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Your Mother’s Senior Center is A‘changing
Nursing Home Battles
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
State to Remain Open
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REGIONAL – Ten years ago, the
ROWLEY– During the 64 years it has been open,
Amesbury Council on Aging employed
Sea View Skilled Nursing and Rehab Services has
a director and an outreach coordinator
provided care and comfort to thousands of residents
to provide services for seniors in one
and their families and has earned the respect and
floor of an old house downtown.
admiration of the community. The venerable nursing
Today, the council not only operates
home—one of the oldest in the state—is in danger of
out of a large new two-story building
closing, however.
named for Sen. Nicholas Costello, but
It is not because its owner wants it to close; in fact,
uses grants to supplement city funds
third-generation owner Stephen Comley II wants
to employ a staff of five full-time, five
nothing more than to continue the tradition of
part-time and seven interns. These
exemplary care established by his family. It is not because
professionals with degrees in social
there are concerns over the quality of care; in fact, state
work and even criminal justice provide
regulators routinely cite Sea View for its exceptional
services and activities that director
care, and U.S. News & World Report, a leading expert
Doreen Brothers said has “increased
in the evaluation and rating of health care providers
exponentially.”
across the country, also regularly identifies it as one of
Senior centers in more than 200 Seniors at the Amesbury Center
Photo by Stewart Lytle
the country’s “Best Nursing Homes.”
municipalities around the state are in
The facility may be forced to close because the
transition. There is a shift away from only offering meeting places for lunch, cheap coffee and board games to include more strenuous Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the
activities, lectures and arts programs.
agency that oversees the Commonwealth’s nursing
Younger seniors are discovering the center, Brothers said. They are enjoying exercise classes like yoga, meditation and massage. homes, has begun taking legal action to revoke its
Colleen Ranshaw-Fiorello, director of the Georgetown Council on Aging, said, “I’ve tried to keep our programming broad and license to operate. It is a move that Comley contends is
inclusive. I also think it is very healthy for the different age groups to come together in different activities, to have Continued on page 3
grossly unfair and that he is contesting.
“I want to do the right thing,” Comley says. “We
Reinventing the Retail Store
have an obligation to the residents in our care, to our
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
staff, and to the community. But the state is making it
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AMESBURY – Anna Hardy is moving to an old building on a side street here
impossible for us.”
with the goal of reinventing the retail environment in an era when the Internet
The action is tied to a larger issue that has embroiled
appears to be eating many retail stores’ lunch.
Sea View for years. The state claims that the facility has
The British-born entrepreneur has leased 4,400 square feet with plans to offer
unpaid “user fees.” It is Sea View’s position, however,
homeowners, interior decorators, architects and builders with something they
that it is exempt from paying the fees. Moreover,
can’t get on the Internet – custom-designed and built furniture, kitchen and bath
Comley points out that the state owes the facility
cabinetry as well as unique fixtures and art.
millions of dollars for the years it falsely charged Sea
When her shop with its 12-foot loading dock opens this spring, she plans to
View the fees.
blend wholesale and retail services with a focus on events for her customers. Each
The federal government granted states the authority
of her business customers will be given a Platinum key that allows them to shop
to charge a user fee, an assessment for each of the nonevery
day.
Medicare residents in nursing homes. Also known as
She also plans to produce three-day weekend events for retail customers who
a “Robin Hood” fee, the money is supposed to come
want to learn how to do building projects themselves or at least how to talk to an
from better-performing homes to help prop up ones
artisan or builder about what they want for their home.
that need financial assistance. In reality, the fees are
Her space will be finished out to include a full kitchen for food demonstrations
really a tax that the state imposes and that aren’t always
and classes in home and decor projects, gardening and plantings and book
used for their intended purpose.
signings.
According to the DPH’s own criteria, Sea View
Hardy will also offer clients her expertise in the management of construction
was exempt from paying the fees when the state first
projects from renovating one room to a whole house. She said she is an expert
introduced them. Nevertheless, the state charged Sea
on budgeting projects.
View for the fees, and the facility paid a total of around
Her company, In Home Design Builds, offers a combination of interior design
$7 million over the course of many years. Because
Anna Hardy with Sir Oakley at Photo by Stewart Lytle
services and construction management.
Sea View could not get the DPH to respond to its
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more powerful because a
talented cast of teenagers
from towns across the
North Shore brings voice
to them. Heidi Fram of
BCAC sought a grant
from the RAMSLEG Foundation to produce the play, last performed at the
Firehouse Center for the Arts 10 years ago following the overdose death of a
young man from Newbury.
Originally scripted and performed over 30 years ago in response to a drug
crisis at Triton Regional High School, the themes of the play are unfortunately
more relevant today then ever, says Smulowitz. She’s cast this latest production
with actors from Georgetown, Masconomet, Newburyport, Pentucket, Phillips
Andover, Triton, and St. Johns Preparatory high schools. “It’s consistent to all
schools -- it’s everywhere -- but more people are dying now,” Smulowitz said
of today’s drug epidemic.
Act 1 takes place in the middle of a party at the home of Rosie, a frequent
substance abuser played by Meghan Pitcher, a Georgetown High School
freshman. The audience watches Rosie and her guests spiral downward, losing
themselves in a fog of addiction and related illnesses --from alcohol and drugs,
to eating disorders, depression, and anxiety.
The setting is sparse, with the characters’ drug-induced experiences
emphasized by a background of intentionally distorted videography designed
by Mark Lisle and underscored with original rock songs by Boston musician/
composer Peter Rappoli.
“Today so many people are involved in some way with drugs and alcohol in
their lives,” said Pitcher, “So many people have a problem -- and simply cannot
accept that they are in denial.” Act II includes a peek inside an Alcoholics/
Narcotics Anonymous meeting as the characters struggle to regain sobriety.
“I’m participating in this play because I believe in the power of theatre,” said
Katie Lowell, an 18 year old from Georgetown who plays Lexi, the bubbly
cheerleader with a destructive secret. “I know of quite a few ‘Lexi’s’ in real life,
and many others who have been affected by drug usage and addiction. My
concern is that without knowing what this lifestyle can entail, more and more
people will lose their lives or someone they love.”
* *A talkback with a representative from Link House treatment facility
immediately follows this show.
language.
