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What did you do
during the pandemic?
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
REGIONAL – Just in case the
Covid-19 crisis runs longer-than-expected,
research and consulting groups,
working with national arts organizations,
want to know what you are doing with
your extra time.
Working with arts organizations like
the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in
Salem and Rowley, the research groups
are conducting a nationwide survey
about behaviors during the pandemic so
they can design or refine existing cultural
programming to “help you, your
family, and your community during and
after the crisis.”
“The survey asks how you’re spending
your time during the pandemic, how
things have changed, and how creativity,
entertainment, culture, and other things
fit into your life,” the PEM’s invite to take
the survey states. “The research is being
done on behalf of nonprofit organizations
around the country including the Peabody
Essex Museum.”
“The goal of the project is to help nonprofits
across the country provide meaningful
services and programs to their audiences
and communities and be resilient
and sustainable during and after the crisis,”
the survey states.
This survey, which will be conducted
through May 12, would “like to hear from
all kinds of people with all kinds of interests
and lifestyles. You don’t need to be a
fan of museums or the arts, and you don’t
need to attend cultural destinations in order
to participate.”
But participating is by invitation only.
“Don’t share or post the invitation or link.
You’ve been statistically selected as part of
a large national research sample, so the survey
is only intended for those who receive
it directly from a nonprofit organization,”
the invite said.
Also, if two invitations to take the survey
come in the email, that
means you are active with
more than one arts organization,
but take the survey
only once, the invitation
states.
All answers to the survey
will be kept anonymous
and will be conducted
over a secure connection
using reputable tools
such as the Decipher survey-hosting
platform, a product of one of
the survey sponsors, FocusVision. Other
sponsors include Microsoft, Wallace and
ArtBridges. Participating in the survey
are several consulting and arts advisory
groups.
The first question sets the tone for the
survey: “We’d like to start by asking about
how you’re spending your time during the
pandemic.”
Which of the following activities have
you done in the past 30 days? it asks.
Have you participated in a live interactive
event like a community meeting,
spent time outdoors, listened to music
or did something musical like singing,
playing an instrument or learning an instrument?
Did you learn something new, volunteer
to help fight Covid-19, watch sports, play
video games, pray or meditate, socialized
on line, told a story on social media, read
a book, story or poem, shared a playlist,
watched a live streaming event, such as one
PEM, page 2
Wednesday, May 6, 2020 Vol. 16, No. 28
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Highway exits
get a makeover
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
REGIONAL – If you’re used to getting
off Interstate 95 for Georgetown or Rowley
at Exit 54A and 54B or for Newburyport
and West Newburyport at Exit 57, get
ready for a change.
Later this summer, the
Georgetown and Rowley
exits will become 78A and
78B. Newburyport’s Exit
57 will become Exit 86.
No, the state has not added
a lot of new exits between
Rhode Island and New
Hampshire. Nor was the
North Shore moved to Maine.
The state, fearing the loss of federal transportation
funds, is bowing to the demand
that it renumber its highway exits to comply
with a national standard of using mile
numbers, rather than sequential numbers,
for exits.
It was not a project MassDOT seemed
particularly enthusiastic about.
Other North Shore exits that will be
changed include Central Avenue at Byfield,
now Exit 55, which will become Exit 81. Scotland
Road’s Exit 56 will be changed to Exit 83.
Across the Merrimack River, the numbers
will change for the Salisbury and
Amesbury exits at state Rte. 110. They will
become Exits 88A and 88B.
On Interstate 495, Exit 53 will be Exit
115. Headed north, Exit 54 will become
Exit 118, and Exit 55 will become Exit 119.
MassDOT launched an “Exit Numbering
Project” webpage this week, spelling
out what numbers drivers can expect on
the signs nearest to their towns and cities.
At a total cost of $2.8 million, Mass-
DOT will begin installing the new signs
Exit sign on Route 95.
FREE
on Interstate 91 first, then move from the
New York state line east. The federal government
is paying 90 percent of the cost.
Expect to see the new signage in late summer.
