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Page 6 www.TheTownCommon.com January 16 - 22, 2019 GiuseppesFineFood.com New Dining Room Full Bar Italian Deli & Marketplace Take out Grab & Go Party Trays 978-465-2225 257 Low St . Newburyport KATHRYN O’BRIEN, M.Ed. RE/MAX Partners 978-465-1322 978-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com A GREAT WAY TO START THE NEW YEAR 120 Moulton St., West Newbury, MA Very happy Buyers and Sellers at their recent closing Are YOU ready for a new beginning in 2019? January is a great time to list your house for sale! Why? 1. Fewer houses on the marker = less competition 2 . Only serious buers are looking and they want to buy, not just look 3. Great interest rates If you are ready for a new beginning contact Kathryn O’Brien today kathrynobrien@remax.net 978-465-1322 She sells all over the North Shore and specializes in New Beginnings, Happy Ending and Smooth Transactions Letters To The Editor Community Announcements GEORGETOWN – The COA Knitting Group will meet Thursday January 24, 9:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. The group shares skills, patterns, while working individual projects. Some service projects will be planned. Refreshments Community will be served. For further information, Connections please call the COA at 978-352- 5726. New Dining ------------------------------------------------------------ Room GEORGETOWN – Led by Full Library Business Bar Director Sarah Cognata, the Georgetown COA book club will meet Tuesday January 22, 2 p.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Spotlight Copies of selected books are available at the Italian Deli & Georgetown Peabody Library as regular print, large print and audio books. For more information, please call the COA at 978-352-5726. Marketplace Take out Real Estate Grab & Go • For Sale For Sale ------------------------------------------------------------ GEORGETOWN – The Georgetown school system is collecting Crosby’s Party Trays receipts now through March 31st 2019. All the schools will be participating in the program. Every dollar spent is a point towards items that the schools 978-465-2225 Sports can purchase through • a Sports catalog at the end of the • school Sports year. If you have any questions about the program you can contact Jackie Carter at relish7264@ GiuseppesFineFood.com gmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ 257 Low St GEORGETOWN: A new Walking Club continues to meet Tuesdays Pets, Animals, Plus Newburyport and Thursdays, 8:30 a.m. at the Georgetown Senior Community Center. The Walking Club is funded with a competitive grant recently awarded to the Georgetown Council on Aging (COA) through a grant to the Health Massachusetts Associations & of Fitness Councils on Aging by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Led by a COA volunteer walking group leader, easy outdoor walking routes are planned starting from the Georgetown Senior Community Center. Indoor routes will be planned for inclement weather. An endurance exercise, walking can improve cardiovascular health and the circulatory system and delay or prevent many diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and osteoporosis. For more information and to register for the program, please call the COA at 978-352-5726. ------------------------------------------------------------ IPSWICH - Ever wanted to enhance your computing skills? Perhaps you wish to learn how to use technology to expand your business or improve your techniques with your favorite hobby. Then you may want to attend our lineup of technology classes in 2019: Google Drive/documents Saturday, February 23, 10:00 -11:30 AM; Website & Social Media Basics for Small Business & Nonprofits Saturday, March 23, 10:00 - 11:30 AM; Apps 101 Tuesday, April 23, 6:00 - 7:30 PM; Taking Better Pictures with your Mobile Camera Saturday, May 18, 10:00 - 11:30 AM; Downloadable/Streaming Media Tuesday, June 4, 6:00 - 7:30 PM. Free and open to the general public at the Ipswich Public Library, 25 North Main Street, Ipswich. Registration not required. Visit www.ipswichlibrary.org/events for detailed class descriptions. All classes will be presented by consultant Jennifer Koerber. Jennifer is a trainer and speaker on emerging technologies and the social web, and co-author of Emerging Technologies: a Primer for Librarians (Rowman & Littlefield, May 2015). She is also currently affiliated with the Harvard University Library as their Alma Training Manager. To learn more about Jennifer’s expertise, visit her at www.jenniferkoerber.com. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURY - Celebrating 15 years of serving families in the greater Newburyport area, the Greater Newburyport Families Club (GNFC) is expanding our successful Baby and Kids’ Consignment Sale series to host our first-ever “GNFC Purge & Purchase” for women and men’s clothing, shoes and accessories on February 8th and 9th at Pita Hall Plum Island in Newbury. The focus is on gently-used brand-name and on-trend items; no jewelry. This event is open to both members and non-members, and it is at no cost to participants. We are looking for buyers and sellers. Our online system is up: www.myconsignmentmanager.com/newburyport/. As we celebrate our 15th year as an organization, we are updating our name from “Greater Newburyport Mothers and Families Club” to “Greater Newburyport Families Club.” We will still use the acronym: GNFC. This change is years in the making marking a reflection of our membership and noting the changing face of families; with increasing engagement of fathers and older caregivers. ------------------------------------------------------------ NEWBURYPORT: Did you know that the Newburyport Public Library offers weekly movie showings? Join us for movie matinee every Wednesday at 2:30pm. We show some of the newest films available as soon as they are released on DVD. Titles for January are on our website now. ------------------------------------------------------------ SALISBURY: Public skating is open at Seaside Ice Rink, located at 4 Oceanfront North, Salisbury Beach! No hats, gloves, or jackets are required. Glide around the indoor artificial ice rink while skating to festive music surrounded by sparkling snowflakes, mirror balls, and breathtaking views of the ocean. There is fun for the entire family, and admission is $5 per person. Bring your own skates or use the rink’s. Child & adult sizes are available. Rink-side refreshments are available in the Blue Sky Lounge with panoramic ocean views. Skate and relax by the cozy fireplace, watch TV, or log on. The rink is located in Blue Ocean Event Center’s upper level above Seaglass Restaurant and Lounge. Hours from January 4th to February 24th are Fridays and Saturdays from 5-8PM, and Sundays from noon-3PM.
