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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter ––––––––––––––––– incomes over the past decade, Condon said Salisbury’s success is more than constructing new public buildings. “There is a good vibe in the community,” he said. In a new analysis of median incomes across the state by the Boston Globe, Salisbury saw one of the highest jumps in prosperity among the 158 cities and towns studied. The full article can be found on the Salisbury’s town website. According to the Globe analysis of data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Photo by Stewart Lytle One of the new Salisbury condominiums Survey, 51 cities and towns, REGIONAL – “Salisbury has a lot or about a third, had median of good things happening,” said household income increases Freeman Condon, the chairman between the periods of 2005of the town’s Board of Selectmen. 2009 and 2010-2014. About He points to the completion of an two-thirds of communities saw $8 million new public library and median income decline, relative to the on-going construction of a inflation. new $11.5 million police station. On the North Shore, the But in trying to explain why towns of Rowley, Newbury and Salisbury saw an almost 26 percent Merrimack saw increases in their jump in median household Continued on page 3
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AMESBURY – On Sunday afternoon, April 10th, don’t be surprised to see a woman dressed in 19th century garb leading a group of people around downtown Amesbury. Prolific and celebrated mystery writer, Edith Maxwell, has scheduled a walking tour for Photo by Stewart Lytle her 21st century Edith Maxwell with her bookstores fans, allowing them to tread where her latest readers a similar sense of walking protagonist, Quaker midwife Rose through history, along with a Carroll, would have in Maxwell’s good dose of mystery, romance upcoming mystery, Delivering and adventure,” she wrote about the Truth. the book. “Many of the original In the novel, the first in a new 19th-century buildings in town series, Maxwell has Rose solve the remain standing and in use, and arson that burned down several a noon whistle blows as it did carriage factories and a double in 1888.” Book launches have murder. become an art form as publishers, “Delivering the Truth will give Continued on page 3
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NEWBURYPORT - Newburyport resident Ginny Eramo received the 2016 New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy’s Distinguished Service to Philanthropy Award. The award was presented at the annual conference of the New England Association for Healthcare Philanthropy on March 7, 2016. This prestigious award, established in 1978, recognizes a New England healthcare philanthropist for his or her outstanding generosity and contribution of time, talent, leadership and resources to health care organizations. Ginny Eramo receiving Awards
Eramo was nominated by Anna Jaques Hospital where she has been involved as a board member since 2007. She volunteered as Chair of the Community Health Foundation from 2013-2015 and in that role, founded new donor thank you events, harbored dozens of new major donors, and championed philanthropic support that helped increase giving to Anna Jaques. She was recently appointed to the Anna Jaques Hospital Board of Trustees. Ginny is the founder, creative director and owner of Continued on page 2
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writers and their publicists try to gain attention in a crowded market of new fiction and nonfiction works. The launches range from lectures and signings at local bookstores, like the Jabberwocky bookstore in the Tannery in Newburyport, to parties and events in various venues. Maxwell credits her publicist Skye Wentworth with the idea of doing a historic walking tour in downtown Amesbury. “Most authors have a book launch and most likely a book tour but, in this case, Edith invites the public to her walking book tour. She’s taking folks to the streets,” wrote Wentworth in an email. Her seventh mystery novel, Delivering the Truth takes place against the horrific backdrop of the massive fire in 1888 on Carriage Hill in Amesbury that burned eight factories, the post and telegraph office, several stores and 20 homes, which left dozens of residents homeless. The fire broke out at 4 p.m. in the large Babcock Carriage Co. A northeast wind swept the flames to nearby structures. Because there had been a squabble for years between Amesbury and Salisbury over annexation of properties, neither town had an adequate fire department. A cold rain prevented the fire from spreading to more buildings.
