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REGIONAL – Nicki Derege, a senior in the public health program at the University of Massachusetts/ Lowell, was singing for A l z h e i m e r ’ s patients at a Worcester nursing home operated by the Sisters of Notre Dame.

When she began singing Wild Irish Rose, a woman sitting in a back pew, where the most severely i m p a i r e d residents were, joined in.

Derege had never heard the woman’s wispy voice before. She had always sat unresponsive while the music played. But when she heard the Irish tunes, the old Irish woman remembered all the words and sang along, only to drop back into her unresponsive world once those favorites were over.

Derege, an intern at the Hilton Senior Center in Salisbury this summer, believes from her own experience and from national research that music triggers memories in the brains of those affl icted by dementia and Alzheimer’s.

For that reason, she is an advocate of programs for such patients that include music therapy.

“No one ever says no to music,” she said.Being the product of what she calls “a snooty upbringing,” she

learned as a child to play classical violin. She has since learned to play the guitar and ukulele, and she plays all three instruments and sings for the seniors who participate in the programs off ered at the Hilton Center.

She became interested in Alzheimer’s care when she joined in a fundraising walk in honor of a friend’s uncle who was diagnosed with the disease.

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NEWBURYPORT – It will take several years, but the Route 1 rotary and the area around it, including the MBTA train station, are about to undergo a major make-over.

Expect to see high-rise apartment buildings where there are largely under-utilized parking lots today. Route 1 itself could become a landscaped parkway with trees in the median instead of a metal guardrail.

Sidewalks could be added near the rotary and train station to encourage walking and biking where only cars and trucks are now the norm. And the large rotary itself could be shrunk to what traffi c planners call a round-about.

Th ese changes could happen under a proposed Smart District that the state government is promoting and funding.

After more than a decade of debate, the city is moving toward adopting a so-called Smart District, made up of almost 50 acres around the rotary and the train station. Th e

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I have offi cially requested a letter of explanation as to why the Nuclear Regulatory (NRC) Commission does not require, or, at least, suggest that Seabrook Nuclear Plant owners, Florida Power and Light (FPL) either take down the unmanned security booth or fi nd some money in Seabrook station’s budget to man it! Former owner, Public Service of NH thought it wise to have someone stationed at this booth.

Given the NRC is supposed to protect the safety of the people by being the “so-called” watchdog instead of continuing to be the rubber stamp to the wishes of the nuclear industry.

Shouldn’t the NRC do everything in their Federal power to prevent like what happened in the killing of 4 marines and a navy service man?

Instead the NRC waits till extremists, wishing to make a name, decide to challenge the present irresponsible situation at Seabrook Station’s unmanned security booth. (Pictures provided for publication.) Why doesn’t the NRC at least try and prevent instead of waiting till one of Seabrook’s security guards are killed.

Unbelievable, but not surprising I fi rst brought this to the attention to the NRC and to Seabrook Station in an offi cial compliant (attached) on November 6, 2014. Th e thanks I got for alerting FPL was to be notifi ed by the Seabrook Police that I am no longer allowed or welcomed on FPL’s property for at least a year. Unfortunately, I will no longer be able to drop off WTP’s nuclear safety concerns to Seabrook’s Station educational offi ce so their visitors can be kept informed.

I have given this information and other of our troubling safety concerns including the fact there is a gag order on the MA State Police and NH National Guard so they will not be allowed or able to voice their opinion whether they believe the Seabrook Nuclear Plant’s evacuation plan can be eff ectively implemented during the summer months including July 4..

All of this information I have given fi rst hand to Governors Charlie Baker and NH Governor Maggie Hassan. I have also notifi ed and met personally with NH Speaker of the House, Shawn Jasper and his Chief of staff , Terence R. Pfaff . In addition I met with Kristy Merrill, Chief of Staff to President of the NH Senate, Chuck Morse. I have also met or contacted the staff of all the NH Senators along with many of the MA and NH House of Representatives, U.S Senators Jeanie Shaheen and Edward Markey. However, as of this date, I have yet to get an offi cial reply to WTP’s safety concerns.

Th e only courageous elected offi cials so far who have responded offi cially to WTP’s concerns have come from MA Senator Bruce Tarr and Rep. Bradford Hill. Both of these men have responded offi cially to WTP’s concerns. WTP has contacted all of the Presidential candidates but only Mr. Trump has responded to WTP.

