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Parking Garage ‘Making Progress’ By Stewart Lytle, Reporter

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Pennies for Poverty’s Raises $50,000 to Fight Local Poverty

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REGIONAL – After you drop spare change in the canister at many local retailers for the Pennies for Poverty 2 Cents 4 Change, you may wonder: Are my pennies and dollars doing any real good?

The seemingly ubiquitous canisters have been sitting on the counters of stores, restaurants and gas stations around the community for almost a decade. There is still poverty, people continue to be hungry and homelessness.

This year, the Pennies for Poverty program reached a milestone in his fight against poverty that bodes well for the future. It raised a record $50,000 this year.

“Our message is getting out there. Pennies has become a good charity to give to,” said Michael Sandberg, Pennies’ president. “Our work raising awareness about local poverty yielded generous contributions from the community. We are grateful for that support.”

Since its founding, Pennies has donated more than $125,000

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NEWBURYPORT – The New England Development Corp. has asked the Planning Board to postpone any discussion of its plans for the Fitness Factory, the designated site of the new multiple modal parking facility, for at least four months.

The planning board interpreted that delay until April 6, the latest

in a line of delay requests for this site, to mean the city and NED have not reached an agreement on the sale or joint development of the company’s property at Merrimac and Titcomb streets downtown.

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and improve the well being of all members of the community.”

Despite the apparent affluence of the North Shore communities, between 2008 and 2012, the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey estimates that more than 16 percent of greater Newburyport area residents or about 9,500 people lived in poverty.

“Although we have made great strides in our efforts to raise awareness and financial support for those in the Greater Newburyport Area who are struggling with poverty, there is still much to be done” the Pennies’ web site states.

The organization is run by volunteers with no paid staff or related expenses. “We direct the full amount of your tax-deductible donation to fill the most urgent and important needs. We make very penny count,” according to the web site.

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The site of the proposed garagePhoto by Stewart Lytle

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Paul Abruzzi, manager of Jabberwocky Book Store, holds the store’s Pennies for Poverty canister.

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in gift cards, emergency funds and other grants to anti-poverty agencies. As recently as two years ago, the non-profit organization raised $20,000 during the year, less than half what it raised this year.

Sandberg attributes the success this year to a growing number of

individuals and corporations that now support Pennies’ fight against poverty with donations and their professional skills.

Pennies was founded, according to its web site, “with the belief that if everyone in the community does a little to help those in need, we can substantially reduce poverty

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Bartlett Museum Annual Fund AppealDear Editor,The Board of Directors of the Bartlett Museum recently mailed an annual

appeal letter asking for help to keep the museum open as well as support some major repair projects like painting three sides of the building, plumbing, a new roof and events for next year like a Native American lecture, the Annual Dinner & Program, the Auction in the Pines,“Murder at the Museum” dinner theater and a Halloween Haunted House.

The Bartlett Museum is dedicated to preserving and displaying this rich history of Amesbury and the surrounding communities. We operate entirely as volunteers. The board, the committees, and even the docent are all volunteers who donate their time and effort to the museum. But we can’t do it alone.

We want to extend a thank you everyone who mailed their generous tax deductible donation so quickly. We are still accepting donations. Anything you can contribute will help. And in return we’ll keep telling the history of Amesbury, keep our collection safe and keep the museum open for all to visit. Mail to: Bartlett Museum, P.O. Box 692, Amesbury, MA 01913. To receive a membership form please email: [email protected].

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The Matching Fund Program offers Modern Woodmen members nationwide the chance to show their support for a community cause, organization or individual in need by holding fundraisers. Modern Woodmen matches money raised up to $2,500. These fundraising projects contribute $10.8 million to community needs nationwide each year.

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Board chairman Jim McCarthy told his board members that Mayor Donna Holaday had assured him privately at a holiday function that “progress is being made” in the negotiations with Stephen Karp’s development company.

NED has asked to make changes in the zoning of the site, which will require Planning Board approval, but it has not disclosed what those plans are. And what the company’s initial plans seem now to be fluid.

Once the negotiations are complete, the garage seems to have sufficient support from the city to move ahead. Despite opposition from City Council President Tom O’Brien, who said he could not support a garage at a cost of $16 million, members of the council’s Planning and Development Committee recently endorsed the parking garage/bus terminal. Most council members appear to support it.

Those councilors who attended the meeting included Barry Connell, Bob Cronin, Jared Eigerman, Larry Giunta, Charlie Tontar and Bruce Vogel.

