TTC_11_18_20_Vol.16-No.56

November 18, 2020
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Community
New England
Equine Rescue-
North Benefit
Auction And
Virtual Gala
New England Equine Rescue
North's biggest fundraiser of the
year is still live online through
Thursday November 19.
The auction which runs from
November 12 to November 19,
lists a unique array of items, with
proceeds going to support the West
Newbury-based organization’s mission
of rescuing, rehabilitating, and
re-homing at-risk horses and donkeys
and offering assistance to local
owners in crisis.
There’s still time to bid right now
by visiting: https://www.biddingforgood.com/NEERnorth
.
And on November 19, join the
Mane Event Gala. Log on to www.
fusionblue.live at 6 pm on click
“watch” to enjoy an evening of virtual
entertainment and celebration
of the vital work NEER North does
in the field of equine rescue.
Ipswich Police
Officers Receive
Commendations
for Helping to Save
Critically Injured
Man in Boating
Crash
IPSWICH — Two Ipswich Police
Officers were recently recognized for
going above and beyond the call of
duty after an Ipswich man was seriously
injured in a boating incident
this summer.
On Thursday, Nov. 5, Lt. Jonathan
Hubbard and Officer Brian
Murphy were awarded letters of
commendation from Sen. Bruce
Tarr on behalf of the Massachusetts
State Senate and Rep. Brad Hill on
behalf of the Massachusetts House
of Representatives during a private,
socially-distanced ceremony. The
two were honored for their life saving
efforts after responding to a serious
boating crash on July 4.
The pair were on Harbor Patrol
that day when they received a distress
call for an out-of-control boat
and people in the water in the area
of the third creek mooring field.
Four occupants in the boat had fallen
off the vessel when it took a turn
and the boat was circling around
the area, unmanned. The operator
of the boat, a 19-year-old Ipswich
man, was run over by the boat and
suffered serious, life-threatening injuries.
A nearby boater stopped to help
and pulled the injured man from the
water until Lt. Hubbard and Officer
Murphy arrived, which was less
than two minutes after the initial
call came in. The victim was transferred
to the Ipswich Police boat,
where Officer Murphy began performing
life saving treatments to the
man while Lt. Hubbard brought the
Ipswich Police boat to the Ipswich
Bay Yacht Club for further aid. The
patient was transferred to an ambulance
before being flown by medical
helicopter to Lahey Hospital and
Medical Center in Burlington. No
one else was injured in the incident.
“Thank you to Sen. Tarr and
Rep. Hill for recognizing the
quick, heroic actions of these two
officers, which helped the victim
survive what could have been fatal
injuries,” Chief Nikas said.
“The two officers showed great
professionalism and dedication
for the safety of our residents,
and I could not be prouder to recognize
them for their exceptional
work and to have them serve as
members of the Ipswich Police
Department.”
Lt. Hubbard and Officer Murphy
were also given lifesaving
medals by the Ipswich police Department
and received letters of
commendation from the Board
of Selectmen at the Special Town
Meeting in October.
Ice Castles
returning to New
Hampshire with
a new design and
COVID-19 safety
measures
NORTH WOODSTOCK, NH,
— A winter wonderland in New
Hampshire will return this season
with new features designed with
safety in mind. Ice Castles will offer
New England families the same fun
experience this year with ice slides,
crawl spaces, caves, and fountains
illuminated at night, but the design
will be enhanced and slightly different.
"We are thrilled to welcome families
back to Ice Castles this winter,"
CEO Kyle Standifird said, "The
safety of our guests and staff has always
been our top priority, and the
new features and guidelines we have
in place this season are designed to
create a safe and magical environment
for everyone."
Ice Castles will operate at a reduced
capacity this season to promote
social distancing. All tunnels
and crawl spaces will be clearly
marked as one-way features to limit
face-to-face exposure with other
guests. In accordance with New
Hampshire mandates, all staff and
guests will be required to wear a
mask or face covering. Additionally,
Ice Castles in New Hampshire will
be introducing new features including
a quarter mile-long winter light
walk in the forest and a sledding hill
to enhance the experience while encouraging
physical distance among
guests.
If weather permits, ice artisans
will begin growing and harvesting
up to 10,000 icicles each day beginning
in late-November to construct
the frozen attraction. The winter
playground is projected to open in
early January 2021.
Portsmouth Update
FREE THANKSGIVING AS-
SISTANCE Free: American Legion,
Thanksgiving Day Nov 26, Noon-
3pm. Thanksgiving dinner delivery
within a 5-mile radius of the Legion
(including Marjeson, Feaster, other
housing). Also serving a take-out
Thanksgiving dinner. There is no
cost for take-out or delivery, but the
drivers can be tipped. For delivery
call the Legion at 436-7575. For
takeout, call or just show up. The
Legion will also have a few tables
inside the Legion for up to 4 people
each, first come, first served. Starting
at 12 noon.
PORTSMOUTH ROTARY
48th Annual Thanksgiving Dinner,
Thursday, November 26. Pickup between
11 am and 12:30 pm at St.
Nicholas Greek Church, 40 Andrew
Jarvis Drive. No sit-down dinner
this year due to COVID-19. For
delivery or pickup, please call 603-
828-4869 or email: rotarythanksgiving@gmail.com
GATHER FOOD PANTRY:
Food distribution, online grocery
shopping for people who don’t want
to enter the shop, Meal delivery for
Seniors, Meals 4 Kids, Community
Fridays 9am-1pm open at
Community Campus (open to
anyone). Call for info 603-436-
0641. The annual Peas 'n Carrots
food drive is by virtual donation this
year. Online through November
30. Visit: https://secure.givelively.
org/donate/gather/pease-n-carrots-2020
to make a donation and
learn how far dollars raised will go
in feeding the food insecure in the
community.
NEW SHARE THE WARMTH
FOR GATHER: Starting immediately,
the Alliance for Greater
Good hopes to collect enough new
hats, mittens, and gloves for all
Gather families who participate in
this year’s Thanksgiving food distribution
event. Donations of new
hats, mittens, and gloves for adults
and children can be dropped at the
Portsmouth Senior Activity Center
at 125 Cottage Street through November
19. For more information
or questions, email Lisa Vivinetto at
Alliance. GreaterGood@gmail.com.
OPERATION BLESSING:
Drive up Food Pantry Wed-Fri
10am-4pm, Thanksgiving Baskets.
Call for more info 603-430-8561.
PORTSMOUTH MEALS ON
WHEELS: Monday-Friday home
delivery. Accepting new customers
603-766-4448. Monthly grab & go
lunch specials open to seniors. Nov
19: Turkey & Stuffing meal to-go.
Reservations required. New Address:
125 Cottage Street (at senior center).
Community Announcements,
page 6
Grand
OPENING
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164 main street
Rowley Ma, 01969
1-978-432-1015
dolcevittarowley@yahoo.com
Come join us for our grand opening open house!
Thursday December 3rd, 12-6 pm.
We’re gearing up for a fun night of raffles, free consultations,
giveaways, coupons and gift certificates available.
We will be serving Hors doeurves and beverages.
10% off all products
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