October in the District

Last Sunday I stopped by the Community United Methodist Church's Pumkpin Patch.  The pumpkin patch lasts all month, and can be found in historic Byfield Village at 11 Central Street.  It's shaping up to be a perfect fall weekend for visiting local pumpkin patches!



Gourgeous Gourds!





Donald helps out at the Pumpkin Patch.



Later that day I got this photo of a West Newbury resident out for a stroll on Bachelor street.

Monday and Tuesday it was back to work for Office Hours throughout the district.  Here I am with Newbury residents Linda and Nancy discussing everything from health care to animal rescue shelters.  



Harriett with Linda and Nancy during Office Hours at the Newbury Public Library.

A Legislator Who Really Cooks!

Despite the rainy weather, we had another full house at the Rowley Council on Aging for lunch yesterday. Guests enjoyed pork roast, au gratin potatoes and a smorgasboard of desserts. As always, many thanks to Mary Ellen and the Rowley COA staff for hosting us to cook lunch for them and the Rowley seniors!

The Rowley COA was decked out for Fall. Here are all the guests enojying the lunch.



The Usual Suspects...

Jim & Henry--always friendly (and helpful) faces at the Rowley COA.





Those are some happy customers!



In September, we were next door serving my home-made Beef Stroganoff at the Newbury Senior Center.

Enjoying a sunny first day of Fall and ready for lunch!

Next week, we'll be on the road again cooking for the Georgetown Senior Center (located at the First Congregational Church on Andover Street). All are welcome! The main course will be a traditional lasagna and a seafood lasagna. Give Colleen a call at 978-352-5726 to reserve a seat.

Bates Bridge Update and Upcoming Briefing

It’s almost Columbus Day—which promises spectacular weather—and time for a progress report on the Bates Bridge project.

As you can tell from the activity on both ends of the bridge, the project is moving along.  In fact, the first layer of new pavement has been installed on sections of Orchard Avenue and Old Ferry Road in Haverhill.  A portion of Coffin Avenue closed as part of the next stage (Stage 2) in the plans.  During this time, Groveland Street will remain open and work will be concentrated on two projects: constructing a parking area for the abutters and boaters and removing existing pavement on a section of Coffin Avenue.  Following that, areas directly abutting the bridge will be on-hold until next spring, which Stage 2 continues into.

We are also waiting on more information about the underwater cable, which has been found. Because it is National Grid’s old cable, it will be their responsibility to coordinate removal.  We will keep you posted as to how this will affect the project moving forward, as soon as we get word from MassDOT.

Next Tuesday, October 12, this office will be hosting an informal Bates Bridge Briefing at Groveland Town Hall from 7 P.M. to 8 P.M. Please stop by to see bridge plans and talk with us personally. Until then, you can always get in touch with Heidi Michitson at michitson@comcast.net.

In Case of Rain...

A rain date for tomorrow's Yard Sale is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 at the same location and time (starting at 8:30 A.M.).

Autumn Office Hours

Just a reminder that Representative Stanley will be holding Office Hours in the District this Monday and Tuesday. For times and locations, please visit my earlier post.