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Giving The Dignity They Deserve
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By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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From left, Rev. Jeff MacDonald, Donnie Jarvis and state Rep. Lenny Mirra, R-West Newbury.
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NEWBURY – Last summer former wounded Army soldier Donny Jarvis was often “covered in dust,” and “had the worst case of poison ivy I have ever seen,” said Town Clerk Leslie Haley last week. At a ceremony at the First Parish Church on a Saturday morning this month, Haley and about three dozen others, including the church pastor, Rev. Jeff MacDonald, thanked Jarvis, who served two tours in battle-torn Iraq and Afghanistan, for cleaning out the church cemetery and giving veterans and Newbury ancestors “the dignity they deserve.” MacDonald called the clean out of the historic cemetery across Rte. 1A from the church an “extraordinary effort.” Continued on page 3
Parking Car or Boat May Cost More By Stewart Lytle, Reporter –––––––––––––––––
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NEWBURYPORT — It is for next year. The higher property likely to cost more to park your taxes will increase by about $300 car or boat here next year as city on a median level home. officials scour the waterfront for Trust officials also expect more revenue to pay for a new docking fees to rise to support parking garage and a visiting a bond issue to build the twoboaters’ facility and harbor story harbor master’s office, master’s office. visiting boaters’ facility and Waterfront Trust board public restrooms. Between members last week speculated 2,000 to 3,000 transient boaters that the city council will have to tie up in the river every summer. raise fees to park in its Merrimack Harbormaster Paul Hogg River parking lot, plus other believes that number will grow, lots owned by the city and the bringing more money into the Newburyport Redevelopment city’s economy when there was Authority, to provide revenue a place for the boaters to take Photo by Stewart Lytle to support a bond issue for the Making way for the Ale House a shower, use a bathroom and proposed $15.9 million parking wash and dry their clothes. a Merrimack Valley Regional garage. Construction bids for the facility The city council was informed last Transportation Authority bus terminal, have reportedly been higher than the week that based on current design is proposed for the lot owned by New estimated $1.3 million cost for the there is probably a $9 million gap England Development at Merrimac building. That is forcing city officials between the costs of building the and Titcomb streets. to seek cost savings and consider other Council members have also been revenue options to support a larger parking garage and the $7 million the city has received from the state and told that the bond issues would not bond issue. require additional property taxes, federal government grants. The good Continued on page 3 The garage, combined with which were raised earlier this month news is
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FREE State’s Seaport Economic Council Announces Award of Over $900,000 for Salisbury Beach Boardwalk SALISBURY - The Seaport Economic Council voted on Friday to commit $922,888 for the creation of a new boardwalk along the Ocean Front South section of Salisbury Beach. Chaired by Lieutenant Govenor Karyn Polito, the Seaport Economic Council was created by Executive Order in August of this year to coordinate a statewide approach to invest in the Commonwealth’s maritime communities. The 78 coastal municipalities served by the Council represent areas of untapped potential for economic growth. Salisbury Beach’s proposal is among the first round of projects approved by the Council. “Our office has worked really hard and closely with the Seaport Advisory Council, State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives and the Salisbury Beach Revitalization Committee to obtain this important funding for Salisbury. I think the fact that we have had both Governor Charlie Baker and Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito visit our disctrict multiple times this year and have had them see the site of the proposed boardwalk has helped us a lot in having the funds committed to Salisbury” said Representative James Kelcourse. “The boardwalk will be a critical component to generating a yearround business climate at Salisbury Beach, putting Continued on page 3
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OBITUARY Kelly Marie Velardocchia, 48 December 3, 1966 - November 4, 2015 SALISBURY - Kelly Marie Velardocchia, 48 died Wednesday November 4, 2015 at her home in Salisbury. She was born in Boston on December 3, 1966 to Patricia (Sullivan) McMenimen and late Douglas Andrews. Raised and educated in Salisbury, Kelly was a graduate of Triton Regional High School and attended Lyndon State College in Vermont. She was the owner/operator of The Pub in Salisbury. She was a lover of animals, having adopted pets her entire life. Kelly’s wonderful smile and positive attitude were contagious to all who met her. In addition to her mother, Kelly is survived by her children Matthew and Michael Velardocchia of Salisbury; her step-brother, Brian McMenimen Jr. of Salisbury; and her stepfather, Brian McMenimen. Kelly’s funeral and mass were held Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at the Star of the Sea Church in Salisbury, the same church in which she was married. Kelly’s burial took place at Oakhill Cemetery, Newburyport. Memorial contributions may be sent in Kelly’s name to the MSPCA, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844
Music education shouldn’t be limited to children whose families can afford to buy or rent instruments. A generous grant from Institution for Savings enabled IMADA (Ipswich Music, Art & Drama Association) to purchase 3 new violins for use by Winthrop students. The bank’s grant has also supplied numerous other instruments for music students in Ipswich’s public schools — guaranteeing that the instrumental music program is accessible to all Ipswich school children. (IMADA is the parents’ group dedicated to supporting the arts in Ipswich schools.) Honorary violin-box-openers (left to right): Ella Scobert, Stella Schultz, and Noah Thomas.