I do not agree with all of Mr. Trump’s views. However, I do agree with his statement about the press, “65% of the press are dishonest.” Except for some Community newspapers, most of the Press including Mr. Henry’s Boston Globe and Fox has turned a blind eye to WTP nuclear Safety concerns. Journalist Creed States: “Suppression of the news, for any consideration other than the welfare of society, is indefensible.”

Does one have to run for President of the United States in order to get some attention on these important issues?

Do not put it past me.

Sincerely,

Stephen B. Comley Sr.Founder of We Th e People a National Whistleblower Non-Profi t Organization

Dear Editor,

I am writing to thank all those who participated in Vehicle Night on August 6th in the Pine Grove School parking lot.

Each year as part of our Summer Reading Program, the Rowley Public Library hosts a Vehicle Night as a way to celebrate summer and bring the entire community together. Th is has been a tradition going back many years. Many local agencies and businesses donate their time and their vehicles so that the children of the community can learn about them and climb in them and blow the horns. Every year it seems like the best year ever and this year it was the best year ever! After having to postpone for one week because of inclement weather, most of those who had agreed to participate were still able to join us for the evening. Th e weather was beautiful with nearly 200 in attendance. Th is year for the fi rst time, we had the Police K9 Unit who did a wonderful presentation for the kids. Th is special presentation was arranged by Detective Matthew Ziev, thank you. Th anks to Sgt. Pat Silva, his K9 Charbo and Tpr. Brad Porter, his K9 Luca for their presentation.

Th ank you to Action Ambulance, the NRT Bus Company, Robert Murrin Construction, Rowley Fire Department, Rowley Highway Department, Rowley Lighting Department, Rowley Police Department, Rowley Ready Mix, TW Excavating, Th e Council on Aging Van, Merrill Service Company, Th e Police K9 Unit. Th anks for all the giveaways for the kids and for making and taking time out of your busy schedules and away from your families to join us. Th is is truly a wonderful community event and it would not be possible without the participation of these folks. Th anks too to the Friends of the Rowley Library for providing snacks for this event and for Principal Christine Kneeland for making the Pine Grove School parking lot available as a safe place for kids to explore these vehicles.

Sincerely,

Hermayne A. Gordon (on behalf of the Rowley Public Library Staff )Youth Services LibrarianRowley Public Library

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Eff ective July 1, 2015, Cindy Dunn took over as Executive Director of Rowley Housing Authority. Currently Cindy also directs a much larger Danvers Housing Authority and Middleton Authority. Cindy replaces Joan C Petersen who completely a twenty-one career at Rowley.

Cindy brings outstanding qualifi cations to the job. She is a graduate of Vermont Law School. She served in the United State Coast Guard as an information offi cer. Add to that her valuable experience as a practicing attorney.

Th e consolidation is in line with former Governor Patrick’s 2014 legislative moves to upgrade operations of the Commonwealth’s vast network of housing authorities. Under the controlling Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development local authorities are promised better staffi ng and assistance with better maintenance. Residents are assured some say in day-to-day operations, but not a great deal.

Rowley Housing state-aided facilities consist of seven buildings on Plantation Drive, each with six apartments. Facilities on Depot Way include fi ve duplex buildings for families. Rowley Housing has no federally-subsidized apartments.

Currently two end units are being upgraded to meet Federal and State Handicapped access mandates. Twenty-eight main-building kitchens were totally renovated in the spring of 2014. Fourteen end unit kitchens are badly in need of major renovations. Other improvements during Joan Petersen’s tenure included the major renovation of community hall with central air and a major upgrade of the laundry facilities.

Th is write had only to mention to a Highway Department worker that it would be great to a the Plantation Drive Street signage replaced due to rust and in recognition of new directorship. Within a meter of days the sign was indeed replaced.

Sincerely,

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Music Triggers MemoriesBetween classes she now

works at the Atrium Benchmark Senior Living Center in West Chelmsford. Th e memory-loss patients she works with remember her because of the music.

“If I didn’t play the violin, I would be just another staff member with a name tag,” she said.

Derege knows she cannot always be around to play music for her patients, so she tries to equip her memory-loss patients with iPods, programmed to play music they remember.

With advances in technology, she said it is a good time to be looking for donations of iPods. Many people now use their cellular phones to hear their favorite music, rather than their iPods.

