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NEWBURYPORT - Anna Jaques Hospital today announced the promotion of two leaders within the organization to better support the hospital’s strategic priorities around quality and safety and business development.

Sandra Levin was promoted to the newly created role of Chief Quality Officer. In this role, she will work closely with the Senior

Management Team on setting and achieving safety and quality goals, and evidenced-based practices. She is responsible for the oversight of hospital-wide quality indicators and setting priorities for improvement, which will affect every aspect of hospital performance. In addition, her work involves serving as a resource for our

medical staff to assure consistency and compliance with third party regulatory agencies.

Sandra joined Anna Jaques in 2007 as Director of Quality and Safety. She brings more than 25 years of experience in quality, clinical, case management, patient satisfaction, compliance, managed care and leadership.

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NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Donna Holaday has about a month to persuade city councilors that a proposed three and a half story, 244-space parking garage on the Titcomb Street site is the right size, price, design and location.

Otherwise, she warned councilors last week that the city could lose $7 million in state and federal funds needed to build the long-debated parking structure.

In a letter to the council members, Holaday recalled that in the early 2000s when she was on the council, before she was mayor, “we had $7-8M earmarked in federal and state funds for a garage but the project failed by one vote.”

The city, she wrote, has “worked very hard to secure this latest round of funding in an era where

earmarks are very difficult to acquire. I strongly believe we will not be eligible for future earmarks should we lose this opportunity. Construction costs will also continue to escalate.”

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AMESBURY – When Karen Wood reopened the Craft Beer Cellars shop at 19 Main Street the Friday of Super Bowl weekend, she had nine, 12-bottle cases of the popular South Boston brewed Trillium beers on the shelves.

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Monday morning, she had only 11 of the 108 bottles left on her shelves.

“This was a big seller,” Wood said, who declared her first weekend in the reopened store to be a major success.

The Craft Beer Cellars shop features shelves and shelves of craft beers brewed in Massachusetts,

i n c l u d i n g Newbur ypor t Brewing Co.’s Riverwalk. There are also craft beers from other East Coast states, the Midwest, Colorado and California.

Located in a 2,500-square-foot building over the raging Powow River, the shop has about 800 different beers. But nowhere can you find a six pack of Coors or Budweiser or Miller or any

other beer produced by the large breweries.

Customers can also find bottles of wine and ciders, and Wood has added snack food items, including nuts and jerky.

But when you step into this store, it is clear: this is a craft beer store.

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The Town of Rowley (“Owner”) shall receive sealed bids at the Town of Rowley Board of Selectmen Office, 139 Main Street, PO Box 275, Rowley, Massachusetts for the construction of the Prospect Hill Access Road Stormwater Improvements, Contract No. 1, until 2:00 PM prevailing time, Wednesday, March 9, 2016, at which time bids will be opened and publicly read aloud. Bids submit-ted after this time will not be accepted.

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The Work of this Contract generally consists of Prospect Hill Access Road Stormwater Improvements, including, but not limited to, clearing, grubbing, excavation, filling, grading and reconstruction of the existing Prospect Hill gravel access road, and the construc-tion of grass-lined channels on each side of the road for stormwater management.

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‘Glad To Have You Back’Continued from page 1to the industry that succeeded the micro-brewing movement of the late 20th century. It refers to relatively small, independently-owned commercial breweries that employ traditional brewing methods and emphasize flavor and quality.

The response to the products by smaller breweries has been outstanding, as evidenced by the number of repeat customers, Wood said. “Once you enter this world, you don’t come out.”

Wood believes she and her staff of all guys are there to educate customers, many of whom have never tasted a craft beer. Unlike any other beer store, customers are encouraged to make up their own six or 12 pack of different beers.

The shop, number 17 for the Belmont-based franchisor owned by by Suzanne Schalow and Kate Baker, opened here originally last June and was building a strong clientele when co-owner Jocelyn Hughes died in August. Her body was found on the beach in Plum Island.

That began a long and twisted road for Wood, who initially joined the business with Hughes, a friend,

to help manage its financials. When Hughes died, Wood was thrust into the role of being the face of craft beer.

“I learned to love beer all that much more,” Wood said.

