NBPTMA.com - History Your Way Newburyport Ma Circa 1950-1990

Thank You

Shawn G Mod — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 05:02:45 +0000

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed or has read comments, and articles on NBPTMA.COM. Every comment or article you add only adds to the success of this site. It’s my history and your history. Through a few comments, I have found that my history of NBPTMA can differ from someone else’s. Even a few years can make a huge difference! If you want article privileges, please let me know via the email address - questions@nbptma.com. I will set this up for you and soon you’ll be able to receive comments. Thank you and keep up the good work! Don’t think I don’t see your contribution!

Sincerely,

Shawn Lawrence Gillis Gearin

AL MacDonald Music Teacher

Shawn G Mod — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:31:31 +0000

Al MacDonald was a music teacher in the Newburport and Amesbury school. He was a 1970 Berklee Graduate. I remember him as my marching band and stage band teacher in the Nock Middle School during 1978-1982. I remember him telling me he was in his own jazz band at the time. I was in the NBPT Middle School Jazz Band in 8th grade and played drums on John Lennon’s Imagine song. I remember doing a drum riff, if you were to equate it to a guitar, a few bars early on this song and seeing Al MacDonald look at me instantly as if to say what the F”"”. I knew I was a bit early to the chorus of “Imagine all the people” BUT he never mentioned it, I knew I was a bit early. We both knew I was early. It’s amazing to this day I remember this. He signed my 8th grade year book and said, “Keep on Swinging”. I guess what I am trying to say is, he was an incredible music teacher, who knew in a split sec that “you” knew you screwed up, but you did you’re best at the time to fix it! He knew you knew and that was enough. He was and probably still is the coolest Kat in music! Under his skin he was probabably freaking out, but he never showed it! This is a sign of a great teacher! Al MacDonald thanks for a great experience!!!

Please see his alumni information for more…See 1970. Al MacDonald

Insurance

Shawn G Mod — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 04:29:57 +0000

Ralph J. Ayres - When Mr Ayres was not Mr Old Fashion Sunday in the 70’s he made his living in Insurance. Life, Health, Annunities, Group Insurance, Estate Planning and a Notary Public.

Bruce Bear - Mr Bear worked for Metropolitan Life. He used to make house visits and I remember a few of those visits from the middle 70’s at my parents home.

Ralph Ayres and his family lived next door to our family. I’m now wondering why my parents decided to go with Met Life? Life is full of mysteries I guess!?

Cobblers / Shoes

Shawn G Mod — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 03:47:45 +0000

Bob’s Shoe Repair (Cobbler) Located at 113 Merrimac St on this corner of Merrimac and Strong Streets was a cobbler, who in the late 70’s and early 90’s was still in business. Locate It

Hyman’s Shoes - Located at the Port Plaza. Locate It

Riverside Dairy

Shawn G Mod — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:30:11 +0000

Riverside Dairy - Located off Merrimac St on Union Place. When the Milk man delivered milk it most likely came from here! Riverside Dairy sponsored a Pioneer League baseball team in the 70’s and 80’s. Locate it

Clothiers

Shawn G Mod — Tue, 13 May 2008 04:37:38 +0000

Pat & Pam Shop - Located at 31 Pleasant St. “Your Children’s Store”

Krays- Located on Pleasant St.
H.W. Pray - Located at 20 Pleasant St. Locate It

Newspapers

Shawn G Mod — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:48:39 +0000

The Daily News - Retro Page Tuesday, June 17, 1986

Daily News Staff:

John O’Neil

Auto

Shawn G Mod — Tue, 06 May 2008 03:29:04 +0000

Volpone Ford - Located on Merrimac St near the bottom of Titcomb. Locate It

Fitzgerald Pontiac-Olds, Inc - Located at 37 Liberty St Newburyport. Owner Edward C. FitzGerald, Jr /1973. Locate It

Fotomat

Shawn G Mod — Sun, 04 May 2008 08:04:56 +0000

Fotomat - Located across from the Brandt Theater at the Port Plaza. Building was about 8ftx5ft in the middle of the parking lot. Have your pictures developed here. Locate it

Waterfront Farms

Shawn G Mod — Sun, 04 May 2008 07:21:55 +0000

Waterfront Farms - Located at Newbury, Ma. If you didn’t work here as a kid you knew someone who did. Richard Walsh has been farming this land since about 1945. Staring out growing vegetables, but ending with flowers. Locate it