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2013

Public Meeting to Discuss New Park on the Spicket River Greenway (Eagle Tribune 4/12/2013)
Column: A sensible transportation system would make exercising easier (Eagle Tribune 4/05/2013)
Letter: Methuen Arbor Group (Eagle Tribune 2/14/2013)
Letter: Thanks for help with clean-up (Eagle Tribune 1/27/2013)
Former Registry of Deeds building coming down for NECC in Lawrence (Eagle Tribune 1/22/2013)

2012

Lawrence groups awarded $25K EPA grants (Eagle Tribune 12/13/2012)
Thanks to the many who give of themselves to help our city (Eagle Tribune 12/6/2012)
Seeing the Future in Red Brick Relics (Eagle Tribune 12/4/2012)
Tsongas visits renovated Polartec grounds (Eagle Tribune 9/30/2012)
Spicket cleanup draws hundreds to Lawrence (Eagle Tribune 9/25/2012)
Camp inspires passion for fashion, nature (Eagle Tribune 8/19/2012)
Dozens eat in 'lunch mob' on canal bridge (Eagle Tribune 8/18/2012)
STEM in the summer garden (Eagle Tribune 8/1/2012)
Congratulations to Anthony Choquette for winning the Walden Woods Environmental Award!
(7/29/2012)
Lawrence High Senior Honored for Environmental Leadership (Eagle Tribune 7/26/2012)
Seeds of healthy eating planted at Lawrence Farmer's Market (Eagle Tribune 7/19/2012)
EPA Awards $120,000 to Revitalize Urban Waters of Spicket River and Merrimack River (EPA 6/28/2012)
EPA awards $120K to help clean two rivers (Eagle Tribune 6/29/2012)
EPA Awards $600K in cleanup funds in Lawrence (Eagle Tribune 6/13/2012)
Lawrence Urban Planning (Eagle Tribune Video 4/15/2012)
Forum Explores Potential Uses of North Canal Sites (Eagle Tribune 4/15/2012)
Event to Offer a Vision for the North Canal District (Eagle Tribune 4/12/2012)
Community Forums Set for North Canal District (Eagle Tribune 4/10/2012)
Hundreds Rally in Protest of Magazine Portrayal (Eagle Tribune 3/14/2012)
Culinary Surprises - Good Ones - In the School Cafeteria (Eagle Tribune 3/1/2012)
Lawrence's Historic Champagnone Common slated for renovations (Eagle Tribune 1/28/2012)

2011

Lawrence: A River Runs Through It (WBGH - Where We Live Series 11/16/11)
In 3 New Community Gardens, Tomatoes and Pride are Ripening (Eagle Tribune 8/18/11)
Green Comes in for Green Job Training (Eagle Tribune 8/18/11)
Recovery Along the Spicket:Urban Greenway to Thread Along River (Eagle Tribune 7/28/11)
So many choices: Variety of summer programs (Eagle Tribune 7/24/11)
Groundwork Lawrence Inspires Tsongas (Eagle Tribune 5/18/11)
Kids Draw Playground, 300 Volunteers Build It (Eagle Tribune 6/10/11)
Hello Gorgeous, Earth Day Is Here (Eagle Tribune 4/21/11)
Eating Fresh is Easy in East Somerville (Boston Globe 4/14/11)
Shortage of Grocers Plagues Mass Cities (Boston Globe 3/7/11)
Greening of Lawrence Gets the Green Light (Eagle Tribune 2/16/11)
A New Campaign Calls for Healthier Neighborhoods (WBUR - All Things Considered Interview with Heather regarding the MPHA Act FRESH Campaign 2/7/11)
Mass. Healthy Advocates Push Community-Wide Agenda (Associated Press article about the Act FRESH kick-off event that was distributed widely by media outlets in Massachusetts and across the nation. 2/7/11)

