Town Meeting will be held tonight at 7:30 at Salisbury Elementary School with a number of important issues on the 29-article warrant.

According to Town Manager Neil Harrington, among the most important articles are recommendations to restore more than $200,000 to the Stabilization Fund, and to revise the town budget by cutting an additional $174,000, due to declining revenues.

Copies of the warrant are posted in Town Hall and the library and are available on the town's Web site at www.salisburyma.gov.

Those attending Town Meeting have a chance to help those who are suffering from the poor economy by bringing a non-perishable food, personal or cleaning item to the meeting for Pettengill House's Food Pantry.

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Want to know what Aunt Tillie's heirloom necklace is worth? Has a painting from Uncle Edward that's been sitting in the garage for 50 years collecting dust? Is that flea market silver service you just bought worthless or priceless?

Find out on Saturday, Nov. 7 when the Friends of the Salisbury Public Library holds their popular Antiques Appraisal Day from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Senior Center, 43 Lafayette Road (Route 1).

Items will be appraised by Paul Royka, owner of Royka's Gallery in Boston. Royka, author of several books, brings 20 years of experience buying and selling antiques. Royka has appeared on PBS's "Antiques Road Show."

The cost is $10 per item appraised, $25 for three, with a limit of three. No coins, jewelry or weapons will be appraised.

For more information, contact the library at 978-465-5071 or check the library's Web site at www.salisburylibrary.org.

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The Committee to Elect Sheriff Frank Cousins is hosting an evening with the sheriff tonight from 6 to 8 at the Capri Seaside Italian Grille, 3 Central Ave., Salisbury.¬ ¬ Suggested donation is $25; tickets are available at the door.

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Salisbury's Johnson Building and Construction has been selected for the 2009 Best of Salisbury Award in the Commercial New Construction category by the U.S. Commerce Association.

The USCA "Best of Local Business" Award Program recognizes outstanding local businesses throughout the country. Each year, the USCA identifies companies they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category.

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Salisbury's new health director, Jack Morris, will take over Nov. 2, according to Harrington. And the department will staff the department an additional eight hours per week.

Local residents can now pay their sewer bills on-line by accessing the Town's Web site, www.salisburyma.gov. This new program went into effect on Oct. 15, thanks to the work of Treasurer/Collector Christine Caron and Kathy Waelter of the Public Works Department.

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This year's Hazardous Waste Collection Day will take place on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon. at the Public Works building at 39 Lafayette Road beside the fire station.

Information about what is and isn't hazardous waste and what will and will not be accepted can be found on the town's Web site (www.salisburyma.gov) or residents may call the DPW at 978-463-0656.

Proof of residency is required to participate.

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News from the Salisbury Council on Aging; for more information on any listing call 978-462-2412.

Last week the council held a flu clinic and vaccinated 215 individuals before running out of vaccine.

The Council on Aging recommends those who missed out on this flu clinic get a flu shot from local drug stores, clinics or doctors offices.

The COA hopes to receive additional vaccines in the future.

A workshop on the Dementia Fighting Brain Fitness System will take place on Wednesday at noon at the Hilton Senior Center. Pre-registration is required.

The Fire House Center for the Arts in Newburyport presents singer Celia Slatery on Nov. 4 at 1 p.m. Free tickets are available for senior citizens who register by Wednesday at the COA.

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East Parish United Methodist Church will hold its Harvest Fair on Saturday, Nov. 14 in the Rose Room of the Church from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The church is located at 8 Lafayette Road in Salisbury Square.

There are still tables available for rent for those who would like to sell their wares at this popular fair. Those interested should contact LeAnne Plummer at 978-465-8940.

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Angeljean Chiaramida covers Salisbury for The Daily News. She can be reached at achiaramida@newburyportnews.com or at 978-462-6666, ext. 3271.