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‘Save The Date’ – For
Your Wedding in 2020
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
ROWLEY – When Lauren Grifoni
walked down the aisle to marry Ian Patrick
this month, tears flowed not just for
the happy couple. The staff that planned
and catered and the owners of the wedding
venue cried tears of joy that weddings and
particularly wedding receptions are again
permitted in the state.
“We have been on an emotional roller
coaster this spring and summer — first,
waiting for the state to give us some guidelines,
and then working with our clients
to either re-shape or re-schedule dozens of
events,” said Michelle Faulkner, who owns
the Barn at Bradstreet Farm with her husband,
Michael Sabatini.
Tiffany Learned, a veteran wedding planner
and partner in the Barn at Bradstreet
Farm wedding business, said she cried at
the first wedding in months. “I don’t know
who was more excited, the couple or us.”
As of July 6, the state allowed weddings
again with some restrictions. Under the
new guidelines, indoor weddings are limited
to a maximum of 25 people, including
staff, and 100 people for outdoor festivities.
There can be no self-service food
stations, no walk-up bars, no dance floors,
and everyone must wear masks and social
distance.
Before the state began shutting down
businesses and events, the Barn at Bradstreet
Farm on Rte. 1A was a popular wedding
venue. The nation’s second-oldest
continually operating farm, it offers scenic
views, which make great backgrounds for
wedding photos, and a restored historic
barn for its farm-to-table weddings and
other events. The farm, deeded in 1635 by
King Charles I to Humphrey Bradstreet, is
on the National Register of Historic Places.
“Many of our couples elected to postpone
their receptions to 2021, which we
were happy to do,” Faulkner said. A few
couples took them up on their offer to
hold a small ceremony at the barn on their
original date and postpone their reception
to 2021, when the guidelines may be less
restrictive.
The first ceremony-only event was held
on July 11.
A week later, Lauren and Ian, who wanted
to marry this year, got married with
about 60 friends and family members.
They told Tiffany Learned, a wedding planner
and partner in the Bradstreet wedding
business, that they felt the staff would keep
them safe.
“A few diehards decided that they wanted
to get married here in 2020, no matter
what,” Faulkner said. “They are happy
to comply with any and all regulations to
make that happen. Was the guest list as
large as they once planned? No, but this
couple decided not to wait. 2020 was their
year, and they made it happen.”
Everyone at Lauren’s and Ian’s wedding
Wedding, page 2
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Vol. 16, No. 40
PHOTO COURTESY OF EBACHER PHOTOGRAPHY
Carona was once only a beer. Lauren Grifoni and
Ian Patrick celebrate their wedding during the
coronavirus pandemic.
By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
REGIONAL – The state has recognized
two North Shore women as Commonwealth
Heroines for 2020 because of their
work to help children in the courts and on
playgrounds.
Each year, the Massachusetts Commission
on the Status of Women nominates
women from across the state who have
made “outstanding contributions to their
organizations and communities.”
This year, Andrea Egmont and Nicole Reilly
are among 134 women in the state who are
honored as Commonwealth Heroines.
Reilly, nominated by state Sen. Bruce Tarr,
R-Gloucester, the leader of Senate Republicans,
is an attorney, who uses her legal skills
and knowledge of the law and the courts to
help families trapped by domestic violence.
“As an experienced and respected attorney,
Nicole has and continues to accept numerous
pro bono cases, providing legal counsel to individuals
unable to qualify for court appointed
counsel and others unable to pay for private
counsel,” the commission wrote about her.
The most heartfelt endorsement of Reilly
as a Heroine came from Suzanne Dubus,
chief executive officer of the Jeanne Geiger
Crisis Center, the premier family abuse
prevention center in the area. "We are
thankful to have been able to refer Nicole
to survivors. She is a great resource due to
her knowledge of domestic violence and
criminal law. She has shown her dedication
in working with survivors by advocating
for them and their children and has taken
cases pro bono, as needed.”
The award came as a complete surprise,
Reilly said last week. She was unfamiliar
with it, but said, “It was a lovely surprise. I
am incredibly humbled by this.”
A partner in her firm, Reilly & Rosnov in
Danvers, and the mother of four, she said,
FREE
Helping North Shore
Families and Children
Nicole Reilly
“I try to protect the children. That has always
been close to my heart. How can you
say no?”
There is a plaque on her office wall which
sums up her philosophy. “Don’t fire unless
fired upon, but if they mean to have a war,
let it begin here.” The quotation was attributed
to Capt. John Parker, who led a
company of men at Lexington Green at the
start of the Revolutionary War.
The court system for abuse victims can
be “scary,” she said. “Lots of victims are
afraid.” So, she intervenes and negotiates
better outcomes with the state and attorneys
who represent the accused abusers.
To understand the impact of abuse on
children and families, several years ago
she took training in the HAWC program
(Healing Abuse, Working for Change).
“That way I could see the problems more
clearly and know how to deal with them,”
she said. By working with the children and
organizations like Jeanne Geiger, she said,
“We are trying to break the cycle.”
Egmont, known as Andi, has been director
of the Youth Services programs for
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Wedding, from page 1
wore masks, designed and created
by a family friend. “The masks
were beautiful,” Learned said.
