Bob and Howie Fournier, owners of Hobo's Café & Lounge at 5 Broadway at Salisbury Beach) are responding to the tragedy that's left hundreds of thousands injured and homeless in Haiti after the recent devastating earthquakes.
At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13, Hobo's will host a night of fun and fundraising to raise money for Haiti relief. At least five rock 'n' roll bands, ranging from vintage to classic rock, will be "jamming the night away." The event will also feature a full dinner buffet, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle.
"We hope you can join us as we do our small part to help our global neighbors," the owners said.
For more information, call Hobo's at 978-465-4626.
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Election season is open in Salisbury and those wishing to run for town or school district offices at the May 11 spring elections can take out candidate papers from the town clerk's office starting today.
Papers must be taken out no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 19 and returned no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23. The signatures of at least 29 Salisbury registered voters are required and will be certified by the registrars.
The withdrawal deadline for those who file for office and then change their minds is 5 p.m. on April 8.
Two members of the Board of Selectmen will be chosen to serve three year terms, seats currently held by Selectmen Ed Hunt and Jerry Klima.
Three Triton Regional School Committee members will be elected, one each from Salisbury, Rowley and Newbury. The Salisbury seat up for election is currently held by Deborah Choate.
Another Salisbury seat on the School Committee will be chosen this year, a two-year term held by Linda Litcofsky. Litcofsky was appointed by selectmen last year to fill out the term of Dale Knowles after Knowles resigned for health reasons.
Also up for election is a three-year term for moderator, currently held by Ron Ray.
Annual Town Meeting takes place on Monday, May 17, at 7:30 p.m. at Salisbury Elementary School.
A special Town Meeting will take place at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 17, right before the Annual Town Meeting.
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A joint meeting of the Planning and Zoning Review boards will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. in the Colchester Room on the second floor of Town Hall. To be discussed are the parking regulation changes to zoning.
On Feb. 24, another joint meeting will be held at 6 p.m. in the Colchester Room to continue the discussion of the new Right to Farm by-law.
For more information, contact the Planning Office at 978-463-2266.
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Upcoming events
Feb. 10, 10 a.m., workshop on Health car proxies at Hilton Senor Center
Feb. 11, noon, Valentines Pasta Dinner hosted by the Salisbury Police Association for Salisbury Senior Citizens; call 978-462-2412 by 2 p.m. today for to register.
Feb. 13, 9 a.m., Salisbury Democratic Town Committee Caucus, Hilton Senior Center
Feb. 13, 4:30 p.m., Mrs. Smith's Sweetheart Supper, East Parish Church, $10 per person.
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Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached at 978-462-6666, ext. 3271 or at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com.
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