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Page 10www.TheTownCommon.comFebruary 10, 2021Community NewsCommunity Announcements,from page 9encouraged to remember thefollowing:• If you owe back taxes, theIRS will contact you by mail,and not by phone, email or socialmedia.• The IRS never requests personalor financial informationby email, text or social media.(The IRS says it has no way totext people.)• The IRS does not leave prerecorded or urgent voicemails.• The IRS will not ask forpayment using a prepaid debitcard, gift cards, a money orderor wire transfer.• The IRS will not ask for acredit card number over thephone.In the latest scam, an "IRSagent" states that a small fee isrequired to qualify for a governmentstimulus check. Nogovernment agency, includingthe IRS, requires anyone to payanything to receive a stimuluspayment.If you receive a call from anIRS scammer, hang up. Do notengage with these callers.If you get a call from someoneclaiming to be with theIRS asking for a payment, or ifyou think you may owe money,hang up and call the IRS directlyat 800-829-1040.If you get a scam call and donot owe taxes, fill out the “IRSImpersonation scam” form onlineat treasury.gov, or call theTreasury Inspector General forTax Administration at 800-366-4484.The IRS also advises residentsto forward scam emails tophishing@irs.gov, and to notopen attachments or click onlinks in those emails.If you are ever unsure abouta potential scam, contact theIpswich Police Department at978-356-4343.The MerrimackRiver EagleFestivalPresented by Mass Audubon'sJoppa Flats Education Center& Parker River National WildlifeRefugeFebruary 9–14, 2021Virtual& In-PersonWhen winter returns to thelower Merrimack Valley, so doBald Eagles and Snowy Owlsand other exciting winter wildlife.Every year we host a grandevent marking their return.Join online and in-person forprograms in the Newburyportand Amesbury area to celebrateour very special winterresidents. The 2021 MerrimackRiver Eagle Festival events willbe held Tuesday, February 9 –Caring, Compassionate, DignifiedService when you need it most.14 Independent St., Rowley, MAwww.fsrobertsandson.comoffice@fsrobertsandson.com978-948-7763We Offer:• Personalized and Traditional Funerals• Cremations • Graveside Services• Memorial Services• Advance Planning OptionsJeffrey E. Megna, CFSPOwner, Licensed Funeral Director (Type 3)Sunday, February 14.While the banks of the MerrimackRiver will not be linedwith crowds of eagle spotters thisseason, we rejoice in recognizingthe wonders of the natural worldas our local habitats welcomewinter's animal visitors.Our virtual and specialin-person activities are designedto keep all participants safeduring the Covid-19 pandemic.In-person programs will be limitedto a maximum of 10 people,and all participants must wearface masks and practice physicaldistancing during the program.Online pre-registration will berequired for all Eagle Festivalevents—both in-person andvirtual—to help manage capacitylimits and minimize contact.NortheastArc ReceivesSignatureGrant FromDoug Flutie,Jr. FoundationFor Autism For$10,000Danvers – Northeast Arc ispleased to announce it has receiveda $10,000 grant fromthe Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundationfor Autism. These funds willprovide critical direct financialsupport to families with autism.This grant will benefit NortheastArc’s Autism Support Center(ASC). Since 1991, theCenter has been empoweringfamilies who have a memberwith autism or a related disorderby providing current, accurate,and unbiased informationabout autism, services, referrals,resources, and research trends.Throughout its 30 years, theASC has kept families acrossNortheastern Massachusettssupported and informed.Through this critical funding,the Center will provide financialsupport to families caringfor a loved one with autism.“This funding is importantbecause it will provide the AutismSupport Center with muchneeded flexibility to help familiesin need,” says Gloria RicardiCastillo, Director, FamilySupport Centers at NortheastArc. “We will have the opportunityto help people immediatelywhen they need it.”Among those helped by thisgrant, and other Autism SupportCenter programs, is SandraSalvati of Peabody. Sandra hasa 12-year-old son with autism,and financial support fromNortheast Arc enabled her toreceive assistance while she battledcancer.