As sole owner, she said she is getting to use all her training and experience. She studied marketing in college and managed the Comina retail furniture and accessories store in Newburyport for several years where she mastered the point of sale system. She said she has become a fanatic on customer service.

When the liquor license in Hughes’ name expired on Dec. 31, Wood had to close the store for four weeks until the state alcoholic control commission and the city could issue her a license.

“The community has been great. The town has been outstanding,” she said. Amesbury has really embraced craft beers. Several popular restaurants around her serve craft beers. And people walking down Main Street come in or just open the door and shout, “Glad to have you back.”

Since Hughes’ death, Wood said she has had tremendous help from Schalow and Baker, who dropped everything and came to Amesbury

to help Wood run the store. They even paid her rent this month while she re-stocked the shelves.

“I have been very fortunate to have them,” said Wood, who believes the experience she has gained in recent months has made her “stronger.”

The craft beer business is booming, growing to 11 percent of the national beer sales and rising.

In 1979, when President Jimmy Carter and Congress deregulated the brewing industry, 89 breweries existed in the U.S. Today, the Brewers Association reports there are more than 2,000 breweries in operation that are considered craft breweries. Some of the larger breweries are now purchasing craft beer producers to take advantage of the popularity of the new beers.

Craft Beer Cellars, a national franchise based in Boston, is well positioned to take advantage of this shift in taste. Founded in 2010, the Craft Beer Cellar franchise won Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston award in 2013 and 2014. It has spread across the country to 22 locations from Maine to California. The Amesbury store is one of eight in Massachusetts, including its latest in Swampscott.

The garage plan presented to the council’s finance subcommittee last week is about half the size of the five-story, 400-plus parking spaces with bus lanes originally proposed last year. That plan would have cost $16 million, which would have required the city to bond $9 million. It would have also required that the city take portions of neighboring properties.

“We needed to step back and really look at the cost, size and impact (of the proposed garage), the mayor said in her State of the City address. “This structure will be a presence in our downtown for many years and we need to find the right balance.”

The new proposal projects the cost of the garage between $10.7 million for a 204-space garage and $11.8 million for a 244-space garage. After subtracting the $7 million in grants, the city would have to bond less than $5 million.

With its AAA bond rating, borrowing $5 million would cost the city $320,000 a year in debt service, an amount city finance director Ethan Manning said would be covered by parking fees with some money left over to pay for downtown improvements.

That projection assumes the council will increase downtown parking fees, including monthly

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permits and hourly parking. The hourly fee would go up from 50 cents to $1.

The city has much to do in the next 45 days to keep the Federal Transportation Administration from withdrawing its $2 million grant, which could jeopardize the state’s $5 million allocation, the mayor and Planning Director Andy Port said.

The council has until its meeting in mid-March to approve spending $630,300 to fund the full design of the garage.

The mayor and her planning staff must also finalize negotiations with Stephen Karp’s New England Development (NED) to buy land for the garage. The price tag and demolition cost of the old Fitness Factory building was estimated at $2.1 million.

The council had instructed the mayor to buy the property from NED, rather than enter into a joint venture where NED would have 90 spaces allocated for its use if it builds a waterfront hotel.

The smaller garage design would not take any adjacent properties and possibly only the front portion of the Fitness Factory building, once a movie theater which now houses a furniture store and exercise studios. NED is considering keeping the two-thirds

of the building that fronts on Pleasant Street, city officials said.

Port said the design team has done six preliminary designs. The city is recommending a 244-car garage that will cost $4.8 million or $28,000 per space in construction costs.

The smaller garage would not have inside bus lanes for the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. There would be bus stops on Merrimac Street, which would qualify the garage as an intramodal facility, which is necessary for the city to receive the federal funds.

Several councilors questioned whether the city should change course and build the garage on the city-owned street-level Green Street lot.

Holaday said the Green Street lot was rejected as the garage site by the council in 2010 because of strong opposition from neighbors, including the Congregationalist Church. She said the Titcomb Street site was selected because of its proximity to Route 1.

The garage, although smaller, is still designed to take 100 cars off the waterfront lots owned by the Newburyport Redevelopment Authority. The NRA would like to reduce its lots by 275 spaces to create more park space on the waterfront.