2010

Lawrence Environmentalist Wins Fellowship (Eagle Tribune 10/7/10)
Orchard in City to Bear Apples, Pears, and Cherries (Eagle Tribune 9/24/10)
Lawrence Receives $2.6 Million for Spicket River Trail System (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/8/2010
Youth Put Their Artistic Touch on Trash Cans (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/3/2010
1,000 Places to Visit in Massachusetts (MS Word) - Boston Globe - July 2010
The Greening of Lawrence (pdf) - Boston Globe - 7/22/2010
Trading Food Stamps for Produce is a Win-Win (pdf) - Boston Globe - 7/15/2010
Farmers Market Expands to Meet Public's Demand (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/13/2010
Cronin Park - A City Jewel (pdf) - Rumbo - 6/22/2010
Boys Learn Meaning of Philanthropy (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 6/11/2010
Letter: Community agriculture fights hunger, disease (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/28/2010
YMCA Tribute to Women winners named (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/21/2010
Farmer sees growth potential for gardens in Fall River(pdf) - The Herald News - 4/21/2010
Bike paths, open space, greenways on agenda for Wednesday events(pdf) - The Herald News - 4/20/2010
Merrimack College students 'dared' to go green (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/14/2010
Community Supported Agriculture allows people to buy directly from farms (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/11/2010

2009

Groundwork Lawrence has new executive director (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/10/2009
Editorial: New park improves Lawrence neighborhood (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/22/2009
Manchester Park Inauguration(pdf) - Rumbo - 9/22/2009
Farmers Markets Across the State Now Take Food Stamp Cards (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/21/2009
New park springs to life on old incinerator site (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/18/2009
Grower finds a Market in Community Support (link) - Boston Globe - 8/09/2009
Garden beds beautify former trash incinerator site (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/05/2009
Farmers markets open this week in Lawrence, Andover (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 7/09/2009
EPA Brownfields Funds in Lawrence(pdf) - Rumbo News - 7/08/2009
Earth Day Fair puts focus on fresh foods(pdf) - Haverhill Gazette- 4/24/2009
It's Tree Day (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 4/24/2009
Arbor Day Issue(pdf) - Rumbo - 4/22/2009
Local team lobbies for release of $4.7M for Riverwalk (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 1/17/2009

2008

Artists make something new from something old for Glow Gala (Video) - Eagle Tribune - 12/11/2008
Lawrence hosts international lesson in history, development (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/28/2008
Live Lawrence! celebrates Canal IllumiNations (pdf) - Sigloe 21- 10/16/2008
Lanterns light up Lawrence's Canal Street (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/12/2008
Youngsters to light up the night with colorful lanterns (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/09/2008
Giant mural could be centerpiece of future Lawrence Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/09/2008
Rivers Day (pdf) - Rumbo - 10/08/2008
In Brief - Canal IllumiNations (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/07/2008
As need increases, shelves are bare at local pantries (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/29/2008
Group helps add shine to Spicket River (MS Word) - The Eagle Tribune - 9/19/2008
Master plan looks at ongoing, future development of Canal District (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/16/2008
Merrimack Valley in a minute: Spicket River Cleanup (MS Word) - The Eagle Tribune - 9/12/2008
Outdoor music highlights Lawrence summers (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/18/2008
Free concerts keep summer sounding sweet (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2008
Our view: Green Team gets kids out on the farm (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 7/14/2008
Green Team helps grow fresh veggies for Lawrence (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/08/2008
Farmers Market offers flowers, fruits and festivities (pdf) - Eagle Tribune -Summer 2008
EPA awards Lawrence $150K to clean-up former incinerator Site (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/10/2008
Project's goal is to have Lawrence streets lined with trees (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 4/03/2008
Groundwork Lawrence holds first Environment Expo (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 2/17/2008
Our view: Lawrence needs access to the Merrimack (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 2/14/2008
LAWRENCE: Federal regulators review safety of Riverwalk (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 2/14/2008

