Spring in Camden Maine, the birthplace of the windjammer industry, is a magical time.
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The Nathaniel bowditch under full sail at the Rockland Breakwater Light in Rockland Maine.
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Raflections of schooner Isaac H Evans at Rockland Maine.
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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
SEWER PROJECTS:
Sewer Contract III/IV
NWM - Cleaning and Pre-CCTV
Haverhill, Prospect, Summer, Thornton, East Haverhill and Norris Streets
P. Gioioso & Sons, Inc.
Mobilize at Easton Street for point repair by end of the week.
SSES Program (Truax CCTV)
Completed last week: CCTV of 8,000 LF
Completed year to date: CCTV of 22,000 LF
Upcoming work:
Week of 4/29 - 5/3, 5/6 - 5/10
Crew 1
•Brookfield Street
•Kenneth Street
•Hawley Street
•Farley Street
Crew 2
•Jamaica Street
•Lynn Street
•Kent Street
•La Salle Avenue
WATER PROJECTS
Market Street: DeFelice will bacteria test the intersection of Salem Street and Market Street, and put it into service pending passing results. They will finish laying main on Market Street from Salem Street up to Parker Street, and may test the newly installed main based on their production. They will also begin to cut in valves on Market Street at Foster Street and South Union Street. This intersection work will necessitate shutdowns outside of the bypass-serviced area. All affected customers will be notified two days in advance of the shutdowns.
South Union Street: DeFelice will finish connecting homes and businesses to the temporary bypass. Bypass connections will necessitate short term interruptions in water service. Residents and businesses will be notified 24 hours in advance of any interruption.
Paving: DeFelice’s sub-contractor, PJ Albert will begin milling and paving curb to curb in South Lawrence on the following streets:
•South Broadway and Clifton Street (from Andover Street to Farley Street)
•Andover Street (from South Broadway to Parker Street)
•Easton Street, (from Clifton Street to State Street)
•Chester Street, Dracut Street and Farley Street (from South Broadway to State Street)
MARSTON STREET PROJECT
Install Granite Curb Marston Street West Side
Place High Early Base Course for Road Widening
Gravel & Grade Road Widening & Sidewalks
Form & Place Concrete Sidewalk
Schooner Heritage waiting for the tide at Port Clyde Maine.
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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Lawrence, Massachusetts - Mayor Daniel Rivera, announces National Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Week April 22-26, 2019. To celebrate CDBG week, Mayor Rivera will hold a tour of local programs, the South Common, and housing development sites across the community that benefit from CDBG/HOME funding. Following the tour, there will be a press conference.
Who:
Mayor Daniel Rivera
Congressoman Lori Trahan
Representative Frank Moran
Representative Christina Minicucci
Representative Marcos Devers
Vilma Martinez-Dominguez, Community Development Director
Where:
The Duck Mill
4 Union Street, Lawrence, MA
When:
Friday, April 26th 11:45am
**Mayor Rivera will host a bus tour beginning at 9am and ending at 11:30am on Friday and stop at CDBG/HOME fund sites before the press conference. The tour stops are open to the press.**
Tour Stops:
SISU Center – 417 Canal St.
Union and Milford – 132 Union St.
South Common Park
Notre Dame – 354 Merrimack St
Duck Mill – 4 Union St. – Final Stop
RFQ process will identify up to three development teams to submit full proposals Salem, Massachusetts - Mayor Kim Driscoll and the Salem Redevelopment Authority (SRA) are pleased to announce the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the adaptive reuse of the historic County Commissioners (1841) and Superior Court (1861-1891) buildings at 32-34 Federal Street. The RFQ also includes a parking lot across the street from the court buildings at 252 Bridge Street. The buildings are architectural gems in a prominent location directly across the street from the MBTA’s commuter rail station and at the entrance to Salem’s vibrant downtown.
The buildings are available for reuse as a result of court operations having been consolidated in the J. Michael Ruane Judicial Center, which opened in 2011. Legislation adopted in 2018 allows for the transfer of the property to the SRA in order to select a firm to reuse them. The City of Salem transferred the parking lot to the SRA in February of this year to help facilitate the reuse of the court buildings.
“We are excited to begin the work of identifying a development partner for these important and beautiful buildings," said Mayor Driscoll. "I want to thank the many stakeholders who worked to ensure Salem remains the judicial center for the region and that these buildings will be able to take on a new life. I especially want to thank State Senator Joan Lovely and State Representative Paul Tucker for their advocacy, Governor Charlie Baker for his support throughout this process, the many City staff who have worked diligently on this effort, and the members of the Salem Redevelopment Authority for their expertise and dedication."
This is an opportunity for visionary development teams to creatively reimagine and transform the use of the buildings to serve the Salem community in new ways and complement economic development activities in Salem’s vibrant downtown. The SRA will review all responses and select up to three development teams to submit full proposals through a Request for Proposals (RFP) process. The RFQ may be found on the City of Salem’s website at www.salem.com/bids. Responses are due by 11 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2019.
America's oldest schooner Lewis R French, built 871, preparing to sail at the start of The Great Schooner Race.