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stretches, strengthening and balancing postures, twists and inversions by certified yoga instructor Maura Mastrogiovanni. No registration is required, and all fitness levels are welcome. Bring a mat if you have one and wear comfortable clothes. Class meets every Wednesday evening at the Rowley Library, 141 Main St., from 5:30-7 pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, cost for students is $12 or $10 for Friends members. Call 978-948-2850 for more information.

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FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19th

“MAKING TRACKS” AT GREAT BAY NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE!

Friday, February 19th, 1:00 – 3:00 pm - Winter can be a challenging time to see wildlife. Many species have migrated south, others are sleeping (hibernating), and still others may only be active during the twilight hours. But with a little detective work, and a little bit of luck, it is often possible to identify the animals that have been active in a given area by looking at the “sign” they leave behind. Animal signs include tracks, scat, and other visible clues. Join a refuge ranger at the Great Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Newington, NH for a brief introduction to “animal sign detective work,” followed by a brief discovery walk on one of Great Bay’s trails. Participants should dress for the weather, including warm/waterproof boots. This program is appropriate for adults and older children (minimum age of 10). Program is by preregistration only; to register, please call (978) 465-5753. Meet the ranger in the Great Bay NWR parking lot. For directions to the refuge, click on this link: http://www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Bay/visit/plan_your_visit.html. (*Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a refuge staff member. Preregistration required.)

TEEN AFTER SCHOOL MOVIE: THE SCORCH TRIALS (PG-13)

Friday, Feb. 19th From 2:45-4:45pm. Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield, MA. We’re showing movies in the Community Room after school on the 3rd Friday of each month at 2:45pm, just for teens/tweens. Popcorn and water will be served. Movies will be rated PG or PG-13. Today’s movie showing is: Maze Runner 2: The Scorch Trials - a 2015 American dystopian science fiction action thriller film based on James Dashner’s novel The Scorch Trials, the second novel in The Maze Runner book series. Please sign up to let us know you’re coming by registering on our online calendar at newburylibrary.org/youth.

IPSWICH COMMUNITY CONTRA DANCE SERIES

7pm at the Town Hall Gym, 25 Green Street, Ipswich On the Third Friday of the Month, January through May! February 19th, March 18th, April 15th, May 20th. Live Fiddle Music by Egrets Only. Dances called by Ana Laguarda. FREE! FUN! Sponsored in part by the Ipswich Cultural Council. Contra Dance is a traditional, folk, line dance (as opposed to a square.) By the end of the night, you will have danced with everyone in the hall! Crazy Fun! Open to beginners and experienced dancers alike. All ages welcome! Egrets Only is led by fiddler Pierce Woodward. Before moving to Ipswich, Pierce toured with renowned folk rockers The Mammals, a band that featured the scions of folk royalty Pete Seeger and Jay Ungar. As he toured around the country, he learned firsthand how music and dance create community. Other members of the band will include Dimitri Eleftherakis on upright bass and Jason Wertz on guitar. Contra Dance Caller Ana Laguarda has a wild and irreverent style. Before each dance Anna will walk us through the sequence, breaking down the Contra Dance fundamentals... Ready or not we throw ourselves into it full SWING! and learn along the way... Super Fun!

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Our experienced leaders will take you to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, Feb 20, 2016; 9:00 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

“MAKING TRACKS” AT PARKER RIVER- LEARNING TO READ WILDLIFE CLUES

Saturday, February 20th, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm - If you have ever seen tracks in the snow, sand, or soil and were curious about what made them, then this is the program for you! Refuge staff will lead you through the basics of identifying common animals through the clues that they leave behind. A brief introduction to animal tracks and other sign in the visitor center classroom will be followed by a trip to the refuge where we will look for tracks and attempt to determine their owner’s identity.

This is a program for beginners, so parents are encouraged to bring their children 10 and older. Please dress appropriately for cold and damp weather. Meet in the lobby of the visitor center ten minutes prior to the program start time. Registration is limited to 10 people. Program is by preregistration only; to register, please call (978) 465-5753.