L-R Katie Lowell, Gareth Buhl, Meghan Pitcher
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Nursing Home Battle
Continued from page 1
letters, emails, or phone calls seeking
resolution, it went to court.
In 2016, the court determined
that Sea View should have been
exempt from the fees. A few days
after the ruling in Sea View’s favor,
the state changed the criteria that
determine which nursing homes are
exempt from the user fees. Despite
the court ruling, the state enacted an
emergency regulation that made Sea
View responsible for the fees going
forward. The change of criteria and
its suspicious timing would appear
to be a retaliatory move by the state
against Sea View.
Because it is owed millions of
dollars for the years the state wrongly
charged the fees, because it believes
it is exempt from paying the fees,
and because it is contesting the fees
in general, Sea View has not paid the
user fees for the past three quarters.
That is what triggered the state to
begin the process of revoking the
home’s license.
Rather than risk closure, Sea View
could agree to pay the fees. But that
would be financially catastrophic.
Nursing homes have two primary
sources of income: the private pay of
residents who use their own funds and
the government-funded Medicaid and
Medicare programs that pay homes
for the long- and short-term care of
residents. The government’s programs
are chronically underfunded, and
their reimbursement rates do not
cover the actual cost of care. Nursing
homes such as Sea View lose a
substantial amount of money for each
resident they accept that is covered by
Medicaid. In Sea View’s case, it is $65
per person, per day.
Given the government’s
reimbursement rates and other
factors, it is challenging enough to
operate a nursing home today. The
user fees would be the proverbial
straw that breaks the camel’s back.
Sea View is caught in a no-win
dilemma: If it pays the fees, it would
be forced into bankruptcy; if it
refuses to pay the fees, it risks the loss
of its license. In either case, Sea View
would end up closing. Instead, it is
choosing to fight what it views as an
unfair, imbalanced, and unsustainable
policy.
It is a situation that other nursing
homes face. The problem is especially
acute for small, independent, familyowned
facilities. The user fees, low
reimbursement rates, and other DPH
regulations are making it virtually
impossible for homes such as Sea
View to remain in business. The state
is essentially trying to force them to
close.
The dysfunctional system that
oversees the industry is having a
grave impact on all nursing homes
in the state. The user fees that the
DPH impose are taxing the quality
of care right out of Massachusetts.
Nursing homes have been closing at
a precipitous rate. The facilities that
remain are generally larger ones that
are part of a handful of corporate
chains.
The state would seem to have an
ulterior motive to shut down nursing
homes. If high-quality homes such as
Sea View closed, families would not
have the option of seeking care for
their loved ones at places that they
trust. Families would instead struggle
to care for their loved ones at home.
The state, therefore, would not have
to pay for nursing home care and save
money. Despite the Commonwealth’s
robust economy, there is no political
will to address pressing health care
issues in general—or to adequately
fund nursing home care in particular.
There is a looming, huge wave of
baby boomers that will inevitably
require nursing home services. Will
there be any high-quality homes left
to care for them?
Comley feels that he owes it to the
residents receiving care at Sea View to
remain open. “They have paid their
taxes into a system their entire life,
and now that system is failing them,”
he says. “Their families have entrusted
the care of their loved ones to us, and
we intend to honor their trust by
treating the residents with the dignity
and respect that they deserve.”
Sea View’s owner also has an
obligation to the facility’s 108
dedicated, hard-working employees.
They have chosen a career that requires
much of them, but that offers many
rewards. It is as much a calling as it is
a job. But it is a job nonetheless, and
if the employees were to lose their
paychecks, it would have a terrible
impact on them, their families, and
the community at large.
Comley is appealing the state’s
license revocation. At the same time,
he is continuing to pursue legal
action about the user fees. He hopes
to be successful on both fronts and to
keep Sea View’s doors open.
Regardless, the legal process to take
away a facility’s license is lengthy, and
Sea View is not in any imminent
danger of closing. Still, as part of
the legal action the state is taking to
revoke Sea View’s license, it has frozen
admissions to the home. If a resident
needs hospital care, the state would
not allow the resident to return to
Sea View. These punitive measures,
of course, could eventually force Sea
View to close.
Should closure become a necessity,
Sea View would ensure that all of its
residents and their families would be
notified and that the residents would
be properly relocated. That, however,
would be a last resort.
“Ruby” Comley Mollison,
Comley’s grandmother, cofounded
Sea View and passed away many
years later as a resident there. “My
family, our neighbors, and our staff
members, some of whom learned the
art of compassionate care from Ruby,
surrounded my grandmother during
her final days. I want to see her legacy
live on,” Comley says.

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At 13, Hardy got what she
describes as “the bug” for renovating
and repurposing things. She took a
side chair and repainted it, removing
the caning and upholstering the
seat.
“Transforming this chair launched
a passion and a career in refurbishing
furniture and rejuvenating spaces,”
she wrote on her web site. “For
the next 30 years as an artist and
designer, she has been dedicated to
reimagining, reinventing and ‘refinding’
pieces.”
She still gets excited when she
drives along a street and sees a pile
of old metal or corrugated metal or
a broken down chair. She is a child
in a candy store at the Amesbury
Industrial Supply. Her imagination
is boundless as she talks about
converting old stove burners into
feet for chairs or adapting metal
hooks as stabilizers for tables.
Hardy blames her father for
her passion. She was raised in a
500-year-old “derelict” home that
her father spent much of his life
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the opportunity to know each other,
learn from each other and care about
each other!
The reason for this evolution is the
senior population is changing. Seniors
are growing rapidly in numbers and
staying healthier and more active
well into what used to be called “the
golden years.” Nationally between
2010 and 2030, an estimated 10,000
people turn 65 every day. By 2050,
the U.S. Census reports that 88.5
million Americans will be 65 years
or older, more than double the 40.2
million in 2010.
As seniors live longer, the
population has become multigenerational.
Sixty-year-old seniors
are taking care of 80- and 90-yearold
parents.
Case managers at the center
provide a critical service not just to
older seniors, but to younger seniors
who are caregivers.
At the Amesbury center, the
Greenleaf program cares for three
generations, Brothers said. “We are
not here just for the 60 plus crowd.
We are seeing the whole family.”
Liz Pettis the director of the
Salisbury Council on Aging, said her
outreach team saw 900 people last
year, solving a variety of issues from
physical and mental health challenges
to signing them up for food stamps.