January 16 - 22, 2019 www.TheTownCommon.com Page 7 Young Riders Support Children with Special Needs BOXFORD - Members of the Burnstock Riding Club in Boxford participating in the 12th annual Hackathon raised over $1,500 to help individuals with special needs benefit from therapeutic horseback riding at Windrush Farm in North Andover. “The Burnstock Riding Club girls, once again, have had an extremely successful Hackathon, raising over $1500 and riding and hiking a total of 75 miles.” said Matti Burns, founder of the Hackathon. “I am continually inspired by the kindness and drive these young women show for Windrush Farm!” “We are so grateful to the members of the Burnstock Riding Club who ride in the The Town Common Courtesy Photo Hackathon created by Matti Burns.” said Janet Nittmann, CEO of Windrush Farm. “These caring young riders help make it possible for children and adults with special needs to ride at Windrush.” For information about Windrush Farm please visit Windrushfarm.org About Windrush Farm: Windrush Farm is a nonprofit organization that offers therapeutic riding and equine assisted activities for children and adults with special needs. Windrush, based in North Andover, is one of the oldest and largest therapeutic riding centers in the United States. For more information about Windrush Farm, please go to www.windrushfarm.org or call 978.682.7855. Sold Single Family Homes Sponsored By: CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE 978-948-465-5831 www.ferrickmovers.com Winner of the 2018 Best of the Best Moving Company USDOT #654172 | MC # 310830 | MA. DPU # 30442 Address, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price 38 Elm Park Groveland, MA 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Antique 61 $340,000 $332,000 $340,000 17 River St Amesbury, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 20 $269,000 $264,000 $269,000 390 Merrimac St Newburyport, MA 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Cape 80 $280,000 $250,000 $325,000 6 Allen Dr Salisbury, MA 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 60 $329,900 $324,500 $335,000 60 Orchard St Amesbury, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 43 $349,000 $349,000 $349,000 40 Birch Meadow Rd Merrimac, MA 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 76 $364,777 $360,000 $379,777 122 High Street Ipswich, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 19 $389,900 $389,900 $389,900 20 Larch Road Georgetown, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 49 $389,900 $389,900 $399,000 20 Olive St Newburyport, MA 8 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 19 $399,900 $415,000 $399,900 20 Maple Avenue Ipswich, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 37 $429,000 $395,000 $449,000 21 1st Salisbury, MA : Rings Island 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Bungalow 35 $467,500 $445,000 $467,500 340 Merrimac Newburyport, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 21 $479,900 $460,000 $479,900 30 Ashland St Newburyport, MA 5 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Cottage 71 $499,000 $492,000 $499,000 23 Porter Street Wenham, MA 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 14 $514,000 $525,000 $514,000 11 Woodland St Merrimac, MA 11 room, 6 bed, 2f 1h bath Victorian 70 $548,777 $540,000 $548,777 72 Lime Street Newburyport, MA 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 23 $569,900 $569,900 $569,900 9 Pinewood Lane Groveland, MA 9 room, 6 bed, 3f 1h bath Garrison 133 $499,900 $475,000 $589,900 698 Salem St Groveland, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 56 $574,900 $574,000 $599,000 Lot 4 Abbey Rd Merrimac, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 80 $609,000 $625,000 $609,000 110 Market St Amesbury, MA 13 room, 6 bed, 3f 1h bath Bungalow 102 $599,000 $599,000 $649,000 37 Purchase St Newburyport, MA 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 202 $599,999 $590,000 $669,500 26 Pleasant St W. Newbury, MA 12 rm, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Gambrel /Dutch 82 $699,000 $699,900 $699,900 6 Colonial Drive Merrimac, MA 9 room, 3 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 106 $679,000 $670,000 $719,000 7 Forest St Georgetown, MA 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 35 $719,900 $711,810 $719,900 10 Long Hill Rd Georgetown, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 17 $719,900 $717,000 $719,900 52 North Main Street Ipswich, MA 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Colonial 77 $699,000 $680,000 $720,000 14 Cross Road Newburyport, MA 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 116 $749,000 $749,000 $769,000 1 Broad St Newburyport, MA 7 rm, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Greek Revival 25 $850,000 $840,000 $850,000 4 Merganser Rd Ipswich, MA 7 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 147 $1,199,000 $1,100,000 $1,400,000 5 Bridge Ln Newburyport, MA 10 rm, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Gambrel 62 $1,675,000 $1,450,000 $1,795,000 Single Family Listings: 29 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,308.90 Avg. List$: $591,485 Avg. List$/SqFt: $266 Avg. DOM: 64.72 Avg. DTO: 43.76 Avg. Sale$: $574,135 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $260 2019 MLS Property Information Network, Inc. Northern Essex Fuel Corp. Automatic Delivery 24 Hour Burner Service (978)388-5240 $2.68 per gallon 100 gallon min Prices subject to change. (978)374-1540 Rent reduced to $1500/month! ROWLEY: Completely redone 2 bedroom apartment. New windows, flooring, bathroom and deck. 930+/- sq. ft. Big living room, eat in kitchen, two spacious bedrooms and full bath. Second floor. Two car parking. 2 minute drive or 10 min walk to Commuter rail station. Laundry hook up in unit. Separate utilities not included (electric, water, gas). Minutes to Newburyport, Ipswich, highways and beaches. First, last and security deposit. No pets. No smokers. NOW $1500/month. Call Rowley Realty at 978 948-2758 or John McCarthy at 978 835-2573, or you can email as well at john@rowleyrealestate.com for more information. ROWLEY REALTY 165 Main St., P.O. 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