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Amesbury Mayoral Race Recount Thursday By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– AMESBURY – Thatcher Kezer, who has been mayor here for the last eight years, has had more than a dozen of registered voters, including one of his fellow hockey players and best friends, “confess” to him that they did not vote on Nov. 4. His close friend was called into Boston to work all day and could not get back to the city in time to vote. Others said they were in the hospital. A few admitted they just forgot to vote. Kezer was out-polled by two votes in the election where Ken Gray, a newcomer to Amesbury politics, drew 2,092 votes to Kezer's 2,090. Or at least that is how the vote stands now. The four-member Board of Registrars voted last week to recount all the ballots on Nov. 21. Kezer asked for a hand recount of the more than 4,000 votes cast. His logic: If the voting machine is only 99.9 percent accurate, there will be four votes that are wrong. The machine manufacturer does not guarantee that its voting machines are even that accurate, he said. “We are just trying to verify what the truth is. There should be confidence in what the results actually were,” the mayor said. One person voting for Kezer instead of Gray would have put the election in a tie, he said. Almost 40 percent of the registered Amesbury voters went to the polls. That is higher than in some previous elections, but Kezer said he battled voter complacency throughout the election. Mayor Thatcher Kezer working at his desk.
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A Week Without Violent Video Games
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– REGIONAL – Following the mass murder at Sandy Hook Elementary School last December, the Newburyport-based Kids as Peacemakers held three community meetings to discuss how such a tragedy might be avoided here. The people who attended the meeting discussed the underlying causes that may have contributed to 20-year-old Adam Lanza's murderous attack on school children, teachers and staff. They discussed the impact of social media. And they voiced concerns that video games, particularly violent ones, may be causing a spike in heightened youth aggressive behavior and bullying. They discussed holding educational seminars and a turn-in program for violent toys, much like the police department's program where real guns are turned in. But the furlough of playing video games captivated the group's attention. Hosting a program on-line seemed to make the most sense for busy parents. So this week, the Kids as Peacemakers launched a week-long challenge, asking families with children to forgo for an entire week playing video games on their televisions, telephones and iPads. Photo by Stewart Lytle Rev. Christopher Ney, president of the Kids As Peacemakers’ Board
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Letters to the Editor Annual Pettengill Fundraiser Wonderful Success Letter to the Editor:
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On behalf of Executive Director, Deborah Smith, and the Board of Directors of The Pettengill House, Inc., we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the annual Pettengill House Fundraiser at the Blue Ocean Music Hall a wonderful success. Our appreciation goes to long-time donor, Michelle Walsh, the Honorary Chairperson chosen for this year’s event. It is a privilege to have someone so committed to helping the children and families of our communities, organizing fundraisers and food drives and volunteering in our programs. Our gratitude goes to Wayne Capolupo, who donated the use of his spectacular venue and to Patty King, our venue organizer. Thanks also to Brian Young and The Thomas Machine Works Band for the donation of their time and talent, and to Terrance Gleason for his beautiful floral arrangements. Our volunteers extraordinaire, John Fournier, Gail Kelleher, Eliza Young and Carol Bartlett were invaluable. We are grateful to the Board of Directors, Advisory Members, and staff of the Pettengill House for their support. We would like to recognize our event committee for their tireless efforts in making this evening possible: Sue Ottaviano, Pam Bishop, Peg Brown, Gary Coltin, Heidi Fournier, Karen French, Sandra Licciardo, Les Murray and Committee Chairs Cathy Mamakos and Linda Young. We are sincerely thankful and touched by the many supporters who attended, our silent auction donors, community sponsors, and anonymous donors whose generosity made the night such a great success, notably our live auction donors: Newbury Food Mart, Mary Sylva, Laurie Knapp and Michael and Michelle Walsh. And finally a very special thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: Institution for Savings and Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank and Gold Sponsors: Leeward Light Charitable Thrift Store and The Provident Bank. The mission of the Pettengill House is to support and empower 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. All of the proceeds from this fundraiser will go directly to benefit these local children and families. For more information or to make a tax deductible donation please call (978) 463-8801 or visit us at www.pettengillhouse.org. All donations stay local and have an immediate and direct impact in our community. Sincerely, Julie Havey, Pettengill Program Coordinator
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Congratulations and thank you to everyone who danced, watched, voted, shared and rooted for Anna Jaques in the 2013 Pink Glove Dance Competition! With 21,531 votes, your support helped us place in the TOP 5 and did so much to unite our community and raise awareness for breast cancer.