The Salisbury seniors no longer have
to travel to Lawrence to apply for
food stamps.
“That’s huge,” Pettis said.
Ranshaw-Fiorello wrote in an
email, “We serve at least three
generations of elders and also
provide services for some non-elders
in the community. The increased
population will continue to generate
greater demand for services by elders
Reinventing the Retail Store
renovating. Her parents also owned
an antique shop, where her father
taught her and her twin brother to
repair and restore furniture.
Her brother now renovates old
homes and builds custom cabinets.
She studied art, textiles, sculpture,
painting and design and has lived
in Europe, Morocco, New Mexico,
Florida and the Caribbean before
settling in Exeter, NH.
A person who is happy only
when busy and being creative,
Hardy bought a 4,000-square-foot
building in Exeter for her shop
until she realized that the building
would not work for her plans. She
converted the building into five
condominiums that she built herself.
And she spent a year searching for
the right location for her business.
“When I walked into CI Works,
I felt such energy,” she said. “What
I love is all these resources to
collaborate with. It’s a village.”
She is also excited about Amesbury,
which she said has “something”
– an entrepreneurial spirit, businessfriendly
city government and a lot
Your Mother’s Senior Center is A‘changing
in the community as well as by their
family members.”
Younger seniors are also coming to
the centers to volunteer. They come
“looking for something meaningful
to do,” Brothers said.
Amesbury has a list of 130
volunteers who provide a variety
of services. Pettis uses a “fabulous”
bookkeeper who volunteers to help
manage the center’s financials.
Exercise classes, which once were
limited to chair exercises for those
with limited mobility, now include
yoga, strength training and Tai Chi.
And the hottest activity for younger
seniors is pickle ball, a game played
with a racquet and whiffle ball on
tennis courts.
“Services such as elder law,
health insurance counseling and
information regarding Medicare are
often helpful to younger elders who
are reaching retirement,” Ranshaw-
Fiorello wrote.
Centers now provide tax
preparation, computer and social
media training. In addition to
quilting, knitting and craft classes,
they offer painting, cooking and
gardening classes. And there are
courses on book self- publishing.
At the Salisbury center, seniors
come to play bingo and cards, but
25 to 30 come twice a week for line
dancing. “It’s wonderful,” Pettis said.
At the centers one can find a variety
of support groups for veterans, arts
groups and people with low vision.
Young children, including Daisy
Troop members, drop by after school
to listen to stories.
Amesbury is offering a six-week
program, which appeals to younger
seniors, that helps prepare to get old.
Senior centers are no longer as
island. They have built community
of old mill buildings -- that appeals
to her as an entrepreneur and a
designer.
CI Works encourages the 60-
plus manufacturers that rent space
in its renovated mill buildings to
collaborate with one another. They
share equipment, ideas, experiences
and expertise.
Owners Robert O’Brien and Mark
Friery plan to introduce Hardy to
Chris Harris at Hedgehog Designs,
another CI Works tenant, which
creates custom furniture out of
reclaimed wine and whiskey barrels.
They believe the two tenants and
other companies can share high-end
paint and refinishing equipment.
“I can’t wait,” Hardy said.
On her web page she writes: “We
believe that community stems from
an openness to bridge different
skill-sets and perspectives, to
create an opportunity for learning
through collaboration and creative
endeavors.”
For more information on Hardy
and her company, visit www.
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Residential & Commercial Security Community Center, 331 High and lots of fun materials via an
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FAMILY NIGHT-HIKE:
EQUINOX EVENING
EXPLORE
Let’s celebrate the equinox, the
celestial event that marks the true
beginning of spring. As the sun
sets, we’ll search for signs of spring
in the forest and field and use some
tricks for investigating nature by
dark. We’ll end the evening around
a toasty fire pit with blankets and
treats while sharing legends about
the seasons and constellations.
Fri, Mar 16, 2018 6:30 pm -
8:00 pm - Meet at Joppa Flats
Education Center, One Plum
Island Turnpike, Newburyport.
Meet at Rough Meadows Wildlife
Sanctuary, Rowley. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
Have A Happy
programs
&
and
Safe
events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms. Halloween Cost:
member adult $6, child $6.
Nonmember adult, $8, child, $8.
Preregistration required.
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795 Washington Rd.
Rye, NH 03870
603-964-81444
SATURDAY, MARCH 17th
SATURDAY MORNING
BIRDING
Our experienced leaders will
take you to birding hot spots in
the Newburyport/Plum Island
area in search of avian activity.
Beginners and birders of all skill
levels are welcome. Sat, Mar 17,
2018; 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet
at Joppa Flats Education Center,
One Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport. Cost: member,
$10; nonmember, $12. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms.
GEORGETOWN BOOK SALE
See Friday, March 16th
PLOVER WARDEN
ORIENTATION
Saturday, March 17th, 10:00 a.m. –
Noon - Interested in being a plover
warden, or, just volunteering?
Learn about the piping plovers on
the national wildlife refuge and
how you can help them by being a
plover warden. This no obligation
orientation will take you through
the plover recovery program at
Parker River and give you an idea
about how you can help through
volunteering. This program
will take place in the refuge
visitor center auditorium. No
preregistration. 978-465-5753;
Fax: 978-465-2807; https://www.
fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/
ST. PATRICK’S DAY
CONCERT: A SOFTER SIDE
OF CELTIC WITH JEFF
SNOW
Jeff Snow is a talented multiinstrumentalist
who plays the
music and tells the stories behind
the songs. He plays six and twelve
string guitar, autoharp, Celtic
Bouzouki & Bodhran. Jeff also
plays the drums and a variety of
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other percussion instruments.
A skilled guitar player, Jeff was
featured in the August 2006 issue
of Acoustic Guitar Magazine.
Saturday, March 17 from
10:30am - 12pm. Newbury Town
Library, 0 Lunt Street, Byfield,
newburylibrary.org . Join us for a
special concert on St. Patrick’s Day
with Musician, Jeff Snow! Please
register online to save your seat
for this special concert at www.
newburylibrary.org/celticconcert
CLIMATE CAFÉ
Saturday, March 17th, 1:00 –
2:30pm - What do environmental
citizenship, rising sea levels
and saltmarsh sparrows have in
common? Join us for a ‘conversation
that matters’ and find out what
you can to do protect the residents
(human and non-human) of The
Great Marsh. Climate Cafés are
community conversations about
local environmental issues, hosted
by the Newburyport Gulf of
Maine Institute (GOMI) team
and area high school students.
