Support The Pink House board members were on the Local Pulse radio show with Joe DiBiase the other morning, answering his questions about the truth of the matter. Check out Episode 473, staring at 44:00 minutes in to hear some of the history of The Pink House from the woman who researched it all, Sandy Tilton, along with Kelly Page who talks about why Support The Pink House was created. Rochelle Joseph explains what everyone needs to know about what STPH has been working on behind the scenes for the last several years with FWS deals that fell through. And reveals how FWS said trading The Pink House/acre would be far more beneficial for their mission.
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Our Support The Pink House Tree - called Preserving The Past, For Our Future -- is on display now at Sea Festival of Trees in Salisbury! And, it won an award for the "Best Tree for a Good Cause" at tonight's Gala!! So many volunteers & donors pulled all this together to show support for our community & our neighbors: The Salisbury Beach Partnership, Inc. & Historic Carousel!! Ornaments, artwork, tee shirts, bows, lights, ribbon and the tree were donated, while other volunteers showed up to decorate. It takes a village!! Make sure to enjoy the beautifully painted Pink House on Santa's mailbox - and write your letter to him asking for him to save The Pink House and why! Such a huge honor, and the timing could not be more perfect. Please come down to see it and enjoy all the other wonderful trees and causes participating! By Sandy Tilton, Board Member of Support The Pink House, photographer, author
So many of you are writing to Congressman Moulton and the FWS/Parker River Wildlife Refuge to tell them why you want to stop the demolition of The Pink House. And when you write, it's easy to cc: Senators Markey and Warren as well as your Rep Kassner or Rep Shande (if from their district).
While your letter should be all your own, in addition to writing what it means to you, you will increase your letter's power if you add compelling, value based reasons that fit your truth like:
WANT TO DO MORE? Please "volunteer" by spreading the word on your social media from our website or social media, and by leaving any more ideas like the ones on this list in the comments for others to see and spark their own ideas. Thank you! For much of the last 8 years, we at Support The Pink House (STPH) had been steered to keep quiet the details of our plan for the preservation and restoration of Plum Island's beloved and iconic Pink House and the agreement made with US Fish and Wildlife for land exchange. US Fish and Wildlife (FWS) and various stakeholders did not want to inform the public of our agreement. While not comfortable with that, we complied for the good of the project. We kept our focus on getting it done.
STPH has come so close to fulfilling our mission to save and restore the iconic Pink House under our perpetual Preservation Restriction on behalf of the tens of thousands of MA constituents who love the house and want to see it saved. This made Fish & Wildlife's sudden decision to not fulfill their part of the agreement in November 2023 and announcing a new plan for demolition of The Pink House more devastating than we could have ever imagined. That being said, we can now share what the public deserved to know. Support The Pink House Inc. HAD completed all the steps necessary to make the house ready for trade by August 2022, and are still waiting for FWS’s part to complete the process. Here is a list of STPH’s steps, funded by donors, including The Pink House Board: ACCOMPLISHMENTS in 2021:
ACCOMPLISHMENTS in 2022:
Concurrently, Fish & Wildlife Division of Realty identified desirable land in their system