http://www.newburyportnews.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:59:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213234.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213234.html About 2,500 buildings would fall under preservation regulations Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:58:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213302.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213302.html NEWBURYPORT and mdash; Put aside the inaccuracy problems with the federal stimulus Web site, and you'll find real money being spent to create real jobs. That's what state officials say, and one of the projects they point to is the Newburyport Park and Ride lot, located next to Interstate 95. The facility has 510 spaces; the $4.1 million plan would add another 105 spaces, as well as handicapped spots. Once it begins, construction will take 18 months. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:57:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213331.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213331.html SALISBURY and mdash; The state may be rethinking a plan to allow a wind turbine farm off Salisbury Beach after "additional data" revealed something that state coastline experts apparently didn't know and mdash; that there are lots of recreational boaters, and even a few lobstermen, who cruise off the coast. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_323110608 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_slideshow_323110608 Salisbury: Keith Martin, manager of Cinema 95 in Salisbury shows off a pair of 3-Dimensional glasses which will used for movies in two of their six theaters, including the upcoming A Christmas Carol. Bryan Eaton/Staff Photo Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:56:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213358.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213358.html NEWBURYPORT The following items were recorded in the log of the Newburyport police: Mark Ledoux, 27, 4A Fair St., Newburyport, was issued a summons Friday at 4:27 p.m. on charges of unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle and speeding. Officer Shawn Eaton issued the summons on Route 1. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:55:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213426.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213426.html It will be a busy time for city councilors tonight. In addition to the Planning and Development meeting, the City Council's Budget and Finance Committee will also meet at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers to review a supplemental budget request by Mayor John Moak. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:54:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213455.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213455.html Students at Newburyport High School are being provided with a chance to give back to their community. The Student Advisory Council, led by teacher Brandon Sturma, kicked off the annual canned food drive at the school's Veterans Day assembly. The drive began last week and will run until tomorrow. All donations will benefit the Pettengill House and the Newburyport branch of the Salvation Army. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:53:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213503.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213503.html Mayor Thatcher Kezer is looking to fill another position on Amesbury's Board of Health following the resignation of former Chairwoman Kristin tenBensel this month. tenBensel stepped down, citing constraints on her personal time and will be replaced as chairwoman by newly appointed member Amy Courtney. Courtney was elected by her peers to serve as chairwoman, while newly appointed BOH member Matthew Steinel was selected to serve as the new vice chairman. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:52:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213532.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213532.html The blinding rain and whipping winds didn't stop last week's dedication ceremony for the town's newest fire truck and mdash; an emergency one typhoon pumper truck. Originally to be held outdoors, the indoor ceremony was attended by fire Chief James Broderick and his team of full-time and volunteer firefighters. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:51:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213559.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213559.html The Christmas tree soon to be lighted on Salisbury Green was donated by Salisbury Police Department's veteran sergeant, Kevin Sullivan, according to Public Works Director Don Levesque. The DPW put the tree up on Thursday, and the official lighting ceremony will be on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 6 p.m. Salisbury Elementary School's Advanced Band and Choir will perform at the event, and it's rumored Santa Claus could be dropping in as a special favor, escorted to the site by Salisbury's Fire Department. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:50:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213607.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213607.html The one parent vacancy on the elementary school council for this year has been filled by Sharon Bartholomew, mom to Sweetsir School second-grader Jameson. Bartholomew was chosen in an election on Nov. 4, as the council had a few parents come forward to volunteer to be on the council. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:49:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213635.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213635.html NEWBURYPORT and mdash; The following students were named to the first quarter honor roll at Immaculate Conception School: GRADE 5 First Honors Hugh D. Buxbaum, Connor N. Christuk, Shaelin M. Cullen, Julia G. DiBiase, Max T. DiMartino, Mark J. Doyle, Marcella F. Hayes, Helen R. Jones, Dominic F. Noce, Kayla L. Pearson, Noah J. Pressley and Katherine E. Winn Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:48:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213703.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213703.html Monday 10 a.m., Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School, School Building Committee, Superintendent's Conference Room 6:30 p.m., Pentucket Regional School Committee, Capital Subcommittee, Pentucket Middle School, Superintendent's Conference Room Mon, 23 Nov 2009 03:47:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213730.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326213730.html Monday 6 p.m., Board of Assessors, Town Hall Assessors Office 6 p.m., Board of Selectmen, Town Hall second-floor meeting room, executive session 7 p.m., Board of Selectmen, Town Hall third-floor meeting room Sun, 22 Nov 2009 21:46:00 +0000 http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326214621.html http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_326214621.html NEWBURYPORT and mdash; Dirt Glue Enterprises in Amesbury got a $315,000 loan from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, according to a government Web site that's meant to let taxpayers know how billions of their tax dollars are being spent.