http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224905.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:52:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224905.html Every year, a local family donates a tree to the city for use in the downtown, and this year, Paul and Beverley Doyle decided theirs was worth sharing.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224312.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224312.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224858.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224858.html Salisbury Council on Aging director Liz Pettis said the break-in occurred sometime between 5:15 p.m. Tuesday afternoon when she locked up for the day, and 7:30 the next morning, when the custodian arrived and realized the Hilton Center had been robbed. Stolen was a 4-year-old, 47-inch flat-screen television and Wii entertainment system, along with video programs for the system. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_323110608 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_323110608 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224305.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:50:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224305.html Working under the direction of consulting engineer David Vine, the workers from the Lexington-based erosion control company Netco installed a 27-foot-long sandbag at the front of the network at its southerly end, nearest the stone groin at the Center.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224258.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:49:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224258.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224019.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:42:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323224019.html Moak said yesterday he was approached by two of his department heads several months ago with descriptions showing the additional responsibilities for these two positions.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223952.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:41:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223952.html After Major Kathy Purvis shared her fears with The Daily News on Wednesday that the organization was worried it wouldn't have enough food to distribute for Thanksgiving meals, the community has stepped up in full force.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223944.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:39:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223944.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223936.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223936.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223908.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:38:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223908.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223900.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:37:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223900.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223831.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:36:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223831.html Festivities will take place on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 6 to 8 p.m., and along with illuminating the tree at Town Hall, Seabrook's School Chorus will perform.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223520.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:35:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223520.html Selectman Earl Baumgardner raised the issue of a Massachusetts Municipal Association non-binding resolution to oppose all current and future unfunded mandates. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223551.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:34:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223551.html Monday, Nov. 16, 2009
APPROVED
The River Road rebuilding is prepared for advertising the project for construction, beginning on Nov. 21. A contract for the engineering portion of the rebuilding is expected by Monday for $105,000. Since the amount is known, the contract was approved for signing as soon as it is received.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223420.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:32:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223420.html The following item was recorded in the log of the Newburyport police:
Mary Anne Adams, 66, 26 Congress St., Newburyport, was issued a summons yesterday at 2:11 p.m. on charges of negligent driving and a one-way sign violation. Lt. Richard Siemasko and Sgt. Howard Adams issued the summons on Green and Pleasant streets. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223411.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:31:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223411.html Eric M. Brown, 22, 21 Perkins St., Amesbury; resisting arrest, guilty, ordered to pay a $100 fine, $50 to VWF; disorderly conduct, guilty, $50 fine (Amesbury).]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223341.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:30:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223341.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223451.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:15:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_323223451.html Once again, those will be the two sites debated for a potential parking garage in the coming months after an advisory task force set up by Mayor John Moak recommended them to a consulting firm working for the city.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233926.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:57:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233926.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233908.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:55:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233908.html The city's parking task force will meet today at 3 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to discuss the top three picks for where a parking garage could be built in the city. Planning director Sean Sullivan said the consultant has used data, research and public feedback to narrow the possible sites to Waterfront West, land owned by developer Steve Karp between the Black Cow Restaurant and Michael's Harborside; the corner of Titcomb and Merrimac streets; and the city's Green Street parking lot.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233824.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:53:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233824.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233815.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:52:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233815.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233900.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:51:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233900.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233747.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:50:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233747.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233740.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:49:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233740.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233733.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:48:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233733.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233422.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:39:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233422.html The property at 164, 166 and 172 Main St. went up for sale last week. The agent for the sale, John McCarthy of Rowley Realty, said the asking price is $599,900.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233415.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:38:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233415.html HIGH HONORS
Juniors
Ray Goodwin and Amanda Lewis
Seniors
