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PLUM ISLAND – The iconic Plum Island Grille is for sale. Co-owners Mark Friery and Francis Broadbery confirmed last week that they are selling their landmark restaurant and Sunset Bar, which greets travelers crossing the bridge onto the island. With a funky atmosphere of local art, driftwood sculptures and flowering window boxes the grille may be best known for its panoramic views of the marsh. “Every night, when the sun goes down, we ring a bell and people crowd the front deck, cocktails in hand, to watch the show,” Friery said, “I’ve been here 18 years and it still astounds me. I hope the next owners love the place as much as we do.” Friery wants to focus his attention on the Chestnut Innovation Center in Amesbury, which helps young companies grow. Broadbery is ready to travel the world, learning all he

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can about food. “I moved to the island because I found it irresistible,” said Friery, a refugee from big city life, who bought the property at the entrance to the island in 1996. The attorney turned entrepreneur acquired the property at the corner of Sunset Blvd., reoriented the building toward the west facing the marsh and opened a California-style fresh fish restaurant, that “simply didn’t exist in Newburyport at the time.” The 11-mile long barrier island, five minutes from downtown Newburyport, has long attracted those seeking sandy beaches, great views and a tranquil environment. “Native American tribes considered this a place of healing,” Friery said. “I think that’s why so many people are drawn here.” Friery teamed up with Broadbery, an award-winning chef, to make the food the grille served as great Continued on page 3

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ROWLEY — Described by MaryAnn Levasseur as “a night to fix things,” Town Meeting here was a surprisingly peaceful event last week as about 200 community leaders voted unanimously for two major projects. Approved unanimously were articles to spend $11.7 million to construct a new public safety building on the site of the current police station and $800,000 for a feasibility study to update the aging Pine Grove School so it can provide its students a 21st Century educational environment. The proposed public safety building will be a new fire house to replace the existing one, built in the 1880s, and a new police station to provide space for a growing police force. Both measures must now be approved by the voters as a debt override provision at the annual town election this Tuesday. Town Meeting

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authorized the expenditures, but the town cannot borrow the funds unless the voters agree to allow it to raise raise property taxes more than 2 percent. The funds for the study of Pine Grove School, built originally in 1954, were approved without debate. In a video on the town’s web site, principal Christine Kneeland said, “A renovated building that supports 21st century learning will ensure that Pine Grove School will continue to be the heart of the Rowley community for several decades to come.” Once the feasibility study is concluded, the cost of doing the renovations will be shared on a 52/48 percent breakdown between the town and the state. The school, which educates 500 students from kindergarten to sixth grade, faces numerous challenges Continued on page 3

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For the past 11 years, on the last weekend Connections of April, the Newburyport Community Literary Festival celebrates readers, writers/authors, and books. This a past weekend we held our festival—and what a celebration it was! Beginning on Friday afternoon with Senator George Mitchell in conversation with Dyke Hendrickson, followed by Daniel Mark Epstein speaking with Carl Little about one of this year’s honorees, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and then continuing on through the day Saturday, festival goers were treated to every manner of fiction, non-fiction, • poetry, and books for children and young adults. From poetry to local history, from worm farms to horses, from diversity to the importance of literary fiction, folks were talking books all around the town. • • And the festival finale was a celebration of Newburyport High School English teacher and poetry evangelist, Debbie Szabo, with her students, friends, and family. If you were able to attend some of the events, we hope you left edified and, at the end of the day, had a bag of newly signed books to read! As with most successes, the festival requires a healthy bank account and many dedicated volunteers. Beginning with generous donations by our led by founding sponsor the Newburyport Savings Bank, followed by founding sponsor, the Institution for Savings, various foundations, including the Small Foundation, the Mass Cultural Council, Local Cultural Councils of Amesbury, Georgetown, Newbury, Newburyport, and West Newbury. In addition many individuals give generously to the festival. All of us involved in putting the festival together are volunteers and there are many, many tasks. From fund-raising to securing authors, from scheduling to marketing, from operations to overseeing volunteer/volunteer training. Each venue has volunteers who are there to make certain the event goes smoothly. We couldn’t do it without them. It is to all our funders, all our volunteers, and to all those who were able to join us this year that we want to express our gratitude. It wouldn’t be a party, if no one came. And, thousands did.