More than 500 people have
participated in Cafés during the
past year. We hope you can join
us! This program will take place
at the refuge visitor center. For
more information: shari.melto@
gmail.com. No preregistration for
this program. 978-465-5753; Fax:
978-465-2807; https://www.fws.
gov/refuge/parker_river/
I HAVE A FRIEND
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SUNDAY, MARCH 18th
GEORGETOWN BOOK SALE
See Friday, March 16th
FAMILY CINEMA: MOANA
Sunday, March 18th, 1:30 pm
- An adventurous teenager sails
out on a daring mission to save
her people. During her journey,
Moana meets the once-mighty
demigod Maui, who guides her in
her quest to become a master wayfinder.
Together they sail across the
open ocean on an action-packed
voyage, encountering enormous
monsters and impossible odds.
Along the way, Moana fulfills the
ancient quest of her ancestors and
discovers the one thing she always
sought: her own identity. Enjoy the
benefits of our new laser projector
and surround sound system in
the visitor center auditorium.
(Rated PG; Runtime: 1 hr, 53
mins.) NO preregistration for
this program. 978-465-5753; Fax:
978-465-2807; https://www.fws.
gov/refuge/parker_river/
SEARCHING FOR SIGNS OF
SPRING
Go birding to celebrate the longer
days! We’ll search for newly arriving
birds. If you have binoculars and
a field guide, please bring them
along. Please dress for the weather
[in layers, wear warm socks &
sturdy shoes]; remember that
birding by the water can be cool &
windy. No facilities are available
at this site. Sunday, March 18th,
3:00 pm to sunset, Fee: $15.
Meeting Location: At the junction
of Hale Street & Plummer Spring
Lane in Newburyport
MONDAY, MARCH 19th
ALGONQUIANS ON THE
PARKER RIVER AND PLUM
ISLAND
Monday, March 19th, 7:00
– 8:30 p.m. - Native Americans
depended on the resource-rich
environment of the Parker River
watershed and Plum Island
around the time of European
contact. Their livelihoods were
organized seasonally, focusing on
local plant and animal subsistence
resources and economic activities
for spring, summer, fall, and
winter. The program will take
place in the refuge visitor center
auditorium. This free public
program is sponsored by the
Friends of Parker River National
Wildlife Refuge and Parker River
NWR. NO preregistration for
this program. 978-465-5753; Fax:
978-465-2807; https://www.fws.
gov/refuge/parker_river/
TUESDAY, MARCH 20th
FOCUS ON BIRDS: SPECIAL
BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR
OF PARKER RIVER NWR
Tuesday, March 20th, 1:00 – 3:00
p.m. This special edition of the
refuge’s Behind the Scenes (BTS)
tour will be led by veteran birder,
and refuge volunteer, Bill Gette.
While the tour will follow the usual
BTS route, the leader will place
a special emphasis on the birds
that are typically found on the
refuge in late fall. Participants are
encouraged to bring binoculars, if
they have them. Tour is limited
to 14 participants. Meet the tour
leader in the refuge visitor center
lobby 15 minutes before the
program start time. This program
is most appropriate for teens and
adults. Preregistration required.
**Please note: When snow and
ice prevents access to the regular
“behind the scenes” segments of
the refuge tour, the tour leader
will, instead, take the group to
other locations on the island and
mainland where birds are more
likely to be seen. 978-465-5753;
Fax: 978-465-2807; https://www.
fws.gov/refuge/parker_river/
UKRAINIAN EASTER EGG
WORKSHOP
Join us on Tuesday, March 20 at
6pm for our Ukrainian Easter Egg
Workshop. The NTL’s own Kati
Bourque will present a brief history
on Ukrainian Easter Eggs and
teach you how to create your own
egg. All materials will be provided
and you will go home with an egg
that you made! This program is
geared towards teens and adults,
as you will be handling a raw egg,
a lit candle, and permanent dyes.
Please register online as space is
limited: www.newburylibrary.org/
ukrainianegg Tuesday, March 20
from 6:00pm – 7:30pm, Newbury
Town Library, 0 Lunt Street,
Byfield, newburylibrary.org
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21st
WEDNESDAY MORNING
BIRDING
These very popular programs
provide an excellent opportunity
to explore one of the most
productive birding areas in the
country. To date, we have seen
over 320 species of birds on these
Wednesday field trips. Wed, Mar
21, 2018 9:30 am - 12:30 pm.
Meet at Joppa Flats Education
Center, One Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport. Cost: members,
$14; nonmembers, $17. No
preregistration required. For more
information, call 978-462-9998
for information about additional
programs and events, or visit the
website at www.massaudubon.
org/joppaflatsprograms
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the RSA 444 through 450 that they
will sell the following vehicles on
or after March 19, 2018 at 8:00AM
by private sale to satisfy their
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AMESBURY - Local history enthusiasts, beer lovers, and all members of the Amesbury community are invited to “History
on Tap No. 3 – Brewing Beer on the
Community
River Powow” on Monday evening, March
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Silvaticus, 9 Water St, Amesbury. This is a free event, with light snacks and a cash bar. Brewing Beer on the River Powow
is organized to celebrate Amesbury history and showcase the city’s emerging brewing industry. At 6:00 pm owners and
brewers Jay Bullen and Mark Zappadosi will provide an introduction to their brewing methods and explain the unique beers
available at Brewery Silvaticus. This is
Business
the third History on Tap program –
Spotlight
an annual event that launches the program series
of the Amesbury Carriage Museum. “2018 is the 350th anniversary of the incorporation of Amesbury and the museum has
a fun and interesting series of events planned throughout the year,” says museum director John Mayer. “We are delighted to
partner with Jay and Mark on this event – it will definitely be an interesting program and a great way to begin our season”
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For
Sale
says Mayer. The mission of the Amesbury Carriage Museum is to champion the history of Amesbury’s industry and people.
The museum offers a variety of programs throughout the year and welcomes the community to participate in our events and
to support the museum through its membership program. For more information and a calendar of events, please visit www.
amesburycarriagemuseum.com or contact John Mayer, Executive Director, Amesbury Carriage Museum by calling (978)
834-5058 or via email at jmayer@amesburycarriagemuseum.com.
