Darvence Chery|The Enterprise

If you are reading this before Valentine's Daythen you are ahead of the gamewhen it comes to making plans for your special someone.

But maybe you aren'tsure where to celebratethe holidayduring the COVID-19 pandemic.

Well, weve got you covered. We found some romantic outdoor spots in the Brockton area. And, as an extra bonus, they are free.

Here are some places you could spend this Valentine's Day with a loved one just don't forget your mask.

As you gaze at 13 acres of pond, looking at the horizon, you see a bench, fit precisely fortwo, perfectly made for getting close over conversation. Johnson Pond is located in Raynham and runs between North Main and Pleasant streets and off of Johnson Street.

If you want to give her the ring well before spring, the gazebo inside the Borden Colony Complex in Raynhammakes for great intimacy amidst the cold. The complex even provides great hiding spots in the playground and the athletic fields in case you want an audience. The complex is located on King Phillip Street.

If you want to spookyour scream queen, the park affectionately known as "The Nip" will be your spot. The lake has been known to be inhabited by paranormal beings, whether it be Native American ghosts, UFOs and cryptic creatures. The Nipis located offRoute 104 (Pleasant Street) on the southeastern corner of the pond near Lakeside Drive.

Don't let this historical industrial site fool you. If you get past the old factories,you and your significant other will have the chance to bond walking over the 200-year-old bridgeoverseeing the town river. There's even walking trails along the waterfalls if you care for scenery.The Bridgewater Iron Works Park starts on High Street, but make sure to get there early in the day as the parking only seats six cars.

After a hearty meal at the nearby Westgate Mall or another location in the city, you decide to walk off those calories taking a tour of Brockton's own D.W Field Park. The 650-acre park makes for many possibilities. There's aview of Waldo Lakesitting along the picnic benches, sledding on the field of the Memorial Toweror simply just walking along the trail greeting passerby walkers and taking in one of the few places in Brockton without the noisiness of the city.

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Warning: The following contains spoilers for the finale of Firefly Lane. If youve yet to finish your binge, you might want to put off reading this recap until you have.

Is a finale still a finale if theres not actually anything final about it? That was the question we were left asking after watching Episode 10 of Netflixs Firefly Lane. Not only did it leave Johnnys fate unresolved and Seans future uncertain, it revealed that Tully and Kate hadnt remained Firefly Lane girls forever. But why?!? We were never told! But if you read on, Ill fill in as many of the blanks as did Auld Lang Syne.

1974 | In the furthest-back of our three eras, as Christmas rolled around, Kates dad Bud seemed to be getting wise to wife Margies infidelity. You get what you need? he asked rather pointedly when she returned from the longest grocery run in history with flushed cheeks and a guilty conscience. Across the street, Cloud was forced to reveal to Tully that shed given their regular allowance from Gran to Leon before theyd broken up. What were they supposed to do for food, then? Theres bread, said the Mother of the Year. Make toast! Even if she hadnt been high as a kite, she wouldnt have been worried. Leon had left behind a stash of drugs; as soon as she sold it, theyd be rolling in green. And not the kind that she was so fond of smoking, either. Well, not only that kind, anyway.

While trimming the tree at the Mularkeys, Cloud did what she does best and made a scene, first by mentioning that shed seen Margie in town with some guy, then by pointing out that the factory at which Bud worked made more than the Mars Rover, it also made bombs that were then dropped on villages in Vietnam. Erm, who wants a Christmas cookie? asked Margie. After Buds blood pressure came back down, at least a little, he privately informed his wife that shed have to make a choice. OK, Margie replied. And since we know she was still with him years later, she obviously picked him over Bruce from church. But that wasnt the end of the drama on Firefly Lane. Shortly, Cloud was busted for dealing drugs, and to Tully and Kates mutual horror, the former was sent to live with her Gran.