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TOWN OF ROWLEY PLANNING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Rowley Planning Board Rules and Regulations, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at 7:45 p.m. in Meeting Room #5 in the downstairs of the Town Hall Annex building located at 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA, pertaining to Special Permit and Site Plan Review applications involving the construction of a 13,930 sf Medical Office building, a 3,750 sf daycare building, and associated parking. Meridian Associates has submitted the applications on behalf of the property owner/applicant, Gateway II Trust of 1997, of 239 Western Avenue, Essex, MA 01929. The subject property is located at 414 Haverhill Street (on the south side of Haverhill Street adjacent to 406 Haverhill Street) and is further identified as Assessors’ Map 14, Lot 34-1. The site is primarily located in the Business Light Industry (BLI) Zoning District, although a small portion of the southeastern corner of the property is located in the Retail Zoning District. The proposed activities and uses are proposed to be located in the BLI Zoning District. Approval of Special Permit and Site Plan Review applications are required for the construction of “Medical and dentistry clinics…that would create more than 10,000 sf of floor area, or, more than 30 offstreet parking spaces…” in the Business Light Industry (BLI) Zoning District pursuant to Sections 4.7.2(b) and 4.7.3(k) of the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw. The applications, plans, and relevant documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours. Chris Thornton, Chairman

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from an aging heating and cooling system to out-of-date electrical system. A renovated building will offer flexible classrooms, more efficient lighting and heating and cooling systems, Kneeland said. Selectman David Petersen estimated that the average homeowner would see a $25 a year increase in property taxes to pay for the study. There was a smattering of opposition to spending the $11.7 million for the public safety building, not because it is not needed, but the price tag is so large. A young resident who has lived in Rowley for five years said his family loves the town, but may have to leave if taxes keep rising. Selectman Robert Snow described Rowley as “a lean and mean town. We are really frugal. But sometimes you have to spend a dollar.” Petersen said that this was the third time the town has proposed building a new public safety building. And since it was first proposed in 1999, the costs have tripled. “I can almost guarantee you that we will be back here next year asking

again,” Petersen said. But instead of $11.7 million, the cost will be $13 or 14 million. In 2004, when the public safety complex would have cost about $6 million, it failed by 118 votes at the town election. A previous attempt in 1999 failed, when the cost would have been $4 million. The police headquarters and fire house will be located at the current police station on Haverhill Street adjacent to Eiras Field. The proposed new public safety complex would cost $4,139,584 for the renovated police station and $6,999,166 for a new fire station. The 20-year debt on the proposed public safety complex would raise property taxes for the owner of an average home in Rowley, valued at $415,000, about $360 more per year. The new design also includes expansion potential for the next 30 years, said fire Chief James Broderick. The plans are to keep using the fire station behind the Rowley Pharmacy so as not to reduce response times to fires and emergencies that occur downtown, the selectmen said. Out of about 50 articles, two that drew the most opposition

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as its location. The Irish-born Broadbery created an eclectic bistro-style menu and fine-tuned the service. He also brought his passion for uncomplicated, fresh, local ingredients to the kitchen and his Irish personality to charm the customers. Friery and Broadbery added cedar shingles, winterized the Sunset Bar, installed two gas fireplaces and expanded the deck overlooking the marsh. They opened up the kitchen so diners could watch the chefs cook. As lines formed out the door and diners gathered to watch the sunset, the grille began to rake in awards as one of the top North Shore restaurants. It was named “Hot Spot on the North Shore” by Billy Costa’s TV Diner, awarded YANKEE magazine’s prestigious Editors’ Choice honor, Trip Advisor’s Certificates of Excellence and Open Table’s Diners’ Choice Award for Best Scenic View. It has also been featured in The Boston Globe, WCVB TV’s Chronicle, WMUR TV’s Cooks Corner, North Shore, Portsmouth and Accent magazines. Both owners are looking forward to the next chapter in their lives. Friery and partners Roger Foster and Robert O’Brien in the Chestnut Innovation Center are providing

operational space for up and coming manufacturing companies in a converted Amesbury mill. “It will be good to have only one job in my retirement,” Friery joked. Like many great chefs before him, Broadbery plans to take a sabbatical and explore food through travel. “I began my training under the tutelage of an 80-year-old Thai chef, Anna. She was the first Thai chef in Ireland and everything about the cuisine blew my mind. It made me want to be a chef. Since then I’ve worked in a lot of kitchens, but there is still a world of flavors out there I want explore.” Friery declined to say how much money it will take to buy the grille, but is confident that there is someone who loves the island as much as he does and who has the passion for keeping the Plum Island Grille operating for generations to come. In the meantime, don’t expect to see a For Sale sign on the restaurant. Friery pledged to old and new customers that the food and drink will be just as good and the sunsets will be as spectacular as ever while they talk with potential new owners. Plum Island Grille offers casual dining year round. For hours and reservations visit www. plumislandgrille.com.

