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NEWBURY – For Joe Story, traditional farming was not working. Some of the land the Newbury landowner and chairman of the town's Board of Selectmen owned was falling behind on taxes and farming in today's economy would not produce enough cash to let him catch up.

So when the opportunity to lease out his land for a 4.2 megawatt solar array came along, he jumped at the chance to begin “farming the sun.” Continued on page 3

In what appears to be a new way for cities and towns to cut expenses and increase revenues, the town of Newbury is entering into an agreement between private landowners, Richard D. Corsetti and Story, plus the city of Methuen and Borrego Solar, a Lowell solar panel installer, to bring needed additional tax revenue to the town.

In a clear win-win, the electricity generated by the solar array will go to the National Grid network and

NEWBURYPORT – In what may be the ultimate example of getting the horse before the cart, the artist, actor and creative designer Sandy Farrier has created posters for theater plays that have not even been written yet.

“It is a little bit bizarre,” Farrier conceded.

Th e Firehouse Center for the Arts for the second time over the last couple of years will host Posters for Plays Not Yet Written, an exhibit of about 20 of Farrier’s posters, from Jan. 9 through Feb. 10 in the lobby gallery of the historic Market Square theater. Th e gallery is open during regular Box Offi ce hours Wednesday through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. Th is event is free and open to the public.

“Perhaps it is the strength of the imagery -- the fact that the art touches an emotional chord -- that makes them so eff ective at pulling a viewer in and making one wonder about the play, which is what a theater poster is supposed

to,” wrote the Firehouse about the exhibit.

Even if one cannot yet buy a ticket to see the play, they can buy the posters.

Farrier, who owns Farrier Design on Ship Street, is a frequent performer on the Firehouse stage and other New England venues.

“Th is work bridges three interests of mine: design, photography and theater,” Farrier said “A poster concept, or, as creative types refer to it, 'the way in,' can come from any of those starting points, and often the fi nal design is informed by all three. Shown here are a few of the over 50 diff erent posters from this series.”

One of these days, he said, “I need to write the plays to go with them.”

Or possibly someone who sees one of his posters will beat him to the punch.

“Th at's never happened,” he said. But he has had other playwrights say they would like to

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On behalf of the Newbury Police Association, Byfi eld Fire Protection #1 and Newbury Fire Protection #2, I’d like to thank the people who came out in support of our Annual ‘Public Safety Holiday Drive’ by donating toys and gift cards. We’re proud to announce that we were able to overfl ow three cruisers with gifts which were divided up and donated to the Newbury Elementary School, the Newburyport DARE House, the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center and the Pettengill House, so that those who are struggling more than most will be able to provide for their children this holiday season.

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Th e recent murder of Kasandra Perkins by NFL football player Jovan Belcher, and his own suicide, are reminders of the prevalence of domestic violence in our society.

Domestic violence is the ultimate expression of power and control of one person over the other, regardless of socio-economic, ethnic, racial, gender identity, sexual orientation and educational backgrounds and professions – anyone can be a victim or a perpetrator.

On average, every day in the United States, three women are killed by their intimate partners. In Massachusetts since 2003, domestic violence homicide perpetrators have killed 261 people - 60% of whom were female domestic violence victims killed by male partners and 29% are friends and family members of the domestic violence victim. In 28% of these incidents, the domestic violence homicide perpetrator also committed suicide. As this incident shows, the presence of fi rearms increases the risk for more deadly violence.

Th e homicide of Kasandra Perkins in Kansas City is a reminder of the dangers victims face in their own homes. It's also a wake-up call to facilitate conversations about healthy relationships in our homes, in our neighborhoods, in our workplaces and with our teams.

If we are serious about preventing tragedies like the murder of Ms. Perkins, we also need to address the gendered nature of domestic violence: 1) why men disproportionally commit violence against women; and 2) why women who are killed in the U.S. are more at risk of being murdered by a current or former partner than by a stranger. Th e sad reality is that the actions of Mr. Belcher are far too common and not an isolated event.

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Farming the SunMethuen, which is paying for the solar array, will use the credits on its electric bill for the electricity the array generates. Th e city will save approximately $125,000 in electricity costs a year for the next 20 years. Th e array also reduces the amounts of greenhouse gases the city emits.