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He said he heard from many voters, “You are doing a great job. You won't have any problem getting reelected.” Gray, calling on the mayor last week to concede the election, said he is confident the results will hold up in a recount because the voting machines use a highly accurate optical scanning technology. City Clerk Bonnijo Kitchin is no newcomer to the recount process. She has overseen or been part of four recounts since she joined the clerk's office in 1999. But she admitted she is out of practice. The last Amesbury election decided by a recount was a race for a library trustee post in 2005. The last mayoral election that was decided by recount was in 2001 when about 20 votes were reversed. Close elections are rare, but they happen. The most memorable may
be the 2000 Presidential election when then-Vice President Albert Gore led Texas Gov. George Bush by 537 votes out of 6 million cast. Gore lost when Florida did a recount that spawned the words “hanging chad.” The Massachusetts governor's race was decided by four votes in 1839. And Louis Wyman beat John Durkin for the New Hampshire U.S. Senate seat by two votes in 1974, only to have the U.S. Senate require a new election that Durkin won. Kitchin said she will have a crew of 15 or 16 people to count and tabulate the ballots in the auditorium at City Hall. Each ballot will be counted by a human being. Both candidates will be allowed to witness the recount, along with a team that may include their attorney and others to oversee the process. The public will also be to able to observe the recount, but
not in the recount area itself. Kitchin said she expects the process to take about six hours. Estimated cost of the recount is between $4,000 and $5,000. If the recount were to end in a tie, a special election would have to be scheduled. Kezer said he is looking at two doors, one would return him for a fifth term as mayor, where he would like to finish several major projects that he helped start. The other door would take him in a new direction. “One door will open, and that's the one I will take,” he said. He joked that if he is not reelected as mayor, he would like to follow in billionaire New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg's footsteps. “I have already been mayor,” he said. “Now I just have to work on that billionaire thing. I'll let you know when I figure that out.”
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Continued from page 1 of Directors, said the research on the impact of social media and particularly video games on children or adults is inconclusive. But “Every parent is a little bit worried about it,” he said. Formed by Merle Forney in 1999 initially as the Dove Campaign, the Kids as Peacemakers challenges schools, churches and civic groups to encourage children to talk about peace and peaceful living. The children in turn design a peace mural painted on a sheet of plywood, many of which can be seen in parks, playgrounds and school yards around the city. In 2006, the National Exchange Club adopted the Kids As Peacemakers mural program as a National project after it received the “Best Youth Project” award at the National Convention. In announcing the new Kids as Peacemakers initiative, Ney said, “We know that many parents are concerned about their children’s exposure to violent images and acts in video games and apps. So we created this campaign as a challenge and a conversation starter.” Ney and his eight-member board for the organization hope that parents at home and teachers in the classroom will use the week to discuss the impacts video games may have on behavior. The national debate about the impact video games have on children has intensified in recent years as the number of games and the violence depicted in them has escalated. The more realistic and violent games have become, the more arguments against them have increased. Various attempts are being made to control access by children to these games, including a rating system. Studies include testing teenagers, using brain imaging techniques. Some opponents of the games argue
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Well, you can! REFUGE TOUR November 20th from 10 am – 2 In this 90 minute talk and interactive Held on the following days: pm. For more information, contact discussion, Don Arnoudse will Friday, Nov. 22nd @9:30 am; Julie Havey at (978) 463-8801 or show you how. This FREE program Saturday, Nov. 23rd @9:30 am, jhavey@pettengillhouse.org. is scheduled for 7-8:30pm and Sunday, Nov. 24 @ 1:00 pm. on Thursday, November Tours last approximately 2 hours. HATHA YOGA CLASS 21 at Newburyport Town Join a refuge ranger for a behind Students are led through a Hall. Refreshments will be served the scenes tour of Parker River series of stretches, strengthening starting at 6:30pm so come early National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will and balancing postures, twists and meet your neighbors who are be conducted via refuge van, with and inversions by certified yoga attending. This program will be several brief “drive by” stops along instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. videotaped. If you are a business the way. 