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ROWLEY – John Cardillo, a local electrician, who lives in a 17th Century home here, struck up a conversation with another customer at Tedford's hardware in Ipswich last fall about the fun and challenges of restoring an historic house.

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NEWBURYPORT – The Newburyport Redevelopment Authority has gone back to the drawing board to decide what it will do on the 4.2 acres it owns on the Merrimack River waterfront.

It is hoping to wade through murky mayoral campaign politics while creating a development that benefits the community and generates enough money to upgrade the park.

“It is the eye of the needle we are trying to thread,” said NRA chairman Tom Salemi.

The goal, he said, is to design a project on the waterfront that benefits the community, is aesthetically pleasing and works financially. “We are trying to be responsible stewards,” he said.

In a meeting last week with its consultant, the NRA reviewed the financial, practical and political issues of three designs for the waterfront.

The rethinking at the NRA was caused primarily because neither candidate for mayor in the November election now supports its original plan, offered by Union Studios, to build three mixed-use buildings with

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Rich Sommers, working behind the counter, overheard the conversation and proposed that Cardillo consider taking ownership of a 270-year-old, one-room school house that was in need of a home.

Sommers had discovered the foundation for the old school house on his property. And with the help of local architect, Mathew Cummings, he tracked down the old wood-framed school. It had been

moved from Sommers' farm in 1916 to a private residence on Candlewood Road in Ipswich.

It cost $16,000 to disassemble the school house, and Sommers and Cummings labeled every timber and piece, including the original queen's post that held up the roof. They

underground parking, retail shops and restaurants on the first floor and condominiums on the two upper floors.

That has been the plan the NRA has promoted for months. Facing opposition from the Citizens for an Open Waterfront (COW), the NRA earlier asked its planning firm, Union Studios, to trim down the proposed development. The revised plan moved the buildings back to create more open space and views of the river.

But the NRA continued to support a multi-use project, primarily because only that project would generate the $4

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Letters to the EditorDear Ipswich Community,

On OCT. 152013 there is a "SPECIAL" meeting, not to be confused with the annual Town meeting, when the budget and finances are the agenda. - "NOT" this year the SPECIAL Town meeting has on it's agenda the spending of taxpayers dollars .Why? Basically because, the Fall "SPECIAL" Town is just that, to deal with a particular, function, unique purpose, like changes in zoning. Something unusual that doesn't generally draw the same draw the same interest from the Community.

This year the "SPECIAL' meeting will be asking you to break from this tradition and spend approximate $1.7 million of your free cash (look up free cash on State web site and it's available use)

Free cash is the Taxpayer money. Where did it come from? Why do taxpayer have to approve it's use. Where has it been for the last 30 to 40 years? Why have your taxes gone up 27% the last ten years while property value have gone down 20%*source Ma. Dept. Of Revenue. Why is the stabilization fund so low? State suggest free cash should go to the stabilization fund or returned to taxpayer for TAX RELIEF. Read it on the State web site.

About voting, while people around the world are rebelling for a right in their government to be able to vote and we are sending troops to protect them.

Where will you be, 7 pm Tues. Oct. 152013? If you are not in the 20% who are not struggling to get by, show up and not be taken granted, show up and vote or ASK QUESTIONS It is your money, where has it gone and going? Don't be intimidated or mislead. SHOW UP and make you voices heard.

Respectfully,Phil Goguen, Kingfisher Rd, Ipswich Ma. 978-356-4643

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CORRECTIONA recent press release "The Grace Factor Opens in Salisbury" had incorrect dates of the Pavilion show.

It runs form October 15th to November 30th, with an Artist Reception on October 18th.

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Dear Editor;

This year the East Parish United Methodist Church/ Merrimacport United Methodist Church Ecumenical Vacation Bible Camp theme was: “Kingdom Rock: kids stand strong for God.” VBC is a joint effort of members of EPUMC, MUMC and other local churches. This year, 115 campers, 42 adults and several Senior High students had a most blessed week at Camp Maude Eaton in Andover. In addition to the joy of the week-long retreat learning to follow Jesus, our mission projects provided 500 lbs of food and school supplies for the Pettengill House and $500 to the Mission of Hope in Haiti. Relatives of a camp family have just left for full time mission work in Haiti. Our prayers go with them.

Many thanks to these generous neighbors: The Newburyport 5/c Savings Bank, The Juntunen, Hudson, Plummer, Mitchell, Roberge, Stucker, and Boyce Families, Tom’s Discount, Mark Filtranti, Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts, Salisbury Dairy Queen, The Winner’s Circle, Bruce and Trish Hudson, Marcia and Bill Fowler, the Salter Transportation Co., Salisbury House of Pizza, Diane’s Fine Desserts, Coady’s Towing Service, Market Basket, Angelina’s members of EPUMC and MUMC.

Our volunteer staff spent all or most of the week at the camp and countless hours preparing the path: Pastor Rusty Davis, Pastor Gwyneth Arrison, Jan and Leslie Juntunen, Sue, Bob, and Sean Mitchell, LeAnne and Jason Plummer, Rhonda Frascone, Cathy Boyce, Lucy Blanchard, Eric and Leah Stucker, Denise and Mark Hudson, Harbormaster Ray and Wendy Pike, Sue Bateman, Mike, Dawn and Courtney and Bonnie Roberge, Cindy and Deana Lind, Al Fisher, Cindy Krafton, Jane and Emily Sample, Jessica Fowler, Laurie Paszko, Tina Currier, Sherri-lynn Dow, Hollie Johnson, Wendy Tinkham, Kathy Leavitt, Alia Mavroforos, Andrea Nemoda, Christine Ogilvie, Nikki Stanley, Jean Tardiff, Michelle Dow and our “Camp Gramp,” Al Fisher.

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As the 21st consecutive season of music and dance comes to a close at Maudslay Arts Center in the Maudslay State Park in Newburyport, it is time to recognize and thank the many volunteers, sponsors, and news media that make this amazing non-profit outdoor venue a reality each summer.

First we salute the local banks that have supported the center and the arts for many years and allow us to continue to offer excellent musical programs for reasonable cost. The Newburyport Five Cents Savings Bank sponsored the Saturday night series, and grants from The Institution for Savings and The Provident Bank helped sponsor the Sunday afternoon family series. This year attendance was up once again thanks to the fine entertainment offered at MAC and the continued publicity by so many media outlets - all the newspapers, magazines, radio stations, cable TV and online services that helped get our message out to the community to insure increasing attendance.