When she asked a friend who was listening to music on his phone if he had an iPod that was gathering dust, Derege said he opened a desk drawer and handed her three iPods she could use for the patients.

On a national scale, Music & Memory, a non-profi t

organization, is trying to do much the same thing. It promotes the use of iPods for the elderly and memory-loss patients.

Executive Director Dan Cohen founded Music & Memory because he was concerned that if he ended up in a nursing home, he wanted to be able to listen to his favorite 1960s music. He knew his favorite music could be delivered on an iPod.

Cohen discovered 10 years ago that none of the nation’s 16,000 long-term care facilities used iPods for their residents. He volunteered at a local nursing home in the New York City area, creating personalized play lists for residents. Th e program was such a hit with residents, staff and families that he turned to the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation in 2008 to buy 200 iPods for residents of four New York long-term care facilities and tested the program on a larger scale.

Music & Memory has grown into a national program that trains nursing home staff , other elder care professionals and family caregivers to create personalized

play lists using iPods to reconnect memory-loss patients with the world through music-triggered memories.

In April 2012, a documentary about its work, Alive Inside: A Story of Music and Memory, was previewed at New York City’s Rubin Museum. Th e video, featuring Henry, one of the residents who was reawakened by listening to his Cab Calloway favorites, has now been viewed by more than 11 million people.

Derege recalls one patient, who was largely unresponsive, blurting out after one song she played that it was one she had chosen for her daughter’s wedding. She had never talked to the staff about her daughter before.

Th e music can bring back even more complex memories. One woman who suff ers from memory loss has started teaching Derege swing dance routines. “She loves dancing to Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin,” she said. She is teaching her the steps to Sinatra’s In Other Words.

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‘Smart’ Change On The HorizonContinued from page 1Planning Board has approved a 40R “smart growth” ordinance and recommended it to the City Council. It is being considered by the Planning and Development Committee of the City Council and will probably be presented to the full council in coming weeks.

According to the state’s 40R web site, “well-designed (smart) districts can create a distinctive sense of place and fulfi ll market demand for walkable neighborhoods, while minimizing car trips, reducing development pressure on outlying areas, and steering growth toward areas with existing infrastructure.”

Th e 40R proposal would permit high-density apartment units near the train station. MINCO Corp. is expected to be the fi rst to break ground on a new apartment building with a proposed 80 units called One Boston Way that would be built on an under-utilized parking lot east of the train station.

At a public hearing this month, most residents expressed strong support for the Smart Growth District.

Former Mayor Mary Anne Clancy, one of more than a dozen residents who spoke at the public hearing, compared the adoption of a Smart District to some of the city’s best decisions, including building the waterfront

boardwalk, the rail trails and creating the High Street bike lanes.

“As we look at this measure, we have to do what is good for the city today, and what will be good for the city in the future,” she said, noting that the idea was fi rst introduced in 2004, while she was mayor. “Th is has been discussed for years, and I support its passage now.”

Th e Smart District will address several issues facing the city. It will create an estimated 540 new residences that cater to younger and older people, who are less likely to live in traditional single-family homes. It will produce more rental units in a city that is in need of more apartments.

A key provision of the 40R program is that 25 percent of the units would be less expensive and more aff ordable.

A few critics of the district were concerned that the higher density would strain municipal services, such as water, sewer and schools. Planning Director Andrew Port said studies show that there will be suffi cient capacity for water and sewer. And he quoted school superintendent Susan Viccaro as saying the class sizes would not be adversely aff ected by the addition of these apartments, primarily because they will be mostly one and two-bedroom units, which do not cater to larger families.

Change in the smart district will not come quickly, Port said. Build-out of the district would take probably a decade. And traffi c studies by the Merrimack Valley Planning Council on the rotary are only in an early planning stage.

Of the nearly 50 acres only about 11 acres is considered underutilized land that would be appropriate for redevelopment. Another 25 acres are substantially developed, including the district courthouse and shopping malls across upper State Street. About 10 acres are wetlands.

Chapter 40R rewards cities and towns for adopting 40R zoning and streamlining the development process by providing up to $600,000 in upfront zoning incentive funds to municipalities, plus an additional $3,000 for every new housing unit created.



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NEW! GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE - BEHIND THE SCENES TOUR!

Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge, located in Newington, NH. Wednesday, August 19th – programs held from 9:00 am – 12:30 pm. Participants will have an opportunity to visit areas of the refuge that are not normally open to the public. See a diversity of wildlife habitats while learning how the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is managing this very special landscape for conservation. Consider bringing along binoculars and a camera. Th e tour is limited to 14 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Th is is a vehicle-based tour, with limited stops on the refuge. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Parker River NWR visitor center in Newburyport no later than 9:00 am OR in the Great Bay NWR parking lot in Newington, NH no later than 9:45 am. (Indicate location you prefer at time of registration.) Preregistration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Th ose who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confi rmed until you receive a confi rmation call from a refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753 to register for this program. Preregistration required. For directions to the refuge, click on this link: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Bay/visit/plan_your_visit.html

WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

We are in our nineteenth year of Wednesday Morning Birding! Th ese very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these

Wednesday fi eld trips. Wed, Aug 19, 2015; 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

DO-DROP-IN PLAYTIME SESSIONS

Every Wednesday morning from 10:30am-12pm – (Ages 0-4, siblings welcome) Do drop in on Wednesday mornings for some playtime in the big room. We’ll have all our toys pulled out, ready for some serious playtime! No registration required. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St, Byfi eld newburylibrary.org 978.465.0539

IPSWICH FARMERS’ MARKETTh e Ipswich Farmers’ Market

kicked off its second season. Located on the Center Green next to the Hall-Haskell House in Ipswich, the market operates each Wednesday from 3:30 to 6:30pm until early October. Featuring locally grown fresh produce, crafts, prepared foods, Live Music, and kids activities this is a great weekly activity for the whole family! For more information about the market, please visit our website at www.ipswichfarmersmarket.com.

YOGAInstructors from the Buddhaful

Souls Yoga Studio in Rowley will teach the Rowley Public Library Yoga Class this summer. Buddhaful Souls Yoga Studio strives to create a safe, light-hearted environment in which to explore the body, mind, heart & soul. We celebrate peace, joy and friendship. Classes meet each Wednesday from now to August 26 from 5:30 to 7 pm in the Rowley Library Community Room, 141 Main St. New students of all fi tness levels are welcome any time. Classes are $10 for Friends of the Rowley Library members and $12 for others

MOVIE NIGHTWay Back Wednesday Movie

Nights at Newburyport Public Library Join us on Wednesday evenings in July and August at 6:00pm for an outrageously fun movie from the past! Come and enjoy the theater-like screen and sound system with fellow movie buff s! Check our website at www.newburyportpl.org or call 978-465-4428 to fi nd out the way back movie of the week. Th is free event is held in the Program Room and all are welcome! Families are invited, but all children must be accompanied by adults.

WEDNESDAY EVENING SHOREBIRDING

Each Wednesday evening in August, we will introduce participants to the wonderful diversity of shorebirds that migrate through the Newburyport/Plum Island area during the late summer. Th e fi eld trips are designed to provide participants with the tools to identify Massachusetts shorebirds and to deliver an in-depth understanding of the biology and ecology of these fascinating animals. Participants will observe various migration schedules and the relative abundance of these birds. Each week we will focus on several species, discussing their identifying characteristics, behavior, habitat preferences, and range. Wed, Aug 19, 2015 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

BOOK READING & BIRDING AT THE NORTH POOL OVERLOOK...

Join us for an evening of birding at the North Pool on Plum Island. Doug Chickering will read from his book Refl ections on a Golden-winged Warbler. Light refreshments will be served and copies of the book will be available for Doug to sign. Wednesday, August 19th, 6:00 pm to dusk - Location: North Pool Overlook at Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Free Program!

THURSDAY, AUGUST 20th

AN EVENING WITH THE EGRETS OF PLUM ISLAND

Join us for an evening birding trip to the Newburyport/Plum Island area. We will begin our program by visiting a number of very productive areas to observe migrating shorebirds including Hudsonian godwits, white-rumped and stilt sandpipers, semipalmated and black-bellied plovers, dowitchers, and many others. We will then drive onto the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, eat our picnic dinners, and observe the evening fl ight of egrets and herons. Th e birds fl ying through a setting sun is a spectacular sight! Th u, Aug 20, 2015 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $28. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppafl ats.