Once seated at well-spaced tables
of six, the guests removed
their masks to enjoy food and
drinks, including Carona beers,
brought by waiters in compliance
with the new guidelines. Around
the venue were signs that urged
guests to “Stay Two Petunias
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pet at the farm, a four-foot-long
pot-bellied pig.
“It’s critical we continue to be
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them safe. For some, it was
the first time they had been out of
the house to attend a social event.
“People came to unplug. For a few
minutes everything was right in
the world,” she said.
There was a small ceremony
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Helping North Shore Families and Children
Heroines, from page 1
the city of Newburyport since it
was created 15 years ago. With a
background in youth and human
development, she is passionate
about empowering young people
and helping them find their voice.
She was nominated by state Sen.
Diana DiZoglio, D-Methuen,
who called Andi “an amazing example
for our next generation.”
She is leaving “a positive impact
on countless young people.”
Known for her high energy levels,
Egmont quickly assembled a huge
array of programs for Newburyport
youth from sports to enrichment
classes. Programs range from skateboarding
and tennis to art and Dungeons
& Dragons to movies.
As the Heroine award was being
announced, Egmont and her staff
were thrown into a whirlwind of
redesigning all the youth programs
to comply with state guidelines to
keep them safe from Covid-19.
Most of the programs were restructured
to create maximum social
distancing through smaller program
sizes, smaller staff-to-participant ratios
and larger program spaces, much
of it outside. Staff members were
trained to screen participants for
any signs of infection. Spaces were
cleaned and hand sanitizers are everywhere.
Masks are required where
social distancing is not possible.
“This has been one heck of a
ride” Egmont was quoted.
In addition to being a Commonwealth
Heroine, the state
Parks and Recreation Assn. has
named Egmont the New Professional
of the Year.
For the 17th year, the state commission
on the status of women
has recognized Commonwealth
Heroines. These are women, it said,
“who don’t always make the news,
but truly make the difference. They
are the women who use their time,
talent, and enthusiasm to enrich
the lives of others and make a difference
in their neighborhoods, cities,
and towns. They are mentors,
volunteers, and innovators who do
what needs to be done, without
expectations of recognition or gratitude.
These women are the glue
that keeps a community together
and every community has them.”
The Heroines are nominated
by state legislators beginning in
February. “If you know of an ideal
candidate, we recommend that
you reach out to your representatives
to offer a suggestion,” the
commission stated.
By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
This is the second column in a
series about the state of dental insurance
in our country. The information
presented is intended to
explain “dental insurance” from a
perspective which may be different
than most consumer’s view of insurance.
I encourage you to read all the
columns in this series. If you missed
any they can be found at www.thetowncommon.com.
I hope the information
helps you to make more
informed decisions about your dental
health.
One of the statistics I presented
last week was the fact that dental “insurance”,
unlike medical insurance,
has a yearly monetary limit that the
company will pay out. For the majority
of dental plans this number
has not changed since the 1970’s. I
know I don’t need to point out that
you could get a lot more with $1000
in 1970 than you can today. So, why
hasn’t the limit increased?
There are many answers to this
question. The bottom line is that
raising the dental insurance limits
would be extremely unprofitable for
insurance companies. Here are some
Brighter smiles ...
The State of Dental Insurance
in 2020 – Part 2
reasons why:
First is the “use” factor. Many
patients who have dental insurance
use their insurance right up to that
yearly maximum. This is generally
not the case with other types of
insurance. In fact, the entire dental
insurance model is based on a certain
percentage of those insured not
using their benefits at all. A recent
statistic I heard is 48% don’t use any
of their benefits. If the yearly benefit
was higher, the premiums would
need to be much more expensive for
the insurance companies to make a
profit. This would destroy the model
and there would be many fewer employers
signing up for those plans.
Another reason dental benefit
programs have not changed is
pre-existing conditions. Many dental
problems are often ignored for
years, and patients will often wait
until they have “insurance” to take
care of their problems. This is why
some insurance companies have a
“wait period” for certain dental procedures.
When that patient finally
has dental coverage and the dentist
tells them they need three root
canals and three crowns, they are
shocked to hear that their insurance
will only cover a small percentage
of the treatment. Again, there is no
dental insurance available to cover
situations like this because it would
be extremely unprofitable for the insurance
companies.
In order to run any business,
revenue and expenses need to be
managed to make a profit. In order
for the dental benefit companies to
remain profitable (the definition
of profitable is debatable), they
need to either increase revenue
(charge more for premiums) and/
or decrease their expenses (pay out
less to dentists). They know that
employers, or individuals looking
for dental coverage, will not like
escalating premium costs, so they
form “discount plans” to solve the
problem. How that works will be
explained next week.
Is there a solution to the problem?
To provide “full coverage” for dentistry,
insurance companies would
have to charge more for premiums
than most people/employers would
deem worth spending. Consumers,
especially when it comes to insurance,
seem to want to pay the least
amount for the most coverage. It
makes sense until you factor in quality
and standard of care.
To be continued……
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.
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Community Announcements
The Buttonwoods
Museum's Outdoor,
Small Group,
Guided Tours
The Buttonwoods Museum in Haverhill
is conducting small group, outdoor,
guided tours.