Newbury, which has struggled for years with tight budgets, will benefi t by bringing in an additional $672,000 over 20 years and a one-time building permit fee of approximately $125,000.

“Th ey (the towns) have a diff erent perspective now,” said Bob O'Brien, managing director of the American Renewable Energy and Sustainability Solutions (AmRESS), which is brokering the deal between Borrego Solar and the municipalities. Town offi cials are realizing “It is more expensive to do nothing” with vacant land, he said.

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Asked what he would think if someone did write a play based on his play poster, he said, “It depends on the quality of the writing.”

Farrier said he started designing the posters a few years ago when he moved here from Seattle for some classics like William Sh a k e s p e a r e ' s Hamlet or friends' plays.

“I love doing this. Th ere is no client. I can do what I want,” he said.

For the current exhibit, he spent time in Italy shooting photos that he has incorporated into posters.

In the days of television and Internet advertising, theater

posters may seem a bit historic. Alan Huisman, development

editor at Heinemann Educational

Books in Portsmouth, N.H. wrote: “Th ere are theatre posters, and then there are theatre posters. Th e worst examples are utilitarian

handbills, providing the ‘who-what-when-where’ and perhaps an innocuous, almost always arbitrary,

illustration. Th ey’re passed by, ignored; don’t get people in the seats who wouldn’t have been sitting in them anyway. Th e best are pieces of art in and of themselves, delivering an arresting visual m a n i f e s t a t i o n of the essence of the play while also conveying the logistical information clearly but simply and unobtrusively.

“Sandy’s are decidedly in the latter category, deserving of p e r m a n e n t display, suitable for framing. His posters make you want to see THIS play, fi nd your way to THAT theatre, get there ON TIME, and take

your seat.”Farrier's exhibit begs the

question: what comes fi rst? Th e seeds for a play idea or the imagery

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------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - St. James Episcopal Church, 120 Main Street in Amesbury will celebrate Christmas beginning with Christmas Eve Services on Monday, December 24th at 4pm, Holy Eucharist, Rite II, a family-friendly Service with our Godly Play Pageant and Christmas Songs. At 8pm on December 24th, Holy Eucharist, Rite I with Choir and Music. On Tuesday, December 25th, Christmas Day, there will be one service at 10am, Holy Eucharist, Rite II. All are welcome to join us in our Christmas celebration! Beginning on January 10, 2013, the women of Faith will meet every other Thursday evening from 7pm to 8:30pm. Please check our Website at www.stjamesamesbury.org for more information about all that is happening at St. James.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Market Street Baptist Church invites the public to attend their Christmas Eve Family Candlelight Service & Pageant on Monday, December 24th at the church on 37 Market Street, Amesbury MA. The Nativity Story is presented in pageant form along with hymns of celebration of Christ's birth and is suitable for all ages. All are welcome to attend. Join us from 5:00-6:00 pm in the sanctuary that is accessible by elevator.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - 11th Annual Support the Troops Christmas Dinner - All active duty, reservists and veterans are warmly welcomed to attend the VFW Post 2016 Support the Troops Christmas Dinner held Friday, December 21st at Holy Family Hall in Amesbury. Active duty, reservists and recently discharged veterans can attend this complimentary dinner with their families, while veterans are welcome to each bring one guest. All military personnel are encouraged to wear their uniform, and veterans are encouraged to wear military attire that distinguishes their branch of service. The doors will open at 5:30 with the event beginning at 6pm. For more information contact Ski Iworsky at 978-388-3374 or Bob Smith at 978-463-7879.

------------------------------------------------------------AMESBURY - The Amesbury Holiday Program is in full swing for the 2012 season. For more than 20 years, this non-profit organization has helped to provide children of less fortunate families in Amesbury with toys,

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Th e Anna Jaques Hospital (AJH) Aid Association announces

its second annual Holiday Happenings Crafts Fair, on Dec. 13, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., at the Higgins Conference Room. Twelve crafters, all AJH employees or volunteers, will be selling their fi ne arts and crafts, including jewelry, knitted items, handmade table runners and place mats, tole paintings, as well as numerous other items, some seasonal. Each artisan will also be donating an item for the raffl e table, to be set up outside the room.

ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTYAmesbury Senior Citizens 27th

Annual Holiday Party on Th ursday: December 13th at 10:45am doors open, dinner is at 12:15pm. A lovely turkey dinner with all the fi xings to be served at Holy Family Parish Hall 11:15am Entertainment by: Whittier Performing Arts Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door Please purchase tickets at the Senior Center located at 68 Elm St 978 –388 8138. We invite all the seniors from our neighboring towns to join us Sponsors: Friends of the Council on Aging, Th e Amesbury Rotary, Maplewood Care & Rehabilitation Center , Paul C. Rodgers Funeral Home, Tom Streep –Edward Jones, Shaheen Bros. Assistance from Maggie Sundae and Whittier Vocational High School

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POETRY SLAM FOR TEENSTeens age 16-21 are invited to

perform their original poetry at a poetry slam at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main St., on Th ursday December 13 at 6 pm. Poems should be 3 minutes or under in length, and each participant should be prepared to perform 2 poems. Th e public is invited to watch and judges will be needed as well. For more information call 978-948-2850.

GRANDPARENTS SUPPORT GROUP

Are you a grandparent raising a grandchild? Do you feel that you would like to connect with other grandparents raising their grandchildren? Join Th e Amesbury Council on Aging. All are Welcome. December 13th. 4:30 pm. Group Facilitated by: Holly Shay, LICSW. Volunteers on hand to engage the children. For more information contact: Annmary Connor, COA Director. RSVP by 12/10/12 978 388 8138

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Ipswich humorist Doug Brendel will read his beloved Christmas story “Dirty” and

his story-poem “Th e Day After Christmas” at Time & Tide Fine Art, 4 Market St., Ipswich, on Th ursday evening, December 13. Th e 7 pm event will serve as a fundraiser for the humanitarian “New Th ing” charity that Doug and his wife Kristina direct in the former Soviet Union. Admission is free; donations will be accepted. Between the two readings, Doug plans to briefl y introduce New Th ing and answer questions. For more information, contact Doug Brendel directly via 978-810-1005 or [email protected].

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14th

WHITTIER’S 205TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION AT RISTORANTE MOLISE

Come celebrate Whittier’s birthday and enjoy a scrumptious lunch, holiday music by classical guitarist, John Tavano , Newburyport, and sing-a long.. A Whittier trivia contest with prizes will be held so you are encouraged to read up on some of those famous quotes heard on “Jeopardy” and

music lines of Bob Dylan just to name a few. Friday, December 14, at noon in Market Square, Amesbury. Please call WHA at 978-388-1337 or mail reservations to WHA, PO 632, Amesbury, MA 01913 including a check for $30 for each reservation made out to WHA . Guests are welcome. Donations of non-perishable food and unwrapped children’s gifts will be warmly accepted for our neighbors in need at the Molise.

TREAT YOURSELF: SPA DAY FOR TEENS

Teens and Tweens: Has the holiday craziness gotten you down? Between tests, gift shopping and gross weather, you're probably pretty stressed. Come unwind at our FREE spa day event. Treat yourself to some DIY body lotions and scrubs, lip gloss and more, or make a holiday gift for a friend or family member. Newburyport Public Library, December 14 - 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Please contact Jessica Hilbun, Teen Librarian, at 978-465-4428 ext. 246 with any questions.

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Rowley Public Library and the Rowley Council on Aging are co-sponsoring a seminar on Estate Planning on December 15th from 10am -12 noon. Come hear Elder Law Attorney Margot Birke of Elder Law Solutions present “Everything You NEVER Th ought You Needed to Know About Estate Planning and Protecting Your Assets: A Trip Down Th e Yellow Brick Road.” Attorney Birke will skip with you down the Yellow Brick Road of estate and long-term care planning and shed light on the confusing maze of options when planning for life and special needs. Th e seminar is an encore presentation of Margot’s very popular September presentation that was part of the Library’s 5-part Financial Literacy. It will be held at the Library at 141 Main Street, Rowley. Th e seminar will be in the Rowley Public Library’s Meeting Room. For more information, call the library at 978-948-2850.

