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Page 6www.TheTownCommon.comSeptember 9, 2020Community AnnouncementsPortsmouth updatePortsmouth Protection Plan - Doyour part. Wear a mask.Avoid gatherings public or private.Keep distance between yourself andothers. Governor Sununu’s “Safer AtHome” guidelines continue.NEW $300 UNEMPLOY-MENT BENEFIT - Through anagreement between the State of NewHampshire and FEMA resultingfrom the August 8 Executive Orderof the President FEMA will be providing$300 per week for each eligibleperson filing for unemploymentbenefits, starting at the beginning ofSeptember. Initially, per Federal requirement,this benefit will only beavailable for those people filing forunemployment benefits that havebeen impacted by COVID-19 thathave a weekly benefit amount of atleast $100. In order to qualify forthis new benefit, you need to beeligible for unemployment benefitsfrom either the state or federal unemploymentprograms administeredby the department. You will alsoneed to be able to certify when askedby the department that you are unemployeddue to disruptions causedby COVID-19.VOLUNTARY DROUGHTWATER RESTRICTIONSThe City of Portsmouth is encouragingVoluntary Water Use Restrictions.Portsmouth water customersare asked to voluntarily restrict theiruse of water for outdoor irrigation,to be as efficient as possible and torefrain from outdoor watering betweenthe hours of 10 am and 6 pm.RENTAL ASSISTANCE AP-LEGAL NOTICEROWLEY ZONING BOARD OF APPEALSPLICATION SIMPLIFIED - Lastweek, State and community actionagencies announced that the 8-pageapplication for filing for the NewHampshire Housing Relief Programis being shortened to three pages toopen access to more state residents.New Hampshire Housing ReliefProgram is designed to keep peoplefrom losing their housing andto secure or maintain permanenthousing. The program has two components:one-time assistance grants;and a short-term rental assistanceprogram Visit .https://www.capnh.org to contact the local CommunityAction Program agency that canassist.SOUTH STREET GRINDING& PAVING STARTS WED SEP 9 -Between Junkins Ave. and Marcy St.No on-street parking between 7 amCase#21.02Consistent with the Governor’s orders suspending certain provisions of the OpenMeeting Law the public may not physically attend this meeting, but every effort will bemade to allow the public to view or listen to the meeting in real time. Persons who wishto do so are invited to watch the meeting on Rowley Community Media TV, listen live onthe RCM page on the Town’s website at www.townofrowley.net or join the meeting fromyour computer, tablet or smartphone by using the link: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/384566805 or you can also dial in using your phone by calling +1 (571) 317-3122and using access code 384-566-805. In the event that live transmission proves infeasible,an audio or video recording, transcript or other comprehensive record of the meeting willbe made available on the Town’s website as soon as possible.A Public Hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 15th, at 10 am via remote per theGovernor's COVID-19 Emergency Declaration to act on an application received August25th, 2020 from Darrell Gonyea of Gonyea Construction representing Donna Rosano.Applicant(s) is requesting a special permit and/or a variance, if needed, for an in-lawapartment. The property is located at 112 Weldon Farm Road in the Outlying district andis shown on Assessors’ Map 20 Block/Lot 3/47.Signed,Donald W. ThurstonChairman9/2, 9/9LEGAL NOTICEROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSIONIn accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, Section 40, as amended,and the Town of Rowley Wetlands Protection Bylaw, a remote public meeting will be heldon Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 8:00 pm to consider a Request for Determination ofApplicability application filed by Karl Boesen for proposed construction of a replacementsubsurface sewage disposal system with tree clearing possibly within the 100" Buffer Zoneof Bordering Vegetated Wetlands and DEP Approved Groundwater Protection Area Zone IIat 862 & 866 Haverhill Street (Map 4, Parcel Lot 1 and 2) in Rowley, MA.Daniel Shinnick,ChairmanRowley Conservation Commission9/9/20and 5 pm. Resident parking availableat lower City Hall lot.MAPLEWOOD AVE. SIGNALCHANGES AWAITING FINALEQUIPMENT INSTALLATION– The upgrade to the traffic signalsat three intersections along MaplewoodAvenue (Deer Street, HanoverStreet and Congress Street) will becompleted soon. The signal upgradeprovides the following benefits:• Improves pedestrian access toand from the Foundry Parking Garage• Complies with ADA accessibilityrequirements for pedestrian trafficsignals• Shortens pedestrian wait timesby up to 80 seconds• Improves traffic flow, shorteningthe wait-time for stopped traffic by30 seconds• Reduces the number of pedestrianscrossing against the signal (jaywalking)• Helps reduce delays caused bythe closure of a lane on CongressStreet to allow for outdoor dining.Previously, all traffic was stoppedand pedestrians could cross in all directionswhile the pedestrian signalwas displayed. The new signal reducesthe wait time for traffic and pedestrians,allowing pedestrians to movewith the traffic that has a green lightand to cross where traffic is stoppedfor a red light. Turning traffic will