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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
NEWBURYPORT – “My kids can’t find
a place to live here,” is a frequently heard
complaint in this city.
After graduating from college, young
people often can’t find an apartment they
can afford to rent or a house to buy. Some
move in with their parents or settle in a less
expensive community.
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the retail stores also complain that they are
priced out of housing here.
As the price of real estate keeps rising in
Newburyport, rentals are being converted
into single family homes or condominiums,
which makes it difficult for young professionals
and empty nesters to find a home
here.
This spring, the city is taking steps toward
addressing the issue of affordable
housing. One opportunity is to purchase
one of two, three-bedroom homes at the
Reserve at Bashaw Farm on Colby Farm
Road. The other is to rent one of 19 affordable
apartments at One Boston Way,
a 76-unit apartment building beside the
MBTA station.
To take advantage of these opportunities,
one must meet strict income requirements
and win a lottery drawing. The application
deadline for the Reserve homes is March
22. The lottery will be held April 1.
Income limits to qualify for the Reserve
homes are $67,400 for one person,
$77,000 for two people, $86,650 for
three-person household, $96,250 for four
residents and $103,950 for a five-member
household.
The single-family homes on Colby Farm
Road are priced at $305,000, well below the
cost of surrounding homes in the development.
It can be purchased only by first-time
buyers.
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter
ROWLEY — If you grew
up playing with action figures,
Pokémon cards, Teenage Mutant
Turtles and could not wait for the
next Star Wars movie to come to
the neighborhood theater, there is
a new store that was made for you,
and definitely for your children.
Kraken Gaming, named for the
giant sea monster from Greek Mythology
that debuted in the 1981
film Clash of the Titans, is a small
store in the Rowley Mall on Rte.
1, filled with vintage toys, games,
records and videos. It is the first
store owned by brothers Chris and
Jason Stevens, but not their first
foray into the nostalgic toy world.
"My brother and I have been
collectors all our lives," said Chris
Stevens, who grew up in Newburyport
with Jason and their older
brother, Geoffrey, playing with
toys like the ones they buy, sell
and trade for today.
Kraken Gaming opened in October
at 174 Newburyport Tpke.,
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to set up the unique shop and test
the concept on their friends.
It is a retail store, but also a combination
of arcade where young
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and old can test their skills on
classic gaming systems and a vintage
toy museum for all to browse
through thousands of toys and
other fun items from the 1960s to
the 1990s.
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“We love toys and love talking
toys,” the store brochure said. And
Chris proved it last week with
several customers who came in
wide-eyed at all they discovered
on shelves, in baskets and behind
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A man waiting for his family
spent time happily picking
through a basket of action figures.
"We have every brand you can
think of," Chris told him.
Another customer traded an unopened
video game someone had
given him in exchange for one he
liked better. He left smiling with
a handful of classic video games.
One father asked if Kraken sold
Transformers. "I grew up playing
with Transformers," the customer
told Chris. "I want my children
to have the chance to play with
Transformers."
Inside the shop's front door is
a glass case with Star Wars figures
reenacting a scene from Return of
the Jedi on the forest moon of Endor.
In addition to the main characters
of Luke Skywalker, Princess
Leia and Chewbacca, Ewok figures
are preparing for a crucial battle to
destroy the shield generator that
protected the Death Star.
Toys, page 2
For One Boston Way, applications are
due Feb. 24, and the lottery will be held on
March 17. The move-in date for the apartments
begins in May with apartments on
the first and second floors. Apartments on
the third and fourth floors are still under
construction.
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One Boston Way under construction

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Relive Your
Childhood Playing
with Classic Toys
Toys, from page 1
Surveying the carefully laid out
scene, Chris said proudly, "We
have the largest collection of vintage
Star Wars figures in New England."
Fans and collectors come
from adjoining states to check out
Kraken's Star Wars collections.
"Star Wars is my favorite," Chris
said.
But there are many others to
choose from: 12-inch G.I. Joes,
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,
Indiana Jones, robot toys, Transformers,
Marvel action figures,
early wind-up toys, Shogun Warriors,
He-Man (Motu), King Kong
and Godzilla, which waits in the
front window.
"Saturdays are wild," Chris said.
Parents stay with or drop off their
children, who meet with their
friends to play classic video games
on couches in front of two screens.
In the rear of the store is a television
screen that plays classic films
like Star Wars and Godzilla. For
serious gamers, there are vintage
systems like Atari and Nintendo.
The store supports new systems as
well.
Kraken also has a huge collection
of comic books from before
1980, and there are trading cards,
game cards and classic rock LP records,
which are popular among
college students.
"I'll buy anything," Chris said,
calling himself an aggressive buyer.
He recounted when a woman
who brought in an armful of old
swords, hoping he would buy
them. "Swords, can you believe
that?" he asked. "I bought them."
The store will appraise items for
free and encourages customers to
clean out their basement or attic
and bring what they find to him.
He promises he will give a true
value. “Our mission is to provide
a smooth, transparent assessment
of your collectibles," the store's
mission statement reads. "We will
always be honest, polite and punctual
in providing you an accurate
identification of your items.”
He told the story of Ben, a big
Star Wars fan, who collects newer
figures and collectibles. He visited
the store recently to add to his collection.
"We are always thrilled to
meet collectors," the store's Facebook
page said. The vintage Kenner
Jabba playset was Ben's fist
vintage item.
Opening a store of any type
during a Pandemic is dicey. It has
meant much more work for the
Stevens brothers, who sanitize every
figure, video and record covers,
plus each of the glass cases. Everyone
wears masks and the store limits
the number of customers at any
one time. "We want everyone who
comes here to be safe," Chris said.
But the Pandemic has also created
a niche for the store. He believes
its toys, games and memorabilia
meets customers' emotional need
for a time when the world outside
the store was as simple and happy
as it is inside Kraken Gaming.

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By J. Peter St. Clair, DMD
You may have heard your
dental hygienist tell you to
brush and floss more, but what
about chewing more gum?
In a study published in
PLOS One, researchers found
that chewing gum may remove
as much bacteria as brushing
without toothpaste or flossing.
The study was funded by
Wrigley……ok, but it’s still
interesting.
"This study was initiated as a
method development study to
determine the number of bacteria
that are trapped in a piece
of sugar-free gum," said one
of the authors. "According to
our knowledge, this is the first
time that an estimate of the
number of bacteria trapped in
a piece of chewed gum is determined.”
For their research, Wessel
and colleagues included five
healthy volunteers from the
department of biomedical engineering
and asked them to
chew two types of commercially
available sugar-free chewing
gums for varying amounts of
time up to 10 minutes.
"We discuss [in the study]
that by targeting different areas
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chewing gum removes comparable
amounts of bacteria
to those removed by flossing
and a clean toothbrush without
toothpaste," Wessel said.
"This was done for perspective
only and not meant to
compare effectiveness of both
techniques."
The researchers used numerous
methods to quantify and
qualify numbers of oral bacteria
trapped in chewed gum.