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OPEN MAT WRESTLINGThe Seabrook Rec Department is

holding open mat wrestling sessions - every Thursday from 6:00 pm to 7:45 pm. Grades Kindergarten to Grade 12. All towns welcome - free of charge. Summer Session Coach - Brent Arbogast, Questions - contact Coach Brent Arbogast [email protected] or B. Ross - [email protected], Gear Needed: Wrestling shoes, workout clothing, bottled water. High School Wrestlers especially welcome to help out. Bring your community hours paperwork to be signed.

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Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business - What if a company were so treasured and trusted that people literally took to the streets - by the thousands - to save it? Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm at the Newburyport Public Library. Join authors Daniel Korschun and Grant Welker as they discuss their new book “We Are Market Basket: The Story of the Unlikely Grassroots Movement That Saved a Beloved Business.” Books will be available for sale and signing for those interested. All are welcome to this free event!

ENTRAINEntrain, a summertime favorite

known for their wild drumming and infectious rhythms, will perform a summer picnic concert at Castle Hill, 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, on Thursday, August 20, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The gates will open at 5 p.m. for picnicking. Admission is at the gate only--$30/car or $20/car for members of The Trustees of Reservations. Motorcycles and walk-ins are $10. Attendees may bring a picnic supper or purchase seafood, empanadas, pizza, and ice cream from on-site vendors. Ipswich Ale and Mill River Winery will sell beverages on-site at a beer and wine garden, located partway down the Grand Allee. Outside alcoholic beverages are not permitted. Weather cancellations (if necessary) will be announced by 3:00 p.m. concert-day. Please visit www.thetrustees.org for more information on concert vendors, visitation, and other public programs. The Castle Hill Picnic Concerts run every Thursday through September 3. The remaining lineup includes: August 27 Rhythm of the Saints - Paul Simon Music Tribute and September 3 Orville Giddings Band - Boogie Blues

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SMART RECOVERYThe First Religious Society,

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Drive-In Movies at Crane Beach returns on August 21 in the main Crane Beach lot, at 310 Argilla Rd., Ipswich. “The Goonies” will show at 8:30 pm. Movie-goers will be admitted starting at 7:30 pm. The Crane Beach bathhouses and concession stand will remain open selling popcorn, candy, drinks, and other treats. Tickets are $20/car for Trustees Members and $30/car for Nonmembers and will be available at the gate only. A special beach & movie package allowing patrons to enjoy an evening on the beach plus the movie will be sold from 4 pm – 7:30 pm for a $5/car savings. Beach & movie package tickets are $20/car for members and $35 for nonmembers. Trustees members with a Crane Beach parking sticker will be admitted for $20/car. The series will continue on next Friday with “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” on August 28. All



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Numerous cities and towns both nationally and in Massachusetts have instituted or are piloting residential organics (food waste) collection programs not just to divert

waste but to provide useful and valuable compost. Th anks in part to a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), residents in Newburyport’s South End will have the opportunity to help the City learn best practices and prove the value to both our bottom line and environmental impact.

From now until September 8th, residents on the Monday route can sign up to participate through the City’s Recycling and Energy Offi ce (see contact information below) in the two-year pilot which includes weekly collection of organics, a kitchen counter bucket and a rolling curbside cart. Continous information and support on how and what to divert will be provided throughout the pilot. In exchange for the free items and organics collection, participants will be asked for feedback on what works and what needs improvement to evaluate the possibility of implementing a city-wide plan.

Th is project supports an objective to divert organics from the waste stream, and complements Massachusetts’s DEP’s recent ban on organics in the waste stream for generators of more than 1 ton of organic waste per week. Vermont has recently passed a statewide residential ban on organics in the waste stream to be fully implemented by 2020. Clearly, this is a regulation on the horizon.

Waste disposal constitutes over $1 million in Newburyport’s annual budget and the costs of collecting, hauling and incinerating (disposal) are hard to predict, making budgeting diffi cult. Due to continued landfi ll closures, increasing populations and increasing consumption, there are grave concerns regarding capacity for incinerators in the Commonwealth.

Newburyport’s waste gets hauled to an incinerator in North Andover. In a materials study (Waste Characterization Study, 2011) at the facility, the largest category of waste was food waste, accounting for 15.2% of the total weight. According to a 2011-2012 zero waste study in Newburyport, participants who adopted composting cut the weight of their household trash output anywhere from 37% - 80%! Many participants went from disposing several bags of trash per week to a single bag of trash every other week and even to once a month for some.