I would like to personally thank Carol Feingold, publicist; Robert Schledwitz, our valiant gardener, and MAC Board of Directors: Cynthia Costello, vice president; Nicholas J. Costello, president; Marie Messner, treasurer, and Steve DeGuglielmo, accountant. A special thanks to this year’s volunteers, who work tirelessly to make this series happen: Marjorie Anderson; the Rev. Michael and Edna Shirley; Tony Consalvo; Rena Roseman; Sue and Julie Tiernan; Jean Lambert, and Jeanne Smith.

We thank our patrons; the Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation, particularly Ron Kovacs and staff at Maudslay State Park for their continued support of this most important regional resource, and the Friends of the Maudslay State Park.

On behalf of all of us at Maudslay Arts Center, our deepest thanks and best wishes to all. We hope to see all of you again next summer for our 22nd season and in the meantime check our website for future events at www.maudslayartscenter.org

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Waterfront Revisions May Open Door for Compromise million needed to meet the potential of an attractive and useful waterfront park and parking areas.

Those plans began to unravel when Mayor Donna Holaday, who Salemi called “a great partner,” reversed directions during what appears to be a tight campaign for reelection and said she could no longer support building condos on the waterfront. She said she would support a retail and office-only project.

Her opponent, Councilman Richard Sullivan, once a supporter of waterfront development, has said he would oppose any commercialization of the site.

So the NRA asked its consultant, Abramson & Associates, to review four options:

the mixed-use project with underground parking, retail and condominiums,the mixed-use project with underground parking, retail and leased apartments,a commercial-only project with retail and office space, a retail-only project on one floor.

While the consultants are still tweaking the numbers and reviewing the issues for the NRA, the conclusion at last week's meeting was that the project works financially only when there are condominiums. With condos, the project is projected to generate the $4 million needed for the improvements to the park and parking lots.

The costs of improvements to the park are projected at $4,040,000. That includes $2,670,000 for enhancements to the open space, which constitutes about half of the site. The parking

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lot improvements would cost another $850,000. The balance would go to engineering and design fees.

A major challenge is the parking. Underground parking would be expensive, probably $15,000 for each of the projected spaces under the three buildings.

The three, three-story buildings would be 22,000 to 24,000 square feet for a total of about 70,000 square feet. That would take up about a half acre of the site or 15 per cent of the 4.2 acres.

Abramson's projections are that the three-story, mixed-used buildings with condos would generate about $300,000 a year in city real estate taxes. That would be more than enough to pay off a $3.7 million bond over 20 years. The balance of the $4 million, it projects, would come from grants from sources other than the city.

After the bond is paid off, those real estate taxes would go to the city's general fund, Salemi said.

The consultants believe developers would be attracted to a proposal that include condos because the residential condo market is currently very strong.

In contrast, the apartment rental market would not generate enough tax money to pay off a $3.7 million bond.

Similarly, neither of the commercial-only options, which the mayor now supports, would generate enough tax revenues to support the bond. That option would also not be as attractive, the consultant believes, to a private developer.

The retail and office-only option would lose between $1,150,000 and $2,550,000, which the city cannot afford.

The retail-only option would lose more than $2 million.

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In addition, the project with just businesses would not generate enough money for a developer to dig underground parking, so cars for customers of the office buildings, retails shops and restaurants would have to use the surface lots.

The NRA had planned to issue a request for proposals from developers for the site before the election and hoped to receive proposals after developers knew who was going to be in City Hall's corner office for the next four years.

Now, Salemi believes the NRA may not be able to issue a request for proposals until after the first of the year.

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But when Sommers ran into financial problems, he had to sell his farm to a friend, and plans for the disassembled school house were put on hold.

Although he no longer technically owned the pieces of the school house, Sommers offered it to Cardillo, knowing his friend would not object to having it removed.

So Cardillo, despite his wife Linda's suggestion that he was crazy, agreed to have the pieces of the school house moved to his property. There he planned to reassemble it just behind his historic home on Main Street.

“Sometimes you don't pick projects. They pick you,” Cardillo said, admitting that he is “a gluten for punishment.”

The price was right. Sommers gave him the school house. Cardillo wanted to pay him something for it and ultimately settled on an exchange where Cardillo is doing free electrical work for Sommers.

He tore down a dilapidated garage, had a new foundation poured and

began sorting through the beams to determine which goes where. Some of the old timber support the walls and roof, but other pieces are a mystery, he said. And there are no shingles for the roof or exterior walls.

“It needs a lot of TLC,” he said.Standing in the midst of his partially

erected school house, Cardillo is not sure what he plans to do with the school house, once it is built. He knows he wants to share it with others.

Tourists, traveling on Rte. 1A, now stop to look at his home near the intersection with Highway 133. Recently a group of tourists knocked on the door and asked if they could shoot photos of his house. A woman said she is a descendent of Jonathan Platt, who is believed to have built the house between 1655 and 1700.

Cardillo readily gave them a tour of the old house that he has restored and now serves as his home and his wife's Hair Whisperer salon in the back.

He loves showing the house to others and plans to do the same with the school house.

“I am just a steward” of these historic structures, he said.

Needing some help buying materials, Cardillo, who is doing most of the restoration of the school house himself, approached the Rowley Community Preservation Committee to discuss whether the town would help reconstruct the school house.

The seven-member committee liked the project and encouraged him to complete it, but ruled that the town could not use its conversation and preservation funds to help him because the school house is from Ipswich, not Rowley.

Cardillo, blaming himself for not explaining his project to the town committee better, is not giving up. Expect to see him back before the CPC and other town committees, telling them why having a 17th Century school house is an asset to the Rowley historic district.

If you want more information or would like to donate materials for the reconstruction of the old school house, email Cardillo at [email protected] or just stop by 52 Main Street most afternoons after work. He loves to talk about the project that chose him.