berequired to yield to pedestrians inthe crosswalk. The new signals willalso hold traffic on a red light whileallowing pedestrians to proceed tomake them more visible to motoristsbefore any vehicles start to turn.This change eliminates the diagonalcrosswalks at the Congress/MiddleStreet intersection, as they are nolonger needed.Fleet Street Area ImprovementMeeting Wednesday, September 9,2020 at 6:30 PMPublic InformationalMeeting ZOOM MEETINGGo to: https://zoom.us/webinar/reg-ister/WN_NRO_782kSJKtOSud-KnbBDgYou are required to register inadvance to join the meeting overZoom. A unique meeting ID andpassword will be provided once youregister. Press on the link and followthe instructions.After registering you will receive aconfirmation email containing informationabout joining the meeting.The purpose of this meeting is topresent the project goals, summarizethe engineering and field work process,and further discuss details ofthe project with stakeholders.AGENDA1. Introduction of Project Team2. Project Background3. Project Scope and Approach4. Public Outreach and Input5. Project Schedule6. QuestionsGovernor Sununu has extendedhis Emergency Order for another21 days - The State has also madeextensive changes to the COVIDguidelines over the last few weeksto minimize redundancy in each industrysector. Those guidelines thatapplied to all industry sectors havebeen removed from separate sectorpages and now live only in theUniversal Guidelines (UG) pages. Insome cases (e.g. outdoor attractions,arts, music education, funerals, andmore) the sector pages have beeneliminated entirely and you’ll find anote at the end of the UG specificto those sectors. Visit https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov for the details.Community Announcements,page 7LEGAL NOTICEROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSIONIn accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act,Mass. G.L. 131, Section 40, as amended, and the Townof Rowley Wetlands Protection Bylaw, a remote publichearing will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at8:15 pm to consider a Notice of Intent application filedby Andrew Brewin for proposed construction of a 40'x 32' approx. addition to a single family home possiblywithin the 100' Buffer Zone to Bordering VegetatedWetlands and an Intermittent Stream at 245 WethersfieldStreet (Map 23, Parcel 84 Lot 1) in Rowley, MA.Daniel Shinnick,ChairmanRowley Conservation Commission9/9/20
September 9, 2020www.TheTownCommon.com Page 7Community AnnouncementsCommunity Announcements,from page 6For answers to other questionsabout the City's response toCOVID-19,Email: hotline@cityofportsmouth.comorVisit https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/health/coronavirus-responseWhat Does theFirehouse Meanto You? Send inYour VideoThe Firehouse Center for the Artsis asking community members toshoot a brief video on their phones orcomputers and send it in to be partof a compiled video which will beshown at their October virtual fundraisingevent. This is a fun and simpleway everyone in the community canhelp support the Firehouse duringthis unprecedented crisis, which hashit theaters especially hard.John Moynihan, Executive Directorof the Firehouse Center for theArts describes the videos this way:“Did your children have a great experiencebeing on our stage? Are you aregular at our musical and theater offeringsor have you performed in anyof them? Do you love browsing ourart gallery or have you had your ownwork shown? Perhaps you attendeda literary or dance event, or joinedus for the documentary film festival.When friends come to town youmay have taken them to one of ourcomedy evenings or musical concerts.Take a minute to imagine what ourcommunity would be like withoutthe Firehouse at its center, then let usknow why we matter to you.”The goal of the virtual fundraiser(at which this compiled video willbe shown) is to create an event thatis even more unique and fun than atraditional fundraising event. It willkick off on October 3 with FirehouseIgnites: A Vintage Auction - a hugeonline auction of vintage items, estatejewelry, gift certificates, uniqueexperiences, and high end clothing.It will then continue that eveningwith Firehouse Ignites: A Really Big(Virtual) Show featuring top localvocalists.“The whole idea of this event is toturn the traditional fundraiser on itshead and embrace our current reality.This community has always beenan important part of what makes theFirehouse special and it only feelsright to involve them in this way.”says Moynihan.Your short video can be of individuals(of any age) or families,and should be only a few sentenceslong, focusing on what the Firehousemeans to you, your favorite thingsabout the Firehouse, and any specificexperiences you’d like to share.Email your video by Wednesday,September 16 to firehousevids@firehouse.org.Yours might be chosenfor the compilation, and it will helpthe Firehouse raise the funds it needsto keep our downtown thriving andkeep the community entertained foryears to come despite this enormousfinancial set backFirehouse Center for the Arts isa member-based non-profit organizationlocated on the waterfront atMarket Square in Newburyport, MA,home to the Institution for SavingsMainstage in the 191 seat ArakelianTheater and Institution for SavingsArt Gallery. The Firehouse offers