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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
The Shell Station and the house it will replace.
NEWBURYPORT – If you are a CVS customer in this historic city, you can soon look forward to having a choice of shopping at the corner of Storey Avenue and Low Street, just off of I-95, or in the current CVS location on Pond Street, off High Street near downtown.
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The project, which will relocate the Shell Station at that intersection, is expected to improve the overall attractiveness of this gateway to the city. The Zoning Board of Appeals still has to grant approval for some Continued on page 3
TWMB Raises Money for Firefighters at Concert Series By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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The Thomas Machine Works Band.
WEST NEWBURY – If you are looking for some good old-fashioned fun and a slice of Americana this summer, you can find it every Thursday night at the West Newbury Community Bandstand.
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“It is a Norman Rockwell painting,” said Chuck Rotondi, a Newburyport attorney and parttime drummer who helps organize the popular summer concert series. Continued on page 3
Iron City Conspiracy, a new novel by Town Common Newspaper reporter Stewart Lytle, propels readers onto the front pages of a newspaper as its editor, staff and the editor’s private detective girlfriend solve the murders of a popular politician, minister and 10 deacons of a historic Alabama church. “Iron City Conspiracy is a harsh exposition of the corruption in the political world and its ties to racism. I fully recommend this read, not only for its riveting mystery plot that compels the reader to keep turning the pages, but also for the realization that the reader will reach by the end of the novel: positive change within society requires that we take action.” – Debra Hicks, columnist for Entertainment Weekly. “Rare is the novel that combines historical and contemporary significance with compulsive readability; Iron City Conspiracy is such a book. It is a thriller with a brain -- a fascinating look at the worlds of politics, journalism and race relations. The pace is relentless and sure, the ending both surprising and believable. A must read for those who enjoy literate suspense.” – Bill Cornwell, columnist for Florida Weekly. Given the recent shooting at the historic Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in downtown Charleston, S.C. and the apparent arson of several other black churches, Iron City Conspiracy is highly relevant as the nation’s continues the debate over race relations. It is also a fun summer read. In Iron City Conspiracy, the
investigation by the morning newspaper is led by Joe Riordan, the first African-American newspaper editor in Iron City, which once was the heart of the Civil Rights movement. The search for the church bomber, played out against a city torn apart by racial strife, is intense and puts the newspaper Riordan, his staff and private investigator Nicki Fabrini in danger. Riordan is also fighting to keep his newspaper off the chopping block as its owners conspire with an investor and the rival newspaper owner to sell off the Iron City Post. Lytle’s well-written novel also provides an insider’s look into newspapers and newspaper investigations. The exciting cover design for Iron City Conspiracy was created by Amanda Moeckel, an awardwinning artist from Lunenburg, MA, now living in Brooklyn, NY. Continued on page 2
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Amy Kraemer, the director of the Langley Adams Library in Groveland announced the start of a fundraising campaign in partnership with Ecosmith Recyclers with the installation of a new textile collection bin at the Phoenix Printing parking lot at 282 Main Street. The library will receive a portion of the proceeds of the collected clothing, towels, blankets, rags, and stuffed animals along with shoes, purses and belts. Ecosmith area representative, The Town Common Courtesy Photo Richard Mullen, explained Amy Kraemer, Library Director (L) and Richard how recycling not only Mullen,Ecosmith Area Representative (R). removes textiles from landfills and incinerators but it also creates jobs both locally and in many third World countries. Plus, there is no cost or effort required by the library. It is a truly passive fund raising system. Mullen explained, “we specialize in working with community non-profits, like school groups, sports teams, municipalities and churches to encourage recycling and offering an income The Town Common Courtesy Photo stream through recycling.” Kraemer thanked Michael Anderson, the owner of Phoenix Printing for Pictured left to right: Donna Sequeira; Heidi Perkins; Amy Verheyen, CHRN; Dr. hosting the donation bin at his business. Walter Kwass; Cecilia Collins; Tracey Dushame, RN, WCC; Ashleigh Williams
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Ipswich police recognized the D.A.R.E. essay winners during the seventh grade graduation. From left to right: Sgt. Daniel Kmiec, Olivia Horsman (essay runner-up), Cashel Davis (essay winner) and Officer Aaron Woodworth.