Registration is required by calling the
Museum at 978-374-4626 or emailing
info@buttonwoods.org. You will be given
the starting location of the tour when
you register. Groups are limited to ten
people.
Face masks must be worn and safe
social distancing practiced at all times
during the tour.
The Museum and Visitor Center
are not open for foot traffic inside our
buildings, yet. We will keep you posted
when we do open our doors to the
public.
Guided Tours
Tuesday, August 4 at 1 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 5 at 2 p.m.
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New content is added weekly to
the #MuseumFromHome page on the
website. There you will find additional
walking and driving tours you may
print and take at your convenience.
There's a family activity packet for the
Pentucket Burial Ground, a video minitour
of the John Ward House, a driving
tour of Lovecraft in Haverhill, and new
tours using the Clio Virtual Tour app
for smartphones.
Rowley Police and
Fire Departments
Remind Residents
to Call 911 in an
Emergency
Former Local Emergency
Landlines Have Been
Disconnected
Rowley Police and Fire Departments
Remind Residents to Call 911 in an
Emergency
Former Local Emergency Landlines
Have Been Disconnected
ROWLEY — Police Chief Scott
Dumas and Fire Chief James Broderick
reminds residents to call 911 in an
emergency and that each department's
former emergency phone line has been
disconnected.
The emergency phone lines for the
police department (978-948-3388) and
the fire department (978-948-3311) are
no longer in use. Please remember in the
event of an emergency to dial 911.
These lines were used to report an
emergency prior to the implementation
of 911. The Rowley Police and Fire Departments
have delayed disconnecting
the numbers to allow the public to adjust
to the change.
After monitoring phone calls to these
numbers for the past year, the departments
made this decision after few were
received on the lines. The calls that were
received were mostly alarm companies
which have been given the following
numbers.
If you have a monitoring alarm company,
please call the business phone line
for the police department at 978-948-
3465 or the fire department at 978-948-
7644. Both of these numbers come into
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During the next three weeks (weeks
of July 27, August 3 and August 10)
Colby Farm Lane will be closed to the
public Mondays through Wednesdays
of those weeks for underground utility
work.
This means no public traffic to the
Recycling Center or Yard Waste Facility
on Mondays through Wednesdays
of those three weeks. The road will be
open to regular traffic the rest of those
weeks (Thursdays through Sunday).
If you have not applied for your 2020
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August 15, 2020 vehicles without
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or call 978-465-4410, press 1.
Also, if you have a current 2020 Yard
Waste Sticker, you can receive a discount
at the Plum Island Point parking lot.
Weekday – $10.00 – $15.00
Weekend – $12.00 – $20.00
For additional beach information
please visit the Harbormaster at https://
www.cityofnewburyport.com/harbor-master/pages/beaches-and-rivers
or
call the Harbormaster’s Office at (978)
462-3746.
NECC Invests in
New Support Service
for Online Learners
With a fall course schedule that’s 90
percent online because of the pandemic,
many Northern Essex Community
College students may be taking an online
course for the first time, and not by
choice.
In order to be sure all students—even
the reluctant online learners—have the
tools to succeed, Northern Essex is investing
$100,000 in a new peer ambassador
program.
Carefully selected for their prior success
in online courses, each member of
the team of 15 to 20 ambassadors will
spend 10 hours a week reaching out to
students and connecting them with college
resources, such as IT, the library, academic
coaching, tutoring and more, all
of which are offering remote and virtual
services during the pandemic.
Ambassadors will communicate with
students using a new chat tool, email,
texts, phone, and Blackboard, the college’s
learning management system.
Individual students can reach out to an
ambassador with questions and students
who seem to be struggling will be referred
to an ambassador by a faculty member.
“In the past our students could decide
whether they wanted to take online
classes but now they may have concerns
about whether online is a good fit for
their learning style,” said Audrey Ellis,
director of student success management.
“It became apparent that we need
to step up our outreach to make sure
our students are successful.”
“Our ambassadors are going to be triaging;
they’re the first line of defense for
our students,” said Ellis. “Once they’ve
assessed the situation, they will connect
the student to someone on staff who can
help them get on track.”
The college is recruiting now to hire
the first team of ambassadors, who will
start August 24 and receive $12.75 an
hour. Ideal candidates should have a track
record of success as an online learner and
a 2.7 or above GPA. Other required skills
include problem solving, empathy and a
comfort level with reaching out to students
by phone, email, or chat.
Northern Essex transitioned to remote
learning mid-semester in the
spring of 2020 when COVID-19 first
became an issue. Early this summer,
they announced that 90 percent of fall
2020 courses would be offered online.
Only classes that require a face-to-face
experience, such as health and science
labs, will be taught traditionally this fall,
on campus.
In addition to these new support services
for students, Northern Essex has
invested a half million dollars to prepare
faculty who have previously taught faceto-face
for online teaching. The college
is also putting resources toward a laptop
requirement for students that will insure
that all students have the technology
needed to succeed.
Northern Essex Community College
has campuses in both Haverhill and
Lawrence. It offers more than 60 associate
degree and certificate programs as
well as hundreds of noncredit courses
designed for personal enrichment and
career growth. Each year, more than
5,000 students are enrolled in credit associate
degree and certificate programs
on the Haverhill and Lawrence campuses;
and another 2,600 take noncredit
workforce development and community
education classes on campus, and at
businesses and community sites across
the Merrimack Valley.