1980S | In our middle era, Kate and Johnnys chemistry was on full display at KPOC to the point that only Kate didnt notice it at a Carol Tries It meeting. Afterwards, she insisted to Tully that she and her crush had agreed to just be friends. But apparently, her breasts hadnt gotten the memo. Ive never actually seen a bosom heaving in real life, cracked Tully. If Kate was still into their boss, would she be going to the office Christmas party with a blind date who was said to be a megahunk? In fact, she might, suggested Tully to make Johnny jealous. Mind you, they never made it to the bash. As Kates date arrived to pick her up, she received a call that her father had had a heart attack. So, uh, rain check? said the megahunk. After Bud had been declared out of the woods and Johnny had driven Kate home, the Aussie revealed that Margie had asked him to stay overnight in Seans room so that her daughter wouldnt be all alone. Was that opportunity that we heard knocking?

In fact, it was. At last, Kate planted a kiss on Johnnyfrom which he pulled away. Finally, they dispensed with their long list of his and hers misunderstandings. But since he still didnt want to mess up their friendship, they went to bed separately. At least briefly. Before long, she was getting up to go to his room, only to find him at her door. To hell with their friendship, he joked. Ive got other friends. Plus, Im in love with you. So they consummated their eons-long flirtation. In other developments, when Tully visited Wilsons office to sign her KLET contract, the creep made pass after pass at her until she finally had to knee him in the groin. Good luck, he spat as she left. Your only talent was getting shot. Ah, if only that had been the last she or we saw of him

2003 | In our final era, as Marah and Emma worked on a school project upstairs with goth pal Josh, Kate and Travis canoodled downstairs. That is, they did until she removed her tongue from his mouth long enough to moan, Oh, Johnny. Oops. When she subsequently reported her disastrous gaffe to Tully, her pal advised her to invite Travis over again, then greet him at the door naked. As for Tullys predicament, Kate suggested that she simply apologize to Max. And it appeared that she was going to do just that when she arrived home to find her husband there. But she choked the words back down when he shared that hed learned that they could get an annulment that very week. Heartbroken, she went over to Kates and crawled into bed with her bestie. Wait a day, Kate said, then ask Max to meet at the gazebo in the park where the wedding had taken place. Wasnt that from a movie? Its from every movie, Kate admitted, because its just. That. Romantic.

The following day, Kate left a series of rambling messages for Travis, one of which included a colorful description of their make-out sessionsand was heard by Marah, Emma and Josh, who remarked to his mortified friend, Dude, your mom is buck wild. At The Girlfriend Hour, Wilson apologized to Tully for his past behavior. But the misogynist pig hadnt really changed at all. Soon, hed foisted on her Brooks, an obnoxious male guest to interview in hopes of attracting a bigger audience of guys. Men, he insisted, mean bigger ad dollars. Uh, since when? Afterwards, she was so furious that she punched her dressing-room mirror which gave her the perfect excuse to call EMT Max. All I do, he noted, is chase you. So he wasnt sure that he wanted to take the second chance that she was offering. Well, shed be at the gazebo the following day if he decided that he did want an I do-over.

That evening, Kate, apparently unfamiliar with the concept of a peephole, answered her door naked. Care to come in for some hot nog? she asked Travis who it turned out had brought his mother along. Once Mom excused herself, Travis assured Kate that she didnt have to try so hard. They could take their time and figure out what they were to one another. Later, though, it wasnt Travis who was on her mind but Johnny. Just as in the 80s, she ran to the door to go to him, only to find him already on the other side. Also just as in the 80s, they had sex. The following morning, after she dropped him at the airport, she admitted to Tully, I think Im still in love with him. Tullys and the only possible response: Duh. At The Girlfriend Hour, Wilson reported that the network had loved Tullys interplay with Brooks, so he was being made her new co-host. Of my show? exclaimed Tully. Actually, its my show, Wilson reminded her. He could have it, then; she quit.

