of America’s early 19th century architects, craftspeople and builders, Union Congregational Church has been a beloved presence on the banks of the Merrimack River for over 175 years. Anchoring the western tip of Point Shore, it is a pleasant and familiar site to all those passing by on Main Street, or by boat on the Merrimack River. The 2014 Point Shore House Tour will help fund the restoration of the church hall. The tour hours are 10 – 4 PM. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 if purchased on the day of the event. Checks may be made out to: UCC Restoration Alliance, P.O. Box 208, Amesbury, MA 01913. Advance tickets may also be purchased online, by going to the house tour website. Tickets purchased in advance will be held for you at the ticket sale table, Union Congregational Church. Box lunches will be available for sale in the church hall. Detailed information is available on the website: www. PointShoreHouseTour.com. Or call 978-388-6591.
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TEEN NIGHT HIKE—ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? Darkness is the realm of coyote howls, insect whirrs, and owl screeches. In this program, we will learn some common Marine Service night animal sounds and conquer our fears by letting our eyes adjust to the Northhampton, NH darkness and setting out on a hike on the sanctuary at night. We will end with a campfire, marshmallows, and Call Joe: spooky stories. Do you dare to join us? REM Marine Service 603-235-3424 Saturday, October 18, 7:00-8:30 P.M. Hauls ‘Em All! Fee: $8 ($7/Mass Audubon members). Advance registration is required; call 978-887-9264 or register online at 15 Main Street, Salisbury, MA massaudubon.org/ipswichriver. PHABULOUS PHOTO (800) 626-3465 WEEKEND SISTER CITY TO CELEBRATE See Friday, October 17th 22ND YEAR WITH AFRICAN DINNER DANCE AND Ad # 2 THOSE LITTLE BROWN Commercial Printing & Professional Graphic Design AUCTION THINGS: A SPARROW The Greater Newburyport/Bura WORKSHOP For Client /Newspaper use only – this does not print: format posters, forms, menus, flyers This PDF – brochures, dated 06/10/11 –wide replaces all previous PDFs ofoffice this ad. Please destroy all previous PDFs ofAlliance this ad. will hold its 22nd African This program is designed to meet Questions? Call Acorn Advertising, 781-643-2928. Dinner Dance and Auction at the Elks one of birding's greatest challengespresentation folders, notepads, tickets, business cards Lodge in Newburyport on Saturday, -sparrow identification. During a Actual ad size – 4” x 2” (Town Common ) October 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. morning lecture, we will utilize images, www.CoastalPrintingInc.com The gala evening raises funds for specimens, and other interpretive projects in Newburyport’s sister city, materials to review aids to sparrow Bura, Kenya. The evening is a family identification. We will also discuss Site Work affair and all ages are invited. Ticket sparrow habitats and the time periods information may be obtained by during which individual species are excavation contractorS calling GNBA member Chris Bentley most frequently seen in our area. Septic tankS & at 617-905-6371 or Joanna Hammond During our field trip, we will visit a at 978-388-3230. More information number of very productive habitats SyStem contractorS on the group and its activities may be in the Newburyport/Plum Island container Service obtained by visiting www.masskenya. area to see sparrows and practice org identification techniques. Sunday,
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October 19, 9 am to 3 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $60. Preregistration required. Call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon. org/joppaflats. FAMILY FUN WITH HORSES Bring the family to New England Equine Rescue North’s Open House on Sunday, October 19, 11-2 p.m. Meet our rescued animals, enjoy food, games, face painting, pony rides, music, raffles, and more. We’re located at 183 River Road, West Newbury, MA. Visit www.neernorth.org for more information.
WEST NEWBURY FALL HIKE Our fall hike features the new bridges across the Indian River enhancing the Riverbend Natural Area. You will also see where place based learning takes place for the Page Elementary School, and of course the fall colors. There will be free cider and apples from the Long Hill Orchard.
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Real Estate Matters of the Heart • Sports • Sports Sports interiorly and exteriorly. Her “overwhelmed”. Timing is arms ached from raking leaves and her back would ache from shoveling soon. She could hardly keep up with the dusting and vacuuming of so many rooms that she rarely entered anymore. She said “I love my home and I do not want to leave it.” It was also the case that Maggie could not afford to hire the help she needed to maintain the home without sacrificing her own health. Once again she said “I am overwhelmed.” Like many folks in Maggie’s position, there are homeowners who planned to downsize one day and use their long term equity as “retirement” funds. The loss of equity in the housing market has impacted every household in one way or another. It is small wonder why Maggie is feeling “overwhelmed”. She is impacted both emotionally and financially. If you are reading this article and you can identify with Maggie, here are some thoughts for you as we discussed with Maggie: 1. DO NOT SELL YOUR HOME. Explore all the possibilities that may work for you including the renting of space for financial help and assistance with maintenance. Perhaps a family member or friend needs help too. These times present as many opportunities as they do challenges and you may help each other. 2. SELL YOUR HOME. Know that if you purchase another home that does meet your needs you will be making that purchase in the same market whether it is a sellers market or a buyers market. It may be a financial “wash” for you in the end. 3. DO NOT MAKE HASTY DECISIONS. Every property sells at the right price and time……every single one. It is very difficult to make a decision of such magnitude while you are feeling “overwhelmed”. Hold off if possible until you have gathered information sufficient to make the best decision to meet your needs. 4. RELY ON TRUSTED PROFESSIONALS. A trusted professional will never say “Sign right here.” when he/she recognizes the signs of one who is
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1970 Classic Antique Car Fully Rebuilt 350 High Performance Cutlass Oldsmobile Convertible with only 1000 MILES ON NEW ENGINE, new transmission. Very powerful. New everything including new exhaust. Body in good shape, interior good. Nice cruising car or take to the drag strip. Very fun.! Asking $16,500 Call Kevin at 508-789-1824
Jack Cook‛s Rubbish Service Affordable Weekly Pickup and Extra Pickups
~ Clean-Out Services ~ 84 Main St., Rowley, MA 978-948-7228
978-948-8696 PARTS
Lawn, Garden & Snow Equipment Sales and Service 401 Main Street (Rt. 1A) Rowley, MA 01969 (978) 948-2723
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