To learn more about the new peer
ambassador program, contact Audrey
Ellis, aellis@necc.mass.edu.
Refuge Releases
Details for Drive-On
Surf Fishing Permit
Lottery
Refuge officials are moving forward
with a permit lottery system for the
drive-on surf fishing season at Parker
River National Wildlife Refuge. However,
please note that as of July 24th, the
beach profile (>30% slope with steeper
shelf) and width (<20 ft between high
tide line and the toe of dune) are not
amenable to safe beach driving conditions.
Staff will continue to monitor
ongoing erosion rates and may adapt
this year’s program accordingly in the
interest of public safety.
Those interested in applying to the
lottery may do so Wednesday, July 29th
– Wednesday, August 12th (inclusive).
There is no lottery application fee. To
enter the lottery, send an email note to
parkerriver@fws.gov and write “2020
Drive-On Surf Fishing Lottery” on the
subject line. The note must include the
following information:
• Your name, address, telephone
number, and email address (if applicable);
• Your Massachusetts saltwater fishing
license number (or license number
from a state with reciprocity – e.g.,
Rhode Island, Connecticut, or New
Hampshire); and
• License plate number and description
of the four wheel vehicle that will
be listed on the permit (e.g., make,
model, year, and color)
If you do not have access to email,
please type or neatly print the same
information on a card and mail to, or
drop off at, Parker River National Wildlife
Refuge, 6 Plum Island Turnpike,
Newburyport, MA, 01950. Please write
“Attn: Drive-On Surf Fishing Lottery”
on the envelope. If dropping off, there
is a drop box near the front door of the
visitor center.
Complete lottery applications (either
email or card) must be received at refuge
headquarters no later than 4:00 pm on
August 12th. Permits will be awarded
by lottery selection. Selectees will be
notified by email or phone by August
24th. There is a $50 permit fee.
For further details about the permit
lottery, please stop by the refuge
entrance station (on Plum Island)
or visit the refuge web site (“Refuge
News & Publications” tab): https://
www.fws.gov/nwrs/threecolumn.aspx-
?id=2147563056
Better Business
Bureau tips for
hiring a nanny or
nanny share
Many parents are looking for childcare
alternatives, related to COVID-19 concerns.
Nannies and nanny shares are popular
choices. But hiring someone to come
into your home, spend hours with your
children, and even share in their upbringing,
is a daunting task. In the case of a
nanny share, working out an arrangement
with another family is also challenging.
However, with the following tips, you can
make your search for a nanny a success.
Hiring a Nanny
Get clear on your needs. This step
is critical. Do you need a live-in nanny?
Would you like your nanny to work
part-time or full-time? Do you need
them to be available at night? Will they
focus exclusively on childcare, or are
you looking for someone to cook and
clean, too? Answering these questions
up front will make your job offer much
clearer and save you a lot of time when
you start interviewing candidates.
Consider your budget. Determining
how much you can spend on a nanny
will give you a clearer view of your options.
Live-in nannies are much cheaper
to employ, but will need a private space
in your home and will essentially become
part of the family. Ask yourself if
this option is feasible and comfortable
for you and your household; If not, be
prepared to pay a little more for a nanny
that comes and goes as needed.
Research legal requirements. A
nanny will become your employee and
should be compensated as such. Laws
on payment, taxation, and time off can
vary from state to state, so you’ll need
to do your research. Be prepared to pay
your nanny on the books, offer paid
time off for vacation and sick days, and
file the necessary tax documents.
You’ll also need to research your state’s
laws on workers’ compensation insurance.
Nannies are employees who need
protection in case of emergency or injury,
just like other types of employees.
Find out what your state requires, and as
you do, keep in mind the environment
in which your nanny will work. If your
nanny needs to drive your car to pick up
the kids from school, for example, you
might need a different insurance plan
than if they only take care of the children
at your place of residence.
Choose candidates wisely. Word of
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mouth is an excellent way to find a good
nanny, so ask around. Friends and family
members may know of an experienced nanny
and have insights into how they care for
children. No matter how you come across
a nanny, you’ll want to do a background
check. After all, you will be letting this person
into your home and allowing them to
care for your child. Ask for references from
past employers and find out how the nanny
treated children in their previous jobs and
why the job ended. You may also want to
inquire about other childcare skills too,
such as CPR Certification, first aid training,
and basic cooking and cleaning.
You can also find nannies through
online sources, which generally provide
sitter profiles, a list of qualifications,
and a background check. Just be sure
to search for nannies on reputable websites
only. You can look through nanny
services near you in the BBB directory
at bbb.org to find ratings and reviews
and search for BBB Accredited nannies.
When using other online nanny finding
services ,make sure you are using a trustworthy
company or website by checking
them in the BBB directory.
Arrange a meeting. Making sure your
children and the nanny get along is another
important step in the hiring process.
Arrange a meeting and then take
a step back to observe how the nanny
interacts with your child. Ask yourself
if your child feels comfortable with this
person and if they will be capable of
being a compassionate caretaker while
still maintaining a position of authority
when you aren’t around. You can also
take this time to show the potential nanny
around your home and answer any
questions they might have.