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ROWLEY HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTION Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, LITTLE WOMAN See Page 2 November 23rd, from 8:30 AM Continued on page to 12:30 PM at the Highway Department, 40 Independent St. HOLIDAY FAIR Featuring seasonal delights with an old-fashioned flair, Pilgrim Church will holds its annual Holiday Fair Sat. Nov. 23, 9 a.m.2 p.m. This year's fair will include children's games and crafts, cookie walk, country store, hand-made quilts, jewelry, holiday decor, luncheon, and a silent auction. A new addition to the fair line-up this year is a breakfast menu featuring pancakes, eggs and sausage. Everyone is welcome! Located at 27 Church Street in Merrimac, Pilgrim Church is completely accessible to all. DUCT TAPE ACTIVITIES We'll making lots of things out of duct tape today! Come down and be creative with us! Saturday, November 23rd @ 11am- Please register! Langley-Adams Library, Groveland, (978)372-1732 http:// www.langleyadamslib.org
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AMESBURY - Cookie Walk set at Amesbury Public Library - Who doesn’t like cookies? Assuage your sweet tooth guilt by buying cookies at the third annual Cookie Walk - perfect way to support the Friends of the Amesbury Public Library. Mark Community Connections . Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry your calendars. Cookie Walk 2013 will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, at 6:30 p.m., after the library closes. “For the past two . All Phases of Construction . Commercial/Residential years we have been very successful in raising money through the Cookie Walk program to go to the Friends of the Library,â€? OVER 25 YEARS of . All Maintenance . All Types said Erin Matlin, assistant APL director of the Amesbury Library. “The Friends then turn that money around and give it of Restorations Community Newspaper The North Shore’sWork Largest Independent . Free Initial Consultation . Project Management “In the Fieldâ€? Experience all back to the library. We use this money to help fund programs and purchase supplies.â€? All proceeds from the sale will go PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION to the Friends, whose mission is to support the library and its staff, and to enhance the resources and services of the library. The funds raised from memberships, fundraisers like the Cookie Walk, and the Book Shop pay for educational, cultural and All Types of Property Repairs technical programs for adults, teens and children, including museum passes subscriptions, refreshments, prizes and supplies • for programs and activities, new furnishings, technology aids and any special requests made by the library staff. -----------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY/NEWBURYPORT - December 8, 2013 - Bright Nights at Springfield. $94 includes lunch at historic Salem • Stageloft Theater in Sturbridge • and admission to Bright Cross Inn, performance of Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" at the Nights famous Christmas lighting display in Springfield. Contact the Newburyport Council on Aging 978-462-8650 or • Established 26 years Amesbury COA 978-388-8138 for further information. Trips are open to all age groups or location. GENERAL CONTRACTORS L.L.C. • Commercial - Residential -----------------------------------------------------------Consultation to Project Completion BYFIELD Th e Byfi eld Community Arts center will be having a craft fair on December 7. Local and regional crafters will be Orientals & Wall-to-Wall . •Carpentry . Masonry . Landscaping . Roofing . Basements . Water Entry displaying their wares from 9:00am- 3:00pm. Interested crafters are asked to call 978-457-0208 to reserve a space. Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning . •All Phases . Commercial/Residential of Construction -----------------------------------------------------------Stephen Ruest, OVEROwner 25 YEARS of . •All Maintenance . All Types of Restorations CompleteWork Installation IPSWICH - The Trustees of Reservations is pleased to announce the launch of a new Dairy Share Program at Appleton Serving Northshore, MA & Southern NH . Free Initial Consultation . Project Management Fieldâ€? Experience Farms, located at 219 County Road, Ipswich, MA. For the first time since Appleton Farms began milking cows at the farm • Professional - Honest Showroom located at:“In62the Central St, Ipswich PROPERTY MANAGEMENT/CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION over ten years ago, the public will be able to purchase a Full or Half Dairy Share with Appleton Farms’ very own farmstead Allwww.ipswichfloorcovering.com Types of Property Repairs cheese, yogurt, and milk. The Dairy Share program starts the week of December 16 and last for 13 weeks (through March 16, 2014). Shares are available for purchase and pickup at the farm Monday – Friday, 11am – 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, CALL: (978) 356-9312 10am – 4pm. Full Dairy Share includes two ½ gallons of milk (choice of skim, 1%, and whole), one Âź lb. wedge of artisan cheese (your choice from seasonal selections) and one quart whole milk yogurt. The cost for 13 weeks is $210.00 for Trustees of Reservations members, $230.00 for nonmembers. Half Dairy Share includes one ½ gallon of milk (choice of skim, 1%, and whole), one Âź lb. wedge of artisan cheese (choice from seasonal selections) and one pint whole milk yogurt. The cost for 13 weeks is $135.00 for Trustees of Reservations members, $150.00 for nonmembers. Dairy farming at Appleton Farms is a 375-days-a-year commitment. Eating local can also be a 375-days-a-year commitment. Make your local Farm to Fridge pledge by purchasing a Dairy Share today! To learn more about the Appleton Farms’ dairy and to purchase a share, visit online www.thetrustees.org/dairyshare, call the farm at 978.356.5728, or stop by the dairy store Monday – Friday, 11am – 6pm and Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 4pm. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich, will host its annual holiday open house Greening of the Great House December 6-8, 2013. A North Shore tradition, the Greening of the Great House will feature lavishly decorated rooms transformed by florists and designers, self-guided tours, and live entertainment. On Friday evening, December 6, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., visitors can enjoy live jazz music, free appetizers, and a drink at the cash bar as well as tour the Great House. On Saturday, December 7, 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, December 8, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can visit the Gift Gallery for distinctive holiday gifts, including Harbor Sweets chocolates, jewelry, holiday plants, and home dĂŠcor. Additionally, 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com on Saturday and Sunday, there will be scheduled activities, including dance and music performances, demonstrations, an interactive vintage game and toy room, and a children’s treasure hunt. Tickets are at the door only: $15 for adults and $8 for children and seniors, $10 and $5 for Trustees of Reservations’ members, and $5 for Ipswich residents with proof of residency. Attendees may bring an unwrapped toy to benefit needy families through Ipswich Caring. Call 978.356.4351 or visit www. thetrusteees.org for more information. -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - In the season of Thanksgiving, Ipswich pays homages to harvest, hearth and home. Ipswich is First‌ Period. November 17th - 31st, is a celebration of the fact that Ipswich has more First Period homes than any other town in the Nation; 52 out of the countries 250 still standing houses built in the first 100 years of development in the new world 1620 - 1720. Event details at: http://www.ipswichvisitorcenter.org/events/ipswich-is-first-period-2/ -----------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Property inspectors will be visiting homes in Ipswich during November to confirm that the records held by the Town reflect the actual conditions of properties. The Massachusetts Bureau of Local Assessments requires officials to inspect each parcel in town at least once every nine years. An inspection of the property includes a full measure and listing of the interior and exterior. In preparation for our FY 2014 Triennial Certification, the Assessor’s Office has contracted with Patriot Properties, Inc. to conduct inspections of approximately 500 properties beginning in October. Employees of Patriot Properties will request a few minutes of your time to conduct an inspection. Employees will have identification, and a letter signed by the Chief Assessor. If you have any questions, or wish to know if your property is on the list to be inspected, please contact the Assessor’s Office at (978) 356-6603, or e-mail carolt@ipswich-ma.gov. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - The Newbury Town Library is pleased to announce that beginning in December, the library will be open 5 days a week during the school year and 4 during the summer. The new hours are: Tuesday & Thursday 12:00-7:00, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-5:00 and Saturday 10:00-2:00. This will allow patrons to have more access to their library/community center and all of the library materials, community room meeting space and programs that the library has to offer. And, don’t forget, the Newbury Town Library is a 21st century library and can be accessed 24/7 by visiting the website at: www.newburylibrary. EXTERIOR SIGN REPAIR org. Downloadable music and eBooks as well as the ability to order and renew library materials are always available online. Please stop in and visit the Newbury Town Library and see all of the wonderful things it has to offer. TRUCK LETTERING ----------------------------------------------------------- NEWBURY - Join us for tea and conversation with Connie Johnson Hambley, author of The Charity, a novel of suspense that WE MAKE BANNERS
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CAT IN THE CRADLE COFFEEHOUSE Hayley Sabella comes to the Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse on November 23. The Cat in the Cradle Coffeehouse is hosted by the Byfield Community Arts Center, 7 Central Street, Byfield. Doors open at 7:30 and admission is $5.00 at the door. The Cat Café sells beer, wine, soft drinks and snacks throughout the evening. The Cat in the Cradle is sponsored in part by the Newburyport Bank. For more Newspaper info please call 978-463-3335 or go to our website at www.byfieldcac. org.