What they concluded was that
daily gum chewing reduces
the bacterial load in the oral
cavity over time.
The maximum bacteria were
trapped during the initial
chewing period, after which a
slow decrease over time up to
10 minutes was observed. This
decline was seen with both
methods regardless of the type
of gum involved.
While the initial gum bases
are most adhesive to oral
bacteria, continued chewing
changes the structure of the
gum and decreases the hardness
because of salivary uptake
and release of water-soluble
components, the study
authors noted.
"This presumably affects
the adhesion of bacteria to
the gum, causing a release of
initially trapped, more weakly
adhering bacteria from the
gum," they wrote.
They reported that, assuming
a volume of saliva
of around 1 ml, their results
indicate that chewing
one piece of gum removes
around 10% of the oral microbial
load in saliva. They
compared this to use of a
new, clean toothbrush without
any toothpaste, and
found that it removed about
the same amount of bacteria
as the gum chewing. The
mechanical action of floss removes
a comparable number
of bacteria, as established in
an unpublished pilot study.
The authors emphasized
that brushing and flossing remain
more effective in reaching
many areas in the mouth,
and that sugar-free chewing
gum should not be seen as a
replacement, but as an addition
to both techniques. The
study findings may promote
the development of gum that
selectively removes specific
disease-related bacteria from
the human oral cavity, for instance
by using porous type
calcium carbonate, the authors
noted.
Chew in moderation.
Dr. St. Clair maintains a private
dental practice in Rowley
and Newburyport dedicated to
health-centered family dentistry.
If there are certain topics you
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Housing, from page 1
Maureen O'Hagan with MCO
Housing Services, which is managing
the affordable apartments,
advised all applicants to review
the information needed carefully.
More than 50 percent of the applications
are "grossly incomplete,"
she said.
Maximum income levels are
$42,930 for one person, $48,660
for two people, $53,940 for three
rents and $59,100 for four people.
After the first year, all renters
of the affordable units must be
recertified, but the good news is
that the income levels will rise the
second year of occupancy from 80
percent of the media income in
Newburyport to 140 percent of
median income.
This provision allows renters to
accept a raise or seek more lucrative
employment without pricing
themselves out of the affordable
unit.
Even at affordable pricing, rental
fees for these units are high. A
studio rents for $1,434 a month;
a one-bedroom for $1,622 per
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month; a two-bedroom for $1,798
a month, and a three-bedroom for
$1,970. Utilities are included.
Of the 19 rental units, 13 are
reserved for applicants who live,
work or whose children attend
school in Newburyport. The
apartments are spread out on all
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four floors of the building.
One Boston Way, which has
3,500 square feet of office and
live-work units plus 9 acres of
open space, is part of a Smart
Growth district, created to encourage
development around the
MBTA train station.
The Newburyport Smart
Growth district, approved in
2004, increases housing options
by providing apartments with
one, two and three bedrooms.
Smart Growth provides affordable
housing for people who are
increasingly priced out of the market.
Twenty-five percent of the
apartments at One Boston Way
and the homes at the Reserve at
Bashaw Farm are designated as
affordable, meaning they are reserved
for individuals or families
who make less than 80 percent of
the area-wide median income of
$98,500.
Newburyport’s stock of affordable
housing currently amounts
to 7.6 percent. The state goal for
every community is to have 10
percent of its housing stock designated
as affordable.
For more information, visit the
city's website at www.cityofnewburyport.com
and at www.thereserveatbashawfarm.com.
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Community
USDA
Temporarily
Suspends Debt
Collections,
Foreclosures
and Other
Activities on
Farm Loans
for Distressed
Borrowers Due
to Coronavirus
WASHINGTON —
Due to the national public
health emergency caused
by coronavirus disease
2019 (COVID-19), the
U.S. Department of Agriculture
announced the
temporary suspension of
past-due debt collections
and foreclosures for distressed
borrowers under
the Farm Storage Facility
Loan and the Direct Farm
Loan programs administered
by the Farm Service
Agency (FSA). USDA
will temporarily suspend
non-judicial foreclosures,
debt offsets or wage garnishments,
and referring
foreclosures to the Department
of Justice; and USDA
will work with the U.S.
Attorney’s Office to stop
judicial foreclosures and
evictions on accounts that
were previously referred
to the Department of Justice.
Additionally, USDA
has extended deadlines for
producers to respond to
loan servicing actions, including
loan deferral consideration
for financially
distressed and delinquent
borrowers. In addition,
for the Guaranteed Loan
program, flexibilities have
been made available to
lenders to assist in servicing
their customers.
The announcement by
USDA expands previous
actions undertaken by the
Department to lessen financial
hardship. According
to USDA data, more
than 12,000 borrowers—
approximately 10% of all
borrowers—are eligible
for the relief announced.
Overall, FSA lends to more
than 129,000 farmers,
ranchers and producers.
“USDA and the Biden
Administration are committed
to bringing relief
and support to farmers,
ranchers and producers
of all backgrounds and
financial status, including
by ensuring producers
have access to temporary
debt relief,” said Robert
Bonnie, Deputy Chief of
Staff, Office of the Secretary.
“Not only is USDA
suspending the pipeline
of adverse actions that can
lead to foreclosure and
debt collection, we are
also working with the Departments
of Justice and
Treasury to suspend any
actions already referred
to the applicable Agency.
Additionally, we are evaluating
ways to improve and
address farm related debt
with the intent to keep
farmers on their farms
earning living expenses,
providing for emergency
needs, and maintaining
cash flow.”
The temporary suspension
is in place until further
notice and is expected to
continue while the national
COVID-19 disaster declaration
is in place.
USDA’s Farm Service
Agency provides several different
loans for producers,
which fall under two main
categories:
• Guaranteed loans are
made and serviced by commercial
lenders, such as
banks, the Farm Credit System,
credit unions and other
non-traditional lenders.
FSA guarantees the lender’s
loan against loss, up to 95
percent.
• Direct loans are made
and serviced by FSA using
funds from the federal government.
The most common loan
types are Farm Ownership,
Farm Operating, and Farm
Storage Facility Loans,
with Microloans for each:
• Farm Ownership: Helps
producers purchase or enlarge
a farm or ranch, construct
a new or improve an
existing farm or ranch building,
pay closing costs, and
pay for soil and water conservation
and protection.
• Farm Operating: Helps
producers purchase livestock
and equipment and
pay for minor real estate repairs
and annual operating
expenses.
• Farm Storage Facility
Loans are made directly to
producers for the construction
of cold or dry storage
and includes handling equipment
and mobile storage
such as refrigerated trucks.
• Microloans: Direct
Farm Ownership, Operating
Loans, and Farm Storage
Facility Loans have a
shortened application process
and reduced paperwork
designed to meet the needs
of smaller, non-traditional,
and niche-type operations.
Town of
Georgetown
Shares State
Vaccination
Timeline
Update
GEORGETOWN —
Health Agent Deb Rogers
and the Town of Georgetown
announce an update
regarding the state's
distribution plan for the
COVID-19 vaccination.