To help pay for the garage, the city has been told it will receive about $5 million from the state and $2 million from federal agencies. The balance would be funded through city bonds, supported by parking revenues, according to

finance director Ethan Manning.The proposed garage, which is

undergoing preliminary design, would provide a downtown bus terminal for the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority and 345 parking spaces.

Initially it was reported that NED wanted to reserve 80 to 90 of those parking spaces for use by customers at a possible waterfront development that might include a boutique hotel, restaurants and shops. The proposed waterfront development is expected to be near the Michael’s Harborside Restaurant and across Merrimac Street from the proposed garage.

The council, concerned about the amount of convenient parking spaces in the downtown area, has indicated it would prefer to buy the Fitness Factory site from NED and let the developer find other parking options for his hotel and retail complex.

Future plans for a waterfront development could be affected by upcoming rules by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which has been requiring construction to be higher and further back from waterways following recent hurricanes.

Mayor Donna Holaday has said she is pleased that the council supports the Titcomb Street site as the preferred location for the intermodal facility and prefers to purchase the property rather than

exchange for spaces.The city has held one public

hearings on the new parking garage and multiple modal facility and is planning more in the new year.

Some neighbors to the proposed site have been threatening a fight because the 50-foot-tall parking garage will block their view of the Merrimack River and emit more vehicle emissions that will affect their properties.

The options for the garage, which could have entrances and exits on Merrimac and Titcomb streets, could be 45 to 51 feet high, although the engineers are looking at the possibility of putting some of the garage spaces below ground, which would lower the overall height.

Some retail space, including a MVRTA ticket booth, might be included on the ground space. Several residents urged that the site include street-level retail to keep the parking garage from becoming a barrier to the growth of stores and restaurants along Merrimac Street.

The architects said they would like to make the garage as green as possible solar panels on the new building and indoor spaces for bicycles.

The city has the full presentation on the garage-intermodal facility on its web site, www.cityofnewburyport.com.

contributions this year from Pennies included the Pettengill House, Our Neighbor’s Table, Community Action, Community Service of Newburyport, The Salvation Army, The Boys and Girls Club of Lower Merrimack Valley, YWCA, ROOF Over Head and Turning Point.

One third of the revenues come from people tossing those pennies and dollars in the collection boxes. That money, allocated to organizations in communities where the change is collected, is used to buy gift cards for local farms and fishermen.

“We are increasing the quality of the food and supporting local farms and fishermen,” Sandberg said.

Another third of the revenue comes from large individual and corporate donations.

And the balance comes from revenue generated by events, such as the November event Music For Change, which raised $15,000

Pennies for Poverty’s Raises $50,000to Fight Local Poverty

Continued from page 1 in one night. With Liz Frame as master of ceremonies, four popular bands, Frame’s Kickers, the Thomas Machine Works Band, EJ Ouellette and Crazy Maggy, played for free for the evening, while a wide variety of local restaurants served food. The restaurants included.

Annarosa’s, buen Sabor Empanadas, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, Dos Amigos Burritos, Loretta Restaurant, Metzy’s Taqueria, Michael’s Harborside, Not Your Average Joe’s, Oregano Pizzeria and Ristorante, OTTO, Ristorante Molise, Salt Kitchen and Rum Bar, and Starboard Galley.

Pennies also partners with local restaurants to do fundraising events. When the popular Point Restaurant on Water Street was doing its soft opening earlier this year, it donated the money it took in from selling alcohol. That raised $3,100.

Several events at local businesses are upcoming. Starboard Galley

in Newburyport is hosting its annual Oyster Fest at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 30 to benefit Pennies, and on March 29 Flatbread Pizza in Amesbury will host an event to raise money for the organization.

Pennies also fights poverty with education. It increases awareness about poverty through its Local Poverty Matters lecture series held monthly during the winter. At 7 p.m. on Jan. 6 at the Newburyport Public Library the organization will hold its next lecture on poverty’s impact on maternal and child nutrition.

The organization has also created a resource directory on its web site (resources.penniesforpoverty.org) of public and community agencies that can help those in need.

“If you have a problem, you can find an agency to help you,” Sandberg said.

For more information, visit penniesforpoverty.org or sign up for its newsletter.