Letter to the Editor 'Fill a Bag' Success To the Editor: A big “thank you” to everyone who came to The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library ‘Fill a Bag’ book sale on Saturday, Nov. 14. It was very successful. All proceeds from the sale will go to the Friends, whose mission is to support the library and its staff, and to enhance the resources and services of the library. The funds raised from memberships, fundraisers, and the Book Shop pay for educational, cultural and technical programs for adults, teens and children, including museum passes subscriptions, refreshments, prizes and supplies for programs and activities, technology aids and any special requests made by the library staff. Sincerely, Nicole Harry President, The Friends of the Amesbury Public Library
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Jarvis, whose combat assignment was the dangerous work of detonating explosives planted along roads by the enemy, suffers from post traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD). He was injured when a bomb flipped his truck in Afghanistan sending the Triton Regional High School graduate to a military hospital in Germany. Since returning home, Jarvis has devoted much of his non-working time helping veterans who are homeless and those who suffering from PTSD. He also is determined to honor deceased veterans. “They fought for us,” he said. “Now I fight for them.” Last summer, he organized more than 100 volunteers to clean out the brush that had overtaken many of the cemetery headstones and made finding them virtually impossible. He and his team, in his words, “freed from the bush” about 100 grave stones, including ones marking the graves of about 40 veterans who fought in wars from the Revolutionary War to World War II. “Donnie is special,” Haley said. He has the ability to motivate people. “He has risen above his own misfortunes,” she said. The transformation of the cemetery was outstanding, she said.
The people who attended the service, including several descendants of those buried in the cemetery, came to thank Jarvis. Alice Cunningham got choked up telling him how proud her late father, Dick Cunningham, would be of the work in the cemetery, a pet project of his. “I can’t thank you enough,” she said. Jarvis accepted the thanks and small gifts, a cookbook and gift certificate, for himself and a bag of treats for his service dog, Moka, who never left his side. He is applying for grants to continue the maintenance of the cemetery, which was placed on the National Registry of Historic Places in 1976. He is also researching the individuals who are buried there. Among them are Rev. Thomas Parker and other founders of Newbury. For both projects, he appealed for help. Jarvis also plans to update the diagram of the cemetery so people can find the graves of their ancestors. To raise money to help maintain and restore gravestones, he is selling wreaths to place during the holidays on the veterans’ graves. Working with Wreaths across America, his goal was to sell 50. As of last week, he has sold at least 100. The cost is $15, of which his project gets $5.
Come in for a visit and compare! Also he hopes to conduct cemetery tours to raise money for the headstone -Since 1954 restoration and maintenance. According to Haley, Jarvis got involved in restoring the cemetery •Private & Semi-Private Rooms when he came to town hall to ask An extended Care Community with Baths and Beautiful Views who was responsible for maintaining • Medicare/ Medicaid certified the graves of veterans. When told • Social Services-Speech, the town had no veterans grave registration officer, Jarvis applied to Physical, Occupational, & the Board of Selectmen for the nonMassage Therapies paying position. • Full Activity Program He tried to place flags on the graves • and much more... for Memorial Day, but many The were too North Shore’s Largest Independent Community Newspape overgrown for him to place a flag on. www.seaviewretreat.com “He hasn’t stopped since” Haley MANSION DRIVE • ROWLEY, MA • JUST OFF ROUTE 1A said. Among the volunteers at the cemetery were 70 student athletes from Triton Regional High School, who devoted a Sunday afternoon to clearing brush. Other volunteers came from the Link House, Boy Scouts, Youth Groups and probationers. A Is Upon Us! Leaves Are Dropping! landscaper also volunteered Fall to help Selling Local Artisan Goods and brought bigger equipment to Our Fall Services Include: clean out some of the• worst areas Ups of Clean • Pruning the overgrown cemetery. • Vacuum Services • Shrubs & Lawn Fertilizing 2x3 “His enthusiasm is contagious,” • Irrigation Closings • Tree Transplanting Haley said. “Failure is not an option Located in the even if he has to start project • the Gutter Cleanings • You Rake, We Pick Up! Georgetown Building working alone.” Supply Plaza Before To volunteer at the cemetery or the long winter, get your masonry 105 East Main St, Georgetown or construction projects scheduled! buy a wreath, text or call Jarvis at 978-769-5946 978-914-8720. FREE ESTIMATES!