On Monday, Jan. 25, the
state announced that it has
restructured Phase Two of
the vaccination distribution
plan so that the following
groups will be vaccinated,
in order:
• Individuals 75-years-old
and older.
• Individuals 65-yearsold
and older and individuals
with two or more comorbidities,
meaning they
have a condition that puts
them at risk for severe illness
should they contract
COVID-19. To review
these conditions, visit the
Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention website
visit: https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/
need-extra-precautions/
people-with-medical-conditions.html
• Early education and
K-12 workers, transit, utility,
food and agriculture,
sanitation, public works
and public health workers
• Individuals with one comorbidity
Individuals who are
75-years-old and older can
begin receiving their vaccines
on Monday, Feb. 1,
and can make an appointment
at a vaccination site
near them. To view a map
of vaccination sites, visit:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vacci-
nation-locations. All sites
require an appointment.
Residents should note
that while the state is creating
more mass vaccination
sites and they may become
eligible to receive the
vaccination in the coming
weeks, vaccination distribution
is contingent on
the number of physical
vaccinations available. The
State of Massachusetts, at
this time, is prepared to
distribute more vaccinations
than it has.
The state has not yet announced
when individuals
65-years-old and older and
those with two or more comorbidities
will be able to
receive the vaccine. This
will be announced when
more information is available
about additional doses
of the vaccine to be provided
to the state by the federal
government.
The general public will
not be eligible to receive
the vaccine until April. To
review the full vaccination
distribution timeline,
visit: https://www.mass.
gov/info-details/massachusetts-covid-19-vaccination-phases.
To make an appointment
at a vaccination site:
• Visit https://www.mass.
gov/covid-19-vaccine to
find your phase and priority
group
• If you’re eligible, visit
https://www.mass.gov/in-
Community Announcements,
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Residents should note
that while the state is creating
more mass vaccination
sites and they may become
eligible to receive the vaccination
in the coming weeks,
vaccination distribution is
contingent on the number
of physical vaccinations
available. The State of Massachusetts,
at this time, is
prepared to distribute more
vaccinations than it has.
The state has not yet announced
when individuals
65-years-old and older and
those with two or more comorbidities
will be able to receive
the vaccine. This will be
announced when more information
is available about additional
doses of the vaccine
to be provided to the state by
the federal government.
The general public will
not be eligible to receive the
vaccine until April.
Ipswich residents age
75-years-old and older without
internet access can call
the Senior Center at 978-
356-6650 Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
for help registering for a vaccination
appointment. The
Senior Center is also able
to assist residents who need
access to transportation or
have other health issues that
impede their ability to visit
a vaccination site.
The Baker-Polito Administration
also announced a new
mass vaccination site will be
opened at the DoubleTree
Hilton Hotel in Danvers on
Wednesday, Feb. 3.
To make an appointment
at a vaccination site:
• Visit: https://www.
mass.gov/covid-19-vaccine
to find your phase and priority
group
• If you're eligible, visit
https://www.mass.gov/in-
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Community
Community Announcements,
from page 5
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to find a vaccine
clinic near you
• Make an appointment
online and fill out the form
Those with questions
about the vaccine are asked
to contact the state by
emailing COVID-19-Vaccine-Plan-MA@mass.gov.
Stay Informed about the
Status of COVID-19 in
Town
According to public health
data released on Thursday,
Jan. 28, the Town’s designation
remains at “Red,”
indicating a “high risk” of
spread in the community.
The average daily incidence
rate for the Town of Georgetown
is 53.3 per 100,000
residents, down from 55.6
last week.
There are currently 67 active
cases of COVID-19 in
the community. There have
been a total of 410 cases in
Georgetown since the start
of the pandemic.
Residents are reminded
to always take the following
precautions to prevent further
spread of COVID-19
in the community:
• Remember that an infected
individual can spread
COVID-19 before they have
symptoms, which is why
social distancing — maintaining
a minimum of 6 feet
from others — is critical.
• Those who must go out
are urged to:
• Avoid gathering in
groups
• Maintain 6 feet from
people outside your household
• Do not shake hands or
hug
• Wash your hands often
• Those who are at a high
risk for COVID-19, including
those over the age
of 65 and with underlying
health conditions, are
advised to stay home and
avoid non-essential tasks
and errands
• Wear a mask in indoor
and outdoor spaces at all
times.
• Face coverings should:
• Cover the nose and
mouth
• Fit snugly and comfortably
against the side of the
face
• Be secured with either
ties or ear loops
• Permit breathing without
difficulty
• Be able to be washed
and machine dried without
damage. Face masks should
be washed regularly depending
on the amount of
use.
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Ipswich
COVID-19
Vaccination
Update
IPSWICH — Town Manager
Anthony Marino, Public
Health Director Colleen
Fermon and Director of
Senior Services Sheila Taylor
report that Gov. Charlie
Baker announced an update
to Phase Two of the state's
COVID-19 vaccination distribution
plan.
The state has restructured
Phase Two of the vaccination
distribution plan so
that the following groups
will be vaccinated, in order:
• Individuals 75-years-old
and older.
• Individuals 65-yearsold
and older and individuals
with two or more comorbidities,
meaning they
have a condition that puts
them at risk for severe illness
should they contract
COVID-19. To review these
conditions, visit the Centers
for Disease Control and
Prevention website by visiting:
https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/
need-extra-precautions/
people-with-medical-conditions.html
• Early education and
K-12 workers, transit, utility,
food and agriculture,
sanitation, public works and
public health workers
Individuals with one comorbidity
• Individuals who are
75-years-old and older can
begin receiving their vaccines
on Monday, Feb. 1,
and can make an appointment
at a vaccination site
near them. To view a map
of vaccination sites, visit:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations.
All sites
require an appointment.
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to find a
vaccine clinic near you
• Make an appointment
online and fill out the attestation
form
The Ipswich Public Health
Department is also partnering
with Conley's Drug
Store pharmacy on High
Street, to provide a local site
for the distribution of vaccinations
to eligible residents
aged 75-years-old and older
of senior housing locations.
Details regarding other vaccination
options for residents
75-years-old and older will be
shared with the community as
soon as they become available.
Although residents' insurance
companies will be
billed, there is no cost for
receiving the vaccination.
Do not sign up to receive
any vaccine that requires
you to pay on your own.
For the latest COVID-19
updates for the Town of Ipswich,
visit: https://ipswichcovid19.com
Newburyport
Public Library
presents Robert
Reich (a virtual
event)
Newburyport Public Library
presents Robert Reich:
"The System, Who
Rigged It, How We Fix
It" (VIRTUAL) Thursday,
February 11th at 7:00 pm.
Millions of Americans have
lost confidence in our political
and economic system.