When Tully arrived at the gazebo for her date with destiny, Max was a no-show. But of course Kate was there, you know, just in case. Back at Kates mansion, the pals were comforting one another when Sean showed up to join them in the worlds largest chair. Hed just come out to Julia, he said. And shed immediately shown him the door. As the episode and the season drew to a conclusion, we got a glimpse of Johnnys experience in Iraq and saw him step perilously close to a landmine. Was he dead? Alive? Couldnt say. On New Years Eve, Kate and Tully toasted to 2004, the year in which the latter was going to make her comeback, she said, with the help of her new producer: Kate, natch. But something must have gone very wrong with that plan, because when we returned to the funeral weve been circling for episodes it turned out to be Buds, by the way the besties seemed to have put the E-N-D in friends. No one wants you here, Kate told Tully, who felt as if shed been punished enough for some undisclosed transgression. When I said I could never forgive you for what you did, what did you think that meant?

Obviously, the show cant end-end here, right? There will have to be a Season 2. If there is, will you watch? On your way to the comments, stop off at the poll below to grade the finale and Season 1 as a whole.

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Vaccine Information (update)

The governor has opened a phone line to help those that are 75 and older with scheduling appointments that do not have access to the vaccine.

It is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and is only for those 75 and older. You can dial 211 and then choose the for help with scheduling an appointment option.

More and more appointments/locations are opening up.

Anyone having an issue can also call the COA office at 508-651-7858 and we will assist you as best we can.

Here is some information that can help you schedule an appointment.

https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccination-locations(search by zip code or map location).

What to know before you go

The vaccine is free. You will never be asked for a credit card number to make an appointment.

You must make an appointment to get a vaccine.

The vaccine requires two doses. You should make sure you have a second appointment scheduled from the same site, or know how to schedule it, before leaving your first appointment.

You must confirm you are eligible for your phase. See below for more information.

You can get a vaccine even if you do not have insurance, a drivers license, or a Social Security number.

Confirm your eligibility

To get vaccinated in Phase 1 or 2, you will need to confirm that you are part of a currently eligible group within those phases. This is called attesting.

Depending on where you book your appointment, you may attest differently.

You may be asked to attest online or over the phone when booking.

If you are not asked when booking, you will be asked to attest when you arrive at your appointment. Vaccination locations will likely have an attestation form available, however, you can fill out the COVID-19 Massachusetts Vaccination Attestation Form and bring it with you to your appointment to be prepared. You can also fill the form out at the location.

Additional documents

Your vaccination location may list the below items as necessary; however, that only applies to people who have them. You can still receive the COVID-19 vaccine without insurance or an ID.

Bring an ID with your name, if you have one, to verify your name in the vaccination system.

Bring your health insurance card, if you have one. Your insurance will be billed at no cost to you. You do not need to be insured to receive the vaccine.

Sites labeled Local vaccination locations on the map (yellow stars) may require additional documents since they are only open to those who live in that city or town. This will be listed when making your appointment under special instructions.

When you get your first dose

Wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth.

You will get a vaccination card that tells you which COVID-19 vaccine you received, and when and where you received it. The card will remind you to return for a second dose.

The vaccination site will tell you when to come back for your second appointment.

Make sure you get both doses

You need two doses of the same vaccine to be fully protected.

It's important that you get the same type of vaccine both times.

Go back to the same vaccination site to get the second dose.

Again, please call the COA office at 508-651-7858 or send us anemailif you have any questions.

Coffee and Conversation

State Rep. David Linsky Friday, Feb. 12, 10 a.m. via Zoom.

Email coadirector@sherbornma.org or call the office to register.

Need a New Mask?

The COA has a supply of masks. If you need a new one, please contact the office and we will make arrangements to get one to you.

Exercise classes

Now you can start exercising at the beginning or end of the day. Your first class is free.

Every Thursday, join us for a weekly walk at 10 a.m. Meet us at the Holliston Rail Trail at the Gazebo. Weather permitting.

Vinyasa Yoga

Mondays, 9-10 a.m.

Tone and Stretch

Tuesdays, 9:30-10:15 a.m.