FOOD DRIVEAmesbury Chamber of

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HOLIDAY SING-ALONGWe all know how easy it can

be to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season. Th ere are gifts to buy, gifts to wrap, parties to give, parties to attend. Why not take a break from your holiday shopping on Saturday, December 15 at 11AM and come over to the Firehouse Center for the Arts at Market Square in Newburyport for a little old-fashioned Holiday Sing-Along and spend a little quality time with your family. Tickets are $3 and may be purchased through the Box Offi ce at 978/462-7336.

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"ROCK MY SOUL" & THE "RMS FIVE"

Rock My Soul, a 20-member secular choir that specializes in lively, roots-based gospel, and its “sister group” Th e RMS Five, a 5-member vocal ensemble that specializes in rich harmonies and unique arrangements of roots, Americana, and gospel, will

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CANDLELIGHT SERVICECome to the First Religious

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MONDAY, DECEMBER 17th

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Teens and Tweens: Join us at the library to build, decorate and eat your own gingerbread house! Newburyport Public Library, December 17 - 3:00 pm to 4:30

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ZEN MEDITATIONFree, Zen meditation instruction

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CATMOBILETh e Catmobile will be parked in

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LEGAL NOTICEIn accordance with Massachusetts Gen-eral Laws, Chapter 40A, the Rowley Protective Zoning Bylaw, and the Row-ley Planning Board Rules and Regula-tions, the Rowley Planning Board will conduct a Public Hearing on Wednes-day, December 19, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. in the Town Hall Annex Meeting Room, 39 Central Street, Rowley, MA, rela-tive to application for approval of a Site Plan. The Applicant is MetroPCS Mas-sachusetts, LLC c/o Michael Johnsen, the telecommunications tower is owned by Crown Castle, the property owner is the Town of Rowley. The Site Plan Application is for modifications to an existing tower structure under Section 8.7.3.1.1 of the Rowley Protective Zon-ing Bylaw. Modifications include re-placing the existing three antennas with three new antennas of a similar size and shape at 124 Haverhill Street, Asses-sor’s Map 15, Lot 97-1. The applica-tion, plans, and relative documents are on file with the Rowley Planning Board, and are available for public inspection at the Rowley Planning Board Office, Town Hall Annex, 39 Central Street, during public office hours.

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Regardless of the type of dental insurance you have, you always have the freedom to choose where you receive your care. In some circumstances you may not be able to use your dental benefits fully, but no one has taken away your right to choose who you see.

Patients often ask me what their choices are as individuals to purchase dental insurance benefits. In most cases, I tell them to look at the plan premiums compared with the yearly benefit. For example, if the premium for an individual to obtain dental insurance is $600 and they get a yearly benefit of $1000 they are only netting a $400 benefit. Who wins in that scenario?

Instead of giving that $600 to the insurance company, why not put that into your own “dental savings account”? Patients will often ask, “But what if I need $4000 worth of dental work?” If your plan only covers $1000 per year, that is the maximum benefit you will get towards that work. Each situation is different and you should discuss any concerns you may have with your dentist.

So, where do we go from here? First, remember that the insurance companies are out to make money and question who the priority is. Challenge your employers to consider selecting plans that do not require you to choose a dentist from a list. And, remember, you always have the freedom to choose.

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Insurance: Friend or Foe? – Part 2centered family dentistry. If there are certain topics you would like to see written about or questions you have please email them to him at [email protected]. You can view all previously written columns at www.jpeterstclairdentistry.com/blog.

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There is no doubt that we need some kind of health care reform. However, health care and dental care have always been separate when it comes to insurance and benefits. The outlook for better dental insurance or coverage of services is bleak.

As I stated in last week’s column, the average yearly dental insurance benefit per person in 1971 was $1000. Since then, plan premiums have skyrocketed and that yearly benefit has increased slightly or not at all. Adjusted for inflation, plan benefits should be around $4500 per year.

The trend in the dental insurance world is to introduce more and more PPO or HMO plans. With the increase of managed care plans, patients are losing their right to choose their own dentist. They are restricted to a list of dentists who agree to accept a lower fee.