Clarify rules and expectations. Before
you hire a nanny, you need to let
them know what you expect of them.
Lay out your house rules clearly, talk
about appropriate disciplinary measures,
and clarify who is responsible for meal
prep and cleaning.
Make a contract. When you’ve found
a nanny that seems to be a good fit for
your family, it’s time to draw up a contract.
The contract should clearly outline
how much you will pay, whether or not
food or travel allowances are included
in the salary, the number of hours they
will work, any rooming accommodations
you will provide, whether or not
the nanny can have guests or use your
appliances, how you will handle sick
days, paid vacation arrangements, and
anything else you have agreed on with
the nanny. By outlining all the details
clearly, even the ones that don’t seem
important, you give yourself and the
nanny valuable legal protection. Never
allow a nanny to come work for your
family without first having signed a legally
binding contract.
Include a trial period. Set up a trial
period and specify its length. Include
this information in the written contract.
This will give you and the nanny some
time to test out a working relationship
with your family. If, after the trial period
expires, the nanny doesn’t seem to be a
good fit, you can go your separate ways
without violating your contract.
Nanny shares are also rising in popularity
these days. The idea is that one nanny
cares for the children of two or three
families. The nanny gets paid a premium,
but the families share the cost. Kids get
to socialize with other children, but on
a smaller scale than they would in a daycare.
Many parents find this to be an ideal
alternative to traditional childcare facilities.
There are more moving parts to this
kind of arrangement, though, and parents
should be ready to follow all of the
above mentioned tips, plus a few extras.
Find the other family first. Finding a
compatible family is often harder than
finding a nanny willing to participate in
a nanny share. Look for a family with
children in the same age group as yours
,and make sure your children get along.
Even more importantly, make sure the
other family shares your family’s ideas
and moral values when it comes to
matters like discipline, education, and
play time. You’ll also need to determine
whether you agree on how to compensate
the nanny, as well as how you’ll handle
sick days and vacation time. With all
these matters agreed upon, finding a
nanny will become much easier.
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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,
August 4, 2020 at 7:45 pm via Remote Meeting per the Governor's Covid-19 Emergency
Declaration, to consider a Request for Determination of Applicability application filed by
Farmhouse Lane Realty Trust, John Darling et al, Trustees, for proposed soil evaluation for the
design of a subsurface sewage disposal system possibly within 100' Buffer Zone to a Bordering
Vegetated Wetlands and Priority Habitat at Farmhouse Lane (Map 6, Parcel 41, Lots 29A to
44A) Land off Tenney Rd. & Coopers Pond Rd. in Rowley, MA.
Daniel Shinnick, Chair
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 Remote Meeting will be held on Tuesday,
August 4, 2020 at 8:00 PM at the Town Hall Annex located at 39 Central Street, to consider
a Request for Determination of Applicability application filed by Fair Dermody Consulting
Engineers, on behalf of Keolis Commuter Services, for application of herbicides along the
MBTA’s Right of Way as per the Vegetation Management Plan possibly within regulated wetland
resource areas in Rowley, MA.
Daniel Shinnick, Chair
Rowley Conservation Commission
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to G.L., c. 40A, §11, and G.L. c. 41, § 81T, and M.G.L., Ch. 40A, §5, and the
Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, notice is hereby given that the Rowley Planning Board will
hold the following public hearing at in an online virtual public meeting on Wednesday, August
12, 2020 at 7:00 p.m.
Consistent with the Governor’s orders suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting
Law and banning gatherings of more than 10 people, this meeting will be conducted by remote
participation to the greatest extent possible. The public may not physically attend this meeting,
but every effort will be made to allow the public to view the meeting in real time and, in
connection with any public hearings, to participate. Persons who wish to do so are invited to
watch the meeting on Rowley Community Media TV or to participate in the meeting from their
computer, tablet or smartphone by using the link:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/851729029
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 at Access Code: 851-
729-029
The hearing is for the Planning Board to consider amending, pursuant to Sections 4.4, 6.2,
6.3, 6.4 7.6 and 7.8 of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, the existing Special Permit/Site
Plan Review approval to potentially grant a density bonus to permit one addition multifamily
unit so that the currently 5-Unit, Open Space Residential Development (OSRD) located at 2-4
Twin Hills Farm Road, off Newbury Road, would end up with a total of 6-units, and for the
installation of a 1,005 sf garage structure. The subject property, which is currently owned by the
Applicant, John E. Sullivan Jr., is located in the Outlying District (OD) Zoning District, and is
further identified on Assessor’s Map 5, Lot 40-1-5.
The application, plans, and relevant documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board,
and can be inspected on the town’s Planning Board website or can be inspected by contacting
the Town Planner at 978-948-5549 and scheduling an appointment to inspect the plans during
regular business hours at Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street.
Chris Thornton,
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Discuss shared expenses and responsibilities.
It’s important to discuss shared
expenses, such as snacks, meals, art and
craft supplies, and any schoolwork materials
with the other family. Who will
keep track of the expenses, and how will
they be divided between the two families?
At whose house will the children be
cared for? Who will drop off and pick
up the children if needed? Getting clear
on the answers will prevent problems
down the line. It’s also a good idea to
spell out the answers to these questions
in the contract, to give all parties legal
protection.