Using conservative estimates from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), composting would reduce trash by weight by 30%, saving Newburyport over $94,000 in tipping fees per year, not to mention the potential savings in collection and hauling costs. Some cost savings would have to be redirected to the cost for collection and hauling of compost, and getting a handle on these costs is part of the reason for this pilot curbside organics.

If you are interested in learning more about the Newburyport Organics Pilot or more about composting in Newburyport in general, please visit our website at www.newburyportorganicspilot.wordpress.com , send an email to [email protected] , or call the city’s Recycling and Energy Offi ce at 978-499-0413.

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In conjunction with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), the Town of Merrimac redesigned a portion of the downtown area to create a rotary encompassing East and West Main Streets, Church Street and School Street that rectifies several inadequacies in safety and traffic flow.

Prior to the rotary, there was only one stop sign on Church Street, and vehicles were often backing out from business onto the highway. The new $6 million layout is funded entirely by MassDOT.

“Our hope is that this will minimize traffic accidents and increase safety in the area,” Chief Shears said. “We ask that residents take extra precautions while driving through the rotary during the transition period.”

Officials also replaced an over 100-year water main on Route 110 that improves water flow to residents and for the fire department during emergencies. The $880,000 endeavor also incorporates 13 new fire hydrants.

The project includes approximately 2,500 feet of ADA compliant sidewalk. Work on the area began one year ago.

DPW Director Bob Sinibaldi expects construction to be completed within two weeks, with final paving to occur in September. This puts the work six to seven months ahead of schedule.

As residents adjust to the rotary, Chief Shears and Sinibaldi would like to remind drivers of the proper and safest way to travel. Operators in the rotary have the right of way. Those on Route 110 must yield to traffic.

“This is a much more effective and clean design for the downtown, but we recognize there is going to be a learning curve,” Sinibaldi said. “If motorists use patience and courtesy, it should be a relatively painless process.”

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Sleep is at the center of a healthy lifestyle. Although diet and exercise are generally what come to mind first when thinking about health, proper sleep is essential to realizing the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise routine.

“Living a healthy lifestyle has become a topic of particular importance to me and my family,” says actress, author and TV host Alison Sweeney. “As an ambassador for Sleep Number for the past two years, I’ve learned just how important sleep is to our overall health, well-being and performance.”

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If you fi nd the house of your dreams, make your best off er based on the best information you can fi nd that is most likely provided to you by your professional REALTOR. It does not hurt to say a prayer to the real estate gods and provide a personal cover letter to the seller when you submit your off er.

Th e rates remain so very low and this week’s news that China has devalued their currency sends the feds to the rate table to consider lowering the rates further.

It is a wonderful time to sell to buyers who are in a great position to buy with such tantalizing rates. Summer is over in the real estate industry and spring is upon us already. Here we go, people!

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are overpriced homes still on the market as evidence that buyers will generally resist over paying even in low inventory markets.

All homes on the market are in the “column” we can refer to as “the wish list”. Th at original “wish” to realize more equity than the market will bear, will never materialize. Homes that have been correctly priced for the market will be at the closing table within a predictable and reasonable period of time. Homes that have sold are the best market indicators and they are the only homes that should be used to compare with the value of any other home.

Th e records we REALTORS track in the market demonstrate that properties are being priced more realistically even as they test this supply and demand factor that drives prices up. As such, they are coming to closing sooner and often with multiple off ers. Th e buyers have been outnumbering the available homes on the market.

Th e young couple with the unrealistic off er is not alone. Th ere are many buyers who continue to approach properties that are far out of their price range and they are often armed with the false notion that “all sellers are desperate”. We who practice real estate recognize that although there are some circumstances where a buyer may come upon a “steal”, it is the exception and not the rule. Some ill informed buyers still appear surprised when the sellers, whose properties have been priced correctly, reject their off ers.

Th e market in which we are working today is in every way a normal market. Th e frenzy of the sellers’ market has run though its normal cycle and has come full circle through the buyers’

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In support of their market analysis, they had downloaded material from one of the many internet sites that have exploded through cyberspace with real estate public data strewn in all directions for the “convenience” of the general public to explore and interpret as factual.