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currently 265 spaces in the NRA east lot and 110 spaces in its west lot. The Waterfront Trust, which is redesigning its parking lot on the waterfront, has more than 60 spaces, 1x4 of Law Office beside the future Ale House. That Fall Is Upon Us! construction, which was delayed by Elaine M. Dalton Leaves Are Dropping! the need to rebuild a storm water culvert, began construction last week Our Fall Services Include: 978-948-8696 www.thetowncommon.com • advertise@thetowncommon.c with the start of the demolition of the • •Clean Ups old Davis Auto Parts building. • Vacuum Services Other municipal lots include those on Green Street with 227 spaces, on • Irrigation Closings State Street with 31 spaces and on • Gutter Cleanings Prince Street with 43. • Pruning If parking spaces are eliminated, there will be more pressure on the • Shrubs & Lawn Fertilizing NRA and Waterfront Trust to share a • Tree Transplanting higher percentage of its fees with the • You Rake, We Pick Up! Wills, Trusts, Probate, Elder city, officials said. Before the long winter, Law, Medicaid Applications get your masonry or construction projects scheduled!
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Salisbury in a more competitive position as a destination for residents of the town, as well as tourists from out of state and beyond,” said State Senator Kathleen O’Connor Ives. “I thank the Seaport Economic Council for sharing our vision of a bright future for Salisbury.” “The boardwalk will have a positive impact on the overall Economic Development and success of Salisbury. It has been great working with the Town Manager Neil Harrington, the Board of Selectmen, many local businesses and State Senator O’Connor Ives. This was truly a group
effort and a perfect example of what happens when people are committed to working together in the best interests of the community. I could not be more pleased with the result!” said Representative Kelcourse. “I am thrilled that the BakerPolito administration has funded our boardwalk grant proposal, and I can’t thank Senator O’Connor Ives and Representative Kelcourse enough for their efforts on the town’s behalf. With so many good things happening in Salisbury, this grant award indicates great faith in the future of the town and the potential for the successful revitalization of Salisbury Beach,”
said Salisbury Beach Town Manager Neil Harrington. The new boardwalk will stretch more than 600 feet along Ocean Front South, providing visitors with an unobstructed view of the ocean. This boardwalk will enhance the beach-going experience for the tens of thousands of visitors heading to Salisbury every year and can serve as a catalyst for the re-development of adjacent underutilized commercial space and create opportunity for the construction of new year-round residential units. “We can’t wait to get started on the project,” Harrington added.
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GEORGETOWN HISTORICAL SOCIETY ANNUAL MEETING The public is cordially invited to attend the annual meeting of the Georgetown Historical Society on Wednesday, December 2 at 7 pm in the Georgetown Peabody Library meeting room. Special guest speakers this year are Bill and Liz Hallet and Aileen Kelly of Newburyport. Only days after the end of the Civil War 150 years ago, the nation was shocked by the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln at Ford’s Theater. Bill Hallett will give a special presentation on the assassination, including little known MEET & GREET facts about John Wilkes Booth and Trinity United Church of his accomplices, after which Liz Seabrook, NH invites newcomers Hallett and her daughter, Aileen to the area & longtime residents Kelly, in period dress, will discuss for a “Meet & Greet” social time mourning customs and fashions of Wednesdays from 2-4. Coffee the 1860s. Bill Hallett is the author Largest on Independent Community Newspaper & light refreshments will be served of Newburyport and the Civil War. He and Liz conduct the Footsteps of Heroes Civil War walking tours of Newburyport and are actively involved in the Civil War Round Table of the Merrimack. Gift shop items will be available for sale. This will also be the last chance to purchase tickets to the 30 Years in Business iPad Air 2 raffle. The drawing will be held at the conclusion of the business meeting. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.