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AMESBURY - The Union Congregational Church Restoration Alliance is hosting the Third Annual Point Shore House Tour on Saturday, October 19th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to raise money for the preservation and restoration of the iconic 1835 Union Church meetinghouse overlooking the Merrimack River. For this year’s House Tour we have expanded beyond the parameters of Point Shore to include homes in some of our other wonderful Merrimack River neighborhoods. We have 12 properties on the Tour this year: 11 homes and 1 garden, from Hawkswood to Bartlett’s Reach. Of the 12 properties it is important to note that all but one are new to this year’s House Tour. We will provide 2 free shuttle buses which will run from one end of the tour to the other with stops at or near the homes along the way. Union Congregational Church and Lowell’s Boat Shop will be open during the Tour as well. Boxed lunches will be available for sale at the church. Visitors are welcome to stop in at the church for an informal tour of the meetinghouse or simply to rest. Union Church is located at 350 Main Street across from Alliance Park near the Powow Bridge. The church and restrooms are handicapped accessible. The Union Church Restoration Alliance is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, separate from the church. Our goal is the goal is the preservation, in perpetuity, of the steeple and the exterior front and sides of the meetinghouse so that it will always retain its traditional Currier & Ives appearance. Tickets for the House Tour are $25 and can be purchased the day of the tour at Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Amesbury, across from Alliance Park or at Lowell’s Boat Shop, 459 Main Street. Advance tickets are $20 and can be purchased in until October 17th on line through our website; or by mail and should be postmarked by October 12th. Please note that pre-paid tickets can be picked up the day of the House Tour at Union Congregational Church, 350 Main Street, Amesbury. They will not be mailed out. For additional information call: 978-388-6591 or visit our website: www.PointShoreHouseTour.com

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - Amesbury Youth Recreation is proud to be hosting a second United States Tennis Association (USTA) Free Tennis Play Event in Amesbury on October 19th. The USTA and the tennis industry is hosting thousands of USTA Free Tennis Play Events in celebration of 10th Annual Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play throughout the country in an effort to get kids active and involved in tennis. The USTA is making it easier and more fun for kids to get into the game—and stay in the game. With tennis now sized right for age, kids play on shorter courts, with smaller racquets, and slower, lower-bouncing balls. Kids are able to play tennis made just for them, so they have a great time with the game and want to keep playing and improving. The events are free and open to the public, each showcasing how fun and easy it now is for families to get into the sport, as well as providing a great way for parents to spend time with their children while keeping them active. The following are events taking place in Amesbury: Date: October 19th Host: Amesbury Recreation and Coach Brett Manoloff Where: Amesbury High School Courts from 10am -12pm For more information on USTA Free Tennis Play Events, please visit: www.youthtennis.com. Please pre-register with Amesbury Recreation by calling 978-388-8137 or email Kathy at [email protected].

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------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Cultural Council requests interested community members and/or groups to apply for grants that support cultural activities within the community. Oct. 15th is the application deadline. These grants can support exhibits, festivals, short term residencies, performances in schools, workshops and lectures. Each year local councils award monies to many groups, ranging from school field trips and enriching activities, after school programs, concerts, festivals, lectures, theater, dance, music and film just to name a few. Local Cultural Council projects take place in schools, libraries, community centers, elder care facilities, parks, town halls and wherever communities come together. The Massachusetts Cultural Council receives funding from the state, which it in turn distributes to the Local Cultural Councils, primarily for grant funding which helps to achieve some of the above stated programs. The mission of the Amesbury Cultural Council is “to promote cultural activities, the arts and interpretive sciences through financial support and community education. Local Cultural Grant Applications are available at the MA Cultural Council website www.massculturalcouncil.org. All applicants must submit an original and nine photocopies of application documents. All applications are due by Oct. 15 to the Amesbury Cultural Council, Amesbury Town Hall, 62 Friend St., Amesbury, Ma. 01913.

------------------------------------------------------------BYFIELD – A special meeting of the Byfield Cemetery Association will be held on 7pm on Monday, October 21, 2013 at the Byfield Parish Church, 132 Jackman St, Georgetown.

------------------------------------------------------------FOXWOOD BUS TRIP - The Kensington American Legion will be hosting a trip to Foxwood on Thursday October 24th.The cost is $35.00 per person. On arrival you will receive a ticket for a free buffet or $10.00 food ticket and $10.00 in Slot Play from Foxwoods. We play bingo on the way down and have a raffle of $25.00 worth of scratch tickets. On the trip home we watch a movie and have a snack. The bus leaves from the Kensington American Legion parking lot at 6:45 a.m. We are located on Route 150. We arrive at Foxwoods about 9:00 a.m. We leave Foxwoods at 5:30 and arrive home about 7:30p.m. For more information or to reserve a seat you may e-mail grammiedot@comcast .net. Or call Dot at 778-0655. You could also see Dot or Kathie at Tuesday night Bingo at the Kensington Legion. If you send a check as payment please make it out to the A.L.Aux.Unit 105. Please reserve seats early as they are limited Proceeds from the trip go to support Children and Youth. The trip is sponsored by the Kensington American Legion Aux.Unit 105. This will be the last trip for this year.

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - Langley-Adams Library in Groveland seeks nominations for its next community-wide reading series, Groveland Gathers to Read. Suggested titles should be available in paperback, large print, and audio formats. Nominations can be submitted in person at the library or online at langleyadamslib.org. Nominations will be accepted until November 6th. Events related to the selected book will be held in March 2014. For more information please call 978-372-1732 or visit langleyadamslib.org

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NEWBURYPORT RESTORATION POLITICS, 1970–TODAY, FROM THE

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1:00pm at the First Religious Society Parish Hall, 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Bill Plante will present “Newburyport Restoration Politics, 1970–Today, from the Perspective of a Newsman.” How, beginning in the 1960s, Historic Newburyport made its mark on the nation’s modern history through national and local politics. It all began in the early 1950s as the economic realities and evolution of a new political environment in the country resulted in major changes and, ultimately, the birthing of what has become today’s Newburyport. “Show us the way, and you can do it.” Bill Plante, born on Dove Street, Newburyport, in 1921, brings the perspective of a newsman who has been observing and reporting on Newburyport’s historic restoration throughout. Come at Noon (for camaraderie), bring your own brown bag lunch. Coffee and desserts are provided. Free and open to the public.

HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

GARDEN CLUB MEETINGThe next meeting of the Hampton

Garden Club is on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at 6:30 PM, at the First Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH. Chris Robarge, the UNH Thompson School of Horticulture Greenhouse Manager and Instructor will speak about fall bulbs for our area. Chris has over 37 years of teaching experience in horticultural facilities operations, seasonal floral crop and cut flower production, spring bedding plant production and pest management. He has been a long time member of the NH Plant Growers' Association. Included in his talk will be information about choosing bulbs, preparation of the beds for the best springtime showing and the best way to preserve the blooming life of bulbs. There will be a question and answer period after his presentation. For information about Hampton Garden Club meetings and events, please call Pat Navin at 603-929-6315. The Hampton Garden Club meets the

second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 PM at the first Congregational Church, Winnacunnet Road, Hampton, NH, unless otherwise noted. Membership is $10 per year and includes informational topics, community projects and field trips throughout the year. For membership information call Roseanne Tuholski at 603-926-2705.

ALZHEIMER'S SUPPORT GROUP

The new Alzheimer's Support Group will meet Wednesday, October 9th from 6:30-8:00pm at SeaView Retreat, 50 Mansion Drive, Rowley. As this will be our first meeting in this area, we will spend time getting to hear your story, to hand out a Newcomer's Packet and to begin telling the story of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. All caregivers caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or another dementia are welcome. You may contact either facilitator Suzanne Carpentier, 978-500-2523 or Dawn Edwards, 978-356-5115 for questions or to let us know you are able to attend. We look forward to offering educational resources and a time for sharing with each other.

POST MEETINGThe American Legion Post 187

will be meeting October 9th at 7pm at the Powow Villa recreation hall on Friend Street in Amesbury. Anyone interested in joining the Post or attending the meeting is invited. Call Gil Emery at 978-518-9563 for more information. ROUNDTABLE

The Civil War Roundtable of the Merrimack will meet at 7:30 PM on Wednesday October 9th at the East Parish Methodist Church, Salisbury Square (route 1), Salisbury. Our special guest will be Col. Kevin Weddle of the US Army War College, Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA. His topic is “Lincoln’s Tragic Admiral: The Life of Samuel Francis DuPont.” Admission is free and anyone with an interest in America’s Civil War is invited to attend. For more information visit our web page www.cwrtm.org or call Tom at (978) 462-8518.

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October 9 - 15, �013 www.TheTownCommon.com and schedule an appointment with the Public Health Nurse. The Public Health Nurse will assess the needs and schedule a time to provide the vaccine beginning on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 12:00pm. The Public Health Nurse can be reached at 978.388.8138, x 547.

All other residents are encouraged to attend a public clinic on the following dates: Amesbury: October 10, 2013 at 68 Elm St. (Transportation Center) from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. & Salisbury: October 29, 2013 at 5 Beach Rd. (Town Hall) from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 11If you have insurance which covers your flu vaccine, you are encouraged to get vaccinated as soon as possible by any provider available. Public Clinics offered by the Health Department must follow State guidelines and provide vaccine to uninsured/under insured adults and children first. Please be prepared at the clinic with your insurance information and a copy of your insurance card. Vaccine information is available on the web-site at www.amesburyma.gov. Also, please make sure clothing worn allows for easy access to your arm for administration of the flu vaccine.

MASSACHUSETTS QUILT DOCUMENTATION PROJECT

The Rowley Historical Society is proud to sponsor the Massachusetts Quilt Documentation Project for the town of Rowley. “This is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to the identification & preservation of historic quilts in Massachusetts. “We (MassQuilts) want to increase the public awareness & appreciation of this Art Form. We (MassQuilts), also; want to explore the lives of the Quilt Makers for historical purposes.” We, the Rowley Historical Society; will be holding Rowley Quilt Recognition Days on Thursday & Friday; October 10 & 11, 2013. It will take place at the Rowley Public Library in the Conference Room & Area, 141 Main St. (Route 1A), Rowley, MA. Those interested will have to sign up for a specific time on a specific day. We are scheduling between 10 a.m. & 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 10th,2013 for the public to come. The MassQuilt Experts will set up 4 areas to be completed for the documentation. Each area covers specific information regarding your quilt, each quilt recognition takes about 45 minutes from the beginning information to the ending photos. Please, bring along any information that you may have about the quilt. For example: anything you may have about who sewed the quilt, where & when it was sewn etc. It is a fascinating process. We are asking a $20.00 donation for each quilt recognized or $15.00 each for multi quilts, to cover expenses. You will receive the completed information for your quilt. To sign-up & set your specific time, call Diane @ 978-948-5054

POINTS FOR DANA-FARBER Triton Football has organized

a "Points for Dana-Farber" fundraising event for the Varsity Football home opener Friday October 11th. Come and support Triton by wearing white and support cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institue and The Jimmy Fund. There will be face painting by the cheerleaders with all proceeds going to The Jimmy Fund, free pom poms to the first 1,000 Triton fans and a lot more. You will be able to donate at the game. To make a pledge or donation in advance please contact any Triton Football player or send checks written to "The Jimmy Fund" to Triton Football Boosters, 49 Pleasant St., Rowley, MA 01969. 100% of all money raised will go directly to Dana-Farber and The Jimmy Fund. Go Triton Vikings!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12th

COMMUNITY FLEA MARKETBelleville Congregational Church,

300 High St, will be hosting a Fall Flea Market on Saturday, October 12th from 8 am – 2pm. This is a great location with plenty of visibility. The public is invited. Spaces with one (1) table are available for $20. Additional table $10. Rain date, October 19th. Don't miss the opportunity to get rid of unwanted items, make some money and support Belleville Church. Dealers and Crafters are also welcome. For more information or to reserve a table please contact Kelly Burke-Anderson at [email protected] or 978-465-2300. (leave a message and we will get back to you). Tables will be assigned by lottery. Set up begins at 7am. Sale begins at 8am. Refunds will be made in case of inclement weather on the 13th.

