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Page 12 www.TheTownCommon.comJanuary 20, 2021CommunityCommunity Announcements,from page 114. Jacqueline Ganim DeFalco– Sea Glass Jeweler5. Deb Gonet – Painting -Mixed Media6. Linda Hogan - Quilter7. Chloe Leigh – Fine Jeweler8. Sinikka Nogelo – Painting& Sculpture– Experimental Arts9. Scott Place and Erin O'Sullivan– Ceramic Arts10. Marcie Rae – Fine Jeweler11. Deb Schradieck – Painting–Oil& Watercolor12. Sallie Strand – Painting-Abstract13. Pam Stratton - Mosaics14. Sara Wright – Fiber Arts-Handwoven & Knit AccessoriesThe Artisans will continuetheir partnership with DiscoverGloucester. One significantchange is that the tour locationswill be noted on the Cape AnnChamber of Commerce Visitorprinted map and will be downloadablefrom Cape Ann Artisanswebsite, but will not beprinted inside the Artisan brochureas in years past.The Cape Ann Artisans welcomethe support of the communityand the opportunity tobe a partner and be listed onboth the printed and onlinepromotional material is availableuntil February 1. Annually,the Artisans print and distributeover 10,000 brochures which aredistributed throughout the region.The Artisans connect withthousands of visitors and act asambassadors to all things local -especially lodging, restaurants,and services. If you would liketo secure a partnership, pleasecontact Pam Stratton directly atpamstratton63@gmail.com.The 2020 Feedback surveygave the Cape Ann Artisanshigh marks in terms of Covidsafety and we will continue toask visitors to comply with Stateof Massachusetts regulations:wearing of facial coverings, practiceof social distancing, and useof hand sanitizer which will beavailable at each studio.NewburyportLibrary newresourcesLicensed & Insured978.535.48886 Deer Run Topsfield, MA 01983Email: dogstepper7089@gmail.comwww.YoungsPlumbingMA.comWE’RE NOT JUST BBQ!WE’VE GOT COMFORT FOODS TOO!Pleased to be your localmeat shop.195 High St. suite EIpswich, MA 01938(978) 312-3303ipswichbb@aol.comStore hours:Tues - Sat 10-6Sun 10-3 Mon Closed@ipswichbbIndoor services at the NewburyportPublic Library are temporarilysuspended, but the libraryhas access to thousands offree popular magazines, streamingmovies, language learning, genealogydatabases, resume and careertools and more, all available witha library card: https://www.newburyportpl.org/Digital subscriptions forNewburyport card holders – theNew York Times and Wall StreetJournal are now available. Visitthe Online Resources page toaccess and learn more: https://www.newburyportpl.org/services/online_resourcesYou can enjoy virtual games,yoga, history programs, bookgroups and more from the comfortof home. The library alsooffers takeaway craft kits at thepatio pick up window. Checkthe event calendar for dates:https://www.newburyportpl.org/events/Stay connected with all that’shappening - Sign up for thee-newsletter: https://www.newburyportpl.org/about_us/newsletter_signup.If you don’t have a library cardor yours is expired Email info@newburyportpl.org, chat online,or call 978 465-4428, ext.242 for help.Ipswich TownHall and Councilon Aging toTemporarilyClose Due toLocal Rise inCOVID-19 CasesIPSWICH — Town ManagerAnthony Marino and Directorof Public Health ColleenFermon report that Town Halland the Council on Aging willtemporarily close to the publicon Wednesday Jan 20 and beginproviding in-person services byappointment only due to a risein cases of COVID-19 in thecommunity. The public will beallowed into Town Hall on anappointment only basis.The Town of Ipswich has beendesignated as a "red" or highrisk community for COVID-19by the state. As of Friday January15 there are 89 active casesof COVID-19 in town. Therehave been a total of 491 casesin Ipswich since the start of thepandemic.Staff from Town Hall and theCOA will be available to assistthe community remotely."We don't make this decisionlightly, but we're committedfirst and foremost to protectingthe health of staff as well asresidents and business ownershere in Ipswich. We feel this isthe best decision for the entireIpswich community," TownManager Marino said. "I deeplyappreciate the continued cooperationof our residents andtown employees during the challengeswe continue to face as aresult of this pandemic. As soonas we have an update regardingthis situation we will notify ourcommunity."If residents have business thatrequires an in-person appointment,town officials ask thatthey contact the departmentthey need to conduct businesswith by phone to make an appointment.The main number is617-356-6600.Town Hall and the COA willremain closed until town leadershipdetermines offices can bereopened safely due to improvedpublic health data.Residents are reminded to alwaystake the following precautionsto prevent further spreadof COVID-19 in the community:• Remember that an infectedindividual can spreadCOVID-19 before they havesymptoms, which is why socialdistancing — maintaining aminimum of 6 feet from others— is critical.• Those who must go out areurged to:• Avoid gathering in groups• Maintain 6 feet from peopleoutside your household• Do not shake hands or hug• Wash your hands often• Those who are at a high riskfor COVID-19, including thoseover the age of 65 and with underlyinghealth conditions, areadvised to stay home and avoidnon-essential tasks and errands• Wear a mask in indoor andoutdoor spaces at all times.