The old exit numbers will be posted in
smaller bright yellow signs along with the
new mileage-based signs for about two years.
Massachusetts is one only three states that
has not converted the highway signs. New
York had dragged its feet until recently, preferring
to spend its highway funds on other
projects. That left Delaware and New Hampshire,
where the governor is a staunch opponent,
with the old sequential number system.
"The conversion to mile-based exit numbers
will benefit drivers by providing an
obvious and straightforward calculation
of driving distances," MassDOT Highway
Administrator Jonathan Gulliver said.
Other than confusing drivers, MassDOT
does not envision any negative impact on
traffic as a result of the conversion.
And there are several benefits to the
change. MassDOT said the new signage will
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What did you do
during the pandemic?
PEM, from page 1
to raise money for Covid-19 relief.
There is a box to write in other
things you have done. Or to
say that you have done none of
these things while waiting for the
Covid-19 vaccine.
The survey also asks if you have
been creative in some way, other
than as part of school or work. It
wants to know if you have painted
or sculpted, cooked a new recipe,
took photographs, danced, wrote
creatively, made a film or quilted.
It wanted to know how you are
feeling: disconnected with other
people. Are you angry, sad, bored,
lonely, confused? You can rate your
feelings on a scale of one to five.
Among several more questions,
it also asked what you want to do
first when allowed to rejoin society.
Would you go to an arts museum
first, a concert, church or
temple or out to eat with friends?
It asks what would help you
to return to museums, concerts,
sports events and the like. Would
it be the development of a virus
vaccine or would you go again out
into the world if there were health
screenings, people wearing masks
or intensive cleaning?
The results of the survey, after
being analyzed, will be published
in June through Culture Track,
which is a website that is free
and open. Culture Track, which
describes itself as a cultural innovation
engine, is dedicated to
addressing the most pressing challenges
facing the worlds of culture
and creativity through research,
education, dialogue, and action.
If you take the survey, you will
be entered in a drawing to win one
of 25 $100 Visa gift cards.
LEGAL NOTICE
ROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass.
G.L. 131, Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley
Wetlands Protection Bylaw, a public hearing will be held on
Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 7:45 pm via Remote Meeting per the
Governor's Covid-19 Emergency Declaration, to consider an
Amended Order of Conditions application filed by Christopher
Cronin 602-604 Wethersfield St Rowley Realty Trust for
proposed amendment to construct an approx. 8' x 25' drainage
swale possibly in the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated
Wetlands at 600 Wethersfield Street (Map 11, Parcel 6 Lot 10)
in Rowley, MA.
Daniel Shinnick, Chairman
Rowley Conservation Commission
LEGAL NOTICE
ROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
In accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L.
131, Section 40, as amended, and the Town of Rowley Wetlands
Protection Bylaw, a public hearing will be held on Tuesday, May
12, 2020 at 8:00 pm via Remote Meeting per the Governor's
Covid-19 Emergency Declaration to consider an Amended Order
of Conditions application filed by Robert Nixon of Taylor Lane
LLC for Demolition of existing structures (farmhouse and garage)
and construction of additional 960 feet subdivision roadway, utilities,
grading, and stormwater facilities possibly within 36,124
square feet of 200' Riverfront Area and 173,630 square feet of 100'
Buffer Zone to Bordering Vegetated Wetlands at 430 Wethersfield
St. (Map 12, Parcel/Lot 3 & 4) Moran & Simon, Taylor Ln. (Map
12, Parcel/Lot 2) Seaside Realty Trust, and Daniels Rd. (Map 9,
Parcel/Lot 23) Tompkins-Desjardins Trust of Rowley, MA.
Daniel Shinnick, Chairman
Rowley Conservation Commission

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Highway exits get a makeover
Exits, from page 1
make it easier for drivers and bored
passengers to calculate the distance
to their destination or how far they
have driven. Mile numbers, those
small green and white signs every
tenth of a mile start at the southern
border and move north or at the
western border and move east.
The new numbering system will
make reporting highway incidents
more accurate for tow trucks and
emergency response vehicles. The
commonwealth will conform with
most other states. And it makes it
easier for MassDOT to add exits
without having to renumber the
exits in the future.