Set up time off, vacations, and sick
days. If your nanny needs to take a
sick day, who will care for the children?
When your nanny schedules a vacation,
will both families schedule their vacations
at the same time? Or will both
families seek their own childcare for that
time? Good communication will help
things run smoothly when your nanny
needs some time off.
LEGAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD
Pursuant to G.L., c. 40A, §11, and G.L. c. 41, § 81T, and M.G.L., Ch. 40A, §5, and the
Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, notice is hereby given that the Rowley Planning Board will
hold the following public hearing at in an online virtual public meeting on Wednesday, August
12, 2020 at 7:15 p.m.
Consistent with the Governor’s orders suspending certain provisions of the Open Meeting
Law and banning gatherings of more than 10 people, this meeting will be conducted by remote
participation to the greatest extent possible. The public may not physically attend this meeting,
but every effort will be made to allow the public to view the meeting in real time and, in
connection with any public hearings, to participate. Persons who wish to do so are invited to
watch the meeting on Rowley Community Media TV or to participate in the meeting from their
computer, tablet or smartphone by using the link:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/851729029
You can also dial in using your phone: United States: +1 (646) 749-3122 at Access Code:
851-729-029
The hearing is for the Planning Board to review an Open Space Residential Development
(OSRD) special permit/site plan, pursuant to Sections 4.4, 6.4, 7.6 and 7.8 of the Rowley
Protective Zoning Bylaw, for property located at 548 Wethersfield Street, consisting of 38 acres
in the Outlying District (OD) Zoning District, and further identified on Assessor’s Map 11, Lot
4. The request is being filed by the applicant, William H. Herrick III on behalf of the owner, the
Lucia Herrick Realty Trust.
The application, plans, and relevant documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board,
and can be inspected on the town’s Planning Board website or can be inspected by contacting
the Town Planner at 978-948-5549 and scheduling an appointment to inspect the plans during
regular business hours at Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street.
Chris Thornton,
Chairman
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What Happened?
By John McCarthy, Rowley Realty
You have looked and looked and looked
for your “dream home” and finally found
it. It is within your budget and checks off
all your needs and a few other things you
never thought you could get in your price
range. Yes, all this in our current sellers’
market where multiple offers on homes
just listed is the new normal. You decide
to make an offer after sitting down with
your REALTOR®, and 24 hours later you
get the call that your offer was rejected.
Disappointment sets in. What happened?
Well, it could be any number of things, or
a combination of the following:
Reason #1: The sellers received a better
offer
This is the obvious one. Keep in mind,
home sellers usually want the most money
for their property with the best terms
(more on this below). Believe it or not, it
isn’t always about the most money. Admittedly
it usually is, but often times a seller
will favor one offer over another when offers
contain better terms than yours: lesser
mortgage amount required, pre-approved
buyer, bigger or all cash component, no
contingencies, to name but a few. If you
thought this house was your “dream
home”, then there’s a very good chance
others thought the same.
Make sure you’ve made all the necessary
calculations and supporting documents
(preapproval from bank or mortgage
company or if paying cash, proof of
funds) ahead of time in order to put in
your best offer.
Reason #2: Your offer was lower than
the asking price
Your REALTOR® can give you a market
analysis on what the home is worth
and you can formulate an asking price.
This price can be influenced by whether
or not other offers have been submitted.
When that is the case typically a seller will
require that the buyer give their best offer
and there is little to no negotiation; one
offer is simply chosen.
Some buyers won’t get involved in a
“bidding war”. This doesn’t make any
sense to me if you truly want the house.
Make your best offer. If you don’t get the
house you can say “ok, it wasn’t meant to
be”. You can’t complain about not getting
a home if you aren’t willing to try, just as
you can’t win the lottery if you don’t buy
a ticket.
Reason #3: Too many contingencies
One of the surprises that I have found
over all the years writing and receiving offers
is that the best price doesn’t always get
the house. It’s true, even in this crazy market.
If you’re thinking of putting an offer
at full, or over the asking price but with
lots of ridiculous contingencies, don’t be
surprised to see that your offer lost to one
with a lower price. If you are in a competitive
offer situation and the seller has excluded
the washer and dryer, why are you
making your offer contingent on the seller
leaving those items behind? Please do
not misunderstand me. There is nothing
wrong with standard contingencies (home
inspection and financing for example),
I am talking about things that make the
seller say “do they really want the house?”
Remember you are competing with another
offer; the idea is to get the house.
Factor in what it will cost you to buy a
washer and dryer. Do you want this contingency
to potentially cost you the house?
Market conditions will dictate whether
more or less contingencies are likely to be
accepted by the seller. We are in a highly
competitive, sellers’ market. If we were in
buyers’ market the seller would be much
more likely to leave a refrigerator behind
to get the sale done. Frankly some of my
sellers 10 years ago would have bought the
buyers new refrigerator if it meant a sale.
Reason #4: The sellers have unrealistic
expectations
Unfortunately, some sellers see their
home in a different light than even their
REALTOR®; “We must have priced our
house wrong now that we are getting all
these offers, let’s put it back on the market
at a higher price. I know this home will
sell for what we are asking even though
my REALTOR® and everyone else told
me it was overpriced.”