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AMESBURY - Amesbury Public Library Poetry Series Presents A Memorial Reading Of Walter Howard’s Poetry - The
reading will be from 6-7:30 pm followed by an open mic on Tuesday, March 27th. Walter Lincoln Howard, who died Jan. 14,
2018, was a retired history professor, English teacher and journalist. His first poetry collection was published in 1963. Over
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the years, his poems appeared in many journals. He was a member of the Longfellow Society, the Bagel Bards, the Natick
Writers Guild, and the Wayland Poetry Workshop. Walter and his poetry are well-known and appreciated in Amesbury
because of his annual participation in the August readings at the Whittier Home. Several poets and friends of Howard
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have been working since 2016 on publishing a selection of his poems. The book, called “Walter Howard: Reflections in
Moonlight,” was just released. Debbie Martin and Joan Kimball are co-editors. Joan Kimball will join us on March 27 to give
an introduction and read some poetry from the new collection. Additional readers include Rhina Espaillat, Toni Treadway,
Stephen R. Wagner-Amesbury Poet Laureate, Lainie Senechal, Chris Bryant-President of the Whittier Home and others. The
library hosts a monthly poetry series with an open mic. Each month there is a featured poet followed by a discussion, an open
mic and light refreshments. Stephen R. Wagner Amesbury Poet Laureate, hosts this event. Free and open to the public. For
information: amesburylibrary.org or 978-388-9771
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GEORGETOWN – Join us for a special van trip to see the special exhibit “Georgia O’Keefe: Art, Image, Style” at the Peabody
Essex Museum in Salem Thursday March 22, 9:30 a.m. The exhibition explores O’Keefe’s art, image and personal style.
Along with paintings and photographs, the exhibit includes some of O’Keefe’s individually designed garments and clothing.
Admission is $18 for seniors. Cost of the van is $2. Lunch is on your own. Seats are limited. To make a reservation, please
call the COA at 978-352-5726.
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GROVELAND - The Friends of Veasey Park will be holding their 14th Annual Indoor Flea Market and fund raiser at Veasey
Park, 201 Washington Street, Groveland, MA 01834 on Saturday, March 24th between 8 AM-2 PM. Admission is free and
everyone is welcome. Crafters, antique vendors or folks just cleaning out are invited to participate. One man’s junk is another
man’s treasure! Tables are available for rent. Eight foot tables are $30.00, six foot tables are $25.00 and four foot tables are
$20.00. A $10.00 deposit is required to reserve a table. Call (978)376-6779 or E-mail clairew1401@aol.com with questions
(Call for vendor set-up hours).
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IPSWICH - Join us as we celebrate the second Blue Moon of 2018 with a hike on Crane Beach! After we view the moonrise,
we’ll head up to the Tavern for a brew-tasting with True North Ale Brewery. A brisk hike, a warming fire in the hearth,
something to nosh on, the company of friends, and great beer – a fine way to spend a Saturday night! March 31 | 7-10:00PM.
This is a 21 and over event. Cash bar; one drink and tasting included with registration. Registration required; www.thetrustees.
org/craneoutdooradventures An email with details about where to meet, what to bring, etc., will be sent a few days before the
event. Members: $15 Nonmembers: $25 Contact: Dorothy Antczak 978.356.4351 x 4052 dantczak@thetrustees.org
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IPSWICH - The Melissa Society of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church will be holding its spring
bake sale on March 31 at 15 Market St. in Ipswich, beginning at 10 am. The bake sale will include freshly baked Greek and
American pastries, pies, breads and cookies.
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IPSWICH - Town Clerk, Pam Carakatsane reminds dog owners that all dogs must be registered by March 31, 2018. The
registration fee is $15.00 for spayed/neutered dogs and $20.00 for intact dogs. After March 31st non registered dogs are
subject to a late fee of $10.00 for each month or part thereof said license is issued after March 31st (Ipswich Town By-laws
Ch. XV, Sec 5). Licensing can be done in person during regular business hours or by mail. Application/renewal forms are
enclosed with the Annual Census. The forms may also be downloaded from the Town Clerk’s webpage www.ipswichma.
gov/213/Dog-Kennel-Registrations. Please include a valid and current rabies certificate and proof of the dog being spayed/
neutered. Kindly contact the Town Clerk’s office at 356-6600 ext. 1015 with any questions.
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NEWBURYPORT – Concerto Incognito will perform rarely heard 17th century music on Sunday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at
the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church, 26 Pleasant St., Newburyport. This is the last of four concerts in
the 2018 Jean C. Wilson Music Series. Music by some of the earliest masters of the violin including Dario Castello, G.B.
Fontana, H.I.F. Biber, and Isabella Leonarda will be featured in this concert. Works for solo harpsichord and solo voice
with harpsichord will also be heard. Concerto Incognito is an early music trio consisting of Dana Maiben, violin, Christien
Beeuwkes, voice and viol, and Benjamin Katz, harpsichord. Ms. Maiben is the current acting music director at the First
Religious Society. The Jean C. Wilson Music Series is named for a founder and first director. Now, under the auspices of
the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church, the Music Series offers four concerts during the winter months.
Suggested donations are $20, $10 for seniors, children and students free. For more information about the concert go to frsuu.
org/jean-wilson-music-series or call 978-465-0602 x401.
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NEWBURYPORT – Belleville Roots Music presents Grammy-nominated Della Mae at the Belleville Stage, 300 High Street,
Newburyport, MA on Saturday April 14th at 8:00 PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/$35 day of show/$10 children 18 and
under. For more information, please email: bellevilleroots.org or visit: www.bellevilleroots.org.
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NEWBURYPORT – Hope Community Church, 11 Hale Street, Newburyport, will offer a special 13-week GriefShare
seminar and support group starting Thursday, March 15, 2018, at 7pm for those rebuilding their lives after the loss of a
loved one. The sessions will be opened by Hope’s Associate Pastor of Care, Dennis Gill, and led by experienced lay leaders
who have lived through grief and want to help others through the difficult grief process. It is made up of a combination of
video presentations, small group discussions and workbook exercises. There is a $15 donation for the GriefShare workbook
which can be paid at the first class. “All of us experience grief at some point in our lives,” says Pastor Gill. “This seminar and
support group provides a safe place for people to process the hurt after the funeral, when they are learning how to accept
their new normal.” Hope Community Church is pleased to be one of the more than 12,000 churches worldwide equipped
to offer GriefShare support groups. The program is nondenominational and features biblical concepts for healing from
grief. For more information or to sign up, please call the Hope office at 978-463-HOPE, or visit the Hope website at www.
hopenewburyport.com/support.