With the characteristic
clarity and passion that
has made him a central
civil voice, Robert B. Reich
shows how wealth and power
have interacted to install
an elite oligarchy, eviscerate
the middle class and undermine
democracy. Join us for
an engaging conversation
with Mr. Reich on his latest
book, The System: Who
Rigged It, How We Fix It .
Christopher Lydon, host of
the original podcast, Open
Source, heard in Boston
on WBUR, will moderate.
This program is made possible
in partnership with the
Newton Free Library. People
can register to get the
Zoom link via the library
events calendar by visiting:
https://www.newburyportpl.org/events/02-2021
or by calling 978-465-4428
x242. Registration will end
two hours before the event
begins.
TIPS Training
for businesses
selling and/or
serving alcohol
TIPS Training
DanversCARES, as part
of a regional effort with the
Healthy Peabody Collaborative
and the Tri-Town
Council, offers TIPS Training
for businesses selling
Topsfield Village Shopping Centre
30 Main St., Topsfield, MA 01983
978-887-0331
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and/or serving alcohol. TIPS
(Training for Intervention
ProcedureS) is a dynamic
skills-based training program
designed to prevent
intoxication, drunk driving,
and underage drinking by
enhancing the fundamental
"people skills" of servers,
sellers and consumers of alcohol.
TIPS gives individuals
the knowledge and confidence
they need to recognize
potential alcohol-related
problems and intervene
to prevent alcohol-related
tragedies. This training is
conducted by Mike Marcantonio,
a Certified TIPS
Trainer with Dram Shop
Consultants, and is open to
establishments with liquor
licenses in the communities
of Danvers, Peabody, Middleton,
Boxford, and Topsfield.
The focus of customer
intervention is for pouring
establishments. This free virtual
training will be held on
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Online registration is required
at www.danverscares.
org. No phone or email registration
is accepted. For
more information contact
Lyla Harrod at lylaharrod@
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The Women’s
Fund of Essex
County Awards
Family Services
of Merrimack
Valley Above
and Beyond
Award for
Excellence
Danvers - The Women’s
Fund of Essex County announces
Family Services of
Merrimack Valley as the recipient
of the 2020 Above and
Beyond Award for Excellence.
The grant, in its sixth year,
is awarded annually to a local
non-profit whose exemplary
vision, leadership and
impact sets an exceptional
standard in addressing complex
and overlapping social
issues impacting women,
families, and communities.
The $25,000 award was
presented to Family Services
of Merrimack Valley to recognize
its game changing
work providing high quality
programs grounded in evidence-based
best practices
in the field of human services.
Their long standing
efforts help children and
families live their best lives
by nurturing inner strength,
teaching life skills, championing
emotional wellness
and providing vital community-based
services.
Elaine Quinn, President of
the Advisory Board of The
Women’s Fund said, “Family
Services of Merrimack Valley
exemplifies the true spirit of
this award through its broad
and deep impact driving better
outcomes for girls, women, and
their families. They have consistently
demonstrated their
belief that personal potential
and lasting success is achieved
by empowering individuals to
care for themselves, their loved
ones, and to contribute meaningfully
to their community.”
Elizabeth Sweeney, CEO of
Family Services of Merrimack
Valley, accepted the award.
She said, “We are honored
to receive this award from
The Women’s Fund of Essex
County, a well-respected partner
recognized as a thought
leader on the status of women
and girls in Essex County, and
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a champion for their betterment.”
Prior recipients of the Above
and Beyond Award for Excellence
are Jeanne Geiger Crisis
Center, Newburyport; Girls,
Inc of Lynn; Boys and Girls
Club of Greater Lawrence;
YWCA of Greater Lawrence,
and Raw Art Works, Lynn.
Low Light, Low
Maintenance
Houseplants
by Melinda Myers
Don’t let a lack of brightly
lit windows stop you from
gardening indoors. Include
some low maintenance, low
light houseplants and maintenance
strategies to boost
your success.
Low maintenance gardening
starts with proper plant
selection. Match the plant
to the growing conditions
and your gardening style.
ZZ plant is a favorite
low light, low maintenance
plant. You will see it in hotels
and shopping malls
where light and care are often
limited. Avoid overwatering
that can lead to root
rot and death of this plant.
You will need to do a bit
of searching to find a few of
the newer ZZ plant varieties.
Zenzi is compact with
curled leaves while Raven
has dark purple black foliage
that contrasts nicely
with green and chartreuse
leaves of nearby plants.
Peace lily is another popular
low light plant found in
a variety of public places. It
requires moist soil to thrive,
making it the perfect plant
for those that tend to overwater.
Increase your success
by mixing organic into the
potting mix. This sustainable
soil additive retains
moisture, reducing watering
by up to 25 percent. It also
adds air space, improving
the growing conditions for
all indoor plants and helps
reduce the risk of overwatering.
Pothos and philodendron
are traditional low light favorites.
New cultivars provide
a fresh look to these
indoor beauties.
Neon pothos has vibrant
neon green foliage sure to
brighten any spot in your
home. Pearls and Jade have
smaller cream and green
variegated leaves. It is slower
growing but just as tough as
other pothos. Show off their
trailing habit in a hanging
basket, container displayed
on a shelf, or set upon a
pedestal.
You’ll find a variety of
philodendrons for your
indoor garden. Brasil has
dark green heart-shaped
leaves with a golden stripe
down the middle. Brandi,
another trailing philodendron,
has olive green heartshaped
leaves with silver
splashing. These can be allowed
to trail or trained up
onto a trellis.
Golden Goddess has larger
chartreuse leaves that
make a dramatic statement
in a home or office. When
small, it is great for desks
and tabletops, but you will
need to transition it to a
floor plant as it climbs its
support, growing up to six
feet tall. Or add a subtle
touch of orange with Prince
of Orange. The new leaves
of this shrubby philodendron
emerge a coppery orange
and eventually age to
green. It grows 24 or more
inches tall.
The name says it all. Cast
iron plant is tough and tolerant
of low light and benign
neglect. Individual
long strappy leaves sprout
from the ground to create
a mass of greenery. This
growth habit has made it
a popular groundcover in
milder climates. Variegated
varieties with splashed or
striping can be difficult to
find but add to its beauty.
New varieties of Chinese
evergreen have found their
way into many garden centers.
Their green leaves may
have silver highlights like
those of Calypso. Cecila and
Golden Bay.
Low light indoor plants
allow you to add greenery
where you once thought it
was not possible. Their added
beauty will help lift your
spirits, reduce stress, and increase
focus while improving
your indoor air quality.
Shoveling
today?
Remember the
mailbox
It takes more than a few
flakes to deter letter carriers
from making their appointed
rounds throughout
New England. “But, if they
cannot reach your mailbox,
they cannot deliver your
mail,” said Leroy Middleton,
Postmaster of Boston.
“The Postal Service treats
safety and service with
equal priority,” Middleton
said, “That’s why we remind
you to include that
mailbox in your snow removal
routine.”
Letter carriers are on the
front line of severe weather
conditions. Doorstep
deliveries, painted porches
and steps quickly grow hazardous.