Your offer to purchase a house might
be at full asking price, without any unreasonable
contingencies, yet the seller may
reject it or try to put you off. Frustrating,
but try to be patient. Find out why they
are stalling. They may just be nervous
about the whole process, or maybe the
house they want won’t be ready for another
few months. Your REALTOR® can try
to get creative and find a solution such as
closing on the deal and renting back to the
current seller.
Reason #5: No Preapproval Letter
If I had a nickel for every time I asked
a buyer if they were preapproved and
heard them say, “We are all set. We won’t
have an issue getting a loan”. Get pre-approved
before you start looking at houses.
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The bank or mortgage company won’t
charge you and it doesn’t take you long
to go through the pre-approval process.
Most importantly, if you are competing
with someone to buy a home, which offer
would you accept if you were a seller, the
first one being an offer at full asking price,
yet without any pre-approval, and the second
one being slightly below asking price,
but with a pre-approval letter. If you are
“all set” on your financing why risk losing
the house you want. Another big upside
of getting pre-approved is that you’ll have
a very good understanding of how much
you can borrow.
Reason #6: Timing
You have been renting from your
parents, in-laws, friends, enemies, etc.
and you can’t wait to get out and into
your dream home. But maybe the seller
hasn’t found anything yet and doesn’t
want to move out for 2-3 months. Can
you wait? If you can, it may make you
a better buyer to that particular seller. If
the seller wants to get out quickly as they
are buying something soon and don’t
want to carry two mortgages, or they
are being transferred out of state, maybe
a quick close has benefits to them. Do
you care when you close? If not, let the
seller decide (within reason). Also, if you
are competing with another, make sure
the dates on your contingencies aren’t
extending past normal time frames. For
example, you shouldn’t need more than
7 days for a home inspection period; you
shouldn’t need more than 3 weeks to get
financing from the signing of the Purchase
and Sale document, etc. I can’t tell
you how many times I have seen these
dates pushed way out. The seller doesn’t
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truly know a deal will go through until
these contingencies are met, so work
with a bank or mortgage company that
will give you quick but realistic dates.
Your REALTOR® should be an excellent
resource to you here.
Hopefully it won’t take you dozens of
showings, open houses and offers on one
house after another before you get an offer
that is accepted.
The key is to try to look at your offer
from the seller’s point of view. Is the
house worth what they are asking? If
so, why offer less if you know there is
competition? Here is a question I ask
buyers before formulating an offer “If
you were to read in the newspaper
that a house listed at $399,900 sold
for $425,000 what would your reaction
be? Would it be ‘phew, that buyer
paid way too much or it was worth at
least $425,000, we should have offered
more.’”
Most of all, learn from your previous
rejected offers. Why it was rejected?
Knowing this will hopefully result in you
making your next offer more attractive.
And always sure you understand the seller’s
situation so that your next offer has a
better chance of being accepted.
Good luck!
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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watchword. CANCER (June 21 to July 22) Don’t
GEMINI put off dealing (May with 21 any to negative June feelings
that might be left over from a
20)
Watch
recent confrontation.
that tendency
The
to
sooner
over-romanticize
resolved, the a sooner situation you can that move should for-
all is
be ward given with closer fewer complications. scrutiny. Better to
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Leos
be and suspicious Leonas might now feel and the ask urge for an to
explanation, redecorate their rather dens, than and that face can a turn sad
surprise into a good later. opportunity to strengthen
family ties by putting the whole pride
CANCER to work to make (June it happen. 21 to July 22)
Bruised VIRGO self-confidence (August 23 to September can make
things 22) Look difficult for the most unless efficient you way accept to
get a job done quickly and well. Taking
more fact time that than you you have need to what make it it
the
takes. look more Ignore challenging the critics is a short-sighted
move you on might believing regret in later yourself. on.
and concentrate
Good luck.
LEO (July 23 to August 22) Congratulations
on what you've accomplished.
But this is no time
to curl up for some serious catnapping.
Your rivals are probably
already working on plans to overtake
your lead.
VIRGO (August 23 to September
22) Your adventurous side wants
to play a more dominant role
this week, and you might want to
oblige. Try to arrange for some
getaway time with that special
person.
LIBRA (September 23 23 to to October
22) A Taking pesky problem logical should approaches be dealt to
with pesky immediately workplace so you issues can can put your help
time and effort into something more
important. resolve even Someone long-standing from your problems.
have A shift significant in policy news might for you. catch
past
could
you SCORPIO by surprise. (October Be 23 alert to November to signs
21) A workplace situation becomes a lot
more of change. bothersome than you’d expected.
Be SCORPIO careful not (October pulled into 23 all to that November
Look 21) for Your support kindness among others and
anger.
who also want to avoid trouble.
compassion are exactly what are
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December needed in 21) dealing Cheer up, with lonely an lovers, awkward
situation you are. Just in the when early you thought part of
wherever
you’d the week. been deleted Share from the weekend Cupid’s database,
the chubby cherub proves that’s
fun
just with not family. so. Congratulations.