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A highlight of the fair is the Gift Basket Raffle which includes more than 50 unique baskets with a variety of themes including Bruins Tickets, Spa Products, Newburyport Restaurant Gift Certificates, Custom Handmade Quilts. Saturday Dec 5, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Central Congregational Church at the corner of Pleasant & Titcomb Streets in Newburyport. Admission is free. -----------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - Belleville Congregational Church New Adult and Youth choir members are always welcome! Adult Choir rehearsal begins at 7:00pm on Thursdays, in the stage room, under the direction of Andrea DeGiovanni, music director. Youth choir rehearsals are on Sundays after worship/Sunday school. Preparing now for the holidays. We are now taking donations of non-perishable food items and toiletries for our annual in-gathering of food to be taken to local service agencies. 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Please stop by and help the Rowley Police Association achieve its goal to fill up the cruiser as many times as possible with these items to help the local community during this Holiday Season. All food items will be donated to the Rowley Food Pantry and all toys will be donated to Toys-For-Tots. We hope to see you there! -----------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Join us at the Rowley Library for a holiday craft! Lisa Giannino from Country Gardens is back! This year she will be teaching us how to make HOME OWNERS, REAL ESTATE AGENTS, our own tree centerpiece on Saturday, December 12, at 1 p.m. This fragrant CONDO TRUSTEES & PROPERTY MANAGERS... tree will fill your house with holiday cheer! Sign-up is required. Space is limited, so sign up today! This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Rowley Public Library. Special thanks goes to Lisa Giannino and Country Gardens for donating her time for this program. 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ROWLEY CONSERVATION ROWLEY CONSERVATION Circle A Category COMMISSION COMMISSION For Sale • Wanted • Services • Free • Child Care Needed/Avail. • Rental LEGAL NOTICE accordancewithwiththetheTown Wetlands In In accordance of Auto • Boat • Help Wanted • Animals • Yard Sale • Rental • Other _______ Protection Act, Mass. G.L. 131, secROWLEY CONSERVATION Rowley Stormwater Management Payment 40, as amended, and the Town COMMISSION andtionErosion Control Bylaw, as ClassiďŹ ed Ads must be paid for prior to publication. No billing options exist for classiďŹ eds. Cash, Checks, of Rowley WetlandsHearing Protection amended, a Public willBy- or Credit Cards Accepted. Checks made payable to: The Town Common DEADLINE: Wed. at 5PM for the following week. Public Hearingwith will the be held Ina on accordance Town be law, held Tuesday, December 1,on of Tuesday, 2015 at 8:15 2015, at 8:30December PM at the1,Town Hall Rowley Stormwater Management Cost per issue: $10.00 per issue / 20 words or less. (25 cents for each additional word.) or PMand at theErosion Town AnnexStreet, located as Annex located at 39Hall Central Control Bylaw, SPECIAL $30 FOR 4 WEEKS at 39 Central to Manageconsider 1___________ 2___________ 3___________ 4___________ to consider a Stormwater amended, aStreet, Public Hearing awill 5___________ 6___________ 7___________ 8___________ Request forapplication Determination ofbyAppliment Permit filedDecember H. 1, be held on Tuesday, 9___________ 10___________ 11___________ 12___________ cability by PamelaHall A. Patrican Jr. demoli2015,application at for 8:30proposed PMfiled at the Town 13___________ 14___________ 15___________ 16___________ proposed ofStreet, a tionHead ofAnnex a for wood frameatinstallation structure and located 39 Central 17___________ 18___________ 19___________ 20___________ subsurface Disposal System in ground pool,Sewage removal of scattered to consider a Stormwater Manage21___________ 22___________ 23___________ 24___________ possibly within the 100’ Buffer Zone debris, removal of impervious drivement Permit application filed by H. Bordering Vegetated Wetlands way,of grading, andJr. construction of demolia A. Patrican for proposed andtion the of 200’ Riverfront Area of theand Name:____________________________ Address:_____________________________ gravel storage and stormwater a area wood frame structure Town:_____________________ State:_________ Zip:__________ Mill at 309 Road (Map basin atinRiver 344 Wethersfield Street ground pool,Dodge removal ofand scattered Tel. #:________________________ Email: __________________________________ Parcel removal 1, Lot 1) Rowley, MA. 42810,Newburyport Turnpike (Map debris, ofinimpervious driveNumber of Issues or Dates:_______________________________ 18, Parcel Lot 21-1A Map 18, of a way,5,grading, andand construction Credit Card Type: __MC __Visa __ Amex __Dscvr Page Chair Parcelgravel 3, Lot storage 1) inAthur Rowley, MA. area andIII, stormwater Credit Card # ______________________________ Expiration Date _____/_____ Rowley Commission basin atConservation 344 Wethersfield Street and Athur PageTurnpike III, Chair (Map Mail To: The Town Common, 77 WethersďŹ eld St., Rowley, MA 01969 428 Newburyport Rowley Conservation Commission or e-mail the above information to: advertise@thetowncommon.com 18, Parcel 5, Lot 21-1A and Map 18,
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