The plan does not include some
highways, including the Lowell
Connector off I-495. The exits there
are less than a mile apart, so the
numbering would be confusing.
In New Hampshire, Gov. Chris
Sununu is strongly opposed to the
renumbering plan. He has promised
to “fight it the whole way.”
“I don’t know about you, but I love
the fact that I grew up as an Exit 3
kid in Salem,” Sununu wrote in a recent
tweet. “Exit numbers are a point
of pride for some of us in NH — and
we shouldn’t let Washington bureaucrats
threaten to take that away!”
“It’s how we identify,” Sununu
wrote to the Boston Globe.
“They’ve been trying to get us to
do this for years, with this threat.
Good luck with that.”
Sununu said car global positioning
systems defeat the major argument
for changing the system. He
also told the Globe he worries that
the renumbering will force businesses
and towns to spend money
to redo their marketing material.
Despite the governor’s opposition,
a panel led by the state’s
elected Executive Council, which
holds individual authority separate
from the governor, has approved a
10-year transportation plan that includes
the renumbering endeavor.
Brighter smiles ...
The Covid-19 Chronicles
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
There are states in this country where
dental offices are returning to providing
routine dental care. That is not the
case here in Massachusetts. At the time
of this writing (Wednesday April 29th),
the State of Massachusetts has extended
its stay-at-home advisory through May
18, 2020. Dental offices will continue to
remain closed for non-emergent care at
least until then.
In Stewart Lytle’s column last week
entitled “Businesses hanging in”, he
mentioned that I had a list of 27 things
that I wanted to change in my office. It is
going to be very important for any business
that has been closed for 2 months to
have a plan in place for re-opening. My
list of 27 things has changed many times
over the past weeks, and it will be refined
in the weeks to come.
Stewart mentioned that I was “getting
rid of plants and stuff on the counters
that may catch viruses”. As I discussed a
couple of weeks ago, the dental operatory
produces aerosols from motorized handpieces.
Plants in the dental operatory
cannot be wiped down following a procedure.
While I’m not concerned with the
plants “catching a virus”, they will likely
find a new home within the office. After
a procedure, the room should be able to
be cleaned thoroughly. Keeping counters
free of anything not needed for a specific
procedure is common sense practice.
Dental offices are required to take a
course in infection control every two
years. Many offices also use a paid consultant
to help structure and implement
an infection control protocol in the office.
Universal Precautions is how dentists
and staff have been trained in infection
control since the 1980’s. This means to
treat every person as if they are infectious.
So, what is going to change in the
dental office because of this pandemic?
There will be some changes that are
short-term and other long-term changes.
An example of a short-term change
might be spreading patient visits out
more. Another one might be to have patients
wait in their car and to text them
to come in when the office is ready to
bring them directly to the treatment
room.
Some of my dental colleagues have
already decided to make expensive purchases
in response to this pandemic.
Stewart mentioned in his column that I
was considering negative pressure rooms
to change the air in the room on a continual
basis. This is an expensive proposition
and there is no indication that dentists
will be required to take action to that level.
However, cleaning the air does seem
like something that we may hear about
more of as time goes on.
Some dental offices will change very
little and some will change many things.
While we all must do what we are recommended
to do by organizations such
as the CDC, ADA and Mass Dental Society,
what level it is taken to will vary
between offices.
If you have concerns about returning
to your dental office for routine
care, my suggestion would be to have
a direct conversation with your dentist
and/or dental hygienist. They will be
able to give you information about the
specific steps they are taking and can
address your individual concerns.
I’m looking forward to writing
a column on something other than
COVID-19.
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.