2007

Auction of recycled art to benefit local environmental group (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 12/03/2007
Thirty artists' works on the auction block for charity( MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/30/2007
Editorial: Massachusetts makeover... (link) - The Boston Globe - 11/18/2007
Editorial:..In red bricks and green grass (link) - The Boston Globe - 11/18/2007
Congratulations, and a plea for preservation (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/14/2007
$500K to help City move ahead with Manchester St. Park(pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/09/2007
City Opens $500K Skateboard Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/09/2007
Our view: Brownfields become urban greenswards (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 11/04/2007
Merrimack River trail idea rekindled (MS Word) - Boston Globe - 10/21/2007
Lanterns light the way in Lawrence; Luminaries symbolize hope, energy (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 10/15/2007
'Non Sibi' translated into a good time (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/22/2007
Stop trashing the Spicket River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune Editorial - 9/21/2007
Volunteers Pull Junk Out of Lawrence River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/16/2007
Phillips family to join for day of public service (link) - The Boston Globe - 9/13/2007
Buying Local, Eating Fresh (link) - The Boston Globe - 8/23/2007
City creates new zoning to protect Den Rock Park (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2007
Yepez brothers make investment in Lawrence (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 5/15/2007

2006

$40m plan will turn mill into housing(link) - The Boston Globe - 12/08/2006
'America - Block by Block' Comes to Lawrence; Bank of America Announces Revitalization Initiative (MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 12/08/2006
Introduce the Family to Nature at Lawrence's Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/8/2006
Re-Zoning Proposal on its Way to Council: Plan Seen as Paving Way for Revitalization Effort(MS Word) - Boston Globe - 10/5/2006
Escape in Essex County: Trails & Sails Offers 150 Events Close to Home this Weekend( MS Word) - Eagle Tribune - 9/21/2006
Students Take Findings to Mexico Summit (MS Word Scans) - Eagle Tribune - Summer 2006
Farmers Market Opens for Twelfth Season (link) - Eagle Tribune - 7/18/2006
Park Will Rise From Abandoned Parking Lot (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/25/2006
From Blighted Lot to Neighborhood Dream: New Riverside Park Due to Open this July (jpg) - Eagle Tribune - 3/16/2006
Two Former Industrial Sites on Way to Becoming Parks (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/7/2006

2005

Groundwork Lawrence Lantern Auction (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/15/2005
Their Artistry Will Light the Way (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/1/2005
Mejoras en Den Rock Park (pdf) - Rumbo - 11/15/2005
Ceremony Celebrates Spiffed-Up Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/10/2005
Hundreds Turn Out to Clean River (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/25/2005
Youths 'Develop Environmental Ethics' (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/2/2005
Lawrence High School Biodiversity Club (pdf) - Rumbo - 5/8/2005
North of Boston Projects Praised by Gov. Romney (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/20/2005

2004

Groundwork Lawrence Gala (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/26/2004
Den Rock Park Parking, A Reality (pdf) - Rumbo - 10/8/2004
Trashed Parcel Could Become Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/21/2004
Pushing for a New City Park: Efforts Redoubled to Clean Up Polluted Brook Street Parcel (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/10/2004

2003

First Light Illuminates the City (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/21/2003
Lawrence Parques (pdf) - Rumbo - 11/1/2003
Zoning Change Could Boost Gateway Area (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 5/7/2003
Despidiendo el 2002 Celebración de First Night en Lawrence (pdf) - Rumbo - 1/8/2003
Groundwork Lawrence's New Year's Eve Celebration and Lantern Parade (pdf) - Rumbo - 1/1/2003

2002

River Cleanup Fills Seven Dumpsters (pdf) - Boston Globe - 11/3/2002
River Worth Saving, Say Those Who Know It (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 10/21/2002
Playground a Step Toward Revitalization (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/20/2002
Trying to Redeem a Stream (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 9/3/2002
Teams of Youth Lay Groundwork for Major Spicket River Cleanup (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/29/2002
Neighbors Bring Back Beauty (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/23/2002

2001

Lighten Up to Celebrate New Year's Eve (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 12/28/2001
He Only Sees Potential (Lawrence's Rivers) (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 11/15/2001
Family Hike to Spark Interest in Cleaning Up Den Rock Park (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 7/11/2001
Spicket River Greenway Plan Afoot (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 4/25/2001

2000

Children Make Civic Pride Bloom (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/7/2000
Landscape Designers Add Low Maintenance to Their Ideal Garden (pdf) - Boston Globe - 5/21/2000
Lawrence Rebirth Envisioned (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 3/13/2000

1999

Festival Alive with Spirit (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 8/1/1999
Mill Owner's Daughter Makes a Greener Lawrence (pdf) - Eagle Tribune - 1999