TTC_06_24_20_Vol.16-No.35

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Affordable, historic
homes for birds
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
WEST NEWBURY – With school out,
his summer camp canceled due to the
pandemic and wanting to raise money for
a new bicycle, 10-year-old Aren Bloom
thought building and selling birdhouses
made of 300-year-old barn wood was an
interesting project.
“It will probably be the highlight of my
summer,” Aren said as he built another
birdhouse with his father, Steve Bloom, in
their garage.
Before last week, the father-son team had
built and sold about 50 birdhouses. Aren
plans to build at least 100 more this summer.
The birdhouse building started when
Steve Bloom, an executive at FlingGolf,
came home telling his family that a friend
at another CIWorks company in Amesbury
had scraps of discarded wood they could
have if they came up with a use for it.
Jeff Filipov, who calls himself a barndoorist,
owns North Shore Barn Doors,
where he recycles wood from torn-down
barns to make custom sliding doors for
homes and businesses. A few days later,
father Steve printed off architectural plans
for a birdhouse, and Aren and Steve went
to work in the garage.
“We are his (Jeff’s) recycling service,”
Aren said, noting the irony of recycling
wood that Filipov is already repurposing.
The plans call for the pair to cut wood
boards into seven pieces, screw them together
and torch them with a flame that
gives them a smoky old-world look. They
punch a hole as a front door for the birds
and insert a dowel or twig as the bird’s front
stoop.
The learning curve for using the power
tools was steep for the fourth grader at Page
Elementary School. The project requires a
Aren Bloom with his birdhouses.
table saw, three electric drills with four bits
each, a miter saw, sander, jigsaw and butane
torch. The hardest was learning to use
the variable-speed hammer drill because
of the different speeds and he had to push
hard on it to countersink the screws.
Watching him as he built another birdhouse
last week, it appears that he has mastered
the tools well.
The Blooms started out selling the birdhouses
for $20. After Aren’s mother, Calli
Towne, posted a message on Facebook,
“The demand skyrocketed,” Aren said.
They got 28 orders, plus other orders from
his classmates at Page. Bird lovers from
New England to California and South Carolina
have ordered one or more of Aren’s
birdhouses.
Worrying that they may not be able to
keep up with the demand, he raised the
price to $25, which he hopes will slow
down the rate of orders. That price increase
also allowed them to donate more money
to the animal charity, MSPCA.
Birdhouses, page 2
Wednesday, June 24, 2020 Vol. 16, No. 35
PhoTo BY STeVe BLoom
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
FREE
Tootie Cook Turns 100
Bertha Cook recently turned 100.
REGIONAL — For her 100th birthday
last week, Bertha “Tootie” Cook hoped
she would get to throw out the first pitch
for the Boston Red Sox’s new season. She
also aspired to receiving the coveted Boston
Cane for being the oldest community
resident.
She also told her family she had to go
to sleep early the night before her birthday
because the lifelong Republican was sure
President Trump was going to call her.
The President did not call. The Red Sox
are not playing yet. And there is a woman
three years older, which prevents Tootie,
for the moment, from being given the
Boston Cane. It has been handed out to
the oldest resident in New England towns
since 1906.
But Tootie, whom her friends call the
Energizer Bunny, got something even better
– her own parade of family and friends,
driving in cars and a bus to honor her at
her current residence, the Port Health Care
Center in Newburyport.
“She was totally thrilled,” said her
daughter, Donna Toto of Methuen. “She
was tickled pink with the parade,” which
was organized by a granddaughter, Karen
Toto, Donna’s daughter, who planned the
parade with several friends.
As the third car in the parade passed by
her, state Sen. Bruce Tarr, R-Gloucester,
jumped out to present her a Senate proclamation
honoring her on her 100th birthday.
But maybe the best surprise was when
her friends in the Rowley Council on Aging
bus sang Happy Birthday to her.
Her only disappointment was that she
did not get to talk in person with her large
family and her many friends. “She misses
them,” Donna said.
But typical of Tootie, she has plans to fix
that. Once the governor lifts the coronavirus
pandemic restrictions on visitors to
nursing homes, she wants to host a “Big
Picnic” for her two children, seven grandchildren,
14 great grandchildren and seven
great, great grandchildren, plus all her
friends at the Rowley Council on Aging
and the Rowley Housing Authority homes
on Plantation Drive.
