Newburyport – Mission Oak Grill
Recommended by Ann Marie Salmon, SalmonTeam.com
A fabulous restaurant with warm and friendly bartenders ..like Celine and Anthony. A delicious, variety of appetizers are 1/2 price from 5-7, Mon. thru Fri. as well as some great wines. Mission Oak Grill, 26 Green Street, Newburyport – 978.463.9009

Amesbury – Phat Cats Bistro
Recommended by Ann Olmstead, Ann Olmstead.com
The most delightful bistro style restaurant in the area. The bar is relaxed and Christine (one of the owners) mixes amazing drinks with great panache. The food is absolutely delicious, with all the vegetables and fruits being fresh from Heron Pond Farm up the road. Christine also makes the desserts, and her husband, Paul is the Chef. They support the community immeasurably. They have allowed my daughter Emily to hold several fundraisers for the PanMass Challenge there, and they have been successful and happy evenings. By the way – “Take out” is amazing. This summer, food for 27 for an impromtu family reunion was provided almost instantly and delivered up the street to my daughter’s! Thank you to Christine and Paul for having come to Amesbury and for giving us all so much here and to the surrounding towns!”
Phat Cats Bistro, 65A Market St., Amesbury, MA – 978 388 2777

So. Hampton, NH – Heron Pond Farm
Recommended by Ann Olmstead, Ann Olmstead.com
“The first that I learned about Heron Pond Farm was when a close family member and her best friend announced that they were “doing a CSA” two years ago at Heron Pond Farm. “What on earth is that?” I responded!! Well thank goodness we all know that term now. I am paid in kind for babysitting my grandchild. Gorgeous fresh fruits and vegetables have come my way.

Heron Pond uses various sustainable methods and in addition to being able to pick up one’s share at the stand, they drop off shares in both Dover and Portsmouth. The second winter share was: 1 lb. carrots, 2 lbs. potatoes, 6 apples,1 kohlrabi, 2 stalks Brussels Sprouts, 2 winter squash, 3 onions,1 garlic and 1 bunch Swiss chard. How sweet is this?! I thoroughly recommend a ride up the country road to the Farm!”
Heron Pond Farm, 299 Main Ave., South Hampton, NH

Newburyport – State Street Mobil
Recommended by Robert Bentley, NewburyportVIP.com
Not just a gas station, it is a full service repair shop located right here in Newburyport. Their prices are far better than dealerships or other service centers. They have loaner cars, pick up and drop off service and a very high level of customer service. Owner operator Andrew J. de Bernardo, manages day to day.
State Street Mobil, 107 State St., Newburyport – 978.465.9833

Newburyport – Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant
Recommended by Krissy Ventura, NewburyportMoves.com
They have the best homemade Italian food in the city….Great menu. Lots of choices!
Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, 257 Low Street, Newburyport – 978.465.2225

West Newbury – Mill Pond Recreation Area
Recommended by Deb Hamilton, DeborahHamilton.com
A favorite hidden gem, well known to local dog lovers and the best local site for walkers, families, riders and fishermen. The well marked trails leave the parking lot in the lower field pass butterfly fields, a wide hayfield and wind through hardwood and piney woods, and along the edge of the pond. Unleashed dogs are welcome beyond the gates at the parking areas. There’s even a dog and horse wading beach separate from the dock and “people” beach. The Mill Pond Building was originally a summer camp dining hall. The west-facing benches on covered porch offer witness to some spectacular sunsets across the serene Mill Pond. Across the street is the Riverbend Conservation Area, winding all the way from Page School to the Merrimack.

Both areas are well marked, and maps can be obtained through Essex County Trail Assn and West Newbury Open Space. Developed and maintained by volunteers from both organizations, the trails at Mill Pond and Riverbend offer hours of pleasure and exercise to man and beast.

Kimball Farm, Haverhill
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights in October, 7 to 10 PM
Our Haunted Halloween Maze is among the scariest in the area and this year will grow to cover 4 acres of spooky fun. Dress warmly for the Haunted Hayride , it is the beginning of your scary adventure. Once at the Halloween maze, you will be haunted by ghosts and ghouls of all kinds!

Long Hill Farm, West Newbury
Haunted Halloween hay rides run on Friday and Saturday nights, 7 to 9 PM throughout October starting the weekend after Columbus day. If you’re up for some fun and a chance to be brave, come to our hay ride and don’t be afraid.

Marini Farm, Ipswich
Trick or Treat Hayrides, Saturday & Sunday, October 29th and 30th
Take a Hayride through our fields of wonder. On every stop you will come across scenes of characters waiting to hand out Tricks and Treats.

Winnekenni Castle, Haverhill
Haunted Castle, Friday, Saturday & Sunday nites after Dark Oct 7th thru Oct 30th!

For a calendar of spooky events, click here for Things To Do.

For information about Amesbury, things to do in the immediate area, your real estate questions and needs, contact the real estate experts at RE/MAX On the River (offices in Amesbury & Newburyport), 978 499-8808 or click here to email us.

Cider Hill Farm, Amesbury
Pick your own apples. The farms has a New England style farm store featuring homemade cider donuts, farm grown produce, honey, maple syrup, bakery and crafts.

Heron Pond Farm, South Hampton, NH (Just over the Amesbury line)
Farm stand featuring farm grown produce, local baked goods, honey, and locally raised meats and poultry.

Long Hill Orchard, West Newbury
Farm stand stocked with farm raised produce, local honey, maple syrup, jams, jellies, apple cider, Stone Wall products, Plum Island coffee, fudge, cheese, farm raised eggs and organic items. The bakery produces apple cider donuts, fruit pies, turnovers, cookies, crisp, breads and muffins.

Newburyport Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday 9am to 1pm, Tannery Marketplace, Rain or Shine
The Market offers an amazing array of locally produced fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs, dairy, seafood, baked goods and more. Don’t miss the musical entertainment! Visit the local crafters and get an early start on your holiday shopping.

Tendercrop Farm, Newbury
The Farm Store features vegetables and fruits, meats, poultry, eggs and baked goods. Visit the buffalo and llamas. Find handcrafted gifts from the assortment of local crafts in the Gift Shop.

Erica & Jonathan successfully closed on Monday, August 29th.
Downey Law Group, Attorney Brian Downey, Topsfield MA,
Dana Cabral, Mortgage Financial Services and
Lynn Pappas, RE/MAX On the River, as the Buyers’ Agent,
worked together for 8 months to bring this dream to fruition.

Erica, Jonathan and Lynn Pappas, Real Estate Agent, RE/MAX On the River

Erica & Jonathan and Attorney Brian Downey

Special thanks to the offices of Senator John Kerry and Senator Scott Brown along with several other representatives, HUD and Fannie Mae for making this dream come true. Attorney Downey even received a call from the White House!

For the latest in upcoming events through out the Greater Newburyport area, visit our Things To Do events calendar.

Thanks to the hard work of many, these Buyers have finally have a new Closing Date!

Let us begin with our story.

What we, and other residents of our state, do not understand is why, when an ACTIVE and EAGER buyer is knocking on the doors of home ownership, Fannie Mae, a federal agency, has chosen to fail us. We want so desperately to move into our home that we wanted to reach out to your offices. We are confident and hopeful you will be able to help us. Thank you very much for your time and assistance.