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Team Dale raises $4,000 for brain cancer fight
Selectman Fred Knowles proved up to the task when he rode a full 25 miles in Beth Israel Hospital's Bike-a-thon, which raised money for the hospital's brain tumor clinic. Beth Israel Hospital is where Knowles' wife, Dale, has been treated for brain cancer, and Knowles decided to get Team Dale together for the ride.
"Over 200 riders raised over $40,000 (through the entire ride), beating the goal by $10,000," Knowles reported recently. "And Team Dale and Team Mosher united and raised $4,000."
Dan Mosher was the best man in the Knowles' wedding 25 years ago, Knowles said. Team Dale covered the greater Salisbury area and Team Mosher covered greater Worcester.
"The anti-cancer front continues to make progress in beating this hideous disease, and every bit helps in the battle," Knowles said. "I wish to thank everyone who took the time to donate and who continue to offer their support. Team Dale alone had over 50 different families and individuals give and that has made all the difference."
Dale Knowles continues to improve, he said,
"She continues her work in physical therapy and occupational therapy and is getting stronger by the day," he added.
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The deadlines for citizen's petition warrant articles closed on Friday for the Oct. 26 Fall Town Meeting, and only one was submitted, according to Town Manager Neil Harrington. The Parks and Recreation Commission submitted a question asking for $5,000 from free cash to be put on children's events, including the annual Easter Egg Hunt, plus a Halloween and Christmas event.
Although things are pretty tight, Harrington said he thinks the town should be able to financially accommodate the request if Town Meeting approves.
"If it's for the kids, I think we can help out," he said.
Auditors are at Town Hall now doing the 2009 audit, Harrington said, and the town should know how much it will have in the free cash account in a couple of weeks. Although there probably won't be hundreds of thousands as in years past, there should be some, he said.
Free cash is the money left unspent from the previous year's budget, which can be used or saved by approval of Town Meeting.
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Looking for something else to do with the children? Fall Story Hour at the Salisbury Public Library begins today, and what better way to get little ones to love reading.
Meeting times are Mondays and Thursdays at 10:15 a.m. A complete schedule is available at the library front desk. Children must be accompanied by an adult and registration is required.
For more information or to sign up by phone, call 978-465-5071.
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Members of the Essex County Sheriff's inmate workforce did a great job cleaning up and painting the Salisbury Beach comfort station on Friday, Harrington said. Next week, he hopes the crews will start scraping and painting Town Hall.
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The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, Oct. 15 at 5:30 p.m. at Stripers Grille, 175 Bridge Road.
Featured speaker will be Salisbury Town Manager Neil Harrington.
Also on the agenda is the election of Chamber officers.
Those wishing to attend should make a reservation no later than Oct. 8 at salisburychamber@aol.com.
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The Friends of the Salisbury Council on Aging, Inc. will hold its annual Fall Indoor Flea Market on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds go to quality of life programs for Salisbury's senior citizens and shut-ins.
This rain-or-shine event is held inside the Salisbury Hilton Center, 43 Lafayette Road, beside the Salisbury Fire Station. No matter what the weather, this event goes on and no one gets wet.
Those with items to sell can rent tables for the yard sale for $15. Donations to the yard sale in the way of unwanted furniture or household items are also welcome.
As well as a great place to find hidden treasures, food and beverages are available.
To rent a table or for more information on the yard sale, call John Labby at 978-902-6904.
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Salisbury's Democratic Town Committee will hold a food drive for the food pantry at Pettengill House at the upcoming Town Meeting, scheduled for Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. at Salisbury Elementary School. Needed are non-perishable food, snacks for kids and personal hygiene and baby products and cleaning supplies.
For further information, contact Lou Masiello at 978-465-8741 or Walter Sidley at 978-465-3557.
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Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached via e-mail at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com or by phone at 978-462-6666 ext. 3271.
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Waves, rescues surge
SALISBURY BEACH — There has been little downtime for Salisbury Beach lifeguards over the past few days, as massive waves have led to frequent rescues and injuries to beach-goers.
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Tuesday set a notable record: Lifeguards conducted at least 18 rescues, about half of all the rescues they have conducted this summer. Lifeguard supervisor George Nigro said a combination of warm water, hot temperatures, high surf and a high volume of swimmers led to the busy day. -
MEMA: Earl's impacts still unclear
NEWBURYPORT — As Hurricane Earl spun toward North Carolina's Outer Banks, local officials were preparing for the worst yesterday, though forecasters continued to expect the storm to veer to the northeast sometime today.
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Chief: Flaggers 'not a good arrangement'
AMESBURY — As the state embarks on a long-awaited widening of Amesbury's Route 110 roadway, local police are expressing some disappointment that the Massachusetts Highway Department is choosing to use flagmen instead of the town's police force to handle increased traffic during construction.
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Councilors balk at $10K for charter consultant
NEWBURYPORT — The City Council hesitated this week when faced with a request from the Charter Commission for $10,000 to hire a consultant to assist in the charter review process, saying they needed more specific information about what the money will go toward.
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City wins $625K to fight youth substance abuse
NEWBURYPORT — The city has received a five-year federal grant totaling $625,000, which will ensure that the Beacon Coalition program will continue to flourish and grow.
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The Beacon Coalition was awarded a $125,000 annual Drug Free Communities Support Program grant for five years from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. - Heard Around Town
- Earl will slow beach project a bit
- New school leader promotes team approach
- Boats, residents to light up lake
- Household hazardous waste collection Sept. 11
- Conner steps down from Pentucket School Committee
- police logs
- District Court
- September 1, 2010
- Back to the books
- Black Dog ship ties up in Newburyport
- Newbury to ban access to PI beach
- Council approves water plant rehab
- Officials, boaters keep close eye on hurricane
- Lago snowboard to be raffled by library
- Two indicted on child rape charges
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Waves, rescues surge
