http://www.towncrossings.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 15 May 2008 09:41:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136094114.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136094114.html The mouth-watering aroma of chicken sizzling on the grill will wafting through West Boxford on Saturday, May 24, as Jimmy Nason fires up the grill for his 37th year as cook for the Second Congregational Church chicken barbecue. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:37:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093748.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093748.html These students at Syracuse University were named to the dean's list in the fall 2007 semester: Ashley Berman of Boxford, College of Human Services and Health Professions, sophomore majoring in child and family studies; Christine Breen of North Andover, L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science, a senior majoring in civil engineering; Liana Cohen of Boxford, College of Visual and Performing Arts, sophomore majoring in interior design; Melissa Jessel of Boxford, College of Visual and Performing Arts, sophomore majoring in musical theater; Alena Johnson of North Andover, Martin Whitman School of Management, freshman majoring in management; Shelley Kandpal of North Andover, College of Arts and Sciences, freshman majoring in arts and sciences; Maria Poulopoulos of Boxford, College of Visual and Performing Arts, freshman majoring in advertising design; and Caitlin Shaw of North Andover, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, freshman majoring in public relations. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:35:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093537.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093537.html Historical preservation month: May is preservation month at the North Andover Historical Society: Parson Barnard House begins its summer season on Sunday, May 18. The historical home at 179 Osgood St., North Andover, will be open every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for 65 and older, and $2 for children ages 7 through 16. Historical society members are admitted free. Thu, 15 May 2008 09:33:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093310.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_136093310.html North Andover The North Andover Senior Center is looking for someone to lead a chess club once a week. The center would provide a room for players and refreshments. Monday is game day, and groups play 45s and poker at the center. If there is enough interest, chess would be added in June. Call Barbara at 978-688-9560. Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128150657.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128150657.html Historical preservation month: May is preservation month at the North Andover Historical Society: North Andover preservation "Speak Easy" forum, May 8, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at North Andover Historical Society Headquarters, 153 Academy Road, North Andover. Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128150526.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128150526.html North Andover A warning about ticks and Lyme disease: As the seasons change, our concerns go from slipping on an icy walkway to spending warm summer days working in our yard, lounging at local parks or beaches and protecting ourselves against Lyme disease. Lyme disease is spread by the bite of an infected deer tick. The tick usually must be attached to a person for least 24 hours before it can spread the germ. Lyme disease can occur during any time of year. Thu, 08 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128151036.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_128151036.html If only there had been a dragon to slay or a damsel in distress ... Local youngsters and mdash; and a few adults, too and mdash; learned about the life and times of a knight from Neal Bourbeau, an educator and program manager at the Higgins Armory Museum in Worcester, when he visited Boxford's East Village Library on April 23. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121160243.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121160243.html To say that members of the garden clubs of Boxford and North Andover have green thumbs would be an understatement. Besides the hours they put in to their own gardens, they can be seen helping in the gardens of friends and neighbors as well as keeping their hometowns beautiful, maintaining planters, public spaces and historical properties. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121155320.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121155320.html Music, prizes at JazzFest The annual Outback JazzFest dinner and silent auction will be May 1 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Masconomet Field House, 20 Endicott Road, Topsfield. Entertainment will be provided by Masconomet jazz ensembles: Blues Catalyst; the percussion ensemble Eleven Drummers Drumming; the Middle School Jazz 2.0 group named The Upgrades; the jazz choir; the jazz improvisational workshop The Rhythm Changes; and the high school jazz ensemble, The Thundering Heard. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121154749.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121154749.html These students were named to the Masconomet Regional Middle Schoolhonor roll for the second trimester of the 2007-08 school year: Grade 8 High honors: Marissa Angelone, Andrew Beaton, Brian Beaton, Shannon Beaton, Taylor Beaton, Anna Berenson, Jessamine Bleiler, Jacqueline Blundell, Kenneth Bond, Christian Cavarretta, Katelyn Chunias, Nicole Collins, Brian Davis, Miranda Dearborn, Daniel Defossez, Alexander Dzwil, Jane Erickson, Samantha Freeman, Shannon Gentile, Tyler Hall, Alyson Hayden, Brianna Itz, Kristen Kennefick, Nathaniel Lamkin, Joshua Lang, Samantha Lovell, Paige Marsh, Michaela Nye, Haily O'Malley, Jessica O'Reilly, James Philps, Kendal Pratt, Elizabeth Rosenberg, Rachel Rudolph, Rebecca Snyder, Anastas Varinos, Emily Votze, Emily Wheeler, Alexandra Zafonte, Maya Zegel Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121160441.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121160441.html Boxford Little League Baseball will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit and amp; Run competition for area youth on Sunday, May 4, at 1 p.m. The event, open to youngsters ages 7 to 14, will be on the baseball fields behind Cole School, 26 Middleton Road, Boxford. Thu, 01 May 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121155121.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_121155121.html New storytime sessions at Boxford Library: New six-week storytime sessions for kids ages 3 to 5 continue through June 5 and will include books, puppets, and crafts. Parents may sign up for Tuesdays at 11 a.m. or Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at the East Boxford Library, 10 Elm St., or Thursdays at 1:30 p.m. at West Boxford Library, 188 Washington St. Call 978-887-7323 to register. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114150519.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114150519.html What makes a physics lesson more cool than getting a ride on a Hovercraft? Boxford youngsters had plenty of fun... and learned a few things on April 11 at the Boxford PTO's Second annual Science Night, when local parents with science backgrounds gave science lessons. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114145030.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114145030.html North Andover Transportation is the No. 1 unmet need for elders in North Andover. The North Andover Senior Center is working to help make a difference in the lives of seniors in the community. The Supper Club is a group of seniors who go out to dinner at different area restaurants once a month. The cost of dinner, tax, and gratuity is usually between $15.99 and $21, depending on the restaurant that is chosen. An additional $2 is charged for round-trip transportation. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 05:00:00 +0000 http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114145448.html http://www.towncrossings.com/boxford/local_story_114145448.html Motherhood can be difficult for a young woman with little resources. And for a struggling mom, even essentials like shampoo, soap and toothpaste can be luxuries. Mother's Day this year will be a little more special for some needy women in Essex County, thanks to the efforts of Community Giving Tree of Boxford.