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November 0 - 6, 013 String Ensemble, Junior Flute Choir, Flute Choir, and selected soloists will take place at this benefit event. This concert is family-friendly, and is a great way to expose children to orchestral music while teaching them about helping neighbors in the community. The musicians and conductors of NMYO are proud to be a part of this opportunity to serve the local community. First Church, Ipswich is located at 1 Meeting House Green, Ipswich, MA. The Church is in Ipswich Center, at the top of the hill, just off Routes 1A and 133, where they come to a stop in the middle of the business district. This concert is open to the public – all are welcome.
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BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER Whole cakes and pies from Josie’s Home Bakery, hostess gifts and individually-wrapped treats, goodies on the go, homemade breakfast breads, muffins, cookies and brownies. All perfect additions to your holiday gatherings! The Children’s Castle parking lot, 694 Main St, West Newbury on Tuesday, November 26, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. and Wednesday, November 27, 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Children’s Castle Parent Council, which helps plan parties, purchase supplies and support teachers at the Children’s Castle. The Children’s Castle with questions at 978-308-9003
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25th WE DON’T DIE International Bestselling Author Sandra Champlain presents “We Don’t Die: A Skeptic’s Discovery of Life After Death” on Monday, November 25th at 6pm at the Langley-Adams Library in Groveland, MA. The event is free and open to the public. Please register by calling 978-372-1732 or online www.langleyadamslib.org.
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Imagine providing lunch for 500+ individuals and producing less than one garbage bag full of trash. That is exactly what the students and staff at the Paul F. Doyon Memorial and Winthrop elementary schools in Ipswich are doing. Spearheaded by members of the Ipswich Sustainable Education (ISE) Affordable Committee, formally IEEC and Green Initiatives, composting in the cafeterias was implemented at Weekly Pickup the beginning of the 2013-2014 school year. Now elementary students and staff help to reduce trash and Extra Services by sorting food waste, recyclable materials and trash as the Middle/High school has been doing for the past 2 years. Styrofoam products have also been eliminated and replaced by compostable trays, ~ Fall Clean-Out ~ cups and bowls. In 2011 the cafeterias were recycling plastic and paper materials and using pour-off 84 Main St., Rowley, MA The Town Common Courtesy Photo buckets for liquids putting out 6 bags of trash per school per day. By eliminating food waste and styrofoam products, trash is now down to less than a full garbage bag per school per day. Not only 978-948-7228 does this reduce the schools’ carbon footprint on the earth, it also saves the town money in trash hauling expenses. Most importantly these young students are learning valuable life lessons. As a pilot program for the 20132014 school year, the cost of the composting and biodegradable trays was financed by each school’s FRIES (parent-teacher organizations) committee and by a grant funded Listen to Kathryn’s real estate radio program every Friday at 7:45 am by New England Biolabs of Ipswich. Although future subsidizing is uncertain at this on WNBP 1450 AM / 106.1 FM. time, ISE members are hopeful that the success of the program will speak to the need of continued funding. For more information on how you can help with the Ipswich Sustainable Education committee, please email sustainable.ipswich@gmail.com. RE/MAX Prestige 375 Boston Street TOWN OF ROWLEY TOWN OF ROWLEY Topsfield, MA ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 978-887-7272 office
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A Public Hearing will be Re-opened and held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 at 7:30 p.m. to act on an application received April 27th, 2010 from Building & Remodeling Corporation of America, 100 Cummings Center, Suite 321-H, Beverly, MA 01915. The Owner of record is the Tompkins-Desjardins Trust, Bruce E. Tompkins, Trustee, 74 Long Hill Road, Rowley, MA 01969. Applicant is requesting a comprehensive permit under MGL c.40B to construct ten duplex residential units to be located off Daniels Road, approximately 1400 feet from the intersection of route 133 (Haverhill Street) in Rowley, MA. The property is shown on Assessors’ Map 09, Block 23.