“I got very sick and was in andout of the hospital. The FlutieFoundation and ASC grantallowed my advocate to assistwith my son’s care because I wasnot able to,” said Salvati. FlutieFoundation funding also helpedprovide support for her son’seducation. “I never would havebeen able to receive the properservices if it wasn't for The FlutieFoundation. I'm so gratefulfor all the help and support I'vereceived from the Northeast Arcand Flutie Foundation. No onereally understands a child withdisabilities unless you have oneand you can see what they dealwith each and every day.”The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundationfor Autism, based in Framingham,Mass., awards grantsannually through a competitiveapplication and review process.The signature grants that theFlutie Foundation distributedthis year support traditionallyunder-served, under-funded,culturally diverse communitiesreflected in the Foundation's areasof interest; providing a pathfor educational and vocationalskills, supporting recreationaland active lifestyles, and ensuringpeople with autism are safe,supported and informed.“The Flutie Foundation SignatureGrants help our partneragencies address a variety ofsignificant needs in the autismcommunity, especially in lightof coronavirus repercussions,”says Nick Savarese, ExecutiveDirector of The Doug FlutieJr. Foundation for Autism.“Programs like the NortheastArc are helping people on theautism spectrum live life to thefullest and we are proud to supporttheir efforts.”The Autism Support Centerwill be reviewing funding applicationsthroughout February.If you would like to apply toreceive funding email asc@nearc.orgor call 978-777-9135.NewburyportBank Donates$1,000 to AnnualExchange Club ofHaverhill EventNewburyport – NewburyportBank has donated $1,000 to theExchange Club of Haverhill’s 19th Annual Rick Barry St. Patrick’sDay Celebration Event, tobe held on Wednesday, March17, 2021. The celebration willbe a virtual event and includelive music, raffle drawings andawards.Founded in 1946, theExchange Club of Haverhill isa group of business and professionalleaders who have joinedtogether to serve the community.Exchange, organized in 1911, isa nationwide organization with a96-year tradition of communityservice.“Even in a virtual format,this is going to be a great event,”said Lloyd L. Hamm, President& CEO of the Bank. “Not onlyis the Rick Barry St. Patrick’sDay Celebration a good cause,but due to the challenges of thepandemic, it’s also a well-neededgood time for all who choose toparticipate. We’ll be there withour support.”February is forFelines: BestFriends AnimalSociety OffersTips to KeepYour Pet HealthyDuring NationalCat HealthMonthThey are the purr that heals,Community Announcements,page 11
February 10, 2021www.TheTownCommon.com Page 11Community NewsCommunity Announcements,from page 10the curtain ninja that entertains,the in-house Zen master.They are the cats we invite intoour homes and in February thespotlight is on their well-beingduring National Cat HealthMonth.Pet cats are varied and complexcreatures, whether they aredevoted couch surfers, or indoor/outdoorcats that love togo on adventures with you inthe backyard, walking on a harnessand leash or cruising in astroller. And they rely on us tokeep them healthy.Dr. Erin Katribe, medical directorfor national animal welfareorganization Best FriendsAnimal Society, urges people tolook at every aspect of their lifewith you.The Essentials“Perhaps the most importantthing you can do to keep yourcat healthy is to ensure thatyou’re providing the basic essentialsin the best way possible.These essentials are food, water,litterbox, and exercise. Cats’ ancestorsdidn’t eat or stay hydratedthe same way that our housecats do; the dry kibble that ismost convenient for owners tofeed is very different from theirnatural diets. If you are able tofeed your pet canned food it isa much closer approximation totheir ancestral diets than is dry,”Katribe said.More attention is being paidto the obesity problem in petcats, she said. “It can lead todiseases like diabetes (feline diabetesis very similar to Type 2diabetes in people), so keepingyour cat at a healthy weight bymonitoring and adjusting theirfood quantity is key to keepingthem healthy. Obesity canalso lead to arthritis and jointpain. Your veterinarian can helpyou determine what a healthyweight is for your pet and canguide you through modifyingtheir diet and amount of foodin order to achieve that healthyweight.”Which brings us to how importantexercise is for cats. “It’snot just dogs that need exercise– cats need it, too,” Katribesaid. “While you can harnessand leash train cats and manyfelines enjoy this, most pet catsprefer a more private form ofexercise. Providing toys and engagingthem in play with laserpointers or string toys for exerciseare great ways to keep themactive. This is not only is mentallystimulating but can alsohelp prevent obesity that canlead to other diseases.”Nobody really wants to talkabout litter boxes but for petcats, this is an important topic.Litter Boxes should be placedin convenient places for the catrather than tucked away in adistant part of the house, in orderto avoid behavioral misuseIf a cat starts urinating outsidethe box, it might be due to anumber of causes. Dirty boxesor boxes placed too far out ofthe way can contribute, or itmay be due to a much deeperLEGAL NOTICENOTICE OF PUBLIC SALEproblem, like urinary infectionsor kidney disease. See a vet rightaway if you notice litter boxhabit changes.Veterinary CareOne way to keep your cathealthy is to schedule regularwellness visits with your veterinarian,Katribe said. These visitsnot only include vaccines toprevent disease (important evenfor indoor cats), but also includea thorough physical examand additional testing that canbe key in catching illness early.