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REGIONAL - Community Action. Inc. (CAI) is accepting applications for the following three categories of CAI’s Gerald
Goldman Memorial Scholarship Program - graduating high school senior, HiSet recipient and post- secondary student. Each
category awards one $1,000 scholarship to an area resident that meets the eligibility criteria. The scholarships are named after
Gerald Goldman, the Executive Director of Community Action, who passed away in 1995. Community Action presents
these scholarships in his honor. The deadline for applications is April 16, 2018.
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ROWLEY - The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are getting ready for the Annual Book and Bake Sale. We will be
accepting donations of gently used Books, DVDs, and CDs on Saturday, March 24th and April 28th from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
Donations may be dropped off in the Library Meeting Room. We accept: Fiction, Non-Fiction, Art, Gardening, How-To,
Cookbooks, Hardcover, Paperback, Children’s Books including picture books, Young Adult titles, DVDs and CDs in their
original boxes. No musty items, no textbooks, encyclopedias, digests, magazines or VHS tapes please! Don’t forget to Save the
Date for the Friends of the Rowley Library Book, Bake and Hot Dog Sale which will be held on Saturday, May 5th (9:00am
– 3:00pm) and Sunday, May 6th (11:00am – 2:00pm) at the Rowley Public Library, rain or shine. Friday May 4th is preview
night for dealers and members of the Friends only from 5:30pm – 7:00pm). The
sale is sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library and all proceeds
benefit the Library. For more information or to volunteer for these events, please
email friendsboard@rowleylibrary.org, or call Siegi at 9784126202. Please sign Lawn, up Lawn, Garden Lawn, Garden & Snow on a successful journey.
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ROWLEY - Friends of the Rowley Senior Center are sponsoring a Fundraising
“Shoe” Drive during the month of April. A collection drop off container will be
placed in the parking area at 39 Central Street, Rowley for the duration of the
month. Materials collected for the “Shoe” Drive include: Paired footwear: shoes,
boots, work boots, sandals, slippers, flip flops, heels, sneakers & Pocketbooks,
purses, backpacks & belts. For more information call 978-948-7637
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SALISBURY - You are invited to a special evening of live music, dancing, and
auction bidding, all in support of a great local agency, The Pettengill House. Our
7th Annual Fundraiser will be held at the beautiful Blue Ocean Music Hall in
Salisbury, MA on Saturday, March 24, 2018, from 7 -11 p.m. Our theme is this
year is “Pony Up for the Pettengill House” and we encourage you to wear denim
and dance to two live bands, Thomas Machine Works Band and Low Ex. Tickets
are now on sale online at www.pettengillhouse.org. The per person ticket price of
$60.00 in advance and $70.00 at the door, includes music, dancing, light buffet,
silent and live auctions, and more! To sponsor this event or to purchase tickets
or an advertisement in our program book, please contact Program Coordinator,
Sierra Partlan at spartlan@pettengillhouse.org call 1-978-792-5205.
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SEABROOK - Vendors wanted for a Flea market to be held in Seabrook, NH on
Sat. April 14 from 8AM-2PM @ the Parish Hall of the Trinity United Church,
located next to the post office on Rte. 1 (S). Spaces with our tables are $20.00 and
with your own table(s) $15.00. To reserve your spot inside or outdoors (weather
permitting), call (978)-994-0734 or use jgwhittier@comcast.net
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VOLUNTEER PLOVER WARDENS NEEDED AT WILDLIFE REFUGE -
Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, located on Plum Island, MA, is looking for
Volunteer Plover Wardens for the 2018 Plover Season. Beginning in April of each
year, the entire Refuge beach is closed to all public entry to provide undisturbed
nesting habitat for the federally threatened piping plover. The Volunteer Plover
Warden Program significantly contributes to the breeding success of these birds.
Plover Wardens are stationed at both the north and south ends of the Refuge’s 6
½ mile beach. In addition, a new location for plover wardens will be at Sandy
Point State Reservation (this will be interpretive in nature). Responsibilities
include greeting visitors, providing information concerning the beach closure, and
notifying Refuge officers of any closure violations. These volunteers work varied
4 hour shifts (this amount is flexible) from April-August. Because they are field
positions, volunteers must be prepared for the sometimes unpredictable beach
weather. The work is rewarding. The volunteer provides a valuable service to the
Refuge visitor by informing them of Refuge policies and programs. They also help
the Refuge wildlife by protecting valuable habitat, thus helping assure the plovers’
survival. A Plover Warden orientation will be held on Saturday, March 17 from
10am-Noon at Refuge Headquarters, 6 Plum Island Turnpike, across the street
from the Joppa MA Audubon building on the Turnpike. The public is welcome to
attend this meeting with no obligation to volunteer. Preregistration is not required.
Anyone interested in this opportunity or other types of volunteer positions for the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Parker River, is encouraged to call the Refuge at
978-465-5754 ext 200 or 208 for more information.