LEGAL NOTICE
ROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
In accordance with the Town of Rowley Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw, as amended,
a Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at 8:15 pm via Remote Meeting per the Governor's
Covid-19 Emergency Declaration, to consider an Amended Stormwater Management Permit application filed
by Taylor Lane, LLC for proposed construction of additional 960 feet OSRD subdivision roadway, stormwater
facilities, utilities and associated grading. Total site disturbance is approximately 10.8 +/- acres at 430
Wethersfield Street (Map 12, Parcel/Lot 3 and 4), owned by Cheryl J. Moran and Patricia A. Simon, at land
off Wethersfield Street and Taylor Lane (Map 12, Parcel/Lot 2), owned by Seaside Realty Trust and at Daniels
Road (Map 9, Parcel Lot 23), owned by Tompkins Desjardins Trust in Rowley, MA.
Daniel Shinnick, Chairman
Rowley Conservation Commission

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Community AnnounCements
The Town of Rowley has postponed
it’s Annual Town Meeting
The Town of Rowley has postponed it’s Annual Town
Meeting – first from May 4th to the 26th and now to June
22nd! Furthermore, the town has postponed the Annual
Town Election from May 12th to June 16th.
Due to the continuing and volatile COVID-19 Public
Health Emergency Susan Hazen, Town Clerk is working
to do everything she can to provide a stable election format
while at the same time protecting both the voters and election
workers by strict adherence to Social Distancing guidelines.
To this end, the town is STRONGLY ENCOUR-
AGING/URGING/BEGGING voters to apply to Vote by
Mail via Absentee Ballots.
Stay Safe and Stay Well.
Susan Hazen, Town Clerk
Newburyport Yard Waste
The Yard Waste Facility will be opening next week.
Curbside leaves will be picked up as scheduled on May
16. Please have your paper bagged leaves out on the curb by
6 am on pick up day. Bags will be left behind that contain
branches, sticks or rocks.
The Yard Waste Facility will be opening for the season on
Tuesday, May 5 at 7.30 am. This facility is for Newburyport
residents only. Stickers will be sold online. Landscapers can
also use the site but must purchase a landscaper pass before use
through City Hall.
The Yard Waste Site is located at 23 Colby Farm Lane for
disposal of leaves, branches, and garden debris. All material
must be separated on site, brush on the right and compostable
material on your left as you enter.
With COVID measures still in place, please wear a
face-covering and note that only a certain number of cars will
be allowed in at once.
The recycling center will not be opening until after the State
has lifted the stay at home order.
Mass Audubon Bird-A-Thon
fundraising event May 15-16 stays
close to home this year
NEWBURYPORT — Mass Audubon’s Bird-a-thon, which
typically sends teams of birders rambling throughout the
Commonwealth in a friendly competition to identify the most
species in 24-hour period, is staying at home this year, to respect
social distancing.
All systems are go for Bird-at-home-a-thon, taking place
Friday-Saturday, May 15-16.
Mass Audubon’s biggest single fundraising event is again expected
to attract hundreds of competitors of all abilities, but
will be carbon-free, safety-focused, and family-oriented. Participants
will select bird observation spots—a window, backyard,
or a green space within short walking or biking distance
from their homes.
The Joppa Flats Education Center in Newburyport welcomes
birders of all experience levels (including beginners) to
join its official birding team. From 6 pm on Friday, the 15th
through 6 pm on the 16th, they’ll spend time observing and
identifying species from their birding positions, solo or with
other household members.
Competitors join teams representing different Mass Audubon
wildlife sanctuaries and programs. Their pledges can be
directed to specific wildlife sanctuaries and programs or to
the overall organization, the state’s largest nature conservation
nonprofit.
Participants can also earn points for their team by completing
other fun, nature-based activities or as “Bird-a-thon Boosters,”
who raise money while birding for fun (or not birding at
all).
The popular bird identification marathon is scheduled to
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take place during the height of spring migration, when millions
of birds are returning to Massachusetts to breed and raise
young, or stopping to rest and feed in the Bay State before
continuing north. During this opportune period, birders can
observe species they typically do not see during the rest of the
year.
Last year’s event raised $240,000 and recorded 273 species,
with Joppa Flats garnering $34,650.00 for its work through
the event.
Team Leader and former Sanctuary Director Bill Gette
acknowledged that the 2020 Bird-a-thon will be different,
in response to COVID-19, “but we are confident that
veteran competitors as well as newcomers will rise to the
challenge.