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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIRDING

We are in our twentieth year of Wednesday Morning Birding! These very popular programs provide an excellent opportunity to explore one of the most productive birding areas in the country. To date, we have seen over 320 species of birds on these Wednesday field trips. Wed, Dec 30, 2015 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $17. No

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DECEMBER VACATION WEEK FLYBY AT JOPPA FLATS: HAWKS, OWLS, AND EAGLES

Our school vacation programs offer a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities while we keep minds active and hands busy during school break with free-flow learning for the whole family. Each session offers a different theme, with scheduled family presentations and something to engage hearts and minds for all ages and interests. Fly by for an hour or stay all day for a vacation activity that suits your family schedule. Wed, Dec 30, 2015 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. Fee: $8/child. Adults free. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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NEW YEAR’S MADNESSEarly January is a wonderful time

for birding and for celebrating the beauty of winter. Join us for an all-day field trip to the Newburyport/Plum Island area and Cape Ann to search for wintering land birds and seabirds. In the Newburyport area, we will bird the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, and the Merrimack River. On Cape Ann, we will visit Halibut, Andrews, and Eastern points; several areas along Atlantic Avenue; and the Brace Cove/Niles Pond area. Target bird species include snowy owl, northern shrike, Lapland longspur, snow bunting, harlequin duck, and other sea ducks, loons, and grebes. This is a great way to start the new year! Fri, Jan 01, 2016 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center. $55. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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SATURDAY MORNING BIRDING

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take you to birding hot spots in the Newburyport/Plum Island area in search of avian activity. Beginners and birders of all skill levels are welcome. Sat, Jan 02, 2016; 9 am - 11:30 am. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $12. No preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Did you know that there are health benefits associated with the act of coloring? In addition to being a soothing, relaxing, creative activity, coloring can actually help improve fine motor skills, brain focus, and brain plasticity. Take some time out to relax and refocus, and join us as we color some beautiful mandala pages with soft music playing in the background. We will have two groups going in the small and large meeting rooms. Group 1: Families with children of all ages, Group 2: Teens ages 11-17, Saturday at 11am (Jan 2), Newbury Town Library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield, Ma. Please indicate which group you would prefer when you register on our online calendar at newburylibrary.org.

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BEHIND THE SCENES REFUGE TOUR OF PARKER RIVER NWR

Held on the following days: Saturday, January 2nd @9:30 am; Sunday, January 3rd @1:00 pm; Sunday, January 10th @ 1:00 pm; Saturday, January 16th @ 9:30 am; Sunday, January 17th @ 1:00 pm; Sunday, January 24th @ 1:00 pm and Saturday, January 30th @ 9:30 am. Join a refuge ranger for a behind the scenes tour of Parker River National Wildlife Refuge. Tour will be conducted via refuge van, with several brief “drive by” stops along the way. The tour will present an “up close and personal” look at the refuge through the multiple lenses of the cultural history of Plum Island and the Great Marsh, native wildlife and their habitats, and the role of refuge management in the conservation of these precious natural resources. Participants may be driven along areas on the refuge otherwise closed to the public. This guided two hour program is most appropriate for older teens and adults. Binoculars and/or a camera are recommended, but not required. Meet the ranger in the lobby of the Refuge visitor center 15 minutes prior to the program start time. Each session is limited to 14 participants; no more than 4 individuals per sign-up. Again, this is a vehicle – based tour, with limited stops on the Refuge. Advance registration is required for this program, as enrollment is limited. Be advised that individual tours may be subject to cancellation. *Please note: Those who call and leave messages after hours, your registration is not confirmed until you receive a confirmation call from a refuge staff member. Please call (978) 465-5753; to register for this program.

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Joppa Flats presents nature education to schools, groups, and families throughout the school year on the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge and in the Great Marsh. Join us to see what the tides have brought in on the beach, get a feel for walking a salt marsh, and learn the operations of our

bird banding station. Through the use of science experiments, field equipment, and live flora and fauna, our naturalists will share their knowledge and passion with you. Taking these programs is the first step in becoming an education volunteer for Joppa Flats. Themes are weather dependent and subject to change. In the event of inclement weather, the session will be taught indoors using live plants and animals. Tue, Jan 05, 2016 9:30 am - 1:30 pm. Meet at Joppa Flats Education Center, One Plum Island Turnpike, Newburyport. $35. Preregistration required. For more information, call 978-462-9998 for information about additional programs and events, or visit the website at www.massaudubon.org/joppaflats.

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Common and Uncommon Anal Cancers, a Medical Meet the Expert seminar with Colorectal Surgeon Jana Simonds,, MD on January 5, 2016, 6-7 p.m. in the first-floor auditorium of Holy Family Hospital’s Haverhill campus located at 140 Lincoln Ave., Haverhill, MA. Attendees will learn about the anatomy of the anal area, describe what common and uncommon anal cancers look like, and explain how they are diagnosed and treated. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments. Registration required. One contact hour in nursing awarded at the end of the presentation.. For more information or to register, please call Jean at 978.420.1168 or email [email protected].