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Community Announcements ALL - Today the Commonwealth officially launches the Click It or Ticket public education campaign (full press release + data below). ThisCommunity year, the campaign has a special emphasis on reaching adult males between Connections the ages of 18-34 who have a lower seat belt use rate (66.68%) than females (82.59%). More alarming is that men driving pick-up trucks and commercial vehicles had the lowest seat belt use rates (54% and 46% respectively). Throughout May, heightened statewide enforcement, along with a targeted public information campaign, will amplify and encourage this group (and all MA residents) to buckle up, while also serving as a reinforcing reminder to those who do. Please consider lending coverage to this necessary public effort to prevent injuries and save lives. -----------------------------------------------------------â&#x20AC;˘ AMESBURY - Introduction to Genealogy at the Amesbury Public Library. Richard Doyle will present a

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Country Gardeners Georgetown Scholarship Committee, c/o Nancy Zapf,126 Elm St., Georgetown, Ma 01833. 978-352-8331. Applications are due May 15, 2016 -----------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Mystery & A Cuppa Coffee Group reads mystery & crime fiction. They meet the 1st Wednesday Morning of the month from 10:30 to 11:30 at Town Hall. May Book: The Spellman Files by Lisa Lutz *Coming up June 1st: Special Guest author visit - Satin Russell, Secret Hunger (Juneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book) Nichols Village Book Club meets at Nichols Village the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 3:15 in their arts & crafts room. Mayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book: A Rather Lovely Inheritance by C.A. Belmond Langley-Adams Evening Book Club meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month in the meeting room from 6:45-7:45p.m. The May book is Mercy by Jodi Picoult. The Langley-Adams Library, 185 Main St, Groveland. 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Each meeting of MSAC includes a short business meeting, time for meeting new and old friends over coffee, a speaker, and time for discussion. We start promptly at 10:00 and try to end all meetings by 11:30 • • -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - On May 21st from 1-5 p.m. Come take a wonderful walking tour throughout downtown Newburyport and stop in at 30 + stores and cafes to sample tasty chocolate treats. Everyone is welcome and we promise a fun, spirited day. Tickets are just $15. Just 400 tickets are sold so don’t let this slip by….a great Mother’s Day gift too! The Tour is organized by the Central Congregational Church of Newburyport and 100% of the proceeds will go to three local community programs: The Greater Newbury Elder Pet Fund; Prescription Refill Programs for seniors through 4 local Councils on Aging; The Coastal Trail Coalition - Advance tickets may be purchased at these Newburyport locations: Brass Lyon, Newburyport Olive Oil Co., B.C. Essentials and at Fresh Hair Studio (traffic circle). Tickets will also be available on the day of the event outside the Unitarian Universalist Church located on Pleasant Street or in Market Square (center of town). Many thanks to the Institution For Savings and Parry and Parry Corporation for their sponsorships. 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For more information, call 978-948-2850. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - This month in our display case, the Rowley Senior Center is celebrating Older Americans Month with the theme: Blazing a Trail. In the next 25 years, 1 in 5 Americans will be an older adult. Check out all that your senior center has going on! Their newsletter is also online at www.townofrowley.net. If you have a hobby or interest you’d like to share with the community, please give us a call at 978-948-2850. The Rowley Public Library is located at 141 Main Street in Rowley. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Board of Selectmen and the Rowley Veterans Association invite and encourage all veterans, families and members of our community to participate and attend the parade and ceremonies observing Memorial Day on Monday, May 30th, 2015 starting at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in our parade, please contact David Leavitt at the Rowley Veterans Association at 978-948-7013 or the Selectmen’s Office at 978-948-2372 or 978-948-2705. “On behalf of the Town of Rowley and the Rowley Veterans Association, we encourage all local veterans to participate in our parade and ceremony to honor our veterans,” states Robert Merry, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and David Leavitt, President, Rowley Veterans Association. 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Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Nonperishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry. The next paper drive will be July 26th.

May 11 - 17, 2016 4pm. The Art Stroll will take place outdoors (rain or shine) along the Old Eastern Marsh Rail Trail. This paved trail parallels Route 1 (Bridge 1) in Salisbury. There will be a dedication at 12:00 for the newly opened Stevens Nature Trail, located along the Marsh Rail Trail. We will also be rewarding the first 100 kids to complete the Art Stroll Scavenger Hunt a free gift; details will be provided at the event.

DRAFT HORSE PLOW MATCH AND SALISBURY ART STROLL VINTAGE BASEBALL The 4th Annual Salisbury Art Stroll is Draft Horse Plow Match and Vintage on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 10am- Base Ball Return to Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm on Saturday, May 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $6/adults, $4/children, Historic Listen to Kathryn’s real estate radio program every Friday New England Members free. Featuring at 8:05 am on WNBP 1450 AM / 106.1 FM. draft horses and mules, vintage baseball, sheep shearing, music, puppet shows, food, Ipswich Ale, house tours, crafts for kids, stroller and leashed-dog friendly. The Kathryn O’Brien, M.Ed. farm has activities for everyone. The Essex Newbury home office Base Ball Association, which plays with RE/MAX Partners ♦ Andover, MA 1864 rules, will open its season with four games featuring match ups between the 978-465-1322 direct Newburyport Clamdiggers and the Lowell kathrynobrien@remax.net Base Ball Club followed by the Portsmouth Rockinghams and Lynn Live Oaks.

