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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURY – For Joe Story, In what appears to be a new traditional farming was not way for cities and towns to cut working. Some of the land the expenses and increase revenues, Newbury landowner and chairman the town of Newbury is entering of the town's Board of Selectmen into an agreement between private owned was falling behind on taxes landowners, Richard D. Corsetti and farming in today's economy and Story, plus the city of Methuen would not produce enough cash to and Borrego Solar, a Lowell solar let him catch up. panel installer, to bring needed So when the opportunity to lease additional tax revenue to the town. out his land for a 4.2 megawatt In a clear win-win, the electricity solar array came along, he jumped generated by the solar array will go at the chance to begin “farming to the National Grid network and Continued on page 3 the sun.”

Posters for Plays Not Yet Written

By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– NEWBURYPORT – In what to,” wrote the Firehouse about the may be the ultimate example exhibit. of getting the horse before the Even if one cannot yet buy a cart, the artist, actor and creative ticket to see the play, they can buy designer Sandy Farrier has created the posters. posters for theater plays that have Farrier, who owns Farrier Design not even been written yet. on Ship Street, is a frequent “It is a little bit bizarre,” Farrier performer on the Firehouse stage conceded. and other New England venues. The Firehouse Center for the “This work bridges three interests Arts for the second time over of mine: design, photography and the last couple of years will host theater,” Farrier said “A poster Posters for Plays Not Yet Written, concept, or, as creative types refer an exhibit of about 20 of Farrier’s to it, 'the way in,' can come from posters, from Jan. 9 through Feb. any of those starting points, and 10 in the lobby gallery of the often the final design is informed historic Market Square theater. by all three. Shown here are a few The gallery is open during regular of the over 50 different posters Box Office hours Wednesday from this series.” through Sundays from noon to 5 One of these days, he said, “I p.m. This event is free and open need to write the plays to go with to the public. them.” “Perhaps it is the strength of Or possibly someone who sees the imagery -- the fact that the one of his posters will beat him to art touches an emotional chord - the punch. - that makes them so effective at “That's never happened,” pulling a viewer in and making he said. But he has had other one wonder about the play, which playwrights say they would like to is what a theater poster is supposed Continued on page 3

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The recent murder of Kasandra Perkins by NFL football player Jovan Belcher, and his own suicide, are reminders of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society. Domestic violence is the ultimate expression of power and control of one person over the other, regardless of socio-economic, ethnic, racial, gender identity, sexual orientation and educational backgrounds and professions – anyone can be a victim or a perpetrator. On average, every day in the United States, three women are killed by their intimate partners. In Massachusetts since 2003, domestic violence homicide perpetrators have killed 261 people - 60% of whom were female domestic violence victims killed by male partners and 29% are friends and family members of the domestic violence victim. In 28% of these incidents, the domestic violence homicide perpetrator also committed suicide. As this incident shows, the presence of ﬁrearms increases the risk for more deadly violence. The homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City is a reminder of the dangers victims face in their own homes. It's also a wake-up call to facilitate conversations about healthy relationships in our homes, in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces and with our teams. If we are serious about preventing tragedies like the murder of Ms. Perkins, we also need to address the gendered nature of domestic violence: 1) why men disproportionally commit violence against women; and 2) why women who are killed in the U.S. are more at risk of being murdered by a current or former partner than by a stranger. The sad reality is that the actions of Mr. Belcher are far too common and not an isolated event. The Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center is one of more than 50 communitybased programs in Massachusetts that seek to empower members of our community to live free from fear, intimidation, violence or the threat of abuse. To learn more about our services, please visit our website at www. jeannegeigercrisiscenter.org or if you, or anyone you know is in need of services please call our 24-hour hotline at 978-388-1888. Suzanne C. Dubus Chief Executive Oﬃcer Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center

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Posters for Plays Not Yet Written

posters may seem a bit historic. handbills, providing the ‘whoAlan Huisman, development what-when-where’ and perhaps an write a play that he has designed a poster and created a title for. editor at Heinemann Educational innocuous, almost always arbitrary, illustration. They’re And a few actor passed by, ignored; friends have asked don’t get people to have a part in in the seats who one of the plays wouldn’t have been not yet written. sitting in them Asked what anyway. The best he would think are pieces of art in if someone did and of themselves, write a play delivering an based on his play arresting visual poster, he said, manifestation “It depends on of the essence of the quality of the the play while writing.” also conveying Farrier said he the logistical started designing information clearly the posters a few but simply and years ago when unobtrusively. he moved here “Sandy’s are from Seattle for decidedly in the some classics latter category, like William deserving of Shakespeare's p e r m a n e n t Hamlet or display, suitable friends' plays. for framing. His “I love doing posters make you this. There is no want to see THIS client. I can do play, ﬁnd your way what I want,” he to THAT theatre, said. get there ON For the TIME, and take current exhibit, your seat.” he spent time in Farrier's exhibit begs the Italy shooting photos that he has Books in Portsmouth, N.H. wrote: “There are theatre posters, question: what comes ﬁrst? incorporated into posters. In the days of television and and then there are theatre posters. The seeds for a play idea or the Internet advertising, theater The worst examples are utilitarian imagery

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his story-poem “The Day After Christmas” at Time & Tide Fine Art, 4 Market St., Ipswich, on Thursday evening, December 13. The 7 pm event will serve as a fundraiser for the humanitarian “New Thing” charity that Doug and his wife Kristina direct in the former Soviet Union. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Between the two readings, Doug plans to brieﬂy introduce New Thing and answer questions. For more information, contact Doug Brendel directly via 978-810-1005 or unconventional@dougbrendel. com.