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Address, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price
78 Bridge Rd, Salisbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 158 $168,000 $156,000 $180,000
9 Dock Ln, Salisbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 57 $175,000 $157,900 $219,000
17 Portsmouth Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 17 $299,900 $310,000 $299,900
5 Tremont Ave, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 20 $349,000 $360,000 $349,000
36 Garfield Ave, Hamilton 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Cottage 13 $360,000 $380,000 $360,000
104 Center St, Groveland 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 20 $375,000 $378,000 $375,000
96 W Main St, Merrimac 13 room, 5 bed, 2f 0h bath Gam/Dutch 67 $399,900 $399,900 $399,900
175 Beach Rd, Salisbury 6 room, 2 bed, 2f 1h bath Farmhouse 5 $450,000 $450,000 $450,000
25 Bunker Hill Rd, Ipswich 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 63 $459,000 $400,000 $459,000
79 Pleasant Valley Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 214 $519,900 $512,500 $519,900
2 Chestnut St, W Newbury 8 room, 3 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 185 $475,000 $475,000 $539,000
85 School St, Hamilton 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 19 $564,900 $560,000 $564,900
52 Main St, Boxford 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 83 $549,000 $549,000 $569,000
17 Andrews Rd, Topsfield 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Raised Ranch 194 $562,500 $554,500 $575,000
1 Quail Ridge Rd, Merrimac 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 70 $639,900 $639,900 $639,900
25 Curtis Rd, Boxford 11 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Cape 27 $689,000 $689,000 $689,000
21 Titcomb St, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Greek Revival 254 $774,900 $750,400 $774,900
25 Ashland Rd, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 72 $865,000 $830,000 $865,000
6 Meeting Place Cir, Boxford 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 110 $889,000 $860,000 $915,000
230B Middleton Rd, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 47 $1,039,000 $1,039,000 $1,039,000
82 Middle St, Newburyport 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Antique 54 $1,195,000 $1,170,000 $1,195,000
2 Miles River Ln, Wenham 11 room, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 307 $1,248,900 $1,200,000 $1,248,900
Single Family Listings: 22 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,319.05 Avg. List$: $593,082 Avg. List$/SqFt: $263
Avg. DOM: 93.45 Avg. DTO: 50.18 Avg. Sale$: $582,777 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $257
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) You could have some problems with
doubters who don’t share your enthusiasm for that new project you’re
supporting. But use the facts to win them over to your side.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Someone is impressed by how you
managed to get your case to the right people, despite attempts to keep
you on the outside looking in. Expect to hear more about this.
(c) 2017 King Features Syndicate, Inc. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Good for you -- your gift for seeing
both sides of a dispute helps cool down a potentially explosive workplace situation. Some family-related
tensions also begin to ease.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Your determination to prove yourself is put to the test by midweek.
Counting all the positive factors you have going for you will help you get over your self-doubt. Good
luck.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Several co-workers are still determined
to resist coming over to your side. But don’t let that stop you from
presenting your proposal to the people who count. Stay the course.
VIRGO (August 23 to September 22) You might prefer to be taken
on faith and not have to prove yourself. But the truth is, you need to
offer more facts if you hope to persuade people to accept what you
say.
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) A family situation takes an
unwelcome turn. While others might be looking around for answers,
you’ll soon sort it all out logically, and the matter will be resolved.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November 21) Someone might try to
create doubt about your reliability for his or her own agenda. But
your reputation and your colleagues’ long-standing faith in you saves
the day.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21) An unexpected
change of plans forces you to come up with an alternative by the end
of the week. Look for colleagues to offer valuable suggestions.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19) Nothing upsets
if your
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the Goat as much as broken promises. But before you vent your
anger, consider that this could ultimately prove to be a blessing in
disguise.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February 18) An old workplace
problem you thought you had solved for good resurfaces. But this
time, co-workers will take a more active role in helping you deal with
it.
PISCES (February 19 to March 20) Be careful not to be misled by
a negative reaction to one of your more important projects. If you
believe in it, then it has worth and is, therefore, worth staying with.
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Health & Wellness
BY J. PETER ST. CLAIR, DMD
Here is a summary of some facts
I found from different surveys
done over the last decade.
Are you happy with your
smile?
• 50% consider the smile
the first facial feature they
notice
• 80% are not happy with
•
their smile
Smile enhanced
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•
•
•
procedures outnumber
eyelid surgeries 5 to 1
Americans do not spend
enough time on oral home
care or professional care.
32% of Americans cite
bad breath as the least
attractive trait of their coworkers
38.5 total days an average
American spends brushing
teeth over lifetime
(compared to (1) year of
your life spent on hold)
73% of Americans would
rather go grocery shopping
than floss
Interesting stuff:
• It is recommended that
Brighter Smiles...
a toothbrush be kept at
least six (6) feet away from
a toilet to avoid airborne
particles resulting from
the flush.
• A toothpick is the object
most often choked on by
Americans
• Every year, kids in North
America spend close to
half a billion dollars on
chewing gum
The number of cavities in
the average mouth is down and
people are keeping their teeth
longer. People, on average, have
healthier mouths than even 10
years ago. Specifically:
•
•
•
•
The decline in tooth decay
was greatest among kids
but holds across every age
group
40% of young people age
6 to 19 have never had
cavities. That’s down from
50% a decade ago
The proportion of people
over age 60 who lost all
their teeth decreased from
33% to 25%
People who smoke remain
three times more likely
than non-smokers to lose
all their teeth
Despite the fact that more
Americans have dental coverage
than ever before, dental visits are
on the decline. There are many
reasons for this.
happen in the middle of summer
if a hacker turned off your A/C.
Or a hacker instructed your front
door to unlock -- no breaking in
required. Some smart speakers
that respond to questions have
been found to record every word
spoken in your house and store
it away.
Smart TVs are everywhere now,
and they are huge data collectors.
The information on the package
makes it sound so convenient to
stream movies, but think about
what they learn, sitting in our
living rooms listening, hooked
up to other devices.
The problems start when you
try to set up your new television.
You need to be an attorney to
understand all the fine-print
Some Interesting Facts
•
•
•
Regardless of insurance
coverage, adults still
report cost as the number
one reason for not visiting
the dentist
Benefits from insurance
carriers are decreasing
despite increases in
premiums
More employers are
choosing PPO (network)
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plans with limited
providers leading to
decreased visits
• Patients report they
are less likely to spend
discretionary dollars on
dentistry vs. personal
technology
And most important to
consider:
•
•
Senior Scene
The average woman smiles
about 62 times a day! A
man? Only 8!
Kids laugh around 400
times a day. Grown-ups
just 15
Dr. St. Clair maintains a
private dental practice in Rowley
and Newburyport dedicated to
health-centered 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@
stclairdmd.com. You can view
all previously written columns at
www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/
blog.
Who Really Controls Your Smart Devices?
Nowadays there are smart
devices for the home that can be
operated by your phone or even
your voice. As convenient as they
sound, there’s a big problem:
These devices can be controlled
by others. And at this stage in
our lives, this is the last thing we
need.