“Cats are masters at hidingillness, what likely evolved as asurvival tool in their ancestors;what this means for the cat parent,though, is that when Fluffystarts to actually show signs ofsickness, her situation may bemuch more serious than youthink, and something has beengoing on for a while. If you donotice even small changes inyour cat’s health or behavior,it’s better for both of you to seea vet sooner rather than later.Addressing problems early willmean a much greater chance ofsuccessful treatment and willlikely mean less stress on herand less financial expense, too.”Notice is hereby given by McGarvey Towing of 1481 Broadway Saugus, MA, pursuant to theprovisions of Mass G.L c. 255, Section 39A, that they will sell the following abandoned vehicleon or after February 18, 2021 beginning at 10:00 am by private or public sale to satisfy theirgarage keeper’s lien for towing, storage, and notices of sale. Vehicle is being stored at McGarveyTowing:1. 2017 Nissan Sentra VIN 3N1AB7AP9HY398932Signed,Stephen McGarveyOwner, McGarvey Towing2/3, 2/10, 2/17Helping Cats Get BackHomeOne of the most stressfulevents that can happen in apet parent’s life is losing theirpet companion – for cats, thismight mean an indoor-onlycat slipping out the door, or anoutdoor cat not returning homeaccording to the normal routine.For cats that end up in ournation’s animal shelters, onlyabout 5% of them make it backto their owners.“One way that we can increasethe number of cats returned totheir families is by using identification,”Katribe said.Collars and tags are a low-techway to achieve this, and anyonecan read the tag and help thepet get back home. But she cautionedthat cats may lose theircollars, “So an even better solution,in addition to a cat-specificcollar, is a microchip.Microchips are small pieces oftechnology, about the size of alarge grain of rice, that are implantedunder the skin. Whenthe pet is scanned with a microchipscanner, the scanner willdisplay a number unique to thatchip and that pet. If registeredonline (don’t forget this importantstep!), that number will linkthe pet back to your contact information.Shelters and animalcontrol agencies generally scanpets when they enter the shelter,so this can lead to pets gettingback to their homes muchmore rapidly, and with a greaterchance of success.”The Importance of Spay/NeuterSpaying or neutering cats notonly helps them live healthierlives, but it also helps save thelives of cats across the country.“For the individual cat, sterilizationcan reduce or completelyeliminate the chance ofcertain cancers, and it reducesunwanted or dangerous behaviorslike urine marking, fighting,or roaming. And the sadtruth is cats are twice as likelyas dogs to lose their lives in ournation’s shelters, simply becausethere aren’t enough homes forall of them. Spaying and neuteringpet cats prevents morekittens from being born and soallows for more of the cats thatdo end up in shelters the chanceat life,” Katribe said.She added that progressivelife saving strategies like communitycat programs have beenimplemented in many sheltersnationally as an alternative tocats needlessly losing their lives.Community Announcements,page 12TOWN OF ROWLEY COMMUNITYPRESERVATION COMMITTEENOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGNotice is hereby given that the Rowley Community PreservationCommittee will hold an online virtual public hearing regardingrequests for funding in accordance with the requirement of theCommunity Act, M.G.L. Chapter 44B Section 5 (b) (1). Thepurpose of online virtual public hearing is to discuss with thecommunity, the needs, possibilities and resources of the Townregarding the use of the Town’s Community Preservation Fund.The Committee seeks community input in the areas of openspace, recreation, affordable housing and historical preservation.The Virtual Online Public Hearing will be held on February18th at 1:30pmPlease join the meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone.https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/655465981You can also dial in using your phone.United States: +1 (408) 650-3123Access Code: 655-465-981Join from a video-conferencing room or system.Dial in or type: 67.217.95.2 or inroomlink.goto.comMeeting ID: 655 465 981Or dial directly: 655465981@67.217.95.2 or67.217.95.2##6554659812/10, 2/17
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