“This fun event is appropriate for nature lovers of all
abilities, ages, and backgrounds—even from home,” Gette
noted. “Participants will connect with nature while also
raising crucial funds for Mass Audubon’s initiatives and
wildlife sanctuaries, which will be especially important
this year.”
Newbury – retirement of
Capt. Robert Dash
NEWBURY — Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin announces
the retirement of a longtime member of the Newbury
Fire Department.
Capt. Robert Dash retired on Thursday, April 30 after
serving with the Newbury Fire Department for the last 40
years. “Bob was an integral part of the Fire Department,"
Chief Janvrin said. "He was a dedicated Firefighter and
Officer, and was well liked by all of his colleagues. He will
be missed by all of us. We wish him the best in his future
endeavors." Dash joined the department in 1980 as a call
firefighter. During his four decades at the department, he
also served as a Fire Engineer and Lieutenant. He most
recently served a Captain for the department and was promoted
to that role in 2010. Dash also served as a member
of Town of Newbury Board of Fire Engineers from 2010
to 2016.
Georgetown Municipal Offices
Closure to Public now
through May 15th
Given the most current information received by the Governor’s
Office, the MA Department of Public Health and in
consultation with Chairman Colby, our Health Agent Deb
Rogers, and Emergency Management Director/Police Chief
Michael Reilly, we have decided to extend the closing of the
municipal facilities to the public through Friday, May 15th.
This closure includes the Town Hall, Library and the Council
on Aging. We will continue to re-evaluate the closures at
the expiration period and will provide updates as soon as they
are available. These deliberate, proactive steps are taken as a
preventive measure in an effort to slow the transmission of
COVID-19. In addition to the closures, we are asking that all
public meetings be cancelled, postponed, or continued during
this office closure time frame, as we hope to reduce the risk of
exposure in our community.
Georgetown community
announcement Retirement
GEORGETOWN — Utility Director Marlene Ladderbush
announces the retirement of a Georgetown Water Department
employee who has worked in the community for nearly two
decades. Robert W. Dash will retire on Thursday, April 30 after
19 years with the Georgetown Water Department.
"The Georgetown Water Department and Board of Water
Commissioners would like to thank Bob for all he’s done for
both the department and the community, and wish him luck
in his future endeavors," Ladderbush said. "He has done it
all and been an essential member of the team during many
of the projects we've completed over the years, including
the demolition and replacement of the old water tanks in
Georgetown.”
Dash joined the department in 2001 as a licensed drinking
water professional. Over the last 19 years, he's helped with
jobs such as water treatment, water distribution, water meter
change outs, system flushing, sample collection and cross connection
coordination. He's also helped to oversee the safety of
dig work
Life of a Quaranteen
With schools closed how are students passing time?
By Triton voice staff writers,
Andrew Babine and Heidi Ernst
From Minecraft to writing music,
people are finding creative
ways to pass their time now that
the world is on hold.
With the world dealing with a
global pandemic, many teens are
left quarantined in their homes
with nothing to do. COVID-19,
or the coronavirus, has spread to
just about everywhere and has
killed thousands and infected
many more. Schools, places of
worship, and other public gathering
sites have been closed down
to avoid the spread of the virus,
leaving people quarantined in
their homes with nothing but
time to pass.
With all that time, students are
forced to find creative ways to fill
their days.
“So far I’ve been working on lots
of art, as well as learning more stuff
on the guitar and trying to record
some new things,” said Maya Parker,
a junior at Exeter High School.
According to several studies
done by The Lancet, being stuck
Andrew Babine and Heidi Ernst are practicing social distancing.
indoors for long periods of time
can worsen symptoms of anxiety
and depression, and can cause anger
and insomnia. This is why experts
say it is so important to stay
busy during this time.
Photo courtesy Heidi Ernst
Some people have turned to the
internet to keep them busy.
“Minecraft, that is all” said Layla
Brunelle, junior at Amesbury High.
“I've been playing pirate101,”
said a junior at Triton High School.
“I guess I have been playing animal
crossing,” said Will Sayles, a
sophomore at Triton High School.
