"Happenings in the Neighborhood - Upcoming events and Centennial celebrations at the House of 7 Gables"

The House of 7 Gables is a major part of the historic Derby Street neighborhood and have been such gracious hosts to our association; providing us wonderful hospitality over the years. Located at 115 Derby Street, locals and visitors alike have discovered this complex of early houses, including Nathaniel Hawthorne's birthplace, the seven-gabled house of novel fame and its charming seaside gardens overlooking Salem Harbor.

Here's just a few events that may be of interest...take a look:

Oral History Collection Days ongoing in March on Saturdays. Attached is a flyer with more detail on this event. For more information, contact Kate Burgess 978/744-0991, ext. 118 or email: kburgess@7gables.org.

Ongoing Centennial Events - This year is particularly special as the house celebrates its Centennial and will be hosting many fabulous events. Join in on the fun and check out the attached calendar timeline for upcoming dates and times. Should you need more information, contact Amy Waywell, our Director of Visitor Services & Marketing at 978.744.0991, ext. 126 or email awaywell@7gables.org.

What is the Perfect Pick-Up?

What is the Perfect Pick-Up? It's all in the separation of recyclable items. Paper must be placed in a separate container (no plastic bags) while co-mingled recycling (plastic, glass, aluminum) must be placed in another container."   Each week one randomly selected household will win $50 just by following these simple rules.

  • Register, either on-line under Trash/Recycling: the Perfect Pick-Up; or by filling out a form available at Council on Aging or City Hall.  By registering, you are agreeing to take the SalemRecycles pledge for appropriate recycling practices.
  • Each Friday a potential winner will be drawn on a random basis.  The recycling of the potential awardee will be checked for conformance with the appropriate practices; and if the household conforms they will be awarded a $50 check.
  • Each household is eligible to win one prize annually.
The contest will continue through May 2010.  To learn more about the Perfect Pick-Up and how you can register to win, please contact the Engineering Department at 978-619-5679.

If anyone would like a member of SalemRecycles to attend one of your neighborhood meetings to provide more information about the contest, or discuss recycling in general please let me know.
Regards,
Julie Rose
Business Manager
City of Salem Engineering Dept.
120 Washington Street, 4th floor
Salem, MA   01970
978-619-5679, phone
978-745-0349, fax
jrose@salem.com

Pedrick Store House Project Derby Wharf (National Park Service): An NPS update letter was sent to HDSNA and is be posted on our web site: View Letter [PDF 59KB]. Jeremy Bumagin was present and provided a verbal report: All final permits/approvals anticipated very soon. Excavation/initial construction expected to begin in early June, to conclude by late June. No work during busy months of July/August. Construction resumes in September/October. Monthly reports from NPS to HDSNA beginning in June. Updates on Pedrick Store House

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