ROOF REPAIR NOTICE

In an effort to stop some minor roof leaks before they turn into a major problem, roof repairs will be commencing this week (November 24-26th) or next (December 1-5), depending on weather.
The repairs are expected to take 2-3 days.
There will be some disruption during the repairs. Trucks in the driveway, ladders on the building and noise, particularly noticeable on the third floor. The construction vehicles may affect your ability to use the side parking area and access to that side of the building. It may also mean that we may miss trash pickup for the week. If you have any questions please contact Markwood Management, Telephone (781) 639-4080 , Facsimile (781) 639-0228, e-mail: markwoodmgt@hotmail.com.

Clothing and Textile Recycling Drive–Saturday November 22, 2014!

On Saturday, November 22nd, SalemRecycles will host  the fourth annual textile recycling drive at Riley Plaza  parking lot from 8 am - 3 pm.  The parking lot is directly across from the Salem Post Office at 2 Margin Street.  Just look for a big Goodwill truck.  So just drive in and drop off your textiles.  You will be helped by a group of enthusiastic SalemRecycles volunteers.

What can you recycle?  Clothing, sneakers, shoes, boots, slippers, belts, ties, purses, pillows, bedding (comforters, sheets, blankets), table linens, stuffed animals and draperies/curtains. Items can be in almost any condition.  Moth-eaten, torn, and stained fabrics are reusable. However, they must be clean and dry to be accepted.

What is not allowed?  NO carpets, NO rugs, NO bric-a-brac, NO oil rags, and absolutely NO wet or mildewed items.

24 Norman Street residents take note that this event may affect parking access to some parts of Riley Plaza.

Questions?  Please call - 978-619-5679 or go to: www.salem.com/recycling or greensalem.com/events.

Winter Market Around the Bend: Returns to Artists’ Row

This winter the Salem Farmers’ Market returns to its previous indoor location at Artists’ Row -- adjacent to Derby Square’s Old Town Hall where the Winter Market has been hosted the past few years. The Winter Market commences on the 13th of November with five weeks of operation: Thursdays November 13th, 20th and December 4th, 11th, and 18th.  The Market runs from 3-7 pm, one hour longer than last year’s Winter Market. 

“The Winter Market is a fantastic opportunity to support local farms and artisans through the holiday season,” states Kylie Sullivan, manager of Salem Main Streets and organizer of the market. “We’re very excited to showcase so many farmers’ market favorites as well as some new vendors in this unique space.”

A diversity of local vendors will be present at the Winter Market with a weekly rotation of booths and goods.  Patrons can expect to find an assortment of foods and artisan crafts including but not limited to dried fruit and nuts, oatmeal crisps, hard cider, chowder, upcycled clothing, jewelry, gluten/dairy free baked goods, wreaths, berries, handmade soaps, spices, honey, pickles, wool crafts, gourmet ravioli, candles, cheeses, eggs, and various produce. 

The Salem Farmers’ Market and Winter Market are organized by Salem Main Streets with assistance from Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, and the City of Salem, Mass in Motion Salem, Salem Chamber of Commerce, and numerous volunteers. For further information regarding current vendors and Winter Market updates, refer to the Market’s website, Facebook, and Twitter pages, or contact Kylie Sullivan directly. 

Kylie Sullivan                                         
Manager, Salem Main Streets                            
265 Essex Street                                       
Salem, MA 01970
978/744-0004 x15
kylie@salemmainstreets.org

salemfarmersmarket.org
facebook.com/SalemMAFarmersMarket
twitter.com/salemfarmmarket

Post-Halloween Survey

Did you enjoy this year's Halloween festivities? Did you hate them? Would you like to have a say on what the plans are for next year? 
In order to help Salem officials plan, prepare, and set goals for October 2015, all Salem residents are invited to complete a brief survey regarding their opinions of Haunted Happenings and Halloween 2014. The survey will be online at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/HauntedHappenings2014 until noon on Friday, November 21.

 City of Salem
93 Washington Street
Salem, Massachusetts 01970
(978) 745-9595
www.salem.com

Using the DUMPSTER

With 39 units, 24 Norman Street frequently has people moving in and moving out of the building. Generally when people move out, they are responsible and take all their stuff with them, occasionally though, we have what you see in the photo above: people discarding their unwanted furniture items either in or next to the dumpster.
The mattress in the image above was discarded by someone who recently moved out, (or bought a new mattress). This is a good time to remind residents that the dumpster is for non-recyclable trash and garbage ONLY.  It is NOT meant for mattresses, large pieces of furniture, construction materials, toxic waste or household chemicals.
We pay for weekly trash pickup, but the condo association has to pay extra for the removal of large items such as this. What is worse; the careless placement of this mattress would have prevented the trash company from emptying the dumpster if Markwood had not noticed the item and called the company ahead of time to arrange for removal.
This has happened on more than one occasion with dressers, chairs, bookcases and mattresses. It is the tenants responsibility for making arrangements to dispose of their large personal items, not Markwood Management's. Do not fill the dumpster with it, and do not leave it to sit outside. A good rule of thumb is; if it takes two people to lift it, it probably shouldn't be going into the dumpster.
If you are linked to one of these discarded items, (or your tenant is), you will be fined to cover the expense of removal.