As one can see, online video
games are very popular among
bored teenagers, but others are
finding themselves focusing on academics.
Henrik Ernst, a sophomore at
Salem State University explains
what he has been doing to pass
time. “I've been trying to clean
up as much as possible, doing my
own thing, working on myself and
focusing on the rest of my semester.”
One student who is an employee
from Market Basket describes
her working experience.
She described that it has been a
lot worse since this all started, and
she hasn't seen more disrespectful
customers in the last 2 years that
she has worked there. “Very few
adhere to the safety precautions
put in place for their and our safety,”
said the employee. The employee
went on to say that despite
the negativity , there have been
some kind and generous people
out there.
“A few people have offered
masks and just thanked us for all
we have been doing.”
Several students are also finding
that exercise helps them stay busy
and feel better, and the research
backs this up.
According to healthline, walking
can improve your mental
health. “Studies show it can help
reduce anxiety, depression, and a
negative mood. It can also boost
self-esteem and reduce symptoms
of social withdrawal.”
Although, some students find a
more lazy approach to exercising.
“I've been playing catch with my
ceiling,” said Kassandra Lapensee,
a senior at Salem High School.
Though many are finding humor
in the situation, the importance
of staying home and social
distancing is not lost on young
people.
According to The President’s
Guideline for Coronavirus in
America, if you or anyone in your
household has symptoms or tests
positive for coronavirus, then all
members of the household should
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ARIES (March 21 to April 19) A
seemingly stalled romantic situation
could benefit from your reassurance
that you want this relationship to
work. And if you do, use a tad more of
that irresistible Aries charm.
TAURUS (April 20 to May 20)
You’re attracted to a situation that
appeals to your Bovine intellect. And
that’s good. But don’t neglect your
passionate side when romance comes
calling later in the week.
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) That
career-change opportunity that didn’t
work out when you first considered it
could come up again. But this time,
remember that you have more to offer
and should act accordingly.
CANCER (June 21 to July 22)
There could be some tensions in relationships
— domestic or workaday.
But a calm approach that doesn’t raise
the anger levels and a frank discussion
soon will resolve the problem.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) It’s a
good idea to begin preparing for that
career change you’ve been thinking
about for a while. Start to sharpen your
skills and expand your background to
be ready when it calls.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) Bless that Virgo skepticism that has
kept you from falling into traps others
seem to rush into. But you might want
to give a new possibility the benefit of
the doubt, at least on a trial basis.
LIBRA (September 23 to October
22) A legal matter you hoped could
finally be settled could be a pesky
problem for a while, until all the parties
agree to stop disagreeing with
each other. Be patient.
SCORPIO (October 23 to November
21) Someone might use deception
to try to push you into making a decision
you’re not fully comfortable with.
But those keen Scorpio senses should
keep you alert to any such attempt.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Romance dominates
this week when Cupid spears the
Archer, for a change. Positive things
also are happening in the workplace.
Expect important news to arrive by the
week’s end.
CAPRICORN (December 22 to January
19) Anyone trying to bully the Sea
Goat — whether it involves a personal
or a professional matter — will learn a
painful lesson. Others also will benefit
from the Goat’s strong example.
AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
18) Congratulations. With things
going the way they are, you should
be able to spare some time and take a
break from your hectic schedule for
some well-earned fun and games.
PISCES (February 19 to March 21)
Your sharp Piscean intuition should
be able to uncover the true agendas of
those who might be trying to catch the
Fish in one of their schemes.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your flair for
innovative art and design keeps you at
least a step ahead of most everyone else.
© 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given by New Beverly Auto Clinic Inc.126 Rear Park Street,
Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of MA G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that
they will sell the following vehicles on or after May 7, 2020 beginning at 10:00
am by public or private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing,
storage, and notices of sale:
2020 Toyota Corolla VIN JTDEBRBE3LJ010520
2010 Nissan Maxima VIN 1N4AA5AP5AC857981
Vehicles are being stored at New Beverly Auto Clinic.