NEW - Zumba Gold

Wednesdays, 4-5 p.m.

Cardio, Core and More

Fridays, 11-11:45 a.m.

Once registered, you will receive the Zoom link and instructions. Contact the COA (508-651-7858 or coaprograms@sherbornma.org) for details.

Sand for Seniors

Are you in need of sand and salt this winter?

The Sherborn COA, along with Sherborn DPW, are happy to assist you in delivering SAND FOR SENIORS.

If you are a senior living in Sherborn and could use some sand this winter for your walkways, give us a call. We have a limited number of 5-gallon buckets that will be filled with a sand/salt mixture from the DPW garage and delivered right to your home sometime in the coming weeks by a team of dedicated volunteers and staff.

Supplies are limited, so please contact the COA office if you want to be put on the list for delivery. Call us at 508-651-7858 or email coaprograms@sherbornma.org the following information: Your name, address, and if you already have a bucket that needs refilling or if youre in need of a new bucket. Also, indicate where you would like the bucket left.

Join the Friends of the COA

The Friends of the Sherborn Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization established in 2008 by the late Peggy Sacuto, was a longtime Sheborn resident an advocate for older adults. The Friends mission is to assist and work closely with the Sherborn COA.

Additionally, The Friends fundraise for programs, events, projects, facilities or support services for Sherborns older adults, their families and caregivers. They help to supplement the town budget which allows us to provide more offerings during the year.

They have openings for new members. Anyone that is interested in learning more about the Friends are welcome to contact one of the board members or attend an upcoming Friends board meeting. Would you like to learn more about the Friends? Contact Audrey Raycroft on how you can become involved. Her email address is: araycroft@comcast.net or call her at 508-954-2647.

Firewood for Seniors

The firewood program for those 65 and over has begun. If you are 65 and over you can order firewood (1/3 cord) on a first-come, first-serve basis and the Mens Group known as the Nipmucs will deliver it to your home. The cost is $80 for 1/3 cord. For those under 65, you can call and have your name placed on a waiting list. Your cost is $115 for the 1/3 cord.

Please call the Council on Aging office at 508-651-7858 as they will help coordinate the delivery.

The Nipmucs are looking for men to help them split wood in the Town Forest. You can contact Charlie Williams at 508-395-9049 to sign up to help. It's a great way to exercise and get some fresh air.

Sherborn Library news

The Sherborn Library now has an outdoor book drop open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A huge thank you to the Friends of the Sherborn Library for their generous donation to make this possible.

The library will quarantine returns for 72 hours, so items will remain on your account for longer than usual.

SHINE Appointments

The SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Everyone…on Medicare) program offers free, confidential counseling on all aspects of health insurance to anyone on Medicare. While in-person appointments are not being scheduled, help is available by phone. You can call the COA office and we will coordinate the appointment with you.

Scam Alert

Never give your Medicare number, your Social Security number, your bank account information, your credit card numbers or any other personal information to someone you do not know and trust.

Trash Pick-Up

If you are an older adult or considered to be someone at-risk if exposed to the coronavirus, please do not visit the Sherborn Transfer Station. Out of concern for the health and safety of our older adult residents and those at elevated risk, the town of Sherborn is working with Ruane & Father to provide rubbish pick-up services with the fee being waived.

Please call the COA Office at 508-651-7858 for pick-up or emailcoadirector@sherbornma.org

Connected to the Town

Please rely on reliable news sources for information. The town is working hard to keep the website updated as changes take place. Click on the red banner on the home page.

Free rides to medical appointments or treatment, along with weekly trips to Roche Brothers or Market Basket are available through the Council on Aging. Please contact us if you have any questions or for transportation voucher.

Nursing Home Hotline: The hotline is staffed seven days a week from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Staffers coordinate with state agencies to find answers to callers questions. Call 617-660-5399 anytime to connect with the hotline.