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This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Lowell, Massachusetts - According to Lowell, In order to set the beams for the Pawtucket Street over Northern Canal TIGER bridge project, Father Morissette Boulevard will be closed between Aiken Street and University Avenue from 6pm on Thursday April 25th through 7am Friday April 26th, 2019. During this time, the bridge will be closed for the duration of the work to Vehicular Traffic and Pedestrian Traffic will be limited during times of overhead hazard.
Four (4) police details will be utilized during the steel erection process. There will be one each, stationed at each end of Father Morissette Blvd. where the closure begins. There will also be a police officer at each end of the bridge. Pedestrian traffic across the bridge will be maintained open overnight. At the time of setting each beam, the pedestrians will be stopped off the bridge until it is deemed that there is no overhead hazard and each beam is set in place.
Best efforts will be made to limit noise and lighting disruptions to the surrounding community during this time. The detour onto Aiken Street and Merrimack Street will be well-marked and have LPD details.
The City of Lowell appreciates your patience during this construction project. Drivers should expect delays, and be prepared to stop and proceed slowly through the detour route. The City reminds everyone to please drive safely.
The Victory Chimes sailing with the birds as she returns to her home port of Rockland Maine.
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The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Showers, mainly after 2pm. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 64. Northeast wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 3am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Patchy fog between 10pm and 11pm. Low around 49. North wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. North wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers before midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. West wind 6 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 63. West wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. South wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Registry and other regulations now in effect for Salem property owners who list on sites like Airbnb
Salem, Massachusetts - In 2018 the Salem City Council adopted an Ordinance regulating short-term rentals in Salem. That Ordinance went into effect on April 15, 2019.
If you list your property on a short-term rental home-sharing platform like Airbnb, VRBO, or similar websites, you should be aware of these new regulations. In addition to registering your short-term rental annually with the City of Salem, you are required to receive a Certificate of Fitness and, if it is not your primary residence, you will also need a special permit from the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) and to register for the non-owner-occupied trash fee. Applications for the special permit from the ZBA must be received no later than June 15, 2019. Zoning regulations also restrict this use to certain neighborhoods in the City. Pursuant to state law, all short-term rental providers will also be required to collect state/local room occupancy excise tax. The City has published https://www.salem.com/str, with all of the information you need to know about offering a short-term rental in Salem.
What regulations impact me if I want to offer a short-term rental in Salem?
Click this link to go through a "dynamic" FAQ about short-term rentals in Salem.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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BREAKING: Boston, Massachusetts - Lawrence Cherono of Kenya wins tight Boston Marathon Elite Men's race on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BREAKING: Boston, Massachusetts - Worknesh Degefa of Ethiopia wins Boston Marathon Elite Women's race on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BREAKING: Boston, Massachusetts - Manuela Schär of Switzerland Wins Boston Marathon Women's Push Rim on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
BREAKING: Boston, Massachusetts - Daniel Romanchuk of USA wins Boston Marathon Men's Push Rim on Monday, April 15th, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts.
According to Boston Marathon, At just 20, he is the youngest push rim athlete to win the race here in Boston and the first American to do it since 1993! Big day for Daniel
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
A chance of showers, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Areas of fog between 3am and 5am. Low around 49. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Patchy fog between 9am and 10am. High near 65. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 36. Breezy, with a west wind 18 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 48 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 57. Northwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Light south wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52. Southeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. South wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a high near 65. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
LIKE WHAT YOU SEE...
Think how nice this would look hanging in your living room.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
Garden Remedies is scheduled to have its final inspection (known as a “Certificate of Registration”) by state regulatory officials on Tuesday, April 23. If it passes the inspection, the state Cannabis Control Commission is likely to allow adult-use retail marijuana sales to begin at the store at 697 Washington Street in Newtonville approximately three or four days later, most likely on Saturday, April 27.
I have been in close touch with Garden Remedies along with representatives from the Newton Police, Law, Transportation, Health & Human Services and Planning Departments to have an orderly and safe opening.
Consistent with the special permit approved by the City Council, Garden Remedies will only allow retail customers by appointment. Once an appointment is made online, Garden Remedies will strongly encourage customers to take public transportation to the store.
There is no customer parking lot at Garden Remedies. Public metered parking is available on
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
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Lawrence, Massachusetts - The Lawrence Police Department is investigating a motor vehicle crash that took place at the intersection of Essex and Appleton Street involving a pedestrian. The crash occurred this morning just after 8:00 am. The pedestrian is a 57 year old female from Lawrence. She was treated on scene by the Lawrence Fire Department along with Paramedics and EMTs from Lawrence General Hospital. She was transported by ambulance to that facility, and subsequently airlifted to a Boston Hospital.
The crash is under investigation by the Lawrence Police, the Massachusetts State Police Accident Reconstruction Unit, and the Essex State Police Unit assigned to District Attorney Jonathan Blodgett’s Office. The operator of the vehicle remained on scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Portions of Essex Street were shut down during the investigation and have since been reopened.
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
The Maine Windjammer Project started in 2007 to preserve the modern history of the Maine Windjammer and to make it available to the generations to come.
This historical archive is available to museums and for historical research.
For more info contact: dougmills@shootmainestudios.com