BIRDS OF PLUM ISLANDBird watching at Parker River

National Wildlife Refuge on Plum Island is exciting because it’s a world famous, productive site. Learn to appreciate the world of birds! During this three-hour class, students will learn about birds in an “outdoor classroom”. This class will provide new birders with the aids needed to begin bird identification ~ special characteristics, bird behavior and habitat preferences. We will focus on bird identification techniques. We’ll be walking over gentle terrain at a slow pace. Sturdy footwear is necessary along with a long-sleeved shirt, long pants, hat, insect repellent and sunscreen. Date: Saturday, October 12, 2013 Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Meeting Location: Parker River National Wildlife Refuge's Parking Lot #1 on Plum Island in Newburyport Instructor: Sue McGrath, Past President of the Essex County Ornithological Club & founder & program designer

RAMP UP FOR STAMPS! THE WIDE WORLD OF STAMPS

The Newburyport Public Library is pleased to announce a special event for 9-15 year olds in conjunction with the Newburyport Stamp Club. The Stamp Club is a Chapter of the American Philatelic Society. Its members have a wide variety of interests in stamp collecting to share with teens and tweens from the Newburyport area. Stamps provide a wonderful window into history, art, people, science, languages, world events and topics of all sorts. There are hundreds of thousands of stamp collectors all over the world and a bunch of very avid ones live right here! There will be a number of exhibits, and everyone who attends will get some very cool stamps for free! There will be some stamped envelopes from both sides of the Civil War and “first day of issue” stamps issued from ships at sea during the Second World War. There will be sheets of unusual art stamps and famous women and men. The Library will display some of its books about collecting stamps. There will be a number of catalogs on display and members of the club will show you how to use them. Neil Foley, president of the Club, will provide a brief presentation on the history of stamps. Did you know, for example, that at least two local citizens have had stamps issued in their honor and that a Merrimac resident, Lance Hidy, has designed three US stamps?! Everyone who attends will receive a free packet of stamps, and drawings will be held for stamp albums and stamp collecting accessories. Parents and any other interested parties will also get packets of stamps and have the chance to interact with knowledgeable stamp collectors about the hobby. So, don’t miss it! It’s going to be fun and educational! This event will be held on Thursday, October 10, 2013 from 3:15-5:15 pm in the Children’s Activity Room of the Newburyport Public Library. Registration is not required, but is encouraged. Please call 978-465-4428 ext. 235 to sign up.

HOLLY ROBINSON TO SPEAK AT THE ROWLEY LIBRARY

Join us on Thursday, October 10 at 7p.m. as Holly Robinson discusses her new novel, The Wishing Hill, how novelists use local settings to inspire fictional scenes, and the difference between writing fiction and nonfiction. Ms. Robinson’s work has appeared in a variety of national magazines, and her new book, Beach Plum Island, is due out next spring. Call the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street, at 978-948-2850 for more information.

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The Newbury Town Library invites children of all ages to their Autumn Jamboree! The event will be held in conjunction with The Friends of the Newbury Town Library Book & Bake Sale on Saturday, October 12 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Activities will include painting pumpkins and taking pictures with silly props in a fall-themed photo booth. Join friends and neighbors rejoicing in the changing seasons! Please contact Mariah Manley at [email protected] or call 978-465-0539 with any questions.

TRUSTEES TO PROVIDE BOAT SHUTTLE TO CHOATE ISLAND FOR ANNUAL CELEBRATION

In celebration of Choate Island Day, The Trustees of Reservations will provide boat transportation to Choate Island in Essex Bay on Saturday October 12 from 10 am to 3 pm. (last boat to island leaves at 1 pm). Attendees will park at Crane Beach, 310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, and take a shuttle to the Crane boat dock, where a boat will ferry people to and from the island throughout the celebration. Once on the island, visitors will have the opportunity to visit the Choate family homestead, the historic Proctor Barn, the White Cottage Visitor Center, and the summit that marks the final resting place of Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Crane, donors of the island. The Trustees will also offer a guided walk, history talks, a children’s treasure hunt, and seasonal refreshments. Visitors are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch and spend the day. Pre-registration at www.thetrustees.org is suggested. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children; Trustees members pay $10 for adults and $5 for children. Day-of tickets will be available for cash or check only. Visit the website at www.thetrustees.org or call 978.356.4351x4015 for more information.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13th

SEPARATE TRUTHSOn Sunday, October 13 at

10:30am at The First Religious Society, 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport, Rev. Harold Babcock will deliver a sermon “Separate Truths.” Unitarian Universalists are big believers in the idea that all the major religious traditions contain useful truths. However, the idea that at their core all religions are “the same” is problematic, and possibly even dangerous. This is the thesis of Stephen Prothero’s recent book, God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions

That Run the World—and Why Their Differences Matter. In a world increasingly divided by religious fanaticism, it’s important that we take a realistic view of both the similarities and differences between religions. The sermon will investigate. Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall follows the service. Childcare is available for children 1 and 2 years old. Free and open to the public

FALL HARVEST FESTIVALCelebrate autumn in Newburyport!

A Newburyport tradition for over 35 years, the Fall Harvest Festival features talented artisans offering handmade crafts & artwork, great local food vendors, live music in Market Square, the annual Scarecrow Contest and Kid's Korner. Sunday & Monday of Columbus Day Weekend from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days. Sunday & Monday, October 13 & 14 Downtown Newburyport Fun for the whole family!

CARVING ON THE COMMONThe Rowley Agricultural

Commission will be hosting the first annual Carving on the Common on Sunday, October 13, from 2-5 PM on the Rowley Common. Pumpkins will be available for purchase from local farmers or you can bring your own! There will be stations set up and stocked with supplies for carving and painting pumpkins. Local vendors from the Rowley Farmer's Market and the Fat Belly BBQ food truck will be set up around the Common with a wide variety of items for sale. Around 5 pm, pumpkins will be lined up and lit for photos. More information can be found on the Rowley Farmer's Market Facebook page.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 14th

THE GREAT PUMPKIN PATCH SALE

A lawn full of pumpkins awaits you at the Main Street Church in downtown Amesbury beside the Public Library. Come and pick out your favorite to carve for Halloween or decorate for Fall. Pricing is done by visual size instead of weight. It all begins on October 6th through the 30th, every day, except Monday until 6 pm. We will also be open on Columbus Day, Monday October 14th. Bring the whole family, your parents, neighbors, friends, or even your playgroup. There will be a game or two, a place to take the perfect picture and a special event on the 19th with live music, food and fun that will support our Haiti mission next spring. All proceeds will benefit the outreach activities of the Main Street Church. There is a perfect pumpkin waiting just for you! 145 Main St, Questions or Information: 978-388-0982

FALL HARVEST FESTIVALCelebrate autumn in Newburyport!

A Newburyport tradition for over 35 years, the Fall Harvest Festival features talented artisans offering handmade crafts & artwork, great local food vendors, live music in Market Square, the annual Scarecrow Contest and Kid's Korner. Sunday & Monday of Columbus Day Weekend from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM both days. Sunday & Monday, October 13 & 14 Downtown Newburyport Fun for the whole family!