IPSWICH – Chief Paul Nikas is pleased to report the sixth and seventh grade classes completed this year’s Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. He would like to congratulate four students on their success in the annual essay contest. During 12 days of instruction, spread out over the last few months of the school year, Sgt. Daniel Kmiec and Officer Aaron Woodworth taught students about bullying, peer pressure, drug awareness, personal decision making, stress, internet safety, prescription drugs and more. Every year, after the course, students are given an opportunity to show what they took away from D.A.R.E. through a personal essay contest. A winner and runner-up are selected from each class. The Ipswich Police Department would like to congratulate essay winner Jillian Gregory and runner-up Emma Kennedy from the sixth grade and essay winner Cashel Davis and runner-up Olivia Horsman from the seventh grade on their exemplary work. “The essays written by all the students illustrated an understanding and commitment by those in the elementary school and middle school to say no to drugs,” Chief Nikas said. “Congratulations to the sixth and seventh grade girls for their hard work and dedication on their essays.” Sgt. Kmiec and Officer Woodworth would like to thank the sixth and seventh grade administration and staff for their continued support and assistance in making sure the D.A.R.E. program is a success every year. The Ipswich Police Department would also like to thank Pomodori of Ipswich for their continued support, as well as their gift card donations to the winners of the essay contest. An extended thank you to Ipswich resident Jared Clark for being this year’s graduation guest speaker and providing an eye-opening and informative presentation on the dangers of drug abuse and addiction.
Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley’s Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center has earned the Robert A. Warriner III, MD, Center of Excellence national award making it one of only 7 centers nationwide to receive this distinction for four consecutive years (2012-2015). “I am extremely proud of the team for surpassing the requirements to be identified as a Center of Distinction in pursuit of once again being awarded the Center of Excellence,” said Joseph Roach, President of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Methuen. “The team excels at what they do because they are committed to making a difference in the lives of those individuals who need our care. We are honored to accept this award.” In 2015, the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center achieved patient satisfaction rates higher than 92 percent, and a healing rate of at least 91% in less than 30 median days for a minimum of two consecutive years. Since the Center was established in 2010, thousands of patients and their wounds have been healed. The Center’s specialized approach to treatment often prevents amputations and helps patients return to active lives. “Earning this award for the fourth consecutive year is a testament to Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley’s exceptional wound healing team. Our patients are part of our family and our team is proud to provide a consistently high level of compassionate, quality care,” said Walter Kwass, MD, vascular surgeon and medical director of the Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center. The Center offers highly specialized wound care to patients suffering from diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, infections and other chronic wounds which have not healed in a reasonable amount of time. Advanced treatments include hyperbaric oxygen therapy, negative pressure wound therapy, bio-engineered skin substitutes, biological and biosynthetic dressings and growth factor therapies. The honor comes from Healogics, Inc., the nation’s largest provider of advanced wound care services. With more than 600 centers worldwide, only 155 were eligible for the award and ultimately only 88 centers were honored. The award is named for Dr. Robert A. Warriner III, a pioneer in wound care and the former Chief Medical Officer for Healogics. The Wound Care and Hyperbaric Center at Holy Family Hospital is a member of the Healogics Network of centers, with access to benchmarking data and proven experience treating more than two million chronic wounds. The award-winning Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center at Holy Family Hospital at Merrimack Valley is located at 140 Lincoln Ave. in Haverhill, MA. For more information, please call 978-420-1405.
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Stewart Lytle is a lifelong journalist, writing for papers from Alabama to Texas to Washington, D.C. and the North Shore of Massachusetts. A native of Birmingham, AL, he is a graduate of Princeton University.
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In the park behind town hall and the police station, Little League baseball games play on next to the bandstand where a different music group plays each week. The tunes are punctuated often by cheers from parents as the young sluggers get a hit. Small children do somersaults or run in packs on the grass in front of the bandstand, while crowds bring blankets or folding chairs to sit on as they listen to the live music. The West Newbury Fire Rescue team, the beneficiary of the concert series, cook hot dogs, hamburgers and sausages, while junior fire rescue team members, mostly recent graduates or seniors at Pentucket High School serve the food. Hot dogs are $2; hamburgers are $2.50; sausages are $3.50. The ice cream is free. The West Newbury Summer Concert Series at the community bandstand happens every Thursday from June through August. The free concert series features familyfriendly, musically varied bands that range from rock to acoustic solo to bluegrass and American variety. On stage last Thursday night, playing for about a hundred fans was the Thomas Works Machine Band, which plays a collection of their own songs and those of famous groups from the Beatles and the Grateful Dead to Willie Nelson, John Prine and Bob Dylan. The crowd cheered loudly for each