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The Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library are hosting a fundraiser at the Flatbread Pizza Company at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, MA. Hours are January 5, 2016 from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. For each pizza sold - in the restaurant or as take-out - Flatbread Pizza will generously donate $3.50 (large pizza) or $1.75 (small) to the Friends of the Georgetown Peabody Library. For more information, email the Friends at [email protected]

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------------------------------------------------------------MERRIMACK VALLEY - Merrimack Valley Hospice is offering “Grief Support for the Loss of an Adult Child”, a free support group for anyone who is grieving this particular type of a loss. The sessions will begin Tuesday, January 19, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House, 360 North Ave in Haverhill, MA. The support group, co-sponsored by HL Farmer & Sons Funeral Homes, and facilitated by counselors Lois Marra and Nancy Thornton, will meet for 10 consecutive Tuesdays. “Grief Support for the Loss of an Adult Child” is designed to help people who have recently experienced this type of loss learn about the grief process, share their experience, and support each other in a facilitated group environment. Sessions are tailored to meet the group’s needs and will cover many difference topics including grief, loss and healing. If you have questions, or would like to register, please contact Bereavement Coordinator Lois Marra at 800-933-5593 ext. 4537. Merrimack Valley Hospice is a not-for-profit agency offering comprehensive medical and supportive care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones. Together with Home Health VNA and HomeCare, Inc., the agencies provide a full continuum of home health and hospice care in more than 110 communities throughout the Merrimack Valley, Northeastern Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. For more information visit MerrimackValleyHospice.org.

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What a year for real estate! Our company saw an increase of over 40% in total sales volume in 2015 from the previous year. While yearly and 4th quarter numbers aren’t out yet, Essex County in 2015 had 18.8% increase in the third quarter over the same period in 2014 (according to the Multiple Listing Property Information Network, Inc.). Since 2015 is just about over I thought it would be a good idea to talk about some of the mistakes I saw made by both buyers and sellers.

Asking Too Much You must know your market and get familiar with comps of similar homes currently for sale and more

importantly those that have recently sold. By having your REALTOR® show you how much comparable homes are selling for will give you a good understanding on what to ask for yours. Asking significantly more than market value will only cause you to drop the price down the line. The most eyes are on your home the first few weeks you place it on the market. Don’t blow that period by asking too much.

Making the Small ChangesBecause the market is so good I can just put my house on the market and it will sell immediately. A Mistake!

If something needs to be fixed you should get it fixed. Not referring to gutting a dating kitchen and replacing it but if for example your electrical outlets don’t work in a particular room or the air conditioning unit isn’t working. Get them fixed! Also, make sure you listen to your REALTOR® as we are much more objective when it comes to getting your home ready. Having three couches and two love seats in your living room may have made sense for your large family gatherings, but it may not work when it comes time to sell.

Hidden CostsAs a buyer you figure your monthly mortgage payment, taxes, insurance maybe even your utility costs. Do

you think about all the other costs that may come up as a homeowner? Just because the heating system is only 10 years old doesn’t mean it will last another 10+ years. One rule of thumb is to set aside 1% of the total value of your home for unexpected issues that arise. Buying a home is not just about the money that you spend upfront; it’s about all the rest of the money you have to spend beyond that.

Going Somewhere? The real estate market was so active and great for sellers that we were able to get many homes under agreement

within 24 hours of listing them. If you are a seller this is obviously a great scenario. If you are a seller who didn’t plan for this by finding a new place to live than panic sets in. When selling, make sure you have a place to go when the home sells. Sounds obvious right? Well, I can tell you that there were a few times this year when my seller was hesitant to accept a full price offer due to the fact they “didn’t think it would sell so quick”. If you haven’t found your next home at least have a rental in mind or know that you can stay with friends or relatives until you find something.

Let Me In!Every home seller would like plenty of notice before allowing someone in their home. It is especially

challenging to sell when you have young children. Occasionally your REALTOR® will call saying that a buyer would like to get in right away. While difficult please do all you can to let that buyer in your home. They may be ready to buy (your REALTOR® can find out how serious they are) and your home may be a perfect fit. Even if the home isn’t perfect try to accommodate the buyer who gave you short notice. Also, once the home is under agreement be accommodating to the buyer if they want to come back and take measurements or bring family by to see their soon to be new home. Yes, it is inconvenient but your buyer will be thankful and it will only help make the transaction go smoother.