Ultimately, the carriage factories were rebuilt with brick. During the reconstruction, no workers lost their jobs, according to historical accounts. In Delivering the Truth, Maxwell has the fire started by arson, and there are also two murders, including one of Carroll’s clients. The midwife is asked by the local police detective to report any information she gathers from her other clients. That draws the less than patient Quaker woman into the criminal investigation. Maxwell, a Quaker who lives a few blocks from some of the old carriage factories, has Rose move into the front room of her widowed brother’s home to help take care of his children. As a midwife, she serves the mothers and newborns of the community and strikes up a courtship with a handsome Newburyport doctor. When the arson destroys several carriage factories and murder tears the town apart, the joy in her life turns to anxiety and she is determined to solve the arson and murders. Rose asks questions of her clients and others in the community, including the famous Quaker poet John Greenleaf Whittier. When the investigation leads to darkness and danger, it takes all of her resourcefulness to bring the perpetrators to light. A long-time North Shore resident, Maxwell is vice president
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median incomes. Others, including Amesbury, Newburyport, Georgetown and West Newbury experienced drops in median income levels, although they were all modest. Amesbury’s median income dropped 1.74 percent. Georgetown declined by 2.03. Newburyport had a 1.04 percent decline. And West Newbury had the largest decline in the region, down by 4.24 percent. Across the Commonwealth, the economic recovery since the last recession has been mixed. North of Boston, 14 cities and towns had income growth, while 43 had decreases. When asked to comment on Amesbury’s drop in median income, Evan Kenney, chief of staff to Amesbury Mayor Ken Gray, wrote: “Income statistics involve quite a few complex variables, most of which are out of the Mayor’s control. Most of this data was compiled before the Mayor began his first term.” In Salisbury, the median household income increased from
$60,320 to $75,995, between those five-year time periods. Town Manager Neil Harrington attributed the sharp income growth to the construction of new condominium complexes, which is attracting new residents, including some Baby Boomers who come to enjoy the beach and a less expensive lifestyle. Some of the new housing complexes are restricted to residents who are at least 55 years old. These senior communities add significantly to the tax base and median income levels without adding students to the school system. “People are downsizing in some cases, and in other cases they’re just looking to escape a higher tax burden,” Harrington told the Globe. He agreed that Salisbury, which has struggled economically in recent decades, has seen an economic surge over the last decade. Next door to the town hall building is a new CVS drug store and other new buildings and projects are going up. New townhouses and apartments have been built near the beach.
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AMESBURY - The Amesbury Library has two ongoing book clubs that meet once a month. The Wednesday evening book club will next meet on April 13 at 6:30 to discuss “Cascade” by Maryanne O’Hara. Reading Community Connections Come to know the Joy of Playing a Musical Instrument Glasses book club for 20 and 30something adults will next meet at Port Tavern in Newburyport on April 27 at 7:30 to discuss “Sometimes the Wolf ” by Urban Waite. No sign up is required for either book club and books are Since available for check out at the library. For more information call 978-388-8148 or go to www.amesburylibrary. 1993! org. -----------------------------------------------------------Hundreds of Happy Students! AMESBURY - The Amesbury Council on Aging is currently recruiting 30 adults (ages 50+) to participate in Lessons in the privacy of your home. a 11-week educational program to begin on April 7, 2016. The goal of this program is to empower caregiving Piano ~ Guitar • behaviors. The topics that will be older adults to make and maintain small but impactful changes in health Professional ~ Experienced covered in the program include Stress Management and Yoga, Let Get Active, Easy Healthy Meals, Medication The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper Visit nemtc.com or call Management, Maintaining Well-Rested Nights, Healthy Relationships, Falls Prevention, and Communicating (508) 461-5255 with Your Doctor. For each of these modules, we will provide • basic educational materials • developed from highly trusted sources, a checklist of potential next steps, and a system for tracking behaviors. Respite for your loved one- and a light supper included. Participants will earn points for positive actions and rewards (prizes & gifts ASA/Nike Basketball Camps cards worth $25 or $35 or even $50!) Caregivers who reside in Amesbury and surrounding communities are welcome to join this innovative program. This is the third time the Amesbury COA has offered the Aging Nike Basketball Camp July 11-15 Mastery program. What is the difference this year? C-AMP is strictly for those caring for a loved one. Often Danvers Indoor Sports Complex Danvers, MA times, the