Tootie has packed at lot of living in her
100 years. She is the matriarch of a prominent
Rowley family. One of 12 children,
she was born and lived in Rowley for 80 of
those years. After the family moved back
to Rowley from Charlestown, she entered
Ipswich High School, but had to drop out
after only one day because she needed to
take care of an ailing mother.
She was given her colorful nickname by
a brother because she loved eating Tootsie
Roll candies.
Her husband Leonard, who died in
1986, after 46 years of marriage, was the
town’s fire chief for 30 years. He followed
in his father’s footsteps, who was the town’s
first fire chief.
Leonard was elected to the Board of Selectman
and was a member of the Civil
Defense for Rowley. For years he owned
Tootie, page 9
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Affordable, historic
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Birdhouses, from page 1
So far, the Blooms have donated
$250 to MSPCA.
Meanwhile, the birds appear to
love their new homes in the old
wood. It took only two days for
birds to make a home in the first
birdhouse they made. A text arrived
last week from satisfied customer
Jenny Allaby in Hudson. “My new
birdhouse arrived today. A former
colleague’s 10-year-old son, Aren,
made it. Thank you. We love it.”
Aren also enjoys learning about
the wood, some of which comes
from barns well over 300 years
old. They went last week with Filipov,
who maintains an extensive
network of New England homebuilders,
to collect wood from
an old barn being demolished in
Newburyport.
Filipov filled his van with the
wood he will turn into barn doors,
while Steve and Aren loaded a car
with enough wooden boards to
make 15 more birdhouses.
Like Filipov, the Blooms find
some woods, particularly oak, too
hard to work with. Aren prefers
making the birdhouses out of softer
woods like pine and ash.
Aren records each sale on a computer
spreadsheet. He allocates a
portion of the sale for the MSPCA
donation. Then he banks the rest.
His immediate goal is to buy a bike
because his current bike is a handme-down
from his older brother,
Ari, who had wrecked it, bending
the handlebars. The pedals are also
rusting, and the chain slips off.
But Aren has a bigger vision.
Some of the sales proceeds may
buy him a bright future. “I plan to
go to MIT,” he said.
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Christina Eckert: Leadership in Action
To the editor:
Growing up in Boxford, it
would be hard not to know Christina.
My entire life, she has been
advocating for public school students
such as myself. Christina
co-founded the Masconomet Education
Foundation. Working with
the foundation, Christina used
her fundraising skills to raise over
$400,000 to fund the construction
of new STEAM labs in the
Masco middle and high schools.
Letter to the editor
I am a member of the graduating
class of 2020 from Masconomet
High School and my
classmates and I have directly
benefited from Christina’s work.
Access to new STEAM labs has
allowed my classmates and I
to explore new interests. These
labs have enabled students to
further their interests in different
fields that they otherwise
would not have the opportunity
to experience without the new
STEAM labs.
Christina has very well thought
out ideas and strategies for improving
schools in our district.
She understands that a good education
is essential to the future of
a student but for the future of this
district. We need a candidate who
has shown that fighting for our
schools is a top priority, which
Christina has demonstrated she is
capable of time and time again.
Luke Chadwick
Boxford
Brighter smiles ...
The Golden Years
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
The Golden Years are much
more golden if your teeth are
in good shape. One of the most
difficult areas dentists have to address
are issues concerning aging
patients, specifically those who
require assisted or nursing care.
Whether you are the one making
decisions for someone else,
or you are making your own
decisions, regular dental maintenance
visits are the key to success
with your teeth as you age. Dental
health needs to stay at the top
of the priority list for many reasons;
quality of life and the link
between oral health and systemic
health are two big ones.
It's not uncommon for an older
patient to say, "I don't need to fix
that. How much longer do I really
have to live?" And the response
is usually the same every time, "If
you told me that you knew you
weren't going to be around next
year, I'd say I would agree with
you.....but you've been saying
the same thing for 15 years." You
can't predict the future. What
you can do now is decide how
healthy you want your mouth to
be now to enjoy. It only involves
a choice.
When an elderly patient has
a multitude of dental issues the
following should be considered:
* What is the general health status?