Alzheimers Association: 24/7 Hotline at 800-272-3900

Department of Public Health website at mass.gov/2019coronavirus, the World Health Organization at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019. Both sites are updated with more information on a regular basis. You can also link to these sites on the home page of the town website at http://www.sherbornma.org.

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Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris is undergoing a large-scale refurbishment while the park remains closed until April. Both it and the Main Street U.S.A. gazebo are currently surrounded with scaffolding and construction equipment as they are prepared for the parks 30th anniversary next year.

Disney has released a better look at Sleeping Beauty Castle since our previous post about the refurbishment. Some of the castles turrets will be replaced with new versions. For the parks reopening in April, the remaining construction will be covered with themed scrim.

Meanwhile, the Main Street U.S.A. gazebo is completely covered with a construction tent. Elements of the gazebo have been stripped down to only the steel supports and a significant portion of the roof has been removed.

Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland Paris is just the latest Disney castle to be refurbished. Sleeping Beauty Castle at the original Disneylandwas refurbished in 2019, whileCinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom was repaintedand thereimagined Castle of Magical Dreams opened at Hong Kong Disneylandlast year.

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OAKVILLE

Location: 328 Trafalgar Rd.,

Cornwall and Trafalgar Rds.

Asking price: $3,188,000

Size: about 2,676 sq. ft., pus 953 sq. ft. finished basement

Lot: 89-by-170 feet, one-car detached garage, private drive

Taxes: $10,508 (2020)

Bedrooms: 4 plus 1

Bathrooms: 4

In the heart of Old Oakville, this Georgian Revival-style residence backs onto a ravine and Sixteen Mile Creek, and has full water rights.

Multiple decks, lookouts, sitting areas and a dock make the most of the natural setting. Built in 1922 and fully renovated, the sprawling two-storey home features large panoramic windows, Brazilian hardwood floors, and a cathedral ceiling in the principal bedroom.

Every view from the home into the ravine and to the shoreline is stunning in all four seasons, said homeowner Stacey Lewis.

In the summer, we enjoy boating, kayaking, paddle boarding, and watching sunsets in the gazebo ... In the winter, when the creek freezes, we spend many hours skating. After skating, we stay warm by the nearby firepit, said Lewis.

In the spring, our many perennial gardens begin to bloom, and we often spot swans, herons, owls, beavers and turtles, along with an array of songbirds and squirrels, Lewis added.

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The home is located between Lakeshore Rd. and the Queen Elizabeth Way for easy east- and westbound commuting. It is also a few minutes drive to the Oakville GO station, shopping, restaurants and cafes. A mall is nearby, as are parks, schools and Bronte Creek Provincial Park. From Sixteen Mile Creek in the backyard, the owner can boat south to Lake Ontario.

The designer renovations of the home achieve a fusion of character and charm with on-trend sophistication, said real estate agent Kim Cronk about highlights that include high baseboards, crown moulding, multiple built-ins, and large windows.

Featuring a painted wood faade, this home is highlighted by decorative shutters, a dormer window and front door bordered by stained-glass panels. The front, landscaped yard has an interlocking walkout and drive that leads to a detached garage.

The front foyer includes a double closet and hardwood floor.

A gas fireplace with carved wood surround is the highlight of the living room that also features a large picture window, hardwood floor, high baseboards, pot lights and crown moulding.

The dining room has a hardwood floor, box ceiling with pot lights, a pass-through to the kitchen, a picture window flanked with floor-to-ceiling shelves, and a sliding glass door walkout to the back deck.

Open to the dining room, the spacious family room features a hardwood floor, a large bay window, and a gas fireplace bordered with shelves and cabinetry.

The open-concept kitchen showcases a large island with granite countertop, gas stovetop, cabinetry and a built-in wine rack. Other kitchen highlights include granite counters, ceramic tile backsplash and built-in stainless steel appliances, plus an adjoining breakfast room and French door walkout to a mud room with a two-piece bathroom and outdoor access.