“While salting and
rubber-backed mats help,
we rely on you to clear the
snow,” Middleton said. “If
there’s a warm spell, and
the melting snow puddles,
a quick freeze can make a
sidewalk slick again.”
Residents who receive delivery
to roadside mailboxes
also must keep the approach
to, and exit from, the mailbox
clear of snow or any other
obstacles, like trash cans
and other vehicles. “The
carrier needs to get in, and
then out, without leaving
the vehicle or backing up,”
said Middleton. “The area
near the mailbox should
be cleared in a half-moon
shape to give the carrier full
visibility.”
“Please watch for
slow-moving postal vehicles,
carriers on foot, and children
that play near mailboxes
or snow banks,” he said.
“And don’t zip by neighbors
who are clearing mailboxes
or collecting their mail.
Let’s all stay safe.”
Rowley’s Solace
for Stephanie
fundraiser
Solace for Stephanie
would like to announce a
fundraiser from the heart.
In 2020, Solace for
Stephanie was unable to
hold our annual fundraising
event due to COVID.
The annual comedy night
is the bread and butter of
our non-profit organization.
The only reason we
were able to continue to
help 11 people and award
2 scholarships last year
was because of our strong
fundraising efforts in the
prior years! We thank you,
our supporters, for keeping
Solace for Stephanie in
a position where we were
still able to help others, as
Stephanie wished.
At this time, we are asking
for your financial support
until we can announce our
next fundraiser.
With Valentine’s Day
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approaching, perhaps you
can consider giving from
the heart. Any donation
would be helpful to keep
the chain reaction of Solace
for Stephanie in a sound,
financial place. Solace is a
501c charity and your donation
is tax deductible.
Check with your employer,
who may have a matching
program.
We have reflected on this
donation request in a time
of a pandemic. We realize
that each of you has your
own extenuating circumstances
that have arisen
from COVID. We acknowledge
that there have
been struggles and realize
not everyone can participate
in making a donation.
We still thank you for
your support and hope to
see you back at our annual
event.
Our hope is that by Valentine’s
Day, Sunday, February
14th, donations can
be made from the heart to
Solace for Stephanie.
The donation link is at
www.solaceforstephanie.
org click on the Make A
Donation Button at the top
right of the page. And look
for the DONATE button
on the page.
Newburyport
Unitarian
Church hosts
Cellist Gwen
Krosnick on
Valentine’s Day
Cellist Gwen Krosnick
will perform on Sunday,
Feb. 14, at 4 p.m. at the
Unitarian Church, 26 Pleasant
St., Newburyport, the
second of four concerts in
the 2021 Jean C. Wilson
Music Series. Due to the
pandemic this year, for the
very first time, the series
will be virtual.
The four concerts will
be live-streamed from the
church sanctuary at 4 p.m.
starting on Sunday, Jan. 31,
and then held every two
weeks through to Sunday,
March 14.
“You can see it at exactly
the same time as it’s occurring,”
said John Mercer,
member of the Jean C. Wilson
Music Series, “or for a
limited time after the concert.
The concerts will not
be pre-recorded and edited
so this will be as close as we
can get to the excitement
and immediacy of a live
concert.”
The other concession to
the pandemic will be the
music itself, and keeping
the musicians safe as they
perform in the church sanctuary.
All four concerts will
be solo performances.
This will be Gwen Krosnick’s
third appearance at
the series. About her presence
and music-making,
the Boston Globe wrote,
“The concert’s lodestar was
the cellist Gwen Krosnick
. . . who played gorgeously
throughout and looked as
though there was no place
on earth she’d rather be.”
Her 2021 program in
Newburyport will feature a
menagerie of vividly personal
approaches to writing for
solo cello: unaccompanied
works of Bach, transcribed
and originally written for
the violin (including the
mythic and breathtaking
Chaconne); virtuoso concert
etudes and caprices by
19th-century cellist-composers
(Duport, Servais, Piatti);
and three miraculous
20th-century works – a brilliant
Baroque Suite and two
luminous character pieces,
respectively – by the great
American composers Dorothy
Rudd Moore, Elliott
Carter, and Jeffrey Mumford.
The series will continue
with organist Raymond
Hawkins on Feb. 28, and
harpsichordist Sylvia Berry
on March 14.
The Jean C. Wilson Music
Series is named for one
of the founders of the music
series and its director
for many years. Now, under
the auspices of the First
Religious Society Unitarian
Universalist Church, the series
offers three or four concerts
each year during the
winter months.
This year concertgoers
will receive links to the performances
and, if they wish,
email reminders. For further
information about the concerts,
to become a sponsor,
or to purchase tickets for
individual performances,
visit: http://www.bit.ly/
wilson_series
Essex Heritage
Receives New
Capacity
Building
Grant from
National Park
Foundation
Salem - Essex Heritage is
one of 36 park partner organizations
to receive a Strong
Parks, Strong Communities
capacity building grant from
the National Park Foundation,
the official nonprofit
partner to the National
Park Service. This grant
will enable Essex Heritage
to provide a free professional
development program to
educators called “Teaching
Hidden Histories” which
was created as a result of
youth in the Essex County
region asking their teachers
for help in preparing them
to understand and become
active participants in a society
and culture that seems
increasingly divided. The
series utilizes local organizations’
archives, scholars’
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expertise, and community
members’ voices to explore
local historical examples of
larger structural inequities
and the fight for more access
to life, liberty and the pursuit
of happiness. The effort
is driven by North Andover
High School history coordinator
and Organization
of American Historians
(OAH) Teacher of the Year,
Brian Sheehy.
“We are so grateful to the
National Park Foundation
for making this important
workshop series possible,”
says Beth Beringer, Education
Director for Essex Heritage.
“Our first workshop
was a great success with educators
and scholars examining
sources and methods
for teaching the history of
immigration in the Lawrence,
Massachusetts area
using an inclusive, responsive
lens that helps students
make meaningful connections
to relevant themes.” A
recording of this workshop
can be viewed by visiting:
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QlyUk.
The next workshop will
take place on March 27 and
is entitled, “The Struggle
for Liberty, Equality, and
Property: Examining Resistance
to Exclusionary Policies
Against Black People
in Essex County.” In this
workshop, local experts including
Kabria Baumgartner,
Assistant Professor of
American Studies, University
of New Hampshire and
Dr. Bethany Jay, Associate
Professor of History, Salem
State University will examine
how these experiences
exemplify a larger history
of structural policies of
exclusion and prejudice,
but also perseverance and
change. In uncovering some
of these stories, we will explore
how and why this history
has often been hidden
from view or distorted to
fit more comfortable narratives,
discussing implications
for our students in
today’s world. Registration
for this workshop is available
by visiting: https://
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U512U9.
The final workshop will
take place in May. More
information on “Teaching
Hidden Histories” is available
at www.UsingEssex-
History.org.