* What is the general prognosis
medically?
* Has the patient ever worn
anything removable in their
mouth?
* What is the minimal amount
of dentistry that can be done that
will not alter the patient's quality
of life?
* What are other treatment options
to maintain or improve the
patient's quality of life?
The general health status of the
patient can play a role in deciding
how to approach a patient's dental
care. People who are medically
compromised but are well controlled
are usually okay to receive
general dental care. If a person is in
good physical and mental shape,
it's difficult to use age as a determining
factor for dental care.
The most important factor that
needs to be considered is quality
of life. Studies have shown that
loss of teeth results in a loss in
quality of life. While some patients
with dentures may say
they can eat anything, many others
would pay anything to have
their teeth back. Masticating
food properly for digestion and
not having plastic in your mouth
to disrupt the flavor of food, are
two great reasons to keep your
teeth. There is no one who could
argue that eating with false teeth
is as enjoyable as eating with real
teeth.
If you have never worn anything
removable in your mouth,
it tends to get more difficult to
adapt to the older you get. Dentures
can be difficult to adjust to.
There are definitely better techniques
and materials than others
that can impact fit and function,
but it's still a piece of plastic in
your mouth. Poorly fitting dentures
can impact a patient's nutritional
intake and can be a serious
issue for an older person.
The best way to avoid having to
deal with major issues as you get
older is to make sure you take care
of your teeth along the journey
of life. If someone you love ends
up in a nursing facility, one of the
most important things you could
do for them is to make sure they
get proper dental care.
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
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Community Announcements
Portsmouth City Manager's Advisory
Governor Sununu’s Stay At Home 2.0 order expired. Replaced
by "Safer At Home." For details on the Governor’s
Executive Orders go to: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov
The Health Department and Recreation Department
have reopened playgrounds, based on the Governor’s guidelines
and instructions for sanitizing and appropriate physical
distancing. If the City Council restores the funding for its
operation that is included in the FY21 budget (discussed at a
special City Council meeting on Monday, June 22), the pool
might open to Portsmouth residents only by July 6, starting
with a maximum of 50 people at any one time and several
infection control provisions/safety considerations in place.
STAY COOL - While municipal buildings sometimes
used as cooling stations are not open to the public, due to
the pandemic, there are resources available. The Senior Services
Manager often suggests Fox Run Mall (open 11 am to
7 pm) as a climate-controlled space with some seating and
the Food Court for purchasing beverages. Also, the local
Rockingham County office of ServiceLink (in Stratham,
603-334-6594 and on the COAST bus route) is there to
provide “resources for independent and healthy living.”
PORTSMOUTH FARMERS MARKET HAS RE-
TURNED - The Seacoast Growers Association Portsmouth
Farmers Market returns every Saturday from 8 am to noon
at Little Harbour School on Clough Drive. There is NO
PARKING on Haven, Bracket Road and Bracket Lane (the
residential side streets around Little Harbour School). Parking
is only available at the school parking lot and the lower
lot (corner of South St. & Junkins Ave) at City Hall.
NH NONPROFIT RELIEF GRANT AND SBA DISAS-
TER LOAN PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
NH Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund established by the
Governor offers grant funding intended to reimburse the costs
of business interruptions caused by required closures, and
sustain nonprofits’ ability to contribute to the state’s recovery
from the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak. Grants will not
be awarded on a first-come-first-served basis. All applications
will be evaluated based on program criteria. To receive funding,
organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Application
deadline is Thursday, June 25. For more information go to
https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/sites/default/
files/2020-06/NH%20Nonprofit%20Emergency%20Relief%20Fund.pdf
SBA Disaster Loan Program Open to All Businesses -
To further meet the needs of U.S. small businesses and nonprofits,
the U.S. Small Business Administration reopened
the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance
program portal to all eligible applicants experiencing
economic impacts due to COVID-19 yesterday. SBA’s
EIDL program offers long-term, low interest assistance for
a small business or non-profit. These loans can provide vital
economic support to help alleviate temporary loss of
revenue. EIDL assistance can be used to cover payroll and
inventory, pay debt or fund other expenses. Additionally,
the EIDL Advance will provide up to $10,000 ($1,000 per
employee) of emergency economic relief to businesses that
are currently experiencing temporary difficulties, and these
emergency grants do not have to be repaid.