On the second floor, the primary bedroom is being used as a second family room and includes a cathedral ceiling, a picture and dormer window, hardwood floor, a walk-in closet and a five-piece ensuite.

There are three more bedrooms on this level, all with hardwood floors and double closets, and a three-piece bathroom.

On the finished lower floor are a recreation room, an office, and a guest bedroom all with laminate floors and pot lights plus a three-piece bathroom and laundry room.

The backyard on the ravine, and creek, features a dock, a firepit and natural rock gardens. Two large back decks, including a covered gazebo, have tiered stairs leading to the creek.

To have a look at this property contact listing agent Kim Cronk, Re/Max Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage, 905-842-8000; http://www.kimcronk.com.

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A blaze which destroyed a wood store in the garden of a home in Tipton St John spread to a small gazebo.

Fire crews from Ottery St Mary and Sidmouth were called to the property at lunchtime on Wednesday (January 27) where they put out the fire then dragged the wood from the store to make sure it would not reignite.

The fire crews said the cause of the blaze was accidental and urged care when disposing of ash or other combustible materials.

An Ottery Fire Station spokesperson said: Crews were mobilised to a domestic fire which was later identified as a wood store, which had spread to a small gazebo.

Crews got to work quickly using a hose reel jet and small tools to extinguish and drag out the wood pile to ensure that it was cool and not going to reignite.

The cause of the fire was accidental.

They added: Please remember to always dispose of ash and other burnt or combustible materials properly and ensure they are well away from fuel sources, such as wood.

Fire crews were called to the property shortly before 1pm after the alarm was raised by a member of the public.

When the crews arrived they found an outdoor gazebo and wood store on fire.

Firefighters used a thermal imaging camera, a hose reel jet and drag forks to extinguish the blaze.

The log store was completely destroyed by the blaze and the gazebo was left with 20 per cent fire damage.

A Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: One fire engine from Sidmouth and one fire engine from Ottery St Mary attended.

On arrival there was a fire within an outdoor gazeboand nearby log store.

Crews got to work with a thermal imagingcamera, one hose reel jet andtwo drag forks to put the fire out.

The gazebo was twenty per cent damaged by fire and the log store one hundred per cent destroyed by the fire.

This is believed to have been accidental.

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On the banks of the River Mole, at the outskirts of London, is this striking house looking for a new owner.

Its not often that we feature overtly modern houses in Country Life. When we do, its generally because they offer something really very striking and different.

That could certainly be said of this house close to Hampton Court Palace in south-west London, a contemporary home on Matham Road thats for sale via Knight Frank at 2.495 million.

From the outside, number 9 is a pleasant building, but its only when you go past the front door that you realise its a very stylish home indeed.

The present owners clearly have a strong vision that theyve been utterly confident in making real, and its hard not to admire the great strokes both in design and decoration.

This extends even to the colour-co-ordinated bookshelves. Weve always been slightly suspicious of those who arrange their books like this if theyre to be used rather than for show, shouldnt they be on the shelves via theme or author? but you cant deny that it looks pretty marvellous when done on this scale.

Among the highlights of the house are the two enormous bi-folding doors which open out at an oblique angle from the living/dining/family room out onto a garden laid out by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist.

Theres even a garden studio (with power and even broadband, for working-from-home purposes) in a pretty open space which runs all the way down to the River Mole.

Once you get to the water, there is still another feature. There is no small jetty with an apologetic rowing boat; instead you find a beautiful wooden gazebo with a huge dining table beneath. Its not hard to imagine the long summer evenings enjoying a glass of wine by the water.

Matham Road offers a majestic amount of space for its semi-urban setting, with four bedrooms, four bathrooms, five reception rooms and the aforementioned 34ft by 34ft open-plan kitchen/dining room.

The house is finished to an exceptionally high standard with all sorts of modern toys. There is a sound system throughout, a cinema room and underfloor heating.

Upstairs, meanwhile, the four bedrooms are equally bold and the large master bedroom with separate dressing room area and en-suite enjoys views down the garden.

