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Salisbury town notebook
Angeljean Chiaramida
Published: October 6, 2008

On Wednesday, and after months of review, the Conservation Commission approved the state Department of Conservation and Recreation's beach management plan for Salisbury Beach.

Salisbury Conservation Agent Michelle Rowden said the plan was approved "with accolades," from Conservation Commission member Iora Alexander.

The plan discusses the state's actions to keep the beach in good health and includes methodology for its upkeep on a daily basis as well as its long-term health. Erosion control, beach nourishment, the planting of dune grass and erection of snow fencing, as well as care for boardwalks and maintenance of public access points were all part of the plan.

Selectmen âóòJerry Klima said DCR did a wonderful job and that Salisbury is lucky to have such a strong partner in beach management.

For copies of the plan, contact Rowden, whose office is located in the Planning Department on the first floor of Town Hall.

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The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society will host the Spay Mass Van available at its 63 Elm St. office every Friday.

Those interested in making an appointment to have their cat or kitten spayed or neutered can call 1-888-495-SPAY(7729) or e-mail spaymass@mrfrs.org. Costs will be $75 per cat for spay/neuter and vaccine services. Micro-chipping services will also be provided. Please visit www.mrfrs.org for more information.

MRFRS is taking steps to improve the state's cat overpopulation problem through the Spay Mass Van. It travels to locations such as local humane societies, schools, town/city halls and other central locations to provide high-volume, low cost spay/neuter services to cats and kittens. Since 1992, MRFRS has adopted out 13,800 cats and kittens, spayed/neutered 6,800 feral cats and sterilized 1,000 cats through their low-cost programs.

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The Salisbury Chamber of Commerce holds its October dinner meeting at 6:30 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 16, at Connie's Stage Coach, which is under new management. Connie's Stage Coach is located at 93 Elm St. (Route 110), in Salisbury.

Guest Speaker is Lisa Pearson, Salisbury's director of planning and development.

Reservations are required, and those interested can RSVP online at salisburychamber@aol.com, or by calling the Chamber at 978-465-3581.

Save these dates for important upcoming Chamber meetings:

November Dinner Meeting, Thursday, Nov. 20, Stripers Grille, Congressman John Tierney, invited speaker.

December Holiday Gathering, Thursday, Dec. 11, Capri Seaside Italian Grille and Bar.

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The Sea Spray Garden Club will meets Monday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m. The speaker this month is Fred Rice of Rome, NY, who will speak on "Designing the Off-Season Garden."

Fred is one of the club's most popular speakers, and many are looking forward to a fun and informative program.

All club meetings take place at the East Parish United Methodist Church, 8 Lafayette Road, Salisbury MA.

Yearly membership dues for club members are $35, and guests are always welcome. The guest fee is $5.00. Light refreshments are served.

Any questions, please call 978-388-4848 or 978-948-8181.

Angeljean Chiaramida is the Salisbury reporter and can be contacted at 978-465-6666 ext. 3271 or at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com.