The Strong Parks, Strong
Communities capacity
building grant program
helps address nonprofit
park partner needs that
have come to the forefront
amidst the COVID-19
pandemic. Park partners
identified resiliency and
ability to weather times
of uncertainty as priority
needs. These grants will
enable park partners across
the country to expand their
impact through new technology,
website redesigns,
creative visitor engagement,
strategic plan development,
fundraising campaigns,
professional development,
and more.
“The National Park Foundation
is committed to
increasing national park
philanthropy across the
board, and being responsive
to current needs,” said La-
Tresse Snead, chief program
officer for the National Park
Foundation. “The capacity
building grants help advance
park partners’ goals to
preserve natural and cultural
resources, increase access
to public lands for all people,
and develop innovative
programming.”
Strong Parks, Strong Communities
is a collective effort
to grow national park
philanthropy, which consists
of approximately 450 local
philanthropic organizations
across the country. Working
together on this initiative,
the National Park Foundation,
National Park Service,
and Friends Alliance enhance
local philanthropic
organizations, bringing park
philanthropy to an elevated
level.
The Strong Parks, Strong
Communities capacity
building grant program is
made possible by the National
Park Foundation
Board of Directors.
Essex Heritage is the
non-profit organization that
manages the Essex National
Heritage Area by developing
programs that enhance,
preserve and encourage
recreation, education, conservation
and interpretation
projects on the North
Shore and the Lower Merrimack
River Valley. The Essex
National Heritage Area
comprises the 34 cities and
towns of Essex County. For
more information, visit:
EssexHeritage.org or call
(978) 740-0444.
Newburyport
Public Library
Foster Care
Information
Session virtual
program
The Newburyport Public
Library is partnering with
The Department of Children
and Families to host
an information session
about foster care on Zoom
Tuesday, February 9th at
6:30 PM. DCF is actively
recruiting foster parents
for children in the community.
They are searching
for individuals or families
with the love and patience
to help foster children.
You can be single, married,
partnered, divorced
or widowed. You can own
your home or rent.
DCF needs homes for
children aged 0 to 22 which
include sibling groups, children
with special needs,
medically involved children,
and infants born exposed to
drugs and older teens. They
are looking for long-term
foster homes but also have
a need for emergency and
respite homes which involve
a shorter time commitment
on the part of a foster family.
DCF's goal is to provide
foster children with a supportive
and healing environment
in a home in their
own community until they
can be reunited with their
families or another plan can
be made on their behalf.
The rewards of providing
daily care, guidance and acceptance
are immeasurable.
If you are thinking about
becoming a foster parent,
you can learn more about
the application process and
the support provided by the
Department by attending a
Virtual information meeting
hosted by the Newburyport
Public Library.
Participants can register
via the library event calendar
by visiting: https://
www.newburyportpl.org/
events/02-2021 or by calling
978-465-4428 x242.
Ipswich
Partners with
Conley's Drug
Store to Hold
Vaccination
Clinic for
Residents
75-Years-Old
and Older
Ipswich Partners with
Conley's Drug Store to
Hold Vaccination Clinic for
Residents 75-Years-Old and
Older
IPSWICH — Town Manager
Anthony Marino and
Public Health Director Colleen
Fermon report that the
Town of Ipswich has partnered
with Conley's Drug
Store to hold a COVID-19
vaccination clinic for residents
who became eligible
Monday.
The clinic is open only to
Ipswich residents 75-yearsold
and older, who became
eligible for vaccination
through the state's distribution
plan today. The vaccination
is not expected to be
available to the general public
until April.
The clinic will be held in
the lower level of Our Lady
of Hope Rectory at 1 Pine
Swamp Road on Friday, Feb.
5 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. The rectory is located
at the corner of Linebrook
and Pine Swamp Roads.
No walk-ins will be accepted
and residents are
required to make an appointment
for the clinic.
Those seeking an appointment
must register before
11 p.m. on Thursday, Feb.
4, and proof of age and residence
will be required.
To register for an appointment
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Residents without internet
access can make an appointment
by calling the town's
vaccination hotline at 978-
356-6670 or the Council
on Aging at 978-356-6650.
Staff and volunteers are
available to help you register.
Do not call Conley's Drug
Store or Our Lady of Hope
Rectory with inquiries about
this clinic.
Residents are reminded
to wear a short sleeved
shirt and bring your photo
identification, Medicare
and insurance cards to their
appointments. There is no
cost to those receiving the
vaccine, although a small
charge may be billed to insurance
companies.
Director of Senior Services
Sheila Taylor will also
be conducting a separate
call to older adults providing
additional information
on help that is available to
support them in navigating
the vaccination process.
The Council on Aging is
also coordinating a vaccination
opportunity specifically
for residents who are
age 75 and older, and who
are homebound. If you or
someone you know fits in
this category, call the Council
on Aging at 978-356-
6650 to add them to the
waitlist.
Residents of senior housing,
including Agawam Village,
Caroline Ave., Oak
Hill, Memorial Hall, Cable
Gardens and the Whipple
Annex will have the opportunity
to receive their vaccinations
in their own communities
on a separate date.
These residents are directed
to contact their local housing
manager with questions.
Residents who have already
scheduled a vaccination
appointment at the
Danvers Mass Vaccination
Site, are advised and urged
to keep that appointment so
that the limited vaccination
doses available through the
above more local venues can
be given to more members
of the community.
Hamilton-
Wenham
Public Library
information
and upcoming
events
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Broadway Saugus, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass
G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following
abandoned vehicle on or after February 18, 2021 beginning
at 10:00 am by private or public sale to satisfy their garage
keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicle
is being stored at McGarvey Towing:
1. 2017 Nissan Sentra VIN 3N1AB7AP9HY398932
Signed,
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Owner, McGarvey Towing
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to the Roof of Africa:
Wednesday, February 10
at 7:00, online. Photographer
Peter Christoph takes
you on a photographic
journey through 5 climate
zones from tropical rain
forest to arctic conditions
in his quest for the summit
of 19,340 foot high Mt.
Kilimanjaro, the tallest
mountain in Africa, and
the highest free-standing
mountain in the world.
Peter provides commentary
throughout the entire
slideshow, and includes
behind the scenes photos
of how he trained for his
adventure. Free and open
to the public, funded by
the Friends. RSVP for the
Zoom invitation.
Valentine’s Story Time
& ‘Take & Make’ Craft:
Starting Thursday, February
4, online. Join the Children’s
Room online for a
story, and sign up for a craft
kit to make a sun catcher at
home.
LEGAL NOTICE
TOWN OF NEWBURY PLANNING BOARD
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Jetsetting 101: See the
World on a Budget. Wednesday,
March 3 at 7:00, online.
Do you day dream
about taking a hiatus from
your everyday life to reconnect
with yourself through
exploration and travel? Do
you have a list of countries
you long to see and no idea
how to make your travel
dreams a reality? Whether
solo or as a group there is a
trip that is just right for you.
Marcy Yeager, executive director
of PK-12 Partnerships
and International Programs
and adventure travel junkie,
will share her own travel
triumphs and woes and help
make international travel an
economic reality. Free and
open to the public, funded
by the Friends. RSVP for
the Zoom invitation.