THE WONDER AND THE WOW: HARBOR SEALS AND SEABIRDS

Why should kids have all the fun? Join other adults with leaders Lisa Hutchings and Jonathan Brooks for a fresh look at coastal and bird ecology, treasured local habitats, and breathtaking wildlife sanctuaries. Enjoy the sights and sounds of our natural resources, then extend this inspiring experience with an optional group meal. You’ll come away with a brand-new enthusiasm for the natural world around you! Sat, Feb 20, 2016; 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $21. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

NEW! FREE! KIDS’ CONSERVATION CINEMA

On alternating Sunday afternoons through March, the refuge will be screening FREE, family-friendly films that feature a wildlife and/or environmental theme. All films will be projected on the big screen in the refuge visitor center’s awesome auditorium. No preregistration; simply show up! All movies begin at 1:30 pm. Here is what we have scheduled for Sunday, February 21st at 1:30 pm: Free Willy: Captured at sea and confined in a small tank at an aquatic park, Will (an Orca whale) is an unhappy and unpredictable attraction. No one understands Willy – except a scruffy street kid named Jess – who knows what it’s like to be without a family. Together these two form a special bond...one so strong that they’re willing to risk it all to find a way home! (1993; rated PG; run time 112 min.) Anyone having a question about a refuge program is asked to contact the refuge at (978) 465-5753.

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Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams. Discussion groups will meet on on Feb. 20th from 1:30 – 2:30pm. Discussions are limited to 15 participants and will take place at the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center. Pre-registration is required for all meetings. Please call our headquarters at (978) 465-5753 to register. *Note: Those who call and leave a message after hours, your registration is not confirmed until

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Each winter, Bald Eagles from northern New England move south to the lower Merrimack River which provides perfect, winter habitat for these majestic birds. These spectacular birds soar high over the water and then stoop to secure prey with their sharp talons. Join Newburyport Birders for biscotti & hot chocolate as we discuss the Merrimack River’s protected islands and the field marks of the Bald Eagle. We’ll begin our search for our national symbol on foot; then we’ll carpool to several sites along the river. Dress in layers and wear warm, waterproof boots. These programs have proven to be very popular. Sunday, February 21st, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, $15. Cashman Park Boat Ramp at the end of Sally Snyder Way off Merrimac Street in Newburyport

FOCUS ON SEABIRDSCape Ann, which projects far

out into the Atlantic Ocean, is one of the best locations along the New England coast to see seabirds during the winter. Many species of sea ducks, loons, grebes, and gulls feed and seek shelter in the cape’s many coves and inlets and in the protected harbors. We expect to see a good variety of ducks as well as the Iceland gull, red-necked grebe, and red-throated loon in Gloucester Harbor and at Eastern Point. Alcids, such as the razorbill and black guillemot, can often be seen along Atlantic Road or flying past Andrews Point. Andrews Point is also one of the best places to see the spectacular harlequin duck, and for the past several years a king eider has been present. Northern gannets are relatively common, especially after storms, and can be observed plunge diving for fish. The purple sandpiper, our hardiest shorebird, feeds on the surf-splashed rocks. Cape Ann is magnificent in winter! We hope that you can join us. Sun, Feb 21, 2016; 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at the Fishermen’s Memorial on Western Avenue, Gloucester. $30. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

HISTORY LECTURE SERIES: WATER-POWERED MILLS IN EARLY SALISBURY AND NEWBURYPORT

Join us for the second presentation in a four-part lecture series celebrating Newburyport’s history. Sunday, February 21 at 2:00 pm. Local industrial history enthusiast Ron Klodenski will talk about how he discovered, with much help from others, the remains of a mill on Ring’s Island in Salisbury that harnessed power of the tides to grind grain into flour. This mill may have been operating as early as 1690. Klodenski will explain the technology that harnessed tidal power in those days and show photos of what remains of the mill. He will also talk briefly about Curzon’s Mill, another tide-powered grain mill, on the banks of the Artichoke River in Newburyport. While helping Klodenski investigate the Ring’s Island mill, Salisbury Historical Society President Paul Turner came upon at least two other old water-powered mill sites in Salisbury. These mills probably started in the early 1800’s and operated until the early 1900’s. Unfortunately, these examples of early local industry seem to be mostly forgotten. Turner will describe their locations and the traces of them still visible today. All are welcome to this free event. Upcoming Lectures: Plum Island; 4,000 Years on a Barrier Beach presented by William Sargent Sunday, February 28 2:00 pm. Benedict Arnold and the Men of Newburyport: Following in Their Footsteps presented by Jack Santos and Astrid Lorentzson Sunday, March 6 2:00pm