CLIPPER STRONG FUND COMMITTEE AN-
NOUNCES FIRST INITIATIVE - The Clipper Strong
Fund has created the Clipper Strong Care Package that
includes items that are difficult for individuals to source
at reasonable prices: a supply of face masks, a touch-free
thermometer and signage with the CDC health safety
guidance. The initial distribution is being planned to meet
demand during this round on a first-come, first-served basis.
Portsmouth businesses should email hotline@cityofportsmouth.com
to request a Clipper Strong Care Package
and include their locations. To make a Clipper Strong
Fund tax deductible donation to support Portsmouth’s
small businesses; donations by check may be mailed to
the Clipper Strong Fund c/o Coastal Economic Development
Corporation, 4 Merrill Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Hampton NH 03842.
CITIZEN RESPONSE TASK FORCE & CITY AD-
VANCING GUIDELINES FOR USE OF DOWN-
TOWN STREETS AND FOUNDRY PLACE GARAGE
ROOFTOP – The Task Force and subgroups working
on the two different areas are meeting almost daily with
City staff including DPW, Planning, Health, Fire, Police,
Inspections and the City Manager to facilitate functional
plans. DOWNTOWN BUSINESS OWNERS who
would like to participate in the planning, please send an
email with your contact information to hotline@cityofportsmouth.com
• Public Realm Spaces for Restaurants – Concepts for
use of public spaces are being advanced in conjunction
with Fire, Police, Building, Planning and DP. Public
realm requests will be received through the City's Viewpermit
system , pending additional Task Force decision-making.
• Foundry Place Garage Rooftop Pop-Up – The Foundry
Place Garage task force sub-group chair Russ Grazier, with
the nonprofit arts and culture group PopupRooftop.com is
working out practical and logistical details.
• For more information, visit the Citizen Response
Task Force web page at: https://www.cityofportsmouth.
com/city/citizen-response-task-force. The web site provides
information about the materials and resources the
committee is using. All meetings are conducted publicly
via zoom and are posted in advance on the City website
homepage. To contact the Citizen Response Task Force,
email via hotline@cityofportsmouth.com
PERMIT GUIDELINES FOR OUTDOOR DINING
AND INDOOR PHYSICAL DISTANCING - For the
page detailing all the Health Department guidance on Outdoor
and Indoor dining go to: https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/health/portsmouth-health-department-guidelines-related-indoor-and-outdoor-dining-during-covid-19
PORTSMOUTH RECREATION DEPARTMENT
BOUTIQUE PROGRAMS FOR KIDS - The Portsmouth
Recreation Department will be offering a session of boutique
programs this summer. Each program will run twice
a week for six weeks, with a specific focus that allows for
maximum social distancing. The programs are for Portsmouth
residents only and are free of charge. Children will
be kept in pods of eight, with a maximum of four pods per
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program. Physical distancing and hand sanitizing procedures
will be in place, along with encouraging use of masks
by participants. The programs include hiking and running
clubs, multi-sport, kids’ fitness, arts & crafts, Legos and
more. Go to https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/recreation
for the full program listing and schedule.
DISPOSAL OF USED FACEMASKS, GLOVES, ETC.
Please be aware that used facemasks, gloves and cleaning
towels should be disposed of in a trash container that is
lined with a bag. Please do not put them in recycle bins.
Also please do not flush wipes (even those marked ‘flushable’)
as they tend to clog pipes, especially smaller diameter
pipes from homes to sewer pipes or septic systems.
DPW PROJECTS THIS WEEK.
WATER LINE FLUSHING -The Water Division has
begun the twice-annual, routine flushing of the City’s fire
hydrants and 190 miles of water mains to remove sediment
buildup. The work is ongoing for the next 2 weeks, Monday
through Thursday, between 7 and 11 pm. The flushing
operation covers both public and private hydrants in
Portsmouth, New Castle, Rye, Greenland and Newington.
Crews open select fire hydrants, releasing water with
enough velocity to carry sediment out of the pipes. While
flushing can result in discolorations to tap water, customers
can use cold water to flush their lines and the water remains
safe to drink. If the discoloration persists, customers should
contact the Water Division though the Click 'n Fix system
to ensure prompt response.