Signed
Thomas Curran
Owner
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LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given by Big Jim’s Towing, Inc. 13 Creek Street,
Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255,
Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after
May 14, 2020 beginning at 10:100 am by public or private sale to
satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, storage, and notices of
sale. Vehicles are being stored at Big Jim’s Towing, Inc.
2012 Nissan Sentra VIN 3N1AB6AP4CL648982
2010 Mercury Mariner VIN 4M2CN9B78AKJ26362
Signed,
Thomas Zarella
Owner
While there are still some deals
happening, there is no doubt that
the coronavirus pandemic has
thrown a rather sizable wrench in
what was a well-oiled real estate
machine. The real extent of the
market damage won’t be known
for months. I am not in the business
of making predictions BUT
my bold, short term prediction
once the stay at home order is lifted
is that we will see is a terrific
real estate run. Why? Here are
some reasons:
1. Interest rates. Most economists
believe a “correction” is
coming. If you’ve been waiting
for rates to hit bottom now might
be the time. If rates aren’t at the
bottom I don’t think they will go
much lower and more importantly
most economists are anticipating a
jump upward soon.
2. Inventory. There isn’t any.
There is not enough of a supply of
homes to meet the demand from
buyers. This lack of inventory
Real Estate in a Pandemic Part 2
By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty
often brings multiple offers on a
single home. With low inventory
and a larger demand comes higher
home values. This may change as
there are a number of sellers who
are waiting to put their homes
on the market. While there will
be increased competition among
sellers there will still be enough
pent up demand.
3. Value. The value of your home
has risen from the most recent bottom
of the real estate market. If you
didn’t have any equity in your current
home 5-6 years ago to on your
next home, you do now and will
when you are ready to sell.
4. Borrowing. The federal government
will continue to lend.
They will continue to spur the
market forward. The Federal Housing
Administration (FHA), which
guarantees mortgages for first-time
buyers, has moved over the last few
years to ease borrowing requirements
and costs. This will continue
and has a trickle down affect on all
segments of the industry. If there
are more first time buyers the sellers
of those smaller homes can buy
bigger ones and so on.
5. Foreclosures and Short Sales.
There just aren’t that many around
here any longer. I don’t see that
changing even with what we are
going through. Just as significantly
most buyers who went through
foreclosures, bankruptcies or short
sales during the downturn now
have repaired their credit enough
to qualify to buy a home again.
While nobody can see into the
future, I do know that we will get
through this, that we are resilient
and we will do it together.
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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ESTATE SALE
ESTATE SALE: Lamps,
Beds, Chairs, Tables, Desks,
Dressers, Dishes, Kitchenware,
Hutches, Baskets, Trunks,
Odds & Ends. Ipswich - Call:
978-312-6729 for more details.
FOR SALE
BEAUTIFUL SCALLOPED
EDGED DINING ROOM
TABLE w/ iron frame, 4 cushioned
rock roll swivel matching
chairs. $350. Call 978-239-
0078
OCEAN FRONT CONDO
for sale 1,000sqft, 2 bdr, 1
bath, Off Street Parking - 2
MV, Private decks, Private
Picnic Area, Private Dune
Crossing, Quiet Safe Area, So.
End of Salisbury. Call Sandra:
978-465-2283
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
PAINTING INTERIOR,
EXTERIOR, 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
HELP WANTED: Essential
business seeking active &
handy person/retiree for PT
year-round position to maintain
small engine equipment, show
customers how to operate them,
as well as, many other duties.
Must be able to lift 50lbs+.
Variety is the spice of life here -
come join our family business.
Those who are Covid-19 concerned,
most tasks are outdoors
and we are adhering to the social
distancing recommendations of
the Governor. Inquire by email:
ktr1998@hotmail.com
LEGAL NOTICE
NOTICE OF PUBLIC SALE
Notice is hereby given by Rigano’s Towing Service 1081 Fellsway,
Malden, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass General Laws,
Chapter 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles
on or after May 7, 2020 beginning at 10:00 am by public or private
sale to satisfy their garage keepers lien for towing, storage, and
notices of sale. Vehicles are being stored at Rigano’s Towing Service.