The library is open by appointment
at limited capacity.
Visit: https://hwlibrary.
org/reopening/ for more
info and sign up for an appointment.
HWPL to Go – Holds
Pickup Window Open
How it works:
• Search the online catalog
at https://mvlc.ent.sirsi.
net/client/en_US/hamiltonwenham
for items you
would like to read, watch or
listen to.
• Place your hold using
your Library Card number
and PIN (typically either
the last four digits of your
phone number OR the last
four digits of your card
number.)
• Wait until you receive
an email, call, or text saying
your item is waiting on the
hold shelf.
• Drop by the pickup window
at the library to pick up
your items.
• Email info@hwlibrary.
org or call 978-468-5577
ext. 618 if you are unable to
use the online catalog.
• Updated as of January 20;
The holds pickup window
Community Announcements,
page 12
Residents of the Town of Newbury and other interested persons please note that on
Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at 7:15 p.m., the Newbury Planning Board will hold an online
virtual public hearing via Zoom to consider a Site Plan Review Application submitted by The
Cottages Commercial, LLC, for a restaurant with moveable kitchen and outdoor seating on
property located at 2 and 8R Old Point Road, Map U02, Lots 153 & 154, in the Plum Island
Overlay District within the Residential-Agricultural District. The proposed development is
shown on drawings entitled “Site Plan Review, ‘Plum Island Sunset Club,’ 2 Old Point Rd,
Newbury, Massachusetts,” dated January 6, 2021, and described in supporting materials, all as
prepared by Design Consultants, Inc. The Application is on file with the Town Clerk and in
the Planning Office, 12 Kent Way, Byfield, MA, and may be viewed on the Town’s website at
https://www.townofnewbury.org/planning-board/pages/current-project-applications- andplans.
For more information or to obtain a copy of the Application, contact the Planning Office
at (978) 465-0862, ext. 312, or by email at planningboard@townofnewbury.org. All persons
interested or wishing to be heard relative to the proposed development are invited to participate
in the meeting remotely from their computer, tablet, or smartphone at https://us02web.zoom.
us/j/83271413056 or by telephone by calling +1 929 205 6099 US and using meeting ID 832
7141 3056, or may watch the meeting live on local access cable Channel 9 or at www.tnctv.org.
Signed,
Peter Paicos,
Chair
2/3/21

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Community
Community Announcements,
from page 11
hours are:
Monday 10:00 a.m. –
4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7:00
p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00
p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. –
3:00 p.m.
• Visit: https://hwlibrary.
org/hwpl-to-go-windowpick-up-faqs/
for more information.
• Staff are wearing masks
at all times.
• Staff are disinfecting table
tops frequently.
• You may return items to
the outside book drop. Returned
items are being quarantined
for at least 72 hours
before check in.
Hamilton-Wenham Public
Library, 14 Union Street,
South Hamilton
Phone 978-468-5577
Fax 978-468-5535
Email: info@hwlibrary.org
Hours for calls and emails:
Monday/Friday 9:00 a.m.
- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday/Wednesday/
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00
p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m.
Scroll down for window
pickup hours or to make an
appointment.
Questions? Call 978-468-
5577
Essex County
Community
Foundation
Announces
Registration,
Partnership for
2021 Institute
for Trustees
Danvers – Essex County
Community Foundation
(ECCF), a nonprofit serving
the 34 cities and towns
of Essex County, has announced
that registration
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for the 2021 Institute for
Trustees (IFT) is now open.
The IFT – now in its 12th
year – is ECCF’s annual conference
inviting nonprofit
leaders to gather together
for a full day of educational
workshops and powerful
networking opportunities.
Like the 2020 conference,
the 2021 IFT will be delivered
virtually, providing
attendees the flexibility to
attend from wherever they
are, and the value of attending
as many sessions as they
choose. New this year, ECCF
will partner with Berkshire
Taconic Community Foundation
– ECCF’s counterpart
located in the Western part
of Massachusetts – to expand
the reach of the event.
“We are thrilled that
Berkshire Taconic is joining
us for this year’s IFT,” said
ECCF President and CEO
Beth Francis. “By extending
an IFT invitation to nonprofit
leaders in the western
part of the state, we’ll be
able to share the wealth of
information offered by our
presenters, experts in their
fields, to a greater number
of the state’s nonprofit organizations
and expand the
opportunity for nonprofits
in both regions to make
connections with peers
across the state.”
“And so many wonderful
things can happen as
a result of those new connections,”
Francis added.
“Innovative ideas, shared
solutions and new crossstate
friendships are all on
the table this year.”
The IFT kicks off on April
7 with a keynote address by
Phil Buchanan, president
of the Center for Effective
Philanthropy, who will discuss
“Leading for Nonprofit
Impact Amid Unprecedented
Challenge.” Then, nearly two
dozen workshops and opportunities
to connect with fellow
attendees through topic-driven,
informal peer discussions
will be spread over the course
of the next four weeks.
“We are really excited
about this year’s robust
lineup,” said Carol Lavoie
Schuster, ECCF’s vice president
for grants, nonprofit
and donor services. “There’s
really something for every
type and size of nonprofit.”
Workshop topics include
racial equity, endowment-building,
crisis planning,
governance, advocacy,
finance and much more.
To register for the 2021
IFT, visit: eccf.org. Secure
the early-bird rate of $110
through March 7; after
that, tickets are $130. Registrations
will be accepted
through April 7. For more
information contact ECCF
at 978.777.8876
Community
Partners of
Strafford
County receives
a donation from
Newburyport
Bank
Newburyport – Newburyport
Bank has donated
$1,000 to Community Partners
of Strafford County to
help fund two important
initiatives. The money will
be used for the Community
Partners Mobile Van Program
that serves high-risk
clients who became homebound
as a result of the pandemic.
The funds will also
support their “In Shape”
Program, designed to address
the physical health of
those with mental illness
or developmental disabilities.“The
Community Partners
of Strafford County
is dedicated to behavioral
health and developmental
disabilities, issues that take
on an even greater importance
during the current
pandemic,” stated Lloyd L.
Hamm, President & CEO
of the Bank. “They deserve
our serious and enthusiastic
support.”
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SUPER BOWL SUNDAY
CHIEFS vs BUCCANEERS
February 7th, 2021
Super Bowl LV will be played in Tampa's Raymond James Stadium on Sunday, Feb. 7.
The game will begin at 6:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS.