• ISLINGTON STREET — Detour is in place for oneway,
inbound/easterly traffic between the bridge over the
Bypass to Aldrich Road and outbound/westerly traffic,
detoured down Aldrich. Sewer and sidewalk work on the
Aldrich this week.
• MARKET STREET & KEARSARGE WAY BRIDG-
ES: Final landscaping and other details are being completed
on the Market Street gateway park. Kearsarge Way Bridge is
being reduced to one lane, with alternating traffic directed
by temporary traffic signals. Market Street between the Sarah
Long Bridge and the Noble’s Island traffic signal is being
reduced to one lane in each direction. SIDE STREETS
OFF PLEASANT: Affecting Richmond and Livermore.
Equipment staged, as before, on Edmunds.
• PRESCOTT PARK DOCK RAILING replacement
work continues. The dock remains closed.
TESTING - The NH Department of Health & Human
Services is coordinating COVID-19 testing appointments
at one of the several testing clinics established throughout
the state. The testing coordinating office phone number is
603-271-5980. For FAQs about testing in New Hampshire,
go to https://www.nh.gov/covid19/resources-guidance/testing-guidance.htm
In addition, the Rite-Aid at
1390 Lafayette Road in Portsmouth and CVS on Lafayette
Road in Hampton are providing free by-appointment testing
for COVID-19 to anyone age 18 or over.
Newburyport Public Library
will be offering a mixed virtual
and outdoor yoga class
Tuesdays at 2:00 pm: Beginning June 23rd, Newburyport
Public Library will be offering a mixed virtual and outdoor
yoga class Tuesdays at 2:00 pm with registered yoga teacher
Jessalynn Hudgins. All are welcome to participate (via
Zoom). The virtual portion of this class is drop in and the
zoom link can be found on the library website calendar at
https://www.newburyportpl.org/events/6747-yoga_and_
mindfulness_class_mixed_outdoor_and_virtual/detail.
Jess will simultaneously be conducting the streamed
class at an outdoor location in Newburyport. Due to social
distancing constraints, the outdoor in person class is
by registration only, with a limit of ten participants. People
wanting to attend the in person class should call 978-465-
4428 x242 beginning Wednesday mornings at 9 am. Due
to staffing limitations call to register from 9 am to 5 pm.
Anna Jaques Hospital resumes elective
surgeries, procedures and clinic visits;
launches Safe Care initiative
Newburyport- Anna Jaques Hospital, part of Beth Israel
Lahey Health (BILH), has resumed non-urgent, elective
surgeries, procedures and clinic visits following the state’s
lifting of restrictions due to COVID-19. Anna Jaques announced
the launch of BILH Safe Care, a set of rigorous
standards to protect the health and safety of patients, visitors
and staff.
As part of the state’s phased re-opening plan, Anna Jaques
is again providing a broad range of elective inpatient and
outpatient procedures and services. Providers and staff are
excited to be back to caring for the hospital’s broad population
of patients.
Anna Jaques encourages patients not to delay the care
they need. Patients should contact their primary care provider
or specialist for more information and to schedule an
appointment.
“For almost three full months, we have had a singular
focus at Anna Jaques: responding to COVID-19. Now, we
have reached a point where we can safely return to providing
much-needed in-person services with many precautions
and safety measures in place to protect our patients and
staff,” said Mark Goldstein, President of Anna Jaques Hospital.
“Our extraordinary providers and staff continue to stand
ready to meet the broad range of health care needs of our
patients and community.”
In addition to resuming the vast majority of health care
options, Anna Jaques is also pleased welcome visitors on a
limited basis. Effective June 18th, patients may have one
visitor at a time during visiting hours which runs 12pm-
2pm and 4pm-6pm, seven days a week.
Visitors are also now able to bring flowers when visiting a
patient and/or have flowers delivered to the hospital.
“It may seem like a small thing, but these supportive
gestures have been greatly missed by patients these last
months,” said Mr. Goldstein.
