TTC_06_24_20_Vol.16-No.35

June 24, 2020 www.TheTownCommon.com
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Community Announcements
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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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