Matham Road is for sale via Knight Frank at 2.495m see more details and pictures.

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HOPEDALE On what has been called the finest lot in Hopedale, sits a grand 7,907 square-foot home that features two master bedrooms, wine cavesand a sunken Jacuzzi with a companion steam room.

This updated 1984 home at 90 Adin St.is listed withits owner Mark Rizoli of Keller Williams Premier Properties for $1 million.

The tour begins at the foot of the driveway where there isa landscaped waterfall and Koi pond that is fed by a 70-foot brook.

Other highlights of the grounds include rock walls, multi-tier landscaping, a paver patio, above ground pooland a gazebo.

Set into the brick and stone faade, the double, solid wood front door opens to a voluminous foyer with a curved staircase, upscale architectural door jambsand arched doorways.

To the left, there isa large living room, and to the right, a formal dining room with chair rails, custom architectural molding and hardwood flooring.

Double doors in the dining room open to the kitchen with new appliances, a center island and granite countertops. The kitchens casual dining area features a bay window and a two-sided propane fireplace that is shared with the family room.

Rizoli spoke of the family room with its 30-foot cathedral ceiling as his favorite room in the house. The entry isthrough a cathedral-like arched doorway set in a brick wall. To either side of the entrance are first-floor wine closets, known as wine caves. The floor-to-ceiling, stone-faced fireplace with tall hearth dominates the room. A catwalk on the second floor overlooks the rooms and holds custom bookcases.

A built-in, circular granite bar is set in front of a bank of windows and in a spa-like alcove to one side is a sunken Jacuzzi. The adjacent steam room also accesses the first floor master bedroom suite.

The first floor also holds a sunroom and laundry.

The second floor master bedroom suite has a large bath and walk in cedar closet. This floor also offers three more bedrooms, a bonus roomand a home office.

The private access to the finished basement with a full kitchen could accommodate an in-law apartment. This lower level also offers a bar, family gathering room and an exercise room.

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SALEM, MA George Carey has always had winter outdoor dining at Finz Seafood Bar and Grill on Pickering Wharf.

This year, he's seen a much more resilient crew than most as those who might be averse to indoor dining during the coronavirus health crisis opt to sit on the deck or under the gazebo for a meal and a cocktail.

Carey told Patch Friday afternoon he will be especially impressed if anyone takes that option this weekend with temperatures plummeting below freezing.

"Anyone who comes out and dines (this weekend) really deserve accolades because that is above and beyond anything a restauranteur can ask," he said.

Yet, while he doesn't necessarily expect many outdoor diners in this deep freeze even though the option will be open with a windshield to provide some protection from the bitter winds he said the unusually warm January has validated the decision to bring in extra heaters this year.

"A lot of our diners have become very creative with what they wear to come out and dine," he said. "And we are providing as much heat from heaters as we can. This weekend is extreme and very rare. But we've had people all along. A lot of people are dressing like ski season."

He compared it to the apres-ski scene at mountain resorts where people finish their runs and grab a bite and a beer outside in their full gear amid the January cold. He said Finz has seated people outside every weekend in 2021 and was one of several Salem spots that had strong outdoor dining all the way through November and December this year.

(If you are a North Shore restaurant offering winter outdoor dining this year, or have a spot to recommend, feel free to add it in the comments section of this article so visitors and residents know where they can go.)

Notch Brewing, Longboards and Bambolina are other locations in Salem that have continued the "streetery" feel the city embraced in the summer and early fall year-round when the weather cooperates at least a little bit.

"We've always done it, and there have always been a fair amount of places who have done it, but now there is a huge amount," he said. "The city did a nice job allowing people to do that. Salem went from having a pretty good-sized dining al fresco option to now where it's really grown.

"Anyone who visits has a lot more choices. The guests win when they have more choices."

Link:
North Shore Outdoor Dining Survives In Dead Of Winter - Patch.com