SAGITTARIUS CAPRICORN (December (November 22 to January
to December 19) A casual 21) relationship Keeping your could fo-
22
take a more serious turn. Are you ready
for cus it? straight Your stars and say true you are. is a Paired good Sea way
Goats of getting also will your find points a renewed across. richness Save
in any their variations relationships. for a later time. The
musical
AQUARIUS
arts
(January
are important
20 to February
this
18) Meeting a collaborator with new
ideas weekend. seems to be a dream come true.
But CAPRICORN for both your sakes, (December sure all 22 your to
legal January i’s are 19) dotted Reject and t’s advice are crossed to cut
before you start working together.
corners PISCES in (February reaching 19 to your March goal. 21)
A Better romantic to take overture a little flatters more the time usu-tally
do the unflappable job as you Fish. promised. But since You'll it’s
a sincere from-the-heart gesture, go
ahead gain new and respect enjoy it. for A your minor honesty health
problem and integrity. responds well to treatment.
AQUARIUS BORN THIS WEEK: (January You 20 have to February
the
warm heart
18)
of
Don't
a Taurean
allow
and
a
the
troublesome
wonderful situation leader. to So grow go ahead: so big Run that
sensitivity
of a Gemini. You would make
a
for it will office. be increasingly difficult to
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deal with. The sooner you speak
up, the sooner everyone will be
able to benefit.
PISCES (February 19 to March
20) Confronting someone who is
making a lot of mistakes could be
the kindest thing you can do both
for that person and for anyone who
could be adversely affected by the
errors.
BORN THIS WEEK: You absolutely
glow when you see beautiful
things, and everyone around
you is warmed by your light.
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KATHRYN O’BRIEN, M.Ed.
RE/MAX Partners
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Helpful Hints
to Homeowners
Over the years I have attended about 2000 home inspections. The inspectors provide lots of
helpful and important information regarding the home. I would like to share some additional
information you may find helpful while living safely in your home.
• All members of the family need to know where the main water shut of is located and how to
turn off the water coming into the entire house.
• Everyone should be aware that only water should be poured into the sink and other drains.
Just because it is a liquid does not make it okay to pour it down the drain: I.e., milk, grease,
cleaning fluids. Anything other than water can cause damage to your septic system.
• New homeowners will have a Title V certificate showing the system was working the day it
was inspected. Take good care of the system, it is one of the most expensive repairs to make.
• Longtime homeowners should have the septic system pumped every 2-3 years depending
upon the number of people living in the home. (even if you have never had any trouble with it)
• Water is one of the biggest culprits that can damage your home. If you have gutters, keep them
free of debris and make sure the downspouts are attached. Use extenders at the bottom of the
downspouts to direct water away from your foundation.
• Check your basement regularly. Dripping water often finds its way to the electrical box. Dust
off your smoke/fire/CO detectors. • Little bugs can set off your detectors. Check the detectors
over the heating system. Make sure they are all working. Check your sump pump. Look at your
bulkhead, does it need resealing? Make sure no pipes or other plumbing equipment is dripping.
Should you see any hanging wires, cable or electrical, or uncovered outlets call an electrician.
• Smoke/fire/CO detectors are required to be replaced every 10 years, even if they are hardwired.
Don’t try to fool anyone about their age, the date is on the back of the unit. Whether you have
battery or hardwired detectors, set them off twice a year. The hardwired detectors should all
sound throughout the entire house and basement at the same time. If all of them do not sound
together you need an electrician.
• Make sure you know what to do if a smoke/fire/CO alarm goes off. Of course, call the fire
department. If it is a false alarm, you and members of your family must know what to do to
silence the alarm. If the detector continues to malfunction ,call an electrician.
• Do not over improve your home.
Would you like more helpful hints? Do you have a question you would like answered?
Call Kathryn O’Brien today for the answer to all your questions.
RE/MAX Partners
978-465-1322
kathrynobrien@comcast.net
103 High Road, Newbury, MA (home office)
Selling homes in Ipswich, Rowley, Georgetown, Groveland,
Newbury, Newburyport, and beyond
Specializing in New Beginnings, Happy Endings, and Smooth Transitions
NEW LISTING!!!
ROWLEY: Stunning home with open
floor plan on private lot at end of a
cul de sac. Absolutely everything you
were looking for including a lower
walkout level that sets up as in-law,
au pair or teen suite. Gorgeous main
living area w/ hardwood flooring,
cathedral ceiling, big windows overlooking back yard, built in cabinetry
& spectacular stone fireplace. Versatile floor plan w/ lots of possibilities
here...dining room w/ built ins, an office w/ french doors on first floor.
Granite island in kitchen, beautifully maintained wide pine floors on first
floor and in all bedrooms. Screened in porch overlooks very private
back yard and Cooper pond. Big master bedroom suite w/ large walk-in
closet, sitting area and skylights. BRAND NEW second floor bathroom.
Lower level has 5 rooms, a workshop, full bath and walks out the back
yard through the sliding door. Two car attached garage, patio, fire pit and
parking for all your vehicles. Very affordable heating costs. A special home
on a special lot. $799,900.
Call John McCarthy at 978 835-2573, or email at
john@rowleyrealestate.com for more information.
ROWLEY REALTY
165 Main St., P.O. Box 101, Rowley, MA 01969
Phone 978-948-2758 • Fax 978-948-2454
www.rowleyrealestate.com