PicturesYour home should have many photos available for view online. More than 90% of buyers start their home

search on the internet. When taking buyers out to look at a home I have heard time and time again that “there were no pictures of this room, it is very nice”. Why weren’t there any pictures of that room? On homes that have just a few inside pictures buyers assume that there is something wrong and not worth showing. This assumption can cost the seller a good buyer even if the home is perfect for them. Make sure your REALTOR® is showing your home by posting pictures of each room. If there is a picture you don’t like or not a good one of a specific room let him/her know.

Leave Your Ego OutsideI saw a few sellers but mostly buyers taking negotiating personally and in one particular case lose out on

buying a home that was perfect for them. Remember, this is a business transaction. We understand Mr. & Mrs. Seller that you have lived here for 40 years but your roof is he original one, the hot water heater is leaking and you have an airport in your backyard, the home isn’t worth what you are asking no matter how much you love the house. We know you love the house Mr. & Mrs. Buyer but offering 20% less than fair market value isn’t going to make it yours or even get you a counteroffer. Take your emotions out of the process and trust that your REALTOR® can help you with this.

Which leads me to really the biggest mistake that sellers and buyers can make…Listening If you are using an experienced local REALTOR® take advantage of that experience. If we suggest to our seller

to move the couch to another part of the room and to put a coat of paint on the hallway do so. If we suggest to our buyer that the mold in the attic can be remediated and shouldn’t put the brakes on buying this home, please ask why and not dismiss this “perfect” home from their list. We are looking out for your best interests.

I really believe that 2016 will be a fantastic year for the real estate. Interest rates are low, prices while on the rise haven’t skyrocketed like they did 10 years ago and there should be more inventory available for buyers. If you are looking to buy or sell in 2016 good luck and hopefully you can avoid some of the mistakes I saw made in 2015. Have a Happy New Year!!!

If you have any questions or are looking to buy or sell a home please contact me, John McCarthy at Rowley Realty, 165 Main St., Rowley, MA 01969, Phone: 978 948-2758, Cell 978 835-2573.

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------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - If you are a Rowley resident 60 years or older, and own and occupy a home for which you or your spouse pay property taxes, then you would probably be eligible for the Tax Work-off Program. Several departments in Town of Rowley have expressed interest in using a Tax Credit Person to help with their work. You can earn up to $750. in tax credit. Call the Council on Aging at 978.948.7637 for more details or drop by and fill out a Tax Credit Application.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - The Rowley Public Library is looking for collectors and enthusiasts who want to share what they love with the community. Do you collect salt shakers, Christmas angels, greeting cards? We have a display case for that! Are you part of a club, like the local genealogy club or a cribbage group? Help us educate the community by doing an informational display in our display case. The display case is available for a month at a time, and we still have slots open for 2015. For more information, call Amy Roderick at 978-948-2850 at the Rowley Public Library, 141 Main Street in Rowley.

------------------------------------------------------------ROWLEY - Fellowship Thrift Shop located in lower hall of First Congregational Church of Rowley, 175 Main St. (Rte 1A), Rowley is open on Tuesdays and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and also Thursdays 3 - 7 p.m., weather permitting. We have clothing of all sizes, household goods and some special items - all at reasonable prices. We even have occasional sales! We are happy to accept donations of gently used clothing and household items, but only when the shop is open. NO electronics, books or household items, please.

------------------------------------------------------------SALISBURY- The Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society wants you to ring in the New Year by making a resolution to neuter your male cat during their “Happy Neuter Year” campaign. Sponsored by PetSmart Charities, the largest funder of animal welfare efforts in North America, the “Happy Neuter Year” campaign will provide $20 neutering surgeries for male cats during the month of January. Spaying and neutering is one of the most effective ways to reduce the homeless pet population and is safe for kittens as young as eight to 10 weeks old, according to the American Veterinary Medical Association. “Neutering male pets is a simple surgery that reduces unwanted behaviors, like roaming, fighting, and urine marking territories,” says Liz Pease, Executive Director at the Merrimack River Feline Rescue Society. “It also guarantees your cat never fathers a litter of kittens.” This special $20 rate is even less than the organization’s normal low-cost price and is available to all. Pet parents who wish to take advantage of this offer must mention the “Happy Neuter Year” campaign when they schedule their appointment. This campaign is based on availability. MRFRS’s Catmobile will provide 200 “Happy Neuter Year” sterilizations for $20 in January. Please visit www.catmobile.org or call 978-465-1940 for more information or to schedule an appointment. PetSmart Charities’ “Happy Neuter Year” campaign provides more than $733,180 to spay/neuter clinics to fund affordable, high-quality spay and neuter surgeries for more than 20,650 male dogs and cats across the nation during the month of January.

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