Northshore magazine showcases the best that the North Shore of Boston, MA has to offer.
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NORTHSHOREMAG.COM 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 PHOTOGRAPHS BY, TOP TO BOTTOM, JARED CHARNEY, ELISE SINAGRA, DOUG LEVY, AND MATT KALINOWSKI / EDITOR'S NOTE / WELCOME TO THE ISSUE From rocky coastlines to safe harbors to rural farmland to bustling cities, the North Shore is chock-full of unique landscapes. And along with the region's diverse topography go its diverse cities and towns. A short drive along one of our roads could bring you to an artists' colony on the ocean in Rockport, the revital- ized mills turned apartments in Lawrence, or the quintessential suburban town of Andover, with its white church steeples and center-hall colonials. Whatever your idea of home is, the North Shore is sure to have a neighborhood to fit it. In this issue, we spotlight eight unique North Shore neighborhoods—from hidden gems to well-heeled towns to the perfect spot to raise young ones. We also visit the When and If, General George S. Patton's 63-foot racing schooner. After a long, circuitous journey, the boat is back in North Shore waters and offering excursions out of Salem Harbor. Patton commissioned the boat at the outset of World War II to circumnavigate the globe "when the war's over and if I live through it," as he stated. e historical vessel brings a glimpse into the life of this famous general. (Patton's Hamilton Homestead is also open for archive tours in September as well.) We also learn about how one citizen created a nonprofit to clean up the Merrimack River. Rocky Morrison's nonprofit, Clean River Project, pulled 26.63 tons of trash out of the river in Andover alone. Today Morrison works with a staff and a team of volunteers who continue to work to keep our waterways crystal clear. We also profile Essex County Greenbelt's outgoing executive director, Ed Becker, who has helped ensure that the North Shore's landscapes remain unspoiled and available for public enjoyment. Working with the towns and cities of Essex County and a litany of conservation partners, Greenbelt increased its holdings from 4,000 acres in 1987 to 17,500 acres today, leaving a lasting legacy on the North Shore's landscape. Now, I call that a good neighbor. Tell us your favorite neighborhood on the North Shore: email nberry@nshoremag.com. GOOD NEIGHBORS Nancy E. Berry, Editor WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU Send comments to the editor: nberry@nshoremag.com Top to bottom, Manchester-by-the- Sea, Newburyport South End, the Lawrence Mills, and Rockport. SEPT 2018