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PIPPIN Pippin-the Musical at Manchester Essex Regional High School, Saturday May 14 at 7 PM and Sunday May 15 at 2 PM. Tickets $8 students and seniors, $12 adults are available at the door. WHIP-POOR-WILL WALK Saturday, May 14th at 7:30 pm; Friday, May 20th at 7:30 pm; and Saturday, May 28th at 7:45 pm. Have you ever heard a strange bird singing in the background of a movie and wondered what it was? You may have been hearing the song of the whip-poor-will. Join Nancy Landry, refuge volunteer and avid birder, for an evening of listening for the song of the whip-poor-will and other nighttime birds. Participants should meet Nancy in the Hellcat Parking Lot (on the refuge) 15 minutes before the program start time (see date-specific start times, above). Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Preregistration is required; enrollment limited to 15 people. Please call (978) 465-5753.

Congregational Church at 10 a.m. for worship at 145 Main Street (beside the Library) in down town Amesbury. Sunday School and Day care services are provided. We are a United Church of Christ community of hope seeking to make peace, love and justice real - in our community, across the globe and in own homes. No matter who you are or where you are on life’s journey, you are welcome. PIPPIN See Saturday, May 14. MONDAY, MAY 16th INTRODUCTION TO THE BIRDS AT COGSWELL’S GRANT Join Dave Weaver for a leisurely morning walk through the grant. During the walk, we will discuss the many aids to field identification, identify birds by their vocalizations, and discuss breeding behavior. The grasslands, salt marshes, and woodlands of Cogswell’s Grant are a treasure trove for birders. Coffee and refreshments will be served, and the historic house will be open to participants for a brief tour. The member price applies to members of Mass Audubon and Historic New England. Mon, May 16, 2016 8:30 am - 10:30 am. Meet at Cogswell’s Grant on Spring Street in Essex. $16. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www. massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

CHOWDER COOK OFF The Friends of the Amesbury Council on Aging (FCOA) is pleased to host a Chowder Fest. All proceed go to benefit the FCOA which supports and pays for the majority of programing at the COA. Event will be held, Monday May 16th at 4:30 to 7:00, at the Senior Community Center- 68 Elm Street, Amesbury. 4:30-6:00 serving chowder, 6:30 announcing winner. To Date these are Chowder Competitors: Lena’s Seafood Crave, Winner’s Circle, Shaheen Brothers, Hollow Café, Brown’s, Our Neighbor’s Table, Methuen Village, Country Center, Avita, Haverhill Crossings, Maplewood, Merrimack Valley Health Center. We ask that you purchase tickets in advance FCOA $5, Non members $8, At Door: CHERYL WHEELER, SINGER/ FCOA $7, Non members $10. We invite SONGWRITER you to bring the entire family. If you need Belleville Roots Music presents Cheryl further information kindly contact Vanessa Wheeler in concert at the Belleville Karhman, Operations manager at 978-388Stage, 300 High Street, Newburyport, 8138 ext 544. MA on Saturday, May 14th at 8:00PM. Tickets are $30 in advance/ $35 day of HISTORY OF FIRST PARISH show/$10 children 18 and under. For more BURYING GROUND information, please email: bellevilleroots@ Donald Jarvis has been working at the gmail.com or visit: www.bellevilleroots.org. First Parish Burying Ground of Newbury cleaning it out and uncovering many graves SUNDAY, MAY 15th that have been buried. He will discuss the history of the burying ground and goals THE BIRDS OF OAK HILL of what the future holds for this sacred CEMETERY place at the Amesbury Public Library on Oak Hill Cemetery is one of the best Monday, May 16 at 5:30. Many of the birding spots in Newburyport for songbirds. first settlers of Amesbury are connected Bring binoculars if you have them. Sundays, to this cemetery. Located on High Rd in May 15, 8:30 am - 11:00 am. Meeting Newbury, Massachusetts. The First Parish Location: Just inside the Parker Street Cemetery is home to several First Settler’s entrance. Fee: $15. Beginners as well as as well as several veterans that have served seasoned birders are welcome. Loaner in wars including American Revolution binoculars are available. War, Civil War, World War I and World War II. He will also talk about the data MAIN STREET CONGREGATIONAL that is being collected at the burying CHURCH, AMESBURY ground. Registration is required. Please Please join us at Main Street contact Margie Walker at 978-388-8148

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