• Face coverings should:• Cover the nose and mouth• Fit snugly and comfortablyagainst the side of the face• Be secured with either ties orear loops• Permit breathing withoutdifficulty• Be able to be washed andmachine dried without damage.Face masks should be washedregularly depending on theamount of use.NewburyportChoral Society(NCS) AcceptingNew Singersfor OnlineRehearsalsThe Newburyport Choral Societyinvites you to join a communityof singers for an excitingspring season of ONLINE musicsessions via Zoom each Tuesdayevening beginning February2nd from 7:30 – 9:00 p.m. It’s anew way to rehearse music andlearn about singing techniquesfrom new Music Director RyanTurner. Participants will belearning vocal techniques alsopreparing and practicing musicfor a future concert.For more information aboutNCS Spring Music Series and toregister online, visit www.newburyportchoralsociety“How Can I Keep from Singing?”Newburyport Choral SocietySpring Music Series startsFebruary 2. Rehearsals held onTUESDAYS via Zoom - 7:30– 9:00 p.m. from February 2ndthrough May 4th.Register before February 9that: https://www.newburyportchoralsociety.org/Singers will rehearse togethervia Zoom meetings on theirPC’s or other devices at home.Modest member dues and musicfee; scholarships available.Community Announcements,page 13
January 20, 2021www.TheTownCommon.com Page 13CommunityCommunity Announcements,from page 12Georgetownburning seasonbeginsGEORGETOWN — ChiefFred Mitchell and the GeorgetownFire Department wishto remind residents that openburning began on Friday, Jan.15, and that a burn permit is requiredto be in compliance withMassachusetts law.Cost for a seasonal permit is$10. There is a convenience feefor using a credit/debit card or ifusing a check online. To obtaina burning permit for 2021 usethe online application portal byvisiting: https://massfire.net/brush/georgetown.phpResidents may also enter theCentral Fire Station, 47 CentralSt. during normal businesshours. Those who wish to applyfor a permit in person arereminded that a face mask orcovering will be required bothinside and outside of the station,and residents are encouraged topractice social distancing as well.Each day you wish to burn, youwill need to call 1-855-956-2722to register your intent to burn.As a reminder, the phone numberyou call from each day youwish to burn must be registeredin your account. More informationon how to add multiplephone numbers to your accountcan be found on the GeorgetownFire Department's website byvisiting: https://georgetownfd.com/open-burning/The requirement to check ineach day is based on changingatmospheric and weather conditionssuch as wind or air dryness.The department’s on-dutyshift commanders will makea determination before 9 a.m.each day whether burning willbe allowed in town.Violations of the permit requirements,open burning law,and/or open burning regulationswill be grounds for permit revocation.According to Massachusettslaw, anyone found burningwithout a permit may be subjectto criminal charges, the punishmentfor which is a fine of up to$500, plus the cost of suppressionor by imprisonment for upto one month, or both.Open burning must be done:• Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.from Jan. 15 to May 1 on dayswhen burning is allowed. Pilescannot be lit prior to 10 a.m.and must be lit no later thannoon. All fires must be extinguishedby 4 p.m.• At least 75 feet from allbuildings• As close as possible to thesource of material being burnedResidents are allowed toburn:• Brush, cane, driftwood andforestry debris (but not from commercialor industrial land clearing)• Agricultural materials includingfruit tree and bushprunings, raspberry stalks, andinfected bee hives for diseasecontrol.• Trees and brush from agriculturalland clearing• Fungus-infected elm wood,if no other acceptable means ofdisposal is availableYou may not burn:• Leaves• Brush, trees, cane or driftwoodfrom commercial or industrialland clearing• Grass, hay, leaves, stumps ortires• Construction materials ordemolition debris• Household trashWhat Times are Best forOpen Burning?• You can help prevent wildlandfires by burning early in the season.Wet and snowy winter conditionshelp hinder the rapid spread of fireon or under the ground.• Changing weather conditionsand increased fire danger in springcan lead to many days when openburning is not allowed.• April is usually the worstmonth for brush fires. Whensnow recedes, but before newgrowth emerges, last year’s deadgrass, leaves and wood are dangeroustinder. Winds also tendto be strong and unpredictablein April.How to safely ignite the fire:• An adult should always bepresent during open burningand children and pets should bekept at a safe distance.• Use paper and kindling to starta fire and add progressively largerpieces of wood. Parts of a leftoverChristmas tree may also be used.• Never use gasoline, keroseneor any other flammable liquid tostart a fire. The risk of personalinjury in these cases is very high.• Burn one small pile at a timeand slowly add to it. This willhelp keep the fire from gettingout of control.• Select a location away fromutility lines.• Keep a hose or water supplynearby, as well as shovels orrakes to control the fire.• Do not leave hot coals smolderingor unattended.Anyone with questions regardingopening burning shouldcall the Georgetown Fire Departmentat 978-352-5757.NewburyportPublic Librarypresents Roaring20s (Zoom)lectureThe Newburyport Public Libraryis hosting historian andeducator Christopher Daley fora lecture on the Roaring 20s onTuesday, January 26th at 6:30pm. The Roaring Twenties virtualtalk is an entertaining overviewof the 1920's, showcasingworld events, political events,prohibition, and organizedcrime, as well as the style, fashion,and trends of the Jazz Age.The event will be held onZoom. Register online via thelibrary events calendar by visiting:https://www.newburyportpl.org/events/or by calling978-465-4428 x 242. A link willbe emailed to participants automatically.
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