song, performed enthusiastically by the five band members, led by singer Brian Young, who dances almost as well as he sings. “I am just grateful I could find band members who would put up with me,” said Young, whose day job is running an adult day care center in Nashua, NH. The band was formed in the mid-1990s from a group of aging basketball players who came together on Monday nights. When they felt their bodies were no longer up to the rigors of basketball, the self-dubbed Monday Night Maniacs turned to music. They began practicing in a machine shop owned by Thomas Carey, the father of band member Joe Carey – thus the unusual band name. The challenge was that most of the band members played only lead guitar. They needed other instruments to complete the band. So Carey, who still owns the machine shop, learned to play the mandolin. Lark Madden, a financial adviser, taught himself to play the keyboard. Rotondi learned the drums without a lesson. Joe Peterson plays the bass guitar. “We practice every Monday night whether we need it or not,” Young joked. Joining the band last Thursday night was John Curtis, a member of the famed Pousette-Dart Band. Curtis, who will be performing solo this Thursday night at the
bandstand, taught several of the band members. He teaches music in Newburyport and still records. TWMB performs not because they need the money. “We have more fun than the audience,” Rotondi said. The band mostly play concerts for free, often for charities. “We don’t like to take paying gigs away from other bands,” Madden said. Over the last 20 years, Young estimates that the band has helped charities raise about $750,000. They have raised money for Pettengill House and a variety of local charities. They are scheduled to play a benefit in November for the local charity Pennies for Poverty. The band also plays private parties and later this year will perform at the wedding of Young’s second daughter. The band played for his elder daughter’s wedding too. “It is pretty amazing we’ve stayed together all these years,” Young said. The concert series was launched in June by the Merrimack Valley Concert Band. Folk singer Bill Stains played earlier this month. In addition to Curtis, who plays The this week, on the schedule are The SpaceHeaters, Mark & Lizzy Marquis Quartet, the Plum Island Pans, Nick Goumas Quartet and Paul & Matt. For more information on the concert series, visit www.wnewbury. org.
signage, a touchy issue along Storey Avenue. But the Planning Board has already okayed Hampton, NH developerTropic Star Development’s plans to tear down the Shell Station that is on that well-traveled and at times confusing corner and replace it with a story and a half CVS store including a MinuteClinic. The Shell Station with four gas pump islands will be built adjacent to the CVS store to the west on Rte. 113. The gas station, located where two houses, owned by the Eleanor Woodman Realty Trust, now stand, will have a 3,000-square-foot convenience store. Jim Mitchell, vice president of Tropic Star, told the Planning Board recently that he expects to have the the new Shell Station open by the November holiday and the CVS store operating by February or March. “The corner location of the pharmacy building will better define the intersection while creating a more pedestrian-welcoming atmosphere,” the Planning Board wrote in approving the project. “The architecture, building materials and colors, and landscaping visually
improve the site.” The city, led by city planning director Andrew Card, has been watching this development closely. After the Institution for Savings built a classic brick bank building with a tall clock tower across the street, the city began to dream that this site would create a more attractive gateway to a city that prides itself on well-kept mansions, elegant churches and shops downtown in historic brick buildings. In hopes of improving the attractiveness of this gateway, officials have asked state transportation officials to reduce the number and size of signs along Storey. Tropic Star, founded by Scott Mitchell in 2007, has developed commercial projects for national and regional retailers throughout New England. The new project has gone through extensive review and revisions since it was first proposed. The 12,900square-foot CVS store, with an exterior of clapboard and shutters, will be smaller than initially presented. It will also be located closer to the street than most CVS stores to avoid looking like another
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Tyler began working at DeRosa Environmental Consulting in the fall of 2012. Since that time the company had moved to Rowley in the fall of 2014. The consulting firm is now located in the Knowles Building in the center of downtown Rowley. The firm has a total of six employees. DeRosa Environmental specializes in Hazardous Water Site Investigation and Treatment, Environmental Permitting, Wetland Restoration & Mitigation, Environmental Site Assessment, and Renewable Energy Site Services. Tyler explained many projects which involved some of these services to give the Grange a better understanding. He brought in photographs to aid in his explanations and to help them better understand. Tyler also showed the group a drone that they recently purchased. They were amazed by this fantastic machine. The drone is capable of flying 1.2 miles away and can take high definition photographs and videos. It is the perfect tool to get up to date aerials of a site in order to design a plan on top of the image. The Grange is very proud of Tyler and the work he has accomplished. -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - If you are a Rowley resident 60 years or older, and own and occupy a home for which you or your 6331 ML6331 spouse pay property taxes, then you would probably be eligible for the Tax Work-off Program. Several departments )!*0ƫ0+ƫ in Town of Rowley have expressed interest in using a Tax Credit Person to help with their work. You can earn up 5ƫ%*"+.) 0%+*ƫ$ /ƫ $ *#! Čƫ 10ƫ)5ƫ +))%0)!*0ƫ0+ƫ Solutions for Today’s Homeowners! to $750. in tax credit. Call the Council on Aging at 978.948.7637 for more details or drop by and fill out a Tax ms Credit Application. 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