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BOOK READINGOn Tuesday, February 23 at 7pm,

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The Seabrook Library will host a luncheon and author presentation of My New England by local author and raconteur Mike Bisceglia, Jr., on Wednesday, February 24, 2015 at 12:00 pm. at the Seabrook Library, 25 Liberty Lane in Seabrook. Bisceglia, a baby boomer from Worcester, has returned to New England after an absence of some 30 years. Referring to himself as a “born-again New Englander,” this retired special education teacher is seeing the glories of the region through the eyes of his wife, Janet, a transplant from the Four Corners region of Utah. His other books include Border Storm, Gaelic & Garlic, Fishing New England, The Sunken Forest of Rye, and Room 600. This program is free and open to the public

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8 Hoyt Ave, Amesbury 6 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 6 $169,900 $160,000 $169,900 3 Cutters Ct, Newburyport 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Colonial 15 $289,000 $279,000 $289,00049 Porter St, Wenham 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 0h bath Colonial 17 AUCTION $390,084 9 Blueberry Hill Rd, Groveland 8 room, 3 bed, 1f 1h bath Multi-Level 79 $329,900 $329,900 $349,900 20 Howe St, Ipswich 6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 106 $369,900 $355,000 $379,900 65 Northern Blvd, Newbury 5 room, 2 bed, 1f 0h bath Contemporary 184 $469,900 $465,000 $474,500216 Seven Star Rd, Groveland 3 room, 1 bed, 1f 0h bath Contemporary 251 $409,900 $370,000 $475,000 4 Locke Hill Ln, Amesbury 7 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Gambrel /Dutch 150 $479,000 $479,000 $479,0002 Plummer Spring Rd, Newburyport6 room, 3 bed, 1f 0h bath Ranch 116 $429,000 $389,000 $499,00014 Hoyts LaneNewburyport, MA 8 room, 3 bed, 2f 1h bath Cape 87 $699,000 $670,000 $724,5008 Fuller Farms Rd, Topsfield 14 room, 5 bed, 3f 1h bath Colonial 249 $1,075,000 $985,000 $1,075,00035 John Wise Ave, Essex 11 room, 4 bed, 2f 1h bath Contemporary 133 $1,499,000 $1,100,000 $1,749,000

Single Family Listings: 11 Avg. Liv.Area SqFt: 2,538.30 Avg. List$: $604,960 * Avg. List$/SqFt: $255Avg. DOM: 126.09 Avg. DTO: 93.18 Avg. Sale$: $528,362 Avg. Sale$/SqFt: $232

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AMESBURY - The Merrimack Valley School of Missions is providing a class called “202 Worship I: How should we think about and practice corporate worship in a way that is faithful to the Scriptures? It will be held at the West Newbury Congregational Church, 308 Main Street, West Newbury MA on Sundays: Feb 21, 28, March 6, 13 from 6:00-8:00 pm. A $20 fee is required. Please contact Pastor Michael John of Market Street Baptist Church at 978-388-0930/[email protected] for more information. MVSM exists to help Christians of all denominations grow in their faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ and be more fully equipped for ministry in their local church and the world. The school offers two (2) classes in the Fall and two (2) in the Winter taught by qualified pastors, professors and missionaries. The entire coursework (22 classes) is described in our brochure that is available on request.

------------------------------------------------------------GEORGETOWN - Georgetown Theatre Workshop (GTW) presents Sex Please, We’re Sixty by Michael and Susan Parker. Sex Please, We’re Sixty, directed by Eva Toscano and produced by Carol Young, will be performed at the Perley School on 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA on Feb. 26th, 27th, 28th, and March 4th and 5th. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. except for the Feb. 28th show, which is a matinee beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are $12.00. Seniors and Students may purchase a ticket at a discounted rate of $7.00. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by logging in to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org. Credit cards now accepted. Patrons can call Sue Clohecy at 978-352-6367 to reserve tickets. Georgetown Theatre Workshop is a non-profit organization featuring local actors, directors and stage crew who volunteer their time. All performances are at the Perley School on 51 North Street, Georgetown, MA. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.georgetowntheatreworkshop.org or find Georgetown Theatre Workshop on Facebook.