Smart devices can control things
like your front-door lock, central
air conditioning and refrigerator/
freezer, all hooked up to your
Wi-Fi. But imagine what would
legalese you must agree to --
which allows them to collect data
on you. If you decline, there’s
one TV brand that punishes you
by turning off all the set’s smart
features.
What if you already have a
smart TV and find all of this
snooping annoying? Put it all
back to factory settings. Then,
when you set it up again, say no
to all of it.
If you’re buying a new TV and
want to avoid the high-tech data
collection, consider a non-smart
set.
Read up on smart devices and
appliances security. If you decide
to reject smart devices, you won’t
be the only one.
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corner. High traffic count for
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and cable. Accessible to amenities
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Community
WANTED – Wanted
ITEMS
by Pratt Coin and Hobby in
Georgetown. U.S. Coins, silver, gold,
foreign world money. Old pocket
watches, wrist watches, costume
jewelry and post cards. Wheat
pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.
FREE APPRAISAL
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1-800-870-4086 or
978-352-2234
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Gold Scrap, Gold Coins,
Antique Post Cards
Sterling Silver by the Troy oz.
Silver Coins pre-1965
.999 Silver Bars by the oz.
US Silver Dollars
Wartime Nickels 1942-1945
US Clad Half Dollars 1965-1969
HOBBY SUPPLIES
Remote Controlled Vehicles
ESTES Rockets & Supplies,
Plastic & Wood Models / Supplies
Autos, Trucks, Planes, Ships,
X-Acto Sets, Paints
& Much More
METAL
DETECTORS
20 E Main St, Georgetown, MA
Mon-Fri 8:30a-6p, Sat 10a-5p
Phone 978-352-2234
COINS
COINS AND STAMPS
HIGHEST PRICES PAID
Serving Collectors and Investors
for 40 years. Home or office visits
anytime. Free appraisals. No
obligation. www.richardbagg.com
978-255-1127 or rickbagg@hotmail.com
FLEA MARKET
ANTIQUES FLEA MARKET
held the first Wednesday of each
month from October to April at
the Dover Elks Hall, 282 Durham
Rd., Rte. 108 Dover, NH (exit 7
off Rte. 16, 1.7 miles south on Rte.
108 on left). Features 35 dealers
that offer Fun and Funky Antiques
and Vintage Goods. Catered! For
more info call (207) 396-4255
FOR RENT
APTS FOR RENT: 45 Mansion
Drive, #2, Rowley, MA: #2 is
950 Sq. Ft. w/ 1 bed, 1 bath,
light, bright, modern kitchen with
granite counter tops and stainless
steel appliances. Stunning views
overlooking pastures, paddocks,
marshlands and sunset/ocean
views of Plum Island Sound, the
Isles of Shoals and Crane’s Beach.
Potentially perfect for executives
and/or independent living situations.
Each at $1,900/mo. Avail.
15th, or 1st. Call: 978-423-2103
FOR SALE
AUTO MACHINERY K.O. Lee
Valve Refacer, B&D Valve Seat
Refacer, Sunnen Cylinder Hone all
with multiple stones. Very Good
Working Order. Call Eve 5-9pm
$750 978-810-9157
HELP WANTED
BARBER/HAIR STYLIST
WANTED - Rowley based longstanding
barbershop - Friendly
Family Atmosphere - Very Busy
- On Rt. 1 - Please call Rocco at
(978) 948-2555
ATTENDANT CARE
WORKERS - Granite State
Independent Living is looking
for attendant care workers in
Portsmouth and surrounding areas
to care for consumers with disabilities.
If interested please call
603-717-0881.
PART-TIME SALES
ASSCOCIATE $11/12 per hour,
Must have excellent computer/
typing skills, drop off resume at
The UPS Store, 174 Newburyport
Tpk, Rowley.
STYLIST, BARBER, needed for a
new salon in Rowley. Want to feel
appreciated and valued? Then join
our team. Confidential interviews,
clientele needed, call Debbie 978-
857-0649
LIVE MUSIC AVAILABLE
Pro Live Music, Solos, Duos, Trios,
Full Bands, All available, All occasions,
Please call (978) 531-4720
OPPORTUNITIES
RENT YOUR CERTIFICATE
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for $50,000, 2 year loan. Have
$500,000 tax valued property
as collateral? I can pay 10% and
all your attorney cost. You keep
money in the bank. Call 603-583-
3556
LOOKING FOR JOINT VEN-
TURE REAL ESTATE DEVEL-
OPMENT PARTNER Have 3
stay motel of 40 to 60 units. Call
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SERVICES
AMERICAN HOME
IMPROVEMENT CARPENTRY
- Repairs & Additions. Interior/
Exterior Painting. Fully Insured.
30 years experience. Free Estimates.
Excellent Referrals. 978-465-2283
Gary’s Just Stuff – MECHANICAL
ITEMS BOUGHT / SOLD &
Repaired! Generators, Outboards,
Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers,
Tune ups, etc., pick-up and delivery
available, Call Gary at (978)
376-4214
PROPERTY TAX ABATEMENT
ADVISOR - Just received a high
property tax assessment notice?
You may qualify for a residential
or commercial abatement. NOTE:
Applications MUST be filed by
Feb. 1. Free consultation, contingency
fee due ONLY if an abatement
is granted. Call K Sherwood
# 978-561-1407 or email kmsherwood@comcast.net.
COINS . GOLD . SILVER
Topsfield Village
Shopping Center
30 Main St
978-561-1893
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30 years experience. Rowley, MA
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SMALL LANDSCAPE
PROJECTS Tree, shrub, perennial
gardens, brick & stone walks,
walls, patios. 30 years experience,
Rowley based, Call J (508) 320-
5335
HOUSE CLEAN OUTS ,
Yard Work, Tree Trimming,
Rototilling, Light Handy Work,
Tractor Work. Need Help, Call
and Ask 978-994-2274
PAINTING INTERIOR, EXTE-
RIOR, smoke and water damage
ceilings stain killed, repaired, or
replaced, carpentry interior-exterior
repairs, windows repaired and
replaced, gutters cleaned, repaired
or replaced, clean outs and clean
ups of all kinds. General masonry,
all brick work, chimney work,
walkways, etc. (cell) 978-376-
4214, (home) 978-374-6187
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Youth Hockey
Adult Hockey
Stick Practice
Ice Rentals & Parties
Pro-Shop
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28 Low St
Newburyport
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