A Public Hearing will be held at the Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 at 7:10 p.m. to act on an application received November 6th, 2013 from Alan L. Grenier of Grenier & Associates (on behalf of Marc & April Bernhardt), of 49 Main Street, Topsfield, MA. Applicant is requesting from the Board of Appeals a special permit to change a conforming retail sales use to a nonconforming dog day care facility from the requirements of Sections 5.2 and 4.6 of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaws. Property is located at 317 & 321 Haverhill St., Rowley, MA. The property is in the Retail district and is shown on Assessors’ Map 16, Lot 11.
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• Sports Sports Sports By John McCarthy,• Rowley Realty We run across contingencies in real estate just as we do in life. Just recently I told my daughter that I would take her to her friend’s house if she emptied the dishwasher. In this case I would have taken her anyway but I made the trip contingent on her doing something. (Bad parenting probably but that is an article for another day and another field). We use contingencies in real estate to put deals together that bind sellers and buyers to specific terms. A contingency clause defines a condition or action that must be met in order for a real estate contract to become binding. A contingency becomes part of a binding sales contract when both parties (i.e., the seller and the buyer) agree to the terms and sign the contract. Accordingly, it is important to understand what you’re getting into if a contingency clause is included in your real estate contract. I will try to explain some of the most commonly used contingencies in real estate contracts and how they can benefit a buyer and/or seller. Real Estate Contracts When a buyer wants to be a buyer he or she presents an “offer to purchase” contract to a seller. The seller can accept or reject the offer. Most often the seller will present a counter offer and sometimes both sides will go back and forth until an agreement is met (or not). Sometimes a contingency clause is included in the real estate contract. Essentially, a contingency gives the parties the right to back out of the contract when certain circumstances are not met. Contingencies can include details such as the timeframe (e.g. “The buyer has 10 days to inspect the property") and specific terms (e.g. “The buyer has until X date to get approved for a loan). Any contingency should be clearly stated in writing so that all parties understand the terms. If the conditions of the contingency clause are not met, the contract becomes null and void, and one party (most often the buyer) can back out and receive all escrow deposits back. Here are the most commonly used contingencies: Home Inspection Contingency A home inspection contingency gives the buyer the right to have the home inspected within a specified time period, usually 10 days from when the contract to purchase is signed by both parties. It protects the buyer, who can cancel the contract based on the findings of an inspection. Once the inspection is done a buyer can also ask the seller to have issues fixed or a credit given from seller to buyer at closing.
Home Sale Contingency With most home sales the buyer has sold their home or is renting, therefore a home sale contingency isn’t needed. However, if you are selling your home and NEED the money from that sale to purchase a new home a house sale contingency gives a buyer a specified amount of time to sell in order to finance the new one. If your home is under agreement with another buyer you will look much more attractive to your seller. If your home isn’t on the market yet this type of contingency isn’t looked at as favorably by a seller. House sale contingencies can be difficult on the seller, who may be forced to pass up another offer while waiting for the outcome of the contingency. Typically if a seller does accept this contingency they will insist on language to reserve the right to cancel the contract if the buyer’s home is not sold within the specified number of days. This brings us to our next contingency… Kick-Out Contingency The kick-out contingency or clause is a added by sellers to provide a measure of protection against a home sale contingency. While the seller agrees to a house sale contingency, he or she can add a kick-out clause stating that the seller can continue to market the property. If another qualified buyer steps up, the seller gives the current buyer a specified amount of time (usually 48 hours) to remove the home sale contingency and keep the contract alive or the seller can back out of the contract with this buyer and sell to the new buyer. Financing A financing contingency (also called a “mortgage contingency”) gives the buyer time to apply for and obtain financing for the property. If the buyer is unable to secure financing from a bank or mortgage company he/she can terminate the contract and receive all of their escrow monies back. In typical contracts to purchase and purchase and sale documents only IF the buyer notifies the seller (in writing) that they are unable to obtain financing are escrow monies returned. If a buyer does not notify the seller that they were unable to obtain financing it is assumed they were, therefore the onus is on the buyer. This is an important contingency and an important date attached to it. Buyers must be aware of this date and if financing isn’t secure with a commitment letter from a bank or mortgage company an extension of time is probably warranted. Part of the financing commitment is a