livetheater, film, dance, music, children'sprogramming, arts education foryouth and adults, our acclaimed NewWorks Festival, and a rotating art gallerythat exhibits works by local andinternational artists. The Firehouse ishandicapped accessible.LEGAL NOTICEROWLEY CONSERVATION COMMISSIONTour de Greenbelt2020 – A VirtualRide. Cycle for LandConservationEssex - The 6th Annual Tour deGreenbelt – Cycle for Land Conservationwill be a week-long, virtualevent this year, from Saturday,September 19 through Saturday,September 26. Cyclists may choosetheir own date, route and distanceto ride. All cyclists are encouraged toride safely and follow public healthpolicies. Visit www.tourdegreenbelt.org for event details.Registration is $20, and is openthrough September 25. Visit https://www.bikereg.com/tourdegreenbeltto register. The 2020 TdG jerseymay also be ordered for an additional$65. Jerseys ordered between nowand September 25 will be availablefor pick up at a later date.Cyclists may choose to ride one ofGreenbelt’s routes through the landscapesof Essex County: the 25 or 50-mile road courses, the 40-mile GravelGrinder, or the NEW 100-mile route,past more than 50 of Greenbelt’s protectedproperties, or create their own route.No routes will be marked on theroad or trails this year. If you chooseto ride one of Greenbelt’s routes, youare encouraged to download the GPXroutes from www.tourdegreenbelt.organd ride the routes on your own.All proceeds from Tour de Greenbeltsupport Greenbelt, Essex County'sLand Trust. Greenbelt conservesthe region's farmland, wildlife habitatand scenic landscapes. The workhelps ensure a local, healthy foodsupply, maintain clean air and water,protect native plants and animals,and conserve scenic vistas.The 2020 Tour de Greenbelt TitleSponsor is The Institution for Savings.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 public meeting will be heldon Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 7:45 pm to consider a Request for Determination ofApplicability application filed by Trevor LaLiberte for proposed construction of a 35' x 32'existing slab, 6' x 16' staircase exterior, 6' x 24' slab extension, raised bed planter and fenceand 14' x 24' detached shed possibly within the 100" Buffer Zone of Bordering VegetatedWetlands at 54 Haverhill Street (Map 15, Parcel Lot 88) in Rowley, MA.Daniel Shinnick,ChairmanRowley Conservation Commission9/9/20The Cape AnnMuseum ispreparing tore-openGLOUCESTER –The Cape AnnMuseum is preparing to re-open itsmain campus at 27 Pleasant Street tothe public on Oct. 1 with new safetyprecautions for social distancing, reducedcapacity, touch-less doors, increasedcleaning, and other measuresthat adhere to Gov. Baker’s Phase 3re-opening plan and to protect thepublic while enjoying the Museum’srenowned art and maritime collections.Museum members will be invitedto return to the Pleasant Street campuson Sept. 24, and the Museum’snew Cape Ann Museum Green offGrant Circle will open to the publicon Sept. 17 including the contemporaryarchival collections storageand public exhibition space, the Janet& William Ellery James Center.At the new Cape Ann MuseumGreen, visitors will see a selection ofimages from The Porch-Rait Project,photographs of Gloucester familiestaken early in the COVID 19 pandemicas a benefit to The Open Door.Tickets for both sites may be reservedat www.camuseum.eventbrite.com.“We are overjoyed to announce thatwe can re-open with the necessary precautionsrequired by the state,” saidMuseum Director Oliver Barker. “Asthe global pandemic hit in March, weclosed our doors to protect the staff andpublic. Since then, I think we have allbeen feeling the need to return to a placeof inspiration, to see art that reminds usof the beautiful places in which we live,and to feel a sense of normalcy again byvisiting the Museum and our new CapeAnn Museum Green campus.”When visitors return to PleasantStreet on Oct. 1, they will see a newlyre-installed and updated Lane Gallery,showcasing the work of marine artistFitz Henry Lane (1804-1865). Theywill also be able to view three specialexhibitions: Tom and T.M. Nicholas:A Father and Son’s Journey in Paint,which has been extended throughNovember 1; Odds Were Against Me,featuring works by 20th century sculptors,Anna Vaughn Hyatt Huntingtonand Katharine Lane Weems, on viewthrough January 3, 2021; and OurSouls are by Nature Equal to Yours, anexhibit exploring the life of early feministwriter Judith Sargent Murray, onview through November 8.Here are some of the precautionarymeasures that the Museum willbe taking when it reopens:The Museum will have limitedopening hours from Thursday toSunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to allowfor ample cleaning. The time slot of10 a.m. to 11 a.m. will be reservedfor high risk populations to visit.All visitors will need to make a reservationat www.camuseum.eventbrite.com to ensure limited capacity.• The Museum will only allow 7percent occupancy in the galleries.There will be no public access to theAuditorium, Activity Center, or DavisHouse until further notice.• The Library & Archives will beclosed due to ventilation issues, butaccess to the entire collection can befound online at capeannmuseum.org/research or by emailing library@capeannmuseum.org.• Visitors will be required to wearmasks throughout their time in theMuseum. 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