It's a Mystery

For about the last week or so, a young couple with two small children has been hanging out in the parking lot next to the building in the evenings. The couple talk while the kids run around the lot and the dumpster. This would not be an unusual thing except for the fact that Markwood Management is unaware of anyone with two small children living in the building. We're not sure if one of the couple live in the building and the other is visiting, or if either of them even live in the building. Last night a car was parked out there and the children were out running around yelling in the rain at 1:30 am. This is unusual, and constitutes a disturbance. After the dumpster fire a couple of weeks ago, (which started around 2am), the Management is a bit skittish about anyone being out in the parking area after hours.
If anyone knows who they are, or, if you are the couple, could you please call Markwood Management at 781-639-4080 and let them know? It will save a lot of trouble in the long run.
Thanks.

Salem Power Plant Feasibility Study

Public Meeting Notice

The City of Salem will hold a public meeting on Thursday, June 30, 2011 at 6:30 PM at the Bentley Elementary School, 25 Memorial Drive regarding the feasibility study for the reuse of Dominion Energy’s Salem Harbor Power Station site that is currently underway. At this meeting the City will provide an update on the progress of the feasibility study and solicit input from the public.

The purpose of this study is to understand the site context, review current economic trends and power demands in the region, and explore potential scenarios and alternative land use concepts for reuse, including associated costs, benefits, and issues.

The City has retained the services of Jacobs Engineering Group, in conjunction with Sasaki Associates, LaCapra Energy Consultants, and Robert Charles Lesser & Co. to help facilitate this study. The study is being paid for with a grant the City obtained from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Technology Center.

SALEM INSTALLS TEMPORARY SCULPTURES

Salem continues to build its reputation as a vibrant arts community. On Monday, June 13, 2011, four contemporary sculptures by Massachusetts artist Rob Lorenson were installed downtown. Three pieces are located on the Essex Street pedestrian mall and the fourth was placed by the intersection of Front and Washington streets (see image). The sculptures will be in place through early November.

Mayor Kimberley Driscoll said, “One of the things we heard earlier this year at the Essex Street pedestrian mall meetings was that people would like to see more public art. We’re looking at a number of ways to accomplish that, and one was to install these sculptures for the season. We see it as a way to test some ideas before moving forward with a full public art program.”

Salem is home to the world renowned Peabody Essex Museum, several galleries and theatres, and hosts many arts related festivals. In addition, the City sponsors the Artists’ Row program which began its eighth season this year.

Yikes! A Dumpster Fire

Last Saturday night (June 4th) Police and fire crews responded to the rear of 24 Norman St. on a report of a Dumpster on fire. The metal trash container was fully engulfed, and the Fire Department doused the flames at 2:02 a.m. It may have been deliberately set.


















The top of the dumpster was completely melted and the tree branches above it were singed.
The dumpster is close enough to the building that the fire could have damaged it or even caught the building on fire.


















If you see any suspicious activity around the dumpster or the building, call the Police, Fire Department, or Markwood Management immediately.
Photographs are courtesy of Ben Arlander, a resident of 10 Norman Street who happened to see the fire on his way home.

Salem Farmers Market Starts this Thursday!

Come downtown Salem Thursday, June 16 for opening day at the Salem Farmers’ Market and enjoy delicious local fruits, vegetables, lobster, breads, pastries, cheese and much more. The market bell will ring promptly at 3 p.m. signaling the start of the market. The market is located in Derby Square on Front Street downtown Salem, MA Thursdays June 16 – October 20. For more information visit the website www.salemfarmersmarket.org or call market organizer Salem Main Streets (978)744-0004. The market will host many of the same farms and vendors from last year as well as numerous new vendors. EBT card accepted.

Opening Day Festivities

Opening Day Festivities include (beside fresh vegetables, fruits, breads, and so on …)

At 3:30 p.m. Chef Tony Bettencourt from 62 Restaurant and Winebar will do a cooking demonstration

At 4:15 p.m. the Kiwi Kids
What are Kiwi Kids? They sing songs about Recycling and what we can all do to help our Earth. There will also be a basket of instruments for the little kids in the audience to use.

From 5 – 7 p.m. there will be live music by Qwill.

And something new, Diane DeGuzman will be at the market. She is a Health Coach and will be talking about healthy ways to use the things you buy. This week, Strawberries for Breakfast. Learn how to spice up those all important whole grains with delicious strawberries. No need to bring a pen and paper, recipes will be available. (Maybe bring a pen.)

More Street Sweeping!

Entrance Corridor Street Sweeping Schedule
June 20 – July 1, 2011
August 15 – 26, 2011

Beginning on Monday, June 6, 2011 city-wide street sweeping will once again take place within our neighborhoods.

Street sweepers will be in your neighborhood from 8:00AM to 5:00PM.

During that time period a No Parking Tow Zone area will be in effect. Temporary orange tow zones will be posted throughout your neighborhood and all cars must be removed from both sides of the street so that sweeping can take place.

Please note, you will be able to park your vehicles on: Loring Avenue; Lafayette Street; Bridge Street; Boston Street; North Street; and Essex Street (the portion from Boston Street to Washington Street)~on your designated sweep day.

(Once you have seen that the sweeper has cleaned your street, you can move your vehicle back onto the roadway.)

Click Here for Black & White Residential Zone Calendar and Street Listings
http://salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_DPW/2011zone.pdf

Click Here for a Colored Street Sweeping Route Map and Street Listings
http://salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_DPW/2011color.pdf

Click Here for a Detailed Copy of the Entrance Corridor Sweeping Schedule
http://salem.com/Pages/SalemMA_DPW/2011EC.pdf

Copies of the street sweeping calendar can also be obtained at Salem City Hall, the Salem Public Library, and the DPS Office at 5 Jefferson Avenue.

If you would like a calendar mailed to you or you have any questions regarding the 2011 street sweeping schedule, please call the DPS office at 978-744-3302.

Notice of Special Meeting

A Special Meeting of the 24 Norman Street Condominium Trust will be held June 13, 2011 at 6:30 PM in The Heritage Room, Heritage Plaza Condominium, 10 Norman Street, Salem, MA 01970.

The purpose of this meeting is to discuss with homeowners a proposed, two tier Reserve Contribution Program. This proposed program is designed to accomplish the following:

Tier One
2012 Interior Painting
2013 Carpet Replacement
2014 Exterior Painting

Tier Two
2015 A fully funded annual Reserve Contribution Program would be established

Please make every effort to attend this meeting as your input is important to the Board and will be helpful in fine tuning the Reserve Contribution Program.

See you at the meeting,


24 Norman Street Trustees
Markwood Management, Incorporated