2009 Nissan Rogue VIN JN8AS58V29W447102
2000 BMW 323 VIN WBAAM3340YCB24241
Signed
Basil Rigano
Owner
80 Central St Georgetown, MA Detached 2 1 18 $315,000 $320,000
55 Arlington St Amesbury, MA Detached 3 2 20 $349,100 $381,000
23 Pleasant St Ipswich, MA Detached 3 1 12 $409,000 $446,000
29 Longfellow Dr Newburyport, MA : Artichoke Detached 3 1 17 $459,900 $469,000
159 High Street Newburyport, MA Attached 2 3 18 $465,000 $475,000
10 Olde Town Way Newbury, MA Detached 2 1 13 $475,000 $491,000
7 Birch Meadow Rd Merrimac, MA Detached 4 3 15 $499,900 $520,000
1 Marlboro Rd Georgetown, MA Detached 4 2 17 $500,000 $530,000
4 Vic Lin Dr Salisbury, MA Detached 2 3 17 $519,900 $522,000
11 Haverhill Rd Topsfield, MA Detached 3 2 15 $530,000 $540,000
1 Winkley St Amesbury, MA Detached 4 2 25 $539,900 $535,000
20 Montclair Rd West Newbury, MA Detached 3 2 17 $549,000 $485,000
7 Cherry Tree Lane Groveland, MA Detached 4 2 20 $550,000 $554,500
180 Hay St Newbury, MA Detached 3 3 23 $550,000 $535,500
72 Longfellow Dr Newburyport, MA : Artichoke Detached 3 2 18 $559,000 $552,000
9 Berrywood Ln Groveland, MA Detached 3 2 23 $569,900 $569,900
165 Ipswich Rd Topsfield, MA Detached 4 2 24 $599,900 $599,900
66 Town Farm Rd U:- Ipswich, MA Farm 4 4 23 $695,000 $710,000
19 Wildwood Newburyport, MA Detached 4 3 166 $700,000 $669,900
20 Hillside Dr Georgetown, MA Detached 4 3 28 $749,900 $725,000
13 Sheffield Road Boxford, MA Detached 4 3 21 $769,000 $769,000
17 C Old Topsfield Rd Boxford, MA Detached 3 4 21 $829,900 $820,000
11 Partridge Boxford, MA Detached 4 3 16 $865,000 $880,000
110 Indian Hill St West Newbury, MA Equestrian 3 3 42 $889,900 $880,000
223 C Main St Boxford, MA : East Boxford Detached 4 5 31 $899,992 $870,000
27 Surrey Ln Topsfield, MA Detached 4 3 20 $947,000 $925,000

KATHRYN OʼBRIEN, M.Ed.
RE/MAX Partners
978-465-1322
HOW IS THE REAL ESTATE MARKET
IN YOUR TOWN RIGHT NOW?
What impact has the virus had on:
Buyer
Sellers
Prices
Days on Market
In the past two months
Contact Kathryn O’Brien today
By email at kathrynobrien@comcast.net
The recent statistics for your town will be emailed
to you along with a brief explanation of how to
analyze the data and what it can mean for you.
Available for: Ipswich, Rowley, Newbury
and surrounding North Shore communities.
KATHRYN OʼBRIEN
RE/MAX Partners
978-465-1322
kathrynobrien@comcast.net
35 years of real estate success
SOLD over 1300 homes on the North Shore
Kathryn sells all over the North Shore and specializes in...
New Beginnings, Happy Ending and Smooth Transactions
While Real Estate may have slowed down a bit,
we are still helping Buyers and Sellers.
Wondering what your house might be worth?
Thinking of making a move? Give us a call.
Above all else though stay safe and well.
We will get through this.
Rowley Realty, Your Neighborhood
REALTOR® for over 40 years.
John McCarthy at 978 835-2573,
or email at john@rowleyrealestate.com
Pauline White at 978 314-7341,
or email at pauline@rowleyrealestate.com
WE WILL GET THROUGH THIS
TOGETHER
ROWLEY REALTY
165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969
Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454
www.rowleyrealestate.com