Th ey pointed to columns of fi gures and addresses of properties that had been on the market and that had sold. Th ey took the original list prices of the homes and subtracted that fi gure from the actual sale prices of the homes and they used that same computation to arrive at the hamburger price they intended for the purchase of the fi let mignon.

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On Wednesday, August 26, from 6 pm – 8 pm, Trustees of Reservations staff will lead hard hat tours of the Italian Garden, currently under historic restoration at Castle Hill on the Crane Estate, 290 Argilla Rd., Ipswich. Th e fi rst phase of the project, which will restore the grotto, fountain, ramps, and pergola, began in June and will continue into the fall. Th e tours, part of Hard Hats & Hooch, include complimentary beer, wine, and cocktails; appetizers; and a visit to the Great House roof. Attendees can also try their hand at constructing their own structure out of building toys. Prizes will be awarded for the best creations. Tickets are $20 for Trustees of Reservations members and $30 for nonmembers. Advance reservations at www.thetrustees.org are recommended. Hardhats and Hooch is part of the monthly Cocktails at the Castle series held on


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pulled in many different directions in life and the absence of pain in our mouths sometimes grants us permission to skip regular dental appointments. Some people will use the excuse of lack of insurance for not going on a regular basis. The most important thing you can do to prevent dental disease is to commit to a lifetime of professional dental visits. This is a choice. Your cell phone costs more per year than these visits will. Some people require four visits a year to maintain health and others may only require one. There are no set rules. However, it is up to you to make the commitment.

Home Care – Most people have significant room for improvement with their home care. Coaching, in anything, increases an individual’s potential for improvement. Think of us as your dental coach. We routinely ask patients to bring their toothbrushes with them to their appointments to review technique. As simple as it sounds, constant evaluation and improvement of your home care can only decrease your chances of dental disease.

Diet – What we put in our mouths, when we do it and how often are all choices as well. As with everything, some people can get away with things that others cannot. Decay rates are different for different people and can change during the course of a lifetime. This is an important topic to routinely discuss at regular visits.

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referencing any oral appliance typically worn while sleeping. This is another situation where absence of any symptoms sometimes allows us to ignore what is really going on. It is easy to get someone to wear an appliance in their mouth if they present with TMJ issues or headaches. On the other hand, it is often difficult to convince someone to routinely wear a nighttime appliance if they have no symptoms. For example, people who have had braces should be wearing retainers. People who have sleep apnea may have the option of wearing an oral appliance. However, the area that is skimmed over the most is when we see wear on teeth. It is my firm belief that if more people committed to unfailing routine use of a properly made nighttime appliance, many potential dental problems could be avoided.

I believe that most dental disease is preventable. What it takes to prevent dental disease in one person may very well not be the same for another. Choose and commit to these four things and you are guaranteed fewer dental problems over your lifetime.

Dr. St. Clair maintains a private dental practice in Rowley and Newburyport dedicated to health-centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

In the first segment of this series I discussed the role of caregivers in early dental care. Prevention starts as early as 6 months into pregnancy and continues with essential steps early in a child’s life. The second segment discussed dental care for children as they develop. In this final segment I will discuss easy prevention and maintenance steps to take to help ensure dental health for a lifetime.

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There’s more: Women who have mild cognitive impairment will see cognition decline twice as fast as men with mild impairment. In clinical trials in a test that rates from 0 to 70, men declined at a rate of 1.05 points per year. For women it was 2.3 points.

One possible reason: biology.

Our brains are different. And more women have depression and stress, both of which are factors in Alzheimer’s. The research isn’t completely clear at this point. Other research points to the amount of amyloid in the brains of men versus women. Women have much more, and amyloid is a protein that clogs the brain.

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The Alzheimer’s Association website (alz.org) has a section on prevention and risk. Put “Alzheimer’s risk” in the search box and you’ll get a list of articles. Look for the 17-minute video called “Diet and Exercise in Alzheimer’s.”

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FOR SALE

Gary’s Just Stuff – MECHANICAL ITEMS BOUGHT / SOLD & Repaired! Lawn Mowers, Snow Blowers, Tune ups, etc., pick-up and delivery available, profes-sional expert, Call Gary at (978) 376-4214

HELP WANTED

ExPERIENCED BARBER wanted at busy and friendly bar-ber shop located in Rowley at

the intersection of Rt. 1 and Rt 133. Please call Rocco at Rocco’s Barber Shop at (978) 948-2555.