Mason Eaton and Amanda Fisher]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233346.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:37:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233346.html Selectmen met daily for weeks in October, interviewing department heads on budget necessities and wish lists for next year. During the process, the selectmen's goal was to keep the budget as low as possible, while maintaining Seabrook's traditionally high level of town services, Town Manager Barry Brenner said.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233339.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:36:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233339.html The board is contemplating a change from agricultural/residential to residential zoning in the neighborhood behind Town Hall.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233207.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:35:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233207.html Despite torrential rains, seven relatives of Daniel Mussilloway and their spouses came to the historic Hills House, 407 Main St., from Vermont, New Jersey and Maryland, bringing with them a patchwork quilt that's been in their family for many decades. Born in Ireland in 1645, Mussilloway was the first of his family in this country and one of the earliest settlers of Newbury. At that time, West Newbury was part of Newbury.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233311.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:32:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233311.html Nov. 17, 2009
West Newbury's Heather Conner was not present
APPROVED
Previously discussed adjustments to budget columns so that they are published correctly in the budget book per a recommendation by business manager Kathy McWilliams. The committee is hoping to receive FY2010 budget books by the first week in December. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233244.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:31:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233244.html The following items were recorded in the log of the Newburyport police:
Richard J. Larochelle, 26, 34 High St., Newburyport, and Amy Larochelle, 28, 4B Lincoln Ave., Salisbury, were issued summonses Tuesday at 4:13 p.m., each on a charge of domestic assault and battery. Officers Richard Rocco and Christopher McDonald issued the summonses on High Street.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233236.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:30:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322233236.html Robin A. Stack, 44, 1 Whites Court, Newburyport; threatening to commit a crime, continued without finding for six months, ordered to pay $50 to the Victim/Witness Fund (VWF) (Newburyport).]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322232933.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:15:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_322232933.html He went into remission at the age of 14 only to be stricken with a rare deadly cancer, Askin's sarcoma, two years later. After removing a golf-ball sized tumor on the side of his lung, doctors gave him just 14 days to live and read Swarner his last rites.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233748.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:55:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233748.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233739.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:53:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233739.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233712.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:52:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233712.html Although several companies are running holiday food drives, Major Kathy Purvis said the local chapter of the Salvation Army may not have enough food this year to distribute to all the families who have signed up for a turkey and supplies to make all the fixings.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233703.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:50:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233703.html Local officials are hoping residents have been warned and will not flood 911 dispatchers with calls. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233635.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:49:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233635.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233530.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:44:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233530.html Earlier this fall, a group of customers and friends formed to try to save the White Hen from having to vacate its Pond Street storefront in April in order to make way for an expansion project by CVS. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233521.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:43:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233521.html Historical Commission chairwoman Linda Smiley said the hearing will begin at 8 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. The proposal, for 84 -86 State St., calls for Stonehaven Realty Development to add a sixth floor to its five-story brick building, known as the Bracket Heel building. It would be topped with a 2,185-square-foot penthouse with a 1,356-square-foot deck. Architectural renderings show the penthouse having mostly glass walls with steel frame.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233453.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:42:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233453.html Four Democrats and two Republicans are running for the seat vacated by the death of Sen. Edward Kennedy in August.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233425.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:40:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233425.html The clinics are running in Newburyport, Salisbury and Amesbury.
Today's clinic will offer the injection flu shot. It is just for pregnant women and children between the ages of 6 months and 9 years with compromised immune systems — such as kids with lung, kidney, heart, liver, nerve, or blood disease. It is also for primary caregivers to infants 6 months old or younger. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233357.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:39:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233357.html Salisbury environmental attorney William Simmons is representing the 74 adults and 14 minors who have sued landfill owner and operator New Ventures. The plaintiffs are asking for a jury trial and seeking damages stemming from spending the last half decade living with the impact of the Crow Lane landfill, such as health repercussions from the sicking odors and the impact on their property values, they say.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233328.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:38:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233328.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233300.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:37:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233300.html Along with numerous vendors offering holiday gifts, food and decorations, the fair offers a chance for local children to meet the Grinch and Cindy Lou Who, from "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas." And for a small donations, kids can decorate a special holiday gingerbread cookie. ]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233214.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:36:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233214.html Starting at 6 p.m. and running until closing, for a donation, those who attend will find a great night of free food and festivities. Included will be a karaoke contest for children and adults, a best duet contest and other games, contests and entertainment.]]> http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233145.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:35:00 EST http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_321233145.html Nov. 16, 2009
APPROVED
A postponement of the Special Town Meeting from Monday, Dec. 14, to Monday, Jan. 11. The town administrator did not expect that the free cash account would be certified in time to hold the meeting in December. The special meeting is being called primarily to seek approval of an appropriation of $110,000 for the town's water board so that they may begin a project that will ultimately build a $7.5 million water treatment plant in town to ensure the safety of the water supply. A quorum of 100 residents is needed to vote at this meeting.]]>