caregiver cares for themselves last. This program was developed by the National Council on Aging, and is being funded by the Massachusetts Council on aging and the Executive Office of Elder Affairs. Advance Nike Basketball Camp July 18-22 registration needed. For more information or to sign up, please contact Amesbury COA Assistant Director Southern Maine Community College Portland, ME Doreen Brothers, Sarah Melanson Simmons Collage Intern, or Mary Corcoran Salem State Intern at 978-388The Rim Facility Hampton, NH 8138. -----------------------------------------------------------Nike Basketball Camps July 18-22 FREE BREAKFAST - The Haverhill YMCA’s invites everyone to their “Annual Campaign Kick-Off Breakfast”. ASA Walter McCarty Camp 8/1-8/5 This event is being held at the Haverhill YMCA on April 14th from 7:30am-9am. 81 Winter St. Come enjoy ASA and Spartans-New England FREE breakfast (who can say no to free breakfast?) and join in about experiencing what the Haverhill YMCA Rising Stars Camp 8/8-8/12 has to offer individuals, children, teens and families first hand. We will also be celebrating the Haverhill YMCA’s mission and positive impact on the Haverhill Community. We would love your help and input in supporting The North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspaper Register at: an organization that does so much for our community. 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For Kids Eat FREE membership information call Roseanne Tuholski at 603-926-2705. every Tuesday!* *(with purchase of -----------------------------------------------------------1 adult entrée) IPSWICH - Everyone is invited to hear Sister Barbara Quinn, Boston College speak on “Spirituality in the Second Half of Life: An Unexpected Grace”, on Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Hope Church Hall, 1 Pineswamp Rd., Ipswich, MA. Aging in our culture is not particularly welcomed. Haverhill, Rte 125 (Plaistow Line), 30 Cushing Ave However, we receive unexpected graces. Come explore the surprising gifts longevity offers and the call to 78-948-8696 • www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.com 978-556-9595 celebrate them! Refreshments & discussion follow the lecture. Donations are appreciated. For further info, contact Ellie Norris, 978-356-4249. Sponsored by North Shore - Seacoast Affiliate of Voice of the Faithful. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The annual Bingo Fundraiser for the NHS Class of 2016 Safe Graduation Night will be held Saturday, April 9 at Nicholson Hall, 7 Harrison Street, Newburyport. Doors open at 6:30 and the games start at 7 pm. This event is open to the public will support the annual, substance free, safe graduation night for Newburyport High School seniors (Senior Celebration). The Hard Rock theme promises great atmosphere Any Individual Deep Dish and celebrity sightings (rumor has it Elvis will be a caller)! Ticket price includes bingo cards, free appetizers Pizza + Any 20 oz Beer for and desserts. Cash bar (all proceeds benefit Senior Celebration). This is an adult only event. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at the Black Duck, 50 Water Street, Newburyport and ONLY $10!! 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Address, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price 6 Ellison St, Amesbury, MA 10 room, 5 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 264 $159,900 $142,500 $184,900 364 North St, Georgetown 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 56 $199,900 $251,000 $199,900 117 Haverhill Rd, Amesbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 157 $284,900 $290,000 $284,900 70 Thurlow St, Georgetown 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 49 $349,900 $380,000 $349,900 5 Helena St, Plum Island 3 room, 1 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 268 $359,000 $300,000 $359,000 23 Orchard St, Merrimac 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Garrison 22 $374,777 $379,777 $374,777 113 High Rd, Newbury 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 228 $339,900 $295,000 $424,900 16 Main St, Essex 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 43 $449,900 $457,000 $449,900 137 Orchard St, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 190 $450,000 $445,000 $450,000 6 Deer Run Ln, Georgetown 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 35 $519,000 $510,000 $519,000 28 Kimball Rd, West Newbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 108 $579,900 $565,000 $589,900 93 John Wise Ave, Essex 7 room, 4 bed, 2f 0h bath Antique 427 $499,000 $420,000 $599,900 12 Valley St, Merrimac 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Antique 158 $599,000 $575,000 $625,000 101 Sagamore St, Hamilton 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 164 $699,500 $694,500 $699,500 20 Chapel St, Newburyport 10 room, 5 bed, 3f 0h bath Greek Revival 221 $644,900 $630,000 $723,900 34 Autumn Ln, Hamilton 10 room, 5 bed, 4f 1h bath Colonial 100 $1,695,000 $1,500,000 $1,695,000 Single Family Listings: 16 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,596.44 Avg. List$: $512,780 Avg. List$/SqFt: $217 Avg. DOM: 155.63 Avg. DTO: 97.63 Avg. Sale$: $489,674 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $208 2016 MLS Property Information Network, Inc.
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