M O T H E R ’ S HOURS - Work in a friendly, relaxed, small Beverly M a n u f a c t u r i n g company. Basic sewing skills a plus. Call 978 927-7031

MUSIC

WANTED: Bass player for casual band that meets on Tuesday nights. Vocalist a plus. 60s, 70s, country. Contact Hazel at 978-771-2586 or [email protected]

SERVICES

A M E R I C A N H O M E IMPROVEMENT C A R P E N T R Y - Repairs & Additions. Interior/Exterior Painting. Fully Insured. 30 ye

ars experience. Free Estimates. Excellent Referrals. 978-465-2283

JOSHUA GILES PAVING - Sealcoating, Crack Filling, Patchwork, Driveways, Parking Lots. We do quality work at Good Prices! Free Estimates. 603-777-7474

PAINTING INTERIOR, ExTERIOR, smoke and water damage ceilings stain killed,

ESTES Rockets & Supplies,Plastic & Wood Models / Supplies

Autos, Trucks, Planes, Ships & morePineCars & Derby SuppliesX-Acto Sets, Paints & More

METALDETECTORS

COINSITEMS WANTED – Wanted by Pratt Coin and Hobby in Georgetown. U.S. Coins, silver, gold, foreign world money. Old pocket watches, wrist watches, costume jewelry and post cards. Wheat pennies, Pre-1958 - 2 1/2 cents each.

1/2¢........................... Lg. 1¢..........................Fly. E 1¢...................... Cop. Nic. 1¢.............. 2¢ Piece.................... 3¢ Silver I.................. 3¢ Nic....................... Shield 5¢....................Liberty 5¢................. Bust 1/2 10¢.............. St. 1/2 10¢.................Bust. 10¢................... St. 10¢........................ Bar. 10¢..................... 20¢ Piece.................. Bust 25¢ Lg.............. Bust 25¢ Sm............. Seated 25¢................ Bar. 25¢..................... Stand. L. 25¢ I........... Stand. L. 25¢ II......... Bust 50¢.................... Seated 50¢................ Bar. 50¢..................... Seated $1..................Trade $1...................

AVG. CIR.$55.0016.0018.007.00

12.0020.0012.0020.00

.5040.0011.0023.0010.002.00

85.0075.0075.0016.005.00

18.005.00

50.0030.0010.00

200.00100.00

AU$100.00100.00125.0040.0060.00

115.0045.0080.0035.00

175.0055.00

275.0050.0040.00

275.001500.00550.00100.00135.00130.0055.00

250.00135.00275.00650.00230.00

TYPE COINS

STERLING SILVERPrivate Mint ............ 16.00 oz.

20 E Main St, Georgetown, MA Mon-Fri 8:30a-6p, Sat 10a-5p

Phone 978-352-2234



Topsfi eld VillageShopping Center

30 Main St978-561-1893

COINS . GOLD . SILVERBUYING NOW

SELLING

EveryonewantstobeseeninThe Town Common.

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Jack Cook’sRubbish Service

AffordableWeekly Pickup

and Extra Pickups~ Clean-Out Services ~84 Main St., Rowley, MA

978-948-7228

JoB VACAnCy noTICEProduction Technician

Town of RowleyThe Town of Rowley is seeking a part-time Production Technician to assist the PEG Access Director in producing, cablecasting and recording town board/committee meetings and other Town events/projects. Qualifications: Two years of progressively responsible experience in media arts, televi-sion/public access production or communications. Associates Degree in media arts, television/public access production or communications, or High School Diploma plus certificate in relevant field with comparable related work experience. non-linear editing experience required. Must be available to work evening hours and on occasional weekend events. non-union position. Starting rate is $17.43 per hour, with six-month adjustment. Works approximately 15 hours per week. Resumes and applications to: Personnel Department, Town of Rowley, Po Box 275, Rowley, MA 01969 by August 24, 2015 or until position is filled. AA/EoE

repaired, or replaced, carpen-try interior-exterior repairs, windows repaired and replaced, gutters cleaned, repaired or replaced, clean outs and clean ups of all kinds (cell) 978-376-4214, (home) 978-374-6187

PORT GUTTERS - on-Site Custom Fabrication & Installation, Repairs & Cleaning 16 Available Colors, Gutter Screens. (978) 465-1844

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