Kansas City Chiefs
Offensive starters
QB: Patrick Mahomes
RB: Clyde Edwards-Helaire
WR: Tyreek Hill
TE: Travis Kelce
LT: Eric Fisher
LG: Nick Allegretti
C: Austin Reiter
RG: Andrew Wylie
RT: Mike Remmers
Defensive starters
LDE: Tanoh Kpassagnon
LDT: Chris Jones
RDT: Derrick Nnadi
RDE: Frank Clark
LB: Anthony Hitchens
LB: Damien Wilson
LCB: Charvarius Ward
RCB: Bashaud Breeland
FS: Daniel Sorensen
SS: Tyrann Mathieu
Specialists
K: Harrison Butker
P: Tommy Townsend
KR/PR: Mecole Hardman
Key reserves
RB: Darrel Williams
RB: Le'Veon Bell
WR: Sammy Watkins
WR: Demarcus Robinson
FB: Anthony Sherman
LT: Martinas Rankin
LDE: Alex Okafor
RDE: Mike Pennel
ILB: Ben Niemann
OLB: Willie Gay
CB: Rashad Fenton
FS: Juan Thornhill
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Offensive starters
QB: Tom Brady
RB: Ronald Jones
WR: Mike Evans
WR: Chris Godwin
TE: Rob Gronkowski
LT: Donovan Smith
LG: Ali Marpet
C: Ryan Jensen
RG: Aaron Stinnie
RT: Tristan Wirfs
Defensive starters
DE: Ndamukong Suh
NT: Rakeem Nunez-Roches
DE: William Gholston
OLB: Jason Pierre-Paul
ILB: Devin White
ILB: Lavonte David
OLB: Shaquil Barrett
CB: Carlton Davis
CB: Jamel Dean
SS: Jordan Whitehead
FS: Antoine Winfield Jr.
Specialists
K: Ryan Succop
P: Bradley Pinion
KR/PR: Jaydon Mickens
Key reserves
RB: Leonard Fournette
WR: Antonio Brown
WR: Scott Miller
WR: Tyler Johnson
TE: Cameron Brate
OT: Joe Haeg
DT: Vita Vea
CB: Sean Murphy-Bunting
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Make the first move, and you'll be closer your
LIBRA (September 23 to October
much-wanted reunion.
22) A pesky problem should be dealt
LIBRA (September 23 to October 22) Accept
with immediately so you can put your
the fact that you are worthy of being loved, and
time you'll find and proof effort in into what is something revealed to you more over
important. the course of the Someone week. Also from accept your a compliment past
could offered have with great significant sincerity. news for you.
SCORPIO (October 23 23 to to November 21)
ARIES (March (March 21 to 21 April to 19) April St. Valentine's 19) You 21) Planning A workplace to take a new situation direction becomes in life is exciting. a lot
Day might magic be rules a bit the shaken entire week by a for friend’s romantic more And so bothersome is a new awareness than you’d of someone's expected. special
Rams request. and Ewes. But Music, before which the Lamb is the food leaps of love, to Be affection. careful Expect not a to slow be and pulled mostly into steady all that development
Look of the situation. for support among others
is conclusions, also strong. The insist weekend on offers a full news explanation.
You and still anticipated. might say no, but at least who SAGITTARIUS also want to (November avoid trouble. 22 to December
both unexpected
anger.
you’ll TAURUS know (April what 20 you’re to May saying 20) Your no aspects to. 21) SAGITTARIUS Although you might (November still feel you 22 weren't to
favor TAURUS the arts — (April which the 20 Divine to Bovine May loves, 20) treated quite right in a recent matter, all that will
December 21) Cheer up, lonely lovers,
loves, Seeing loves. red Also, over for those looking nasty for remarks romantic work out in time. Meanwhile, enjoy the week's
love, Cupid is available for requests. After all, his
wherever you are. Just when you thought
by someone with an ax to grind? Of special qualities and potentials.
mother, Venus, rules your sign.
you’d been deleted from Cupid’s database,
the chubby cherub proves that’s
course you are. So get out there and CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 19)
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Loving commitments
continue to grow stronger. Ditto budding just situation not so. helps Congratulations.
give your supporters the facts they Deciding not to give up on a troubling romantic
need to get the truth out.
start the healing process. Expect to
relationships. A recent move to help start-up a find CAPRICORN some valuable insight (December into yourself 22 to as January
move along. 19) A casual relationship could
GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) A
things
new career-linked direction soon could begin to
show changing signs of situation progress. should get you to
take AQUARIUS a more serious (January turn. 20 to Are February you ready 18) The
reassess CANCER your (June vacation 21 to July plans 22) Single and make Moon for week it? is Your filled stars with say positive you are. potentials, Paired but Sea it's
Children any adjustments might be eager as to soon take as that possible. proverbial Goats up to you also to will make find the right a renewed choices. richness The advice
chance And don’t love. fret But your — the more change serious side most will in of their someone relationships. who truly cares for you and your
feel likely better will if you turn take out things for the slowly better. and give your well-being can be priceless.
moonstruck CANCER self more (June time. 21 to July 22) Don’t AQUARIUS (January 20 to February
PISCES (February 19 March 20) It's a good
put LEO off (July dealing 23 to August with any 22) negative It's a love fest feelings
and that Leonas might this week. be left Paired over Cats from might ex-
a ideas seems to be a dream come true.
for 18) Meeting a collaborator with new
time to make yourself available to possibilities of
Leos
the romantic kind. Already paired? Good. In that
pect recent to be confrontation. purr-fectly in sync. The And sooner with matchmaking
resolved, friends, the single sooner Simbas you can searching move for for-
ro-
legal i’s are dotted and t’s are crossed
all is But for both your sakes, be sure all your
case, be sure to reassure that special person of your
feelings.
mance ward shouldn't with fewer have complications.
too far to look. before you start working together.
BORN THIS WEEK: Your generosity gladdens
VIRGO LEO (July (August 23 23 to to August September 22) 22) Leos More
the PISCES hearts of others, (February and you 19 bask to in March their joy. 21)
understanding on both sides can work miracles
in restoring ailing relationships to health.
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and Leonas might feel the urge to A romantic overture flatters the usually
unflappable Fish. But since it’s
redecorate their dens, and that can turn
into a good opportunity to strengthen a sincere from-the-heart gesture, go
family ties by putting the whole pride ahead and enjoy it. A minor health
to work to make it happen.
problem responds well to treatment.
VIRGO Tarot (August Card 23 for to September Week of BORN February THIS WEEK: 3, 2021 You have the
22) Look for the most efficient way to warm heart of a Taurean and the sensitivity
of a Gemini. You would make
get a The job Suit done of quickly Pentacles and represents well. Taking
more related time to finance, than you material need to possessions, make it career, a wonderful and leader. So go ahead: Run
matters
look more business challenging decisions. The is a King short-sighted
move his heavily you might embellished regret throne later on. while surrounded © 2020 King Features Synd., Inc.
of Pentacles for sits office. on
by symbols of abundance: a golden crown,
scepter, and coin are in his control while his robe is
embroidered with ripe grape vines.
This week, feel like a King when it comes to issues
of wealth - be proud of what you already have,
manage your resources wisely, and look for ways to
increase your holdings. This may be a good week
to learn more about financial markets, investing,
or real estate opportunities - but think long-term.
Don’t get seduced by tales of get-rich-quick
schemes - they are nearly always too good to be
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