Now in place at Anna Jaques, BILH Safe Care combines
new processes, standards and technologies to promote patient
safety, including:
• A three-point symptom check to confirm patients are
not experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 before their
in-person visit, as well as daily symptom checks for staff;
• Separate care areas for patients with symptoms or a diagnosis
of COVID-19 in the past 21 days;
• Universal masking requirements for patients, escorts
and staff;
• Enhanced cleaning and disinfection of exam rooms,
high-touch areas and common spaces; and
• Redesigned spaces to accommodate touch-free checkin
and check-out, physical distancing and safe pedestrian
traffic flow.
Help keep the historic Larcom
Theatre a vibrant part of the
North Shore community
Beverly-Voted one of the top ten BEST tribute bands in
New England, Beatles tribute Studio Two are lending their
vocals and sound to support the safe reopening of the Larcom
Theatre, Beverly's most historic venue with a Livestream
benefit concert.
Using period instruments, equipment, and costumes,
Studio Two faithfully recreates the sound, the look, and feel
of an early Beatles' concert. Relive the experience live from
the comfort of your space while doing good!
This benefit concert will stream using StageIt live from
the Larcom Theatre stage on Saturday, June 27th, 2020 at
7:00 PM and 8:00 PM. Tickets are on sale now. This show
is "Pay What You Can," which means you can pay whatever
you can afford with a $5 minimum.
"Although we are thankful that our family remains in
good health physically, we are disheartened by the lack
of local, state, and federal support for the many small
businesses, like ours," explains Donald Crowell, Owner,
President & CEO of the Larcom Theatre. "We were the
first type of business that had to shut down for public
safety and will be the last allowed to reopen. Being
forced to close for at least six months, while the bills
keep coming in has been extremely difficult without this
monetary support."
Over the last four years, the husband and wife minority
small business owners have poured their heart and soul to
support all types of performing artists, near and far, and
have been an integral part of the North Shore arts community.
Now is your chance to pay it forward.
"With the help of our dear friends, Studio Two, (WHO
ARE INCREDIBLE!), we are producing a benefit concert
to help keep the Larcom Theatre a vibrant part of our community.
We hope to reopen this Fall. If live music and performances
are important to you, please consider supporting
us by buying a ticket or leaving a tip. We are grateful for
your support! "states Lisa Crowell, Co-Owner of the Larcom
Theatre.
The Larcom Theatre is an intimate and charming live
music and performing arts venue in Downtown Beverly.
Built by the Ware brothers in 1912, this historic
vaudeville theatre is named for Beverly's beloved nineteenth-century
poet, author, and teacher, Lucy Larcom
whose birthplace once stood at the same Wallis Street
address. Tucked away off Cabot Street North Shore's
hidden gem with its' retro décor, horseshoe balcony, tin
ceilings, and Symphony-like acoustics will take you back
in time. Family-owned and operated, the Larcom Theatre
is committed to enriching the lives of the North
Shore community and staying true to their Vaudeville
roots by presenting a variety of art forms, including music,
theatre, dance, comedy, and film.
About StageIt
StageIt is an online venue that allows musicians to stream
exclusive LIVE concerts to fans. The vibe is incredibly intimate.
After you create an account, you can purchase credits
(which StageIt calls "Notes".) Notes allow you to pay for
tickets to see shows and to tip performers during the show.
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Community Announcements, from page 7
City of Newburyport Announces Small
Business Relief Grant Program
NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna D. Holaday announced
a new Small Business Relief Grant Program to
help Newburyport businesses impacted by COVID-19.
The City is able to provide up to 15 grants of up to $2,000
to qualified small businesses affected by COVID-19. Grants
can be used to help address fixed debts, payroll, accounts
payable, lost sales, lost opportunities, and other working
capital expenses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funds for the Small Business Relief Grant Program provided
through the State Attorney General’s Small Business
Relief Partnership Grant Program.
"Many of our local businesses had been shuttered for
over three months due to the pandemic and those who remained
open struggled through extremely difficult times”
says Mayor Holaday. “Our local businesses are an important
part of our community and we are fortunate to receive
funding from Attorney General Healey’s office to create this
relief program that provides financial support directly to
our small businesses. We hope these grants can be used to
help cover rent, payroll, and other expenses as they reopen
and get back on their feet”.
To qualify to receive grant funds, businesses must be a
for-profit entity with:
Fewer than 10 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees.