Dentists that sign up for these plans do so in an attempt to increase their patient base. As their patient base increases and they are doing more dentistry on patients for a lower fee, they have to see more patients to maintain their business production. Quality of care suffers and the dentists also have less time, energy and money to spend on continuing education and technology which would provide better patient care.

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that home prices are not increasing steadily or dramatically despite the rhetoric that occurs during political campaigns. Waiting with the hope of “getting more” for your home in the near future is unrealistic according to every reliable survey in our industry.

Know that having your home on the market can be stressful for you and it requires work to keep it in good showing condition. Minimizing stress during the holidays may meet your needs more so than optimizing the chance for sale during this period. As for waiting until spring, know that the fall and spring markets have been described as “more active” in the past, but the market changes of the past few years have affected all trends to the point where an age old home selling rule emerges; “It only takes one buyer.” If that one buyer does not see your home while you are “waiting to put it on”, he will buy another property on Christmas Eve or in the middle of a January blizzard. He has. She does. He will. Buyers who are “house shopping” during the holidays are rarely tire kickers.

Speak to your REALTOR® about your thoughts and needs. Make this very important decision about your most valuable asset with the professional help that is invaluable.

Kevin, if you are reading this article, and you are thinking of selling your home during the Christmas season with your record breaking Christmas Tree with branches that reach into every room and threaten to burst through your living room windows and ceiling, you may have trouble reaching me. My cell phone has been acting up recently………no, really……it has been……..

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feline that greeted buyers and me as we climbed the stairs to the second floor. Standing on its back legs with front paws and claws reaching out to do facelifts on everyone, this hissing, growling guard cat saved that second floor with its beautiful bedrooms and baths from ever being seen or sold.

On another occasion, a two hundred pound Mastiff with the best intentions appeared just as the front door opened. He cocked his head in a curious position and watched as the buyer ran screaming back to the car. The seller had assured the Realtor® that his beloved buffalo would be behind a gate. He was. He simply walked through it in his excitement to make a new friend.

3. “What should I do about my Christmas decorations?” By all means, put them up. Christmas decorations are warm and inviting and their very glow suggests a happy home and heart. That said, I have a brother Kevin who makes it his mission to get a bigger tree every year. Because we have had many decades together, and based on the fact that his wife and children could barely enter the room last year, his living room walls and ceiling will have to be removed this year. As I write, he is in the process of accomplishing the engineering marvel necessary to achieve this year’s “Rockefeller Center” goal.

Please keep this insanity in my family and not yours when the goal is to sell the home. Passageways must be kept free and easy to maneuver so that your REALTOR® need not bring along a buzz saw to show the property.

4. “Is it best to wait till the Holidays are over or until spring to put my house on the market?” That depends. If your goal is to sell your home for the most money in the shortest period of time, the answer is to list it now. The buyers are buying now. The rates are still lower than ever but the economists warn of inevitable rate increases around the corner. Generally higher rates mean less borrowing power for a consumer to buy your home.

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The real estate myth that “no one buys a home during the Holidays” is debunked every time another property is sold between turkey dinners and gift wrapping. These past weeks have been exceptionally busy at the office and based on the most frequent questions sellers and buyers ask, I offer Santa’s list of “do’s and don’ts”.

1. “What’s that smell?” Homes have aromas. Some are fresh and new. Some are old and stale. Some harbor animal or smoke odors. Some still have the fish dinner from last night hovering when a buyer is due to visit.

There are steps a homeowner can take to clean the air but one must not draw attention to the remedy. If the home is vacant or needs freshening for other reasons, open windows and doors to air the home. During the colder months be sure to time such “airing” so that the home is warm and inviting in time to be shown. Use air fresheners sparingly and be careful when spraying over solid floors to avoid causing slippage.

If you use aromatic candles, extinguish them at least twenty minutes before the showing and PUT THEM AWAY. Many buyers understandably assume that lit candles are being used to “hide” odors. A soft, clean scent rather than a strong fragrance should greet the buyer as the door opens.

2. “How about my pets?” I love mine and you love yours but a buyer may not share our devotion to our pets. The buyer, in fact, may have serious allergies or be afraid of pets in the home they wish to see. It is always best to take your pets for a long walk or ride when your home is being shown.

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