West Newbury briefs

July 17, 2008 10:57 pm

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Summer Theater

This year, 70 young actors and actresses from The Children's Summer Theater will take the stage to perform Forever Summer at the Firehouse in Newburport. The musical is about the joys of summer and the start of school. Showtimes: Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.; Friday, July 25, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Tickets are $3 and are available by calling Irene Mahoney at 978-621-4013.

Committee seeks new member

The West Newbury Americans with Disabilities Committee is seeking a new member. The committee works to develop accessibility to all people, especially those who are disabled. Anyone interested can contact Kris Pyle at the Selectmen's Office, 978-363-1100, ext. 115.

COA needs drivers

The Council on Aging needs volunteer drivers to help with its NEET program, which provides seniors with transportation to appointments in the area. Mileage is reimbursed at 40.5 cents per mile. Call 978-363-1104.

Applications for new water services

The Water Department is accepting applications for new water services. Applications are available in the department's office in the 1910 Town Office Building, 381 Main St., second floor. For further information, call 978-363-1100, ext. 127.

Green Team Paper Retrievers

The Green Team at the Dr. John C. Page Elementary School is hosting a Paper Retriever's "What's Your Goal?" contest running until Aug. 31. If the students collect 12.86 tons of paper, the group will earn $250 for the school. The students have already collected 3.36 tons of paper and are aiming to collect more. Anyone wishing to donate can bring paper supplies to yellow and green paper bins behind the Page School. No drop-offs between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on school days.

Alliance collecting used laptops

The Alliance Dalaba-West Newbury is collecting used laptops for a new computer room at the high school in Dalaba, the town's sister city in Guinea, West Africa. Anyone with a used laptop to donate is asked to call John Hutchison at 978-363-5443. Contributions toward shipping expenses are also welcome and should be sent care of John Hutchison to: Alliance Dalaba-West Newbury, 511 Main St., West Newbury, MA 01985.

Potassium iodide (KI) tablets available

The Board of Health is distributing potassium iodide (KI) tablets to interested residents and individuals who work in town, available by appointment. Call 978-363-1100, ext. 118 or 119.

Town and Got Books? seeking donations

The town and Got Books? have partnered to seek book donations from residents, businesses, schools, libraries, etc. A Got Books? donation container is at the 1910 Town Office Building, 381 Main St., accessible by anyone at any time. For pickup service, visit www.gotbooks.com or call 978-664-6555. Donating books keeps them out of the trash stream, gives them new life, plus a portion of proceeds benefits the town's general fund.