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15th

IPSWICH TOWN MEETINGThe Town of Ipswich will hold the

Special Town Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Performing Arts Center (Ipswich Middle/High School).

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16th

HATHA YOGA CLASS Students are led through a series of

stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

NAVIGATING THE ELDER CARE SYSTEM

The Ipswich Council on Aging invites you to attend a forum called “Navigating the Elder Care System.” Learning the details of the elder care network does not need to feel so overwhelming. Come to this seminar to learn about community resources, housing options, legal issues to protect one’s estate and the Five Wishes document that should be discussed with a loved one prior to a critical event. These conversations are so important to ensure that systems are in place before the emotion of a loved one’s illness becomes all-consuming. It’s always too soon … until it’s too late. Patricia Valcour, the Outreach Director of the COA, will discuss community resources and housing options, Kathryn Lyon, an elder law attorney from Stern, Keilty and Wall, will give us valuable information concerning legal issues to protect ourselves and our estates, and Mary Crowe from Hospice of the North Shore will talk about the Five Wishes legal document and its necessity in our lives. Please join us at Ipswich Town Hall, Council on Aging Cafeteria, 25 Green Street on Wednesday, October 16 from 5:30 – 8:00pm for this critical presentation. Dinner will be served at 5:30. The discussion begins at 6:00pm. RSVP at 978-356-6650.

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announced that the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) has awarded grants totaling more than $25,000 to cultural organizations and communities in their district.

Local grant recipients include:Amesbury Cultural Council, $5,140Newburyport Cultural Council, $4,250Salisbury Cultural Council, $4,250Merrimac Cultural Council, $4,250The Newburyport Literary Festival, $2,500On Stage, Inc of Newburyport, $3,500

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Coordinated by local Modern Woodmen members, Summit Chapters provide fun and fulfilling experiences to fit the busy lifestyles of those 55 and over.

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As a tax-exempt fraternal financial services organization, Modern Woodmen sells life insurance, annuity and investment* products not to benefit stockholders but to improve quality of life for our members, their families and their communities. This is accomplished through social, charitable and volunteer activities. Annually, Modern Woodmen and its members provide nearly $29 million and 1 million volunteer hours for community projects nationwide.

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Symphony by the Sea, $3,200The Firehouse Center for the Arts, $2,500

“A vibrant cultural arts scene, including great theater, music, literature and visual arts, helps make the First Essex District an attractive place to live and visit,” said Representative Costello. “I am happy that the Massachusetts Cultural Council has decided to support these organizations, which are so critical to keep our arts thriving.”

Senator O’Connor Ives, who serves as the Co-Chair of the Legislature’s Joint Committee on Tourism, Arts and Cultural Development said, “These additional resources will support the work of every local cultural council and a number of cultural organizations in the district to continue and expand their offerings. It’s also a boost to tourism and our local economy.”

The MCC is a state agency supporting the arts, sciences, and humanities, to improve the quality of life in Massachusetts and its communities. It pursues its mission through a combination of grants, services, and advocacy for nonprofit cultural organizations, schools, communities, and artists. For more information, please visit www.massculturalcouncil.org .

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------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - On Tuesday, October 22 Spa Tech Institute in Ipswich will be hosting a Spa Night from 6 to 9 p.m. in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For a $15 donation (cash only) anyone 18 or older can come and enjoy a relaxing evening of spa services including: chair massage, paraffin hand treatment, hand and foot massage, skin analysis and polarity (energy) mini-sessions. There will be refreshments as well as several items to be raffled off. Spa Tech is conveniently located at 126 High Street, right next to Ipswich High School. 100% of the proceeds raised will be donated to Susan G. Komen Massachusetts, which means your donation will make a local impact.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - The Orchestra On The Hill will present a wonderful concert at the Ipswich Performing Arts Center at 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2013. Join us for this celebratory concert that will feature a full orchestra focused entirely on composers from Massachusetts. The concert, conducted by Thomas Palance, will include the world premiere of The Dance of Prometheus from G. Paul Naeger. Sit back and relax as the orchestra takes you on a musical journey to the sounds of: Robert Bradshaw: Schooners in the Harbor, Horatio Parker: A Northern Ballad, Arthur Foote: Suite in E, Arthur Foote: Air and Gavotte, G. Paul Naeger: The Dance of Prometheus. About the Orchestra: The Orchestra On The Hill is a community orchestra comprised of talented musicians from several North Shore communities under the musical direction of Thomas Palance. With a membership consisting of adult and high school student volunteers supplemented by professional musicians, the orchestra strives to enrich Ipswich and surrounding communities through performances of orchestral music. Its mission is to provide opportunities for adult and talented teen residents of Ipswich and nearby communities to come together to rehearse and perform orchestral music, often in collaboration with local and regional composers, performers and visual artists. General Admission tickets are $20/ $15 students at the door. For information about this concert, the orchestra or for advance ticket reservations please contact Caroline Forrester, Orchestra Manager, at [email protected] or 978-471-8202

------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMAC – Residents and visitors will have the opportunity to view an example of early Colonial architecture and enjoy a glimpse into Colonial life when the Merrimac Town Improvement Society holds their annual fall open house at the Old Sawyer House Saturday October 19. The event will be held between 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at the Old Sawyer House, located at 20 East Main Street (adjacent to the Merrimac Fire and Police Station) in Merrimac. In addition to tours of the Old Sawyer House (circa 1735), mulled cider and light refreshments will be served around the main fireplace of the Sawyer House. The Old Sawyer House, a classic New England saltbox, was built by John Kendrick and sold to Aaron Sawyer in 1758. It remained in the Sawyer family until 1908 when it was sold, along with 14 acres of woodland, to the Merrimac Town Improvement Society. The house retains much of its original paneling, original upstairs windows and one original fireplace on the second floor. The two downstairs fireplaces were renovated in the mid-19th century. Furnishings and artifacts located in the home reflect the house’s First Period Colonial status.