Less than $250,000 in annual revenue.
Registered with, in good standing with, and operating
in the City of Newburyport (excluding chain or corporate
franchise)
To apply, a small business owner must fill out the online
application form at https://www.cityofnewburyport.
com/bizrelief which will be available starting Tuesday,
June 30 at 9 a.m. Business owners will be able to submit
their applications at that time and applications can only
be submitted online.
Grants will be awarded to the first 15 qualified businesses
with complete applications on a first come, first served
basis. Grants will be awarded to businesses the week of July
6, 2020.
The City of Newburyport is pursuing other opportunities
to grant relief funds directly to small businesses affected by
COVID-19. Last week the City submitted an application
for $400,000 of Community Block Development Grant
funding that could be granted directly to qualified small
businesses.
The Mayor, in conjunction with her Economic Recovery
Task Force, the Licensing Board and the City Council, has
also worked to streamline the permitted process for outdoor
dining to support restaurants and retailers reopening
in Phase 2 of the Governors reopening plan.
Questions can be sent by email to Finance Director Ethan
Manning at emanning@cityofnewburyport.com.
Rowley marijuana shop opens
From left, Warren Pratt, controller; Spencer Kalker, CEO; Brian Cummings, COO., at the Cape Ann Cannabis opening.
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Tootie Cook Turns 100
Tootie, from page 1
and operated an independent grocery
store, until the large chain
stores drove him out of business.
He joined his mother in owning
the Cook Package Store on Central
Street until Donna’s brother, Jack
Cook, took over the business until
it closed a few years ago.
Following in the family tradition,
Jack Cook was also elected
to be a Selectmen for many years
and owns and operates the town's
waste removal service.
Tootie was the social ringleader
for the residents of Plantation
Drive, cooking and hosting dinners
for her neighbors and friends
on holidays. At the parties, her
friends noticed she was always in
motion and liked to time how long
she would sit before jumping up
again to take care of something.
“It was nine minutes that time,”
teased one neighbor, Donna said.
She loved to volunteer, especially
at the Council on Aging. “She
loved helping people,” Donna said.
Known for her crafting, she crocheted
Christmas balls as gifts for
friends and made sweaters for her
family. The sweaters often carried
the number of Boston Bruins superstar
Bobby Orr and other of her
favorite Bruins players.
An avid gardener, “She was still
watering her flowers at 98,” her
daughter said.

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PISCES (February 19 to March
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Repairs & Additions. Interior/Exterior
Painting. Fully Insured. 30 years
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Repaired! Generators, Outboards, Lawn
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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,
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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
FOR SALE
1984 FORMULA SPORTFISH.
Detroit Diesels low hours, Radar chartplotter
fishfinder, Two radios & stereo
system, Outriggers E-pirb liferaft,
Second station on tower, Pulpit with
windlass, Head with shower and sink,
AC-fridge-stove-sink-microwave, Many
upgrades done needs minor finishing
touches. $12,500 or best offer. Call for
an appointment. 603-545-7007
HELP WANTED: Brick Computer,
Rowley, is currently seeking a highly motivated
in-house service technician to repair
computers, light retail sales, and some
field service work. Part time with full time
potential. Email a resume to jobs@brickcomputers.com.
2011 Zinger Park Model 38 ft, top condition
all furnished including outdoor
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Over-sized newly painted deck with
enclosed area for entertaining. Selling
for $22,000. Located at Rusnik campground
Salisbury MA call Pat 978 257-
3876. Great corner location with quiet
surrounding. Four miles from three
large beaches.
WANTED: Young cat that loves to hunt
rodents and needs a place to live. Contact:
Gordon E. Nelson, 978-948-7784, genelson3@verizon.net
FOR SALE
New poker table still in the unopened box.
$250.00 Dollars must pick up. Comes
with a free pinball table. Located in Lynn,
MA 01902. Call Vincent at 781-595-2063.
ABANDONED VESSEL-25',
2004 Well Craft Tide Water
252 ( WELCTA 14A404)
The owner of the vessel must
contact New England Boat &
Auto Storage 978-380-2005
for immediate pick up.
You must have Identification
and proof of ownership to
obtain the vessel.
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