favorable appraisal which brings us to the next contingency… Appraisal An appraisal contingency protects the buyer. It is used to ensure that the property in question is valued at or above the agreed upon sale price. If the property does not appraise for at least this amount, the contract can be terminated and the escrow money is refunded to the buyer. An appraisal contingency may include language that permits the buyer to proceed with the purchase even if the appraisal is below the specified amount. This can allow the buyer to get another appraisal or ask the seller to lower the price to the appraisal amount. The contingency should specify a date, on or before which the buyer must notify the seller of any issues with the appraisal. The Bottom Line A real estate contract is a legally enforceable agreement. If you are unsure about any part of it consult with your attorney. All of these contingencies can be and are readily enforced. It is certainly important that you know you have them at your disposal and what they mean to you as a buyer or seller. In general, if you are working with an experienced REALTOR® he or she can help guide you through the process. The contingencies referenced above can make or break your purchase and/or sale. Use them wisely. If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general 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 or via email at john@rowleyrealestate.com
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Place only leaves in brown paper bags or loose in marked barrels. Do not over fill bags/barrels to ensure containment of leaves. No plastic bags will be picked up. Please note trash pick-up may be delayed by up to two hours on leaf collection days. No brush or branches will be picked up and please keep bagged leaves free of any sticks or branches as these leaves are going to a local farm. For the remainder of the season, the facility will be open Tuesday through Saturday from 7.30 AM to 2.30 PM and Sundays from 10 AM to 2 PM. The expected close date will be December 7, weather permitting. The season for open burning is January 15 to May 1 from 10 am to 4 pm. Property owners must obtain a valid permit from the fire department before conducting any open burning. Permits allow the burning of brush, cane, driftwood, and forest debris but prohibit the burning of grass, hay, construction material, and leaves. 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Live Smooth Jazz From Paul Rogers and Good Company! -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The YWCA Racial Justice Committee has begun planning the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast and is seeking area high school students who are interested in using their leadership skills to support diversity & racial justice by working on this and other events throughout the year. If you are interested, email Ellie Davis at edavis@ywcanewburyport. org. or text (508) 451-1236. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Step into the Cushing House and embrace the scents and scenes of Christmases past. The Cushing House, located at 98 High Street, Newburyport, sparkles with fresh seasonal arrangements creatively rendered by local garden clubs. Featuring hand-baked, spice-scented ornaments, period holiday decorations and antique toy “gifts” from the Historical Society of Old Newbury’s collection lovingly placed under the tree, the house truly captures the magic of the season. This year, along with the Historical Society, garden clubs from Newbury, Newburyport and West Newbury will decorate the rooms and hallways. The Open House is set for Saturday, December 7th and Monday, December 9th, at the Cushing House Museum, 98 High Street, Newburyport, MA from 12 – 4:00 p.m. and is free to the public. For more information, please visit www.NewburyHist.org. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Rowley Book Club will hold its 100th meeting Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. As its 100th read, the Rowley Library Book Club has chosen Gilead by Marilynne Robinson, an important contemporary American writer. This is a tale of three generation of fathers and sons, their joys, struggles, and efforts at forgiveness, as seen through the reflections of 76year-old John Ames, a preacher living in Iowa, writing to his young son, who he knows he will not live to see grow up. Pick up your copy today, then join us on Thursday, December 5 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, for a discussion. Come see why this book group has lasted so long! For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY – The Annual Caroling on the Common holiday celebration, sponsored by local Girl Scouts, will be held on Sunday, December 8, at 4:30 pm. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - On November 20th, Rowley Grange will host the Veterans of all wars to our regular meeting. There will be a program to honor them. This is our annual turkey shoot program and three turkeys will be awarded to the best shooter. It's a lot of fun and everyone will be allowed three turkey shots. Rowley Grange recently received several awards from the Massachusetts State Grange and the National Grange. Several members will be attending the National Grange which will be in session in Manchester, NH the week of November 11th. Six college students also received $500 awards this year. These funds are available until the student finishes college. The year Rowley Grange has awarded over $6,000 to Rowley Grange students. We have received the Most Distinguished Award for the second time, from the National Grange. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Merrimack Valley Massage Holiday Open House Friday, December 6 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Join us for a festive night filled with fun and good spirits! The evening will feature FREE chair massage, FREE raffle, and Massage Cupping Demonstration by Renee Keon, LMT. Massage gift baskets and Gift Certificates will also be for sale. Refreshments and appetizers will be served. Gregory DerBogosian, the author of "An Illustrated History of Boston" and fiction book (now in audio) "In Bird's Eye" will be there for personalized signed books, discussion, and gift wrapped copies which make the perfect gift. Merrimack Valley Massage is located at 191 Elm Street (RT110) 2ND FL, (Located next to Latitude Sports Club) Salisbury, MA. (978) 701-4141. -----------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY ELEMENTARY PTA - Winter Craft Fair - The SES PTA and Carol Baxter have brought back the SES Craft Fair! We will be having dance, cheering, and karate demonstrations, snack food, raffles every hour, face painting, bake sale, craft table for kids, PTA table selling SES t-shirts and magnets, and lots of amazing local crafters, artisans, and merchants selling their items to you!!! And of course, Santa will make an appearance, for some photo ops!! All proceeds from PTA sponsored events go directly to the 529 students that attend Salisbury Elementary School. So come out and support your community and its KIDS!! Saturday 12/7/2013 9:00AM - 2:00PM: Salisbury Elementary School Cafeteria, Salisbury MA. For more information please contact SES PTA at salisburypta@gmail.com -----------------------------------------------------------WEST NEWBURY - On December 7th Laurel Grange will be holding its annual green fair from 9am to 2pm. 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Dental caries (cavities, decay) is still very prevalent in today’s society. There are many factors that contribute to dental decay. In addition, there are some people who are more susceptible to decay than others. In a recent article in the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA), sugarsweetened beverages, one of the main culprits for dental decay, was discussed. Dental decay is a multifactorial disease characterized as an infectious process during which carbohydrates are fermented by specific oral bacteria at the tooth surface. This results in acid production and enamel breakdown. It should be noted that the beverages described in this column are not the only things that lead to dental decay. Anything rich in carbohydrates or with high acidity can lead to decay. In addition, the right bacteria, genetics, proper home care, and salivary flow are all
contributing factors. With regards to beverages specifically, as described in the JADA article, the main carbohydrate additives to note are sugar, lactose, high-fructose corn syrup, sucrose, fructose, glucose, maltodextrin, and honey. The beverages to watch for containing these are milk – yes milk, flavored milk, 100 percent fruit juice and vegetable juice, soda, juice drinks, sports drinks, flavored water, flavored tea and coffee, energy drinks, smoothies, and nutritional supplements. People usually consume multiple beverages daily. As I have described in past columns, one of the worst things you can do is to drink these kinds of beverages slowly throughout the day. Constant introduction of carbohydrates over a prolonged period feed bacteria and never allow the saliva to neutralize the oral environment. If you have decreased salivary production this makes the situation much worse. Here is a list of recommendations as stated in the JADA article: 1. Consume these types of beverages at meals only 2. Limit these types of beverages to once per day and to 12 ounces 3. Consume these beverages within a 15-minute time frame
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4. Using a straw is preferable 5. Replace these sugary beverages with artificially sweetened or unsweetened beverages. ** I would add to that preferably non-carbonated 6. Brush teeth with fluoridated toothpaste 20 minutes after intake 7. Chew sugar free gum immediately after intake 8. Rinse mouth with water immediately after intake Dental decay is preventable. Following the guidelines above and practicing good oral hygiene can prevent the most common reasons for decay. It is important to note that in my experience, most people have plenty of room for improvement with their oral hygiene. Brush your teeth before your next dental appointment and ask your hygienist or dentist to assess how well you are doing at plaque removal. You will be surprised at what you are missing. Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to healthcentered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at jpstclair@dentalhealthforlife. com. You can view all previously written columns at www. jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.
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