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURY - On Saturday October 19, the Essex Base Ball Organization will host Jan’s Pitch for Breast Cancer and The Arts – a day of vintage baseball, great food, live music and more at Spencer Peirce Little Farm in Newbury, MA. The event honors Janice Sheehy, who lost her two-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer earlier this year. Sheehy was a talented and dedicated art teacher in the Lawrence, MA school system - and mother to Brian Sheehy, president of the Essex Base Ball Organization, and Chris Sheehy, captain of the Lowell Base Ball Club. Proceeds from Jan’s Pitch will be split between Susan G. Komen For The Cure, the world’s largest breast cancer organization, and The Janice Sheehy Art Fund, established to send students from the Arlington (Middle) School in Lawrence to the Museum of Fine Arts Boston, and to provide these students supplies to hold their own art exhibit. The day will include a triple-header of vintage baseball games, featuring players from teams based in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Connecticut. Vintage baseball is played according to the game’s original 19th-century rules – with wooden bats, authentic ‘lemon peel’ baseballs, and no gloves. During and after the games visitors can sample food from local eateries, listen to live music, enjoy delicious beers from

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------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT – Boil and bubble, toil and trouble. It’s the grown-ups night to play like kids at the Historical Society of Old Newbury’s Annual Halloween Haunting, set for Friday, October 25, 2013 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at the Oak Hill Cemetery. This rain or shine, adults-only party features card and palm readers, a spooky hay ride through the cemetery featuring some of the area’s less savory sorts and the first-ever Celebrity Apple Bobbing contest. TICKETS NOW ON SALE: $25 per person @ www.NewburyHist.org or call 978.462.2681.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Program- Fund Raising Committee of the Rowley Historical Society is happy to announce that the Cookbook “RECIPES & REMEMBRANCES” is now here and on sale. It is in time for your Holiday gift giving. The Cookbook is complete with the local favorites passed down from generations of Rowley people: family, friends & neighbors. Over 225 recipes, little stories & remembrances came from Rowley and all over the country and are included. It is the third Cookbook that the Historical Society is proud to sponsor going back to the original in 1922, 1994 and today for 2014, our town’s 375th Celebration. All of our efforts have been as a fund raising endeavor to benefit the Rowley Historical Society’s 1677 Platts-Bradstreet House, its upkeep, repairs & historically correct new undertakings. To purchase your very own copy of “Recipes & Remembrances”, it is on sale for $15.00 at the Town Clerk’s office or by calling 978-948-5054.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Social Media Computer classes for seniors (Age 50+) - Are you wondering what is the big deal about Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn? Join this free class taught by Carol Soucy at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St. Students will learn about the social media sites everyone is using for sharing, job searching, and more. Meets on three consecutive Thursdays starting October 10 from 8:30-10 am. Call 978-948-2850 for more information or to register. Space is limited.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Feel like a Basket Case? Prove it!! The Friends of the Rowley Public Library are preparing for our 2nd Annual Holiday Basket Raffle. We need your help to collect some exciting prizes. Please contribute a basket of goodies with a regular

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Cultural Council is accepting grant applications for public programs that promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences in the community. The deadline for grant applications is October 15. Mail applications to Rowley Cultural Council, P.O. Box 275, Rowley, MA 01969. For more application information contact Nancy Hill at 978-948-8158 or [email protected]. To learn more about the Local Cultural Council opportunities, forms and requirements, go to www.mass-culture.org/Rowley.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - The Town of Salisbury is having an Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, November 2nd, from 9am to 2pm. The items need to be brought to the DPW facility at 39 Lafayette Road. Residents are asked to bring proof of residency. For more information contact the Salisbury Public Works Department at 978-463-0656.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY - Annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, October 26th from 4:30-6:30. $9:00 per person. Children Plates (6 & under) $6.00. All meals include Beverage and dessert. Take-outs also available. East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Rd, Salisbury Square, Salisbury, 978-465-8940. Tickets sold at the door.

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - "Some Like It Old…Some Like It New,” a Topsfield home décor boutique, has recently moved to a brighter and more open space within the Topsfield Village Shopping Center. In addition to offering an assortment of old, new and painted furniture, home décor items, custom window treatments and interior design services, the new shop offers a unique “design center studio” in which owner Ida Staffier Bial holds a variety of design workshops, ranging from sewing and flower-arranging, to the innovative use of ChalkPaint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan. ChalkPaint® requires no sanding, no priming, no mess and is fun to use. Ida will be giving demonstrations at the upcoming Topsfield Fair. Ida mentions that "Life is all about design...It's that simple!" 30 Main St., Topsfield, (978) 561-1462, www.somelikeitoldornew.com

------------------------------------------------------------TOPSFIELD - Mass Audubon’s Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield will hold its annual Halloween Happenings for families on Friday, October 25 and Saturday, October 26. Join us for a safe, non-scary, fun-filled, guided family night walk through the forest to learn about the creatures of the night and explore some of the history and myths that surround Halloween. Children and adults are encouraged to come in costume, but dress warmly as you will be outdoors for about an hour. Allow about 1-1/2 hours total. Recommended for children ages 4-12 accompanied by an adult. The program begins in the barn with games and activities that will keep you entertained until your group goes out. Please choose an arrival time: 6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00, 7:15 and 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will greet participants at the end of the program. RAIN OR SHINE. Advance registration with payment is required. No walk-ins. FEE: $10 per person (adult or child) ($9/Mass Audubon members). To register, call 978-887-9264.

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As our children head back to school, we often rush to get their eyes examined. The concerns are often whether a child will see the blackboard or be able to read clearly. So, they start school seeing great and then a month or two down the road, they do not see as well or they develop headaches or even fail their vision screening.

Why does this happen?People often think of their eyes as how they can see: how they see the

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the house is worth, regardless of what an appraiser comes up with. That argument isn’t going to wash with the bank or mortgage company as it is their money going out. The financing company also needs to make sure that there are no side deals or fraud being perpetrated between seller and buyer.

Therefore, if you have a deal with a seller to purchase the home at $400,000 and the appraisal on the home comes in lower than the agreed upon price, it may kill your deal. Whatever the reason for the low appraisal, you’d be wise to consult with your lender, who really does want your business, and your local REALTOR®, to request a second appraisal. Even though you may have to pay for it, the second appraisal often does come in higher. The appraisal may have been off in the first place if the appraiser is not local and familiar with the area. He or she may not know that the home you are buying is in a very desirable part of town or that the town you are buying in carries much more value than the next town over.