POETRY SLAM FOR TEENS Teens age 16-21 are invited to perform their original poetry at a poetry slam at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., on Thursday December 13 at 6 pm. Poems should be 3 minutes or under in length, and each participant should be prepared to perform 2 poems. The public is invited to watch and judges will be needed as well. For more information call LADIES NIGHT! Thursday December 13th 7978-948-2850. 10pm. Shopping with Great GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT Local Vendors, Dancing, Drink & Appetizer Specials, Grab GROUP Are you a grandparent raising your girlfriends for a fun night a grandchild? Do you feel that out! KEONS at the Black Swan you would like to connect with Country Club, 258 Andover Street, other grandparents raising their Georgetown, 978-352-2900 grandchildren? Join The Amesbury FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th Council on Aging. All are Welcome. December 13th. 4:30 pm. Group Facilitated by: Holly WHITTIER’S 205TH Shay, LICSW. Volunteers on hand BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION to engage the children. For more AT RISTORANTE MOLISE Come celebrate Whittier’s information contact: Annmary Connor, COA Director. RSVP by birthday and enjoy a scrumptious lunch, holiday music by 12/10/12 978 388 8138 classical guitarist, John Tavano , Newburyport, and sing-a long.. A FUN, HEARTWARMING Whittier trivia contest with prizes CHRISTMAS STORIES Ipswich humorist Doug will be held so you are encouraged Brendel will read his beloved to read up on some of those famous Christmas story “Dirty” and quotes heard on “Jeopardy” and

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December 12 - 18, 2012 The Boston String Quartet returns this holiday season for their 3rd annual Christmas series entitled “Christmas in Paris”. With over 40 showings of their last two series, “Christmas in Buenos Aires” and “A Celtic Christmas Extravaganza”, the Quartet will be exploring Parisian Life by presenting music from hit movies such as Scorsese’s “Hugo” and the French award winning “The Illusionist”, music from the beloved Edith Piaf, and traditional French carols. NEW in 2012 will be soaring videos of the Eiﬀel Tower, Notre Dame, Louvre to accompany the music. The Boston String Quartet is one of very few string ensembles forging new territory in the string world by writing all original music and arrangements. Contemporaries and collaborators with the Boston String Quartet include ensembles such as the GRAMMY Winning Turtle Island and Kronos Quartets, and string celebrities such as Mark O’ Connor and Edgar Meyer. “By writing original compositions for string quartet, we are paving a way for our traditional instruments in a world of contemporary music” says cellist, Christina Stripling. Under 18 FREE! Concert tickets are $20 to the general public. For more information, or to schedule interviews please call (617) 875-7851 or visit www. bostonstringquartet.com. CANDLELIGHT SERVICE Come to the First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant St, Newburyport for our 87th Annual Christmas Candlelight Service, to be held on Sunday, December 16, at 7:15pm. This traditional carol service will feature music from three choirs, a brass ensemble, and our newly restored pipe organ. The congregation will sing such old favorites as "O Come, All Ye Faithful," "The First Nowell," and "Angels We Have Heard On High," and the choirs will sing a mix of traditional and new works from around the world. Celebrate the season in our historic sanctuary! Free and open to the public

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In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA, relative to application for approval of a Site Plan. The Applicant is MetroPCS Massachusetts, LLC c/o Michael Johnsen, the telecommunications tower is owned by Crown Castle, the property owner is the Town of Rowley. The Site Plan Application is for modifications to an existing tower structure under Section 8.7.3.1.1 of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw. Modifications include replacing the existing three antennas with three new antennas of a similar size and shape at 124 Haverhill Street, Assessorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Map 15, Lot 97-1. The application, plans, and relative documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours.

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BY JANET HILTON, BROKER, ESQ., COUNTRY CROSSROADS The real estate myth that â&#x20AC;&#x153;no one buys a home during the Holidaysâ&#x20AC;? is debunked every time another property is sold between turkey dinners and gift wrapping. These past weeks have been exceptionally busy at the office and based on the most frequent questions sellers and buyers ask, I offer Santaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list of â&#x20AC;&#x153;doâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tsâ&#x20AC;?. 1. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that smell?â&#x20AC;? Homes have aromas. Some are fresh and new. Some are old and stale. Some harbor animal or smoke odors. Some still have the fish dinner from last night hovering when a buyer is due to visit. There are steps a homeowner can take to clean the air but one must not draw attention to the remedy. If the home is vacant or needs freshening for other reasons, open windows and doors to air the home. During the colder months be sure to time such â&#x20AC;&#x153;airingâ&#x20AC;? so that the home is warm and inviting in time to be shown. Use air fresheners sparingly and be careful when spraying over solid floors to avoid causing slippage. If you use aromatic candles, extinguish them at least twenty minutes before the showing and PUT THEM AWAY. Many buyers understandably assume that lit candles are being used to â&#x20AC;&#x153;hideâ&#x20AC;? odors. A soft, clean scent rather than a strong fragrance should greet the buyer as the door opens. 2. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How about my pets?â&#x20AC;? I love mine and you love yours but a buyer may not share our devotion to our pets. The buyer, in fact, may have serious allergies or be afraid of pets in the home they wish to see. It is always best to take your pets for a long walk or ride when your home is being shown. I will not soon forget the demonic

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