------------------------------------------------------------GROVELAND - The Friends of Veasey Memorial Park is pleased to announce they will be holding their annual indoor Flea Market on Saturday, March 12, 2016 between 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM. Crafters, Antique Vendors or folks just cleaning out are all welcome. One man’s junk is another man’s treasure! Tables are available to rent and may be reserved with a $10.00 deposit by calling 978-376-6779 or e-mail [email protected]. 8 ft. tables are $30.00, 6 ft. tables are $25.00 and 4 ft. tables are $20.00.

------------------------------------------------------------IPSWICH - Ipswich Junior Sailing registration is now open for this summer’s sailing season. Discounts are available for early registration before April 1st.Two-week classes start June 27th for sailors age 8-18. This is a great opportunity for youngsters to be introduced to the skills and fun of safe small boat sailing in Ipswich Bay. All instructors have been certified by the U.S. Sailing Association and classes are taught out of the Ipswich Bay Yacht Club. For signup go to the website www.ipswichjuniorsailing.org .

------------------------------------------------------------NEWBURYPORT - The NEF will hold their popular 6th Annual Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament fundraiser on Friday, March 4th at 6 pm at Newburyport City Hall to benefit the Newburyport Public Schools. This event is open to the public, and spectator friendly, however ticket purchases required to play (and win!) in the tournament. Grand Prize of $1,000 to the top finisher. Professional dealers and seating is limited. Early registrants receive a complimentary gift certificate to Oregano Pizzeria & Ristorante. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at www.NewburyportEF.org/poker. Sponsorship opportunities are available for $500 - $2,500 and tax deductible. To discuss sponsorship options or for more event information, contact Kevin Fruh at [email protected] .

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The next All-Scout Paper Drive will be held on Saturday, March 12th from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. behind the First Congregational Church of Rowley on Main Street. The scouts will be collecting newspapers, books and magazines. The Boy Scouts will be collecting redeemable bottles and cans. The Boy, Cub and Girl Scouts of Rowley thank you very much for helping to keep Scouting active in Rowley. The paper drives are held the second Saturday of odd numbered months. If you have any questions please call George Pacenka at (978) 948-7918. Non-perishable items…including diapers, paper towels, toilet paper will also be collected at this time for the Rowley Food Pantry. The paper drives for the rest of the year are as follows: 14- May -16, 09- July -16, 10- September -16, 12- November -16.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBUARY COA - Bingo - Monday’s 12:30 – 2:30pm - Come & join the fun of Bingo every Monday at the Salisbury Senior Center. The 4th Monday of each month enjoy a free ice cream sundae! Cribbage Wednesdays @ 10:15am - Join this fun, active group. Join our current players and learn to play “Cribbage” regardless of experience. Bridge Wednesdays 12p – 2:30pm - Ever want to learn to play Bridge? Now is your chance! Informal bridge group meets weekly to learn and play the game. This is a low pressure, high fun bridge group.

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Notice is hereby given by New Beverly Auto Clinic Inc.126 Rear Park Street, Beverly, MA, pursuant to the provisions of MA G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after February 18, 2016 by private sale to satisfy their garage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale:

2003 Hyundai Santa FeVIN# KM8SB12B73U4201892004 Toyota CamryVIN# 4T1BE32K54U8552642012 Mitsubishi Galant VIN# 4A32B3FF0CE011438007 Ford EdgeVIN# 2FMDK49CX7BA62378

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Notice is hereby given by Newbury-port Towing Service, Inc. 27 S. Hunt Road, Amesbury, MA, pursuant to the provisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following vehicles on or after March 3, 2016 by private sale to satisfy their garage keepers liens for towing, stor-age, and notices of sale:

2008 Chevrolet Impala LT VIN# 2G1WT58K2892459772003 GMC Sierra PUVIN# 1GTHK29UX3E1039822005 Harley David-son FXST Motorcycle VIN# 1HD1BHY125Y067684

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