Here are other options for both buyer and seller if your appraisal comes in low:

As the buyer you can increase your down payment to lower the financing amount.As the seller, you can lower the price to be in uniform with the appraisal.The seller can offer to hold a second mortgage on the property. As the buyer, you can walk away from the transaction.As the seller, you can refuse to

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With inventories still very low, first time home buyers are coming into the market with questions on how to secure a home currently for sale. With anything new there are questions, and one of the questions often asked is what happens after we sign a purchase and sale agreement. Next is the buyer’s lender will schedule and appraisal once they are confident a secure deal is in place (typically they are confident of a secure deal only when a purchase and sale is signed by both buyer and seller). The appraiser will walk through the home taking notes, sketching out room sizes and taking pictures. All this information goes into a report with notes on the good and bad on the home along with pictures and most importantly comparable sales. This is sent to the lender.

Lenders rely on appraisals. Recent home sale prices are increasing due to the fact we are moving away from a market dominated by buyers. With sellers getting what they are asking in some cases appraisals can become an issue. In a “sellers” market, particularly in hot areas with low inventory (the area we are in currently), multiple offers may push up prices. This can skew the data used by the appraiser to value the property.

Appraisers may have a problem finding comparable sales high enough to get to the sale price on the home you are buying. While it isn’t their job to “get to the sale price” on the home you are buying, they do want to put together an appraisal that makes sense. An argument can be made that what a buyer and seller have agreed to is what

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do lower price, or offer second mortgage.

Most times if your appraisal comes in low the buyer will increase the down payment, have another appraisal done or find another lender. While this may lengthen the time to get to closing it is worth doing if it means getting the home you want and from the seller’s perspective you won’t have to start the whole process over again with a new buyer.

If you have any questions about this article, real estate in general or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573 or via email at [email protected]

Sold Single Family HomesAddress, Town Description DOM List Price Sold For Orig Price16 Larch Rd, Georgetown 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 27 $149,900 $161,000 $149,900 46 Collins Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 17 $174,900 $215,000 $174,900 10 South Pond St, Newbury 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 4 $180,000 $195,000 $180,000 1 Upton Ln, Boxford 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Cape 61 $212,202 $212,200 $224,900 15 Boie Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 32 $258,000 $254,000 $258,000 57 Middle Rd, Amesbury 7 room, 2 bed, 1f 1h bath Raised Ranch 108 $259,900 $254,900 $274,900 153 King St, Groveland 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 129 $278,000 $265,000 $279,000 22 Summit Ave, Amesbury 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Cape 3 $289,000 $289,000 $289,00032 Summer St, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 61 $289,400 $291,000 $289,400 15 Perley Ave, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 41 $299,000 $280,000 $299,000 390 North St, Georgetown 5 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Colonial 18 $299,000 $299,000 $299,000 210 Main St, Rowley 7 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Victorian 95 $299,900 $299,900 $319,900 27 High St, Salisbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Ranch 551 $329,900 $280,000 $329,900 145 Whitehall Rd, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 109 $315,900 $309,000 $336,900 8 Andover St, Georgetown 8 room, 4 bed, 1f 1h bath Farmhouse 95 $359,000 $347,000 $359,000 2 Reynard Ln, Georgetown 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 43 $364,000 $358,000 $364,000 37 Spofford St, Newburyport 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Split Entry 6 $364,900 $360,000 $364,900 309 High Rd, Newbury 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Ranch 126 $354,900 $349,900 $375,000 405 Boston St, Topsfield 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 44 $399,000 $387,500 $399,000 21 Ash St, Amesbury 7 room, 2 bed, 2f 1h bath Victorian 140 $379,900 $370,000 $399,900 1 Puritan Rd, Wenham 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Ranch 3 $415,000 $415,000 $415,000 4 Independent St, Rowley 11 room, 5 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 98 $439,900 $431,000 $439,900 20 Munroe St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Other 9 $449,900 $455,000 $449,900 10 Strathmere, Amesbury 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 130 $449,000 $415,000 $479,900 11 Madison Way, Merrimac 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 176 $525,000 $519,900 $519,900 4 Towne Ln, Topsfield 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 0h bath Colonial 20 $499,900 $489,000 $525,000 11 Boylston St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 4 $539,000 $544,000 $539,000 79 Spencer Knowles Rd, Rowley 10 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 103 $559,900 $555,000 $565,000 29 Pillsbury Ln, Georgetown 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 6 $569,000 $565,000 $569,000 3 Marion Ave, Groveland 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 128 $539,900 $513,000 $569,900 9 Court Ln, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 368 $550,000 $540,000 $580,000 40 Pye Brook Ln, Boxford 10 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 202 $589,000 $580,000 $589,000 3 Lafayette St, Newburyport 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Antique 4 $619,900 $625,000 $619,900 4 Walnut Rd, Wenham 10 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 112 $599,000 $580,000 $629,000 3 77th, Newburyport/Plum Island 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 188 $639,900 $625,000 $649,900 10 Deer Run Ln, Georgetown 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 2h bath Cape 95 $659,000 $650,000 $659,000 66 Lime St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Other 39 $699,000 $699,000 $699,000 66 Town Farm Rd, Ipswich 9 room, 4 bed, 3f 1h bath Contemporary 43 $700,000 $661,000 $700,000 30 Merrimac St, Amesbury 8 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 211 $649,000 $625,000 $725,000 140 Jeffreys Neck Rd, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Multi-Level 87 $679,000 $640,000 $729,000 4 Kinsman Ln, Hamilton 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 146 $849,000 $815,000 $895,000 38 Federal St, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Other 3 $899,900 $899,900 $899,900 311 Sagamore St, Hamilton 9 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Colonial 120 $925,000 $925,000 $925,000 272 Water St, Newburyport 10 room, 3 bed, 3f 1h bath Other 119 $1,895,000 $1,600,000 $1,895,000

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Take my situation. My parents say that my childhood dentist told them I didn’t need braces. I had orthodontic treatment in my late 30’s because of the wearing of teeth and muscle issues that arose from not having braces as a youth. And, as an adult, the issues are not always as simple to correct as they would have been if the treatment was done during development.

My teeth were “straight” but my upper jaw is narrow which puts the relationship of the upper and lower teeth in a bad position. If orthodontics had been done when my jaws were developing, “simple” palate expansion (which many kids can relate to) would have solved my problem. This is not so easy once the jaws have stopped growing.

Kids grow at their own pace. This includes the development of the teeth and jaws. Seven may seem like an early age for your child to start the process of braces, but in some cases,

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There are plenty of adults who do not have “straight” teeth but have a very stable bite relationship. Not everyone needs braces. An orthodontist should be able to explain in simple terms whether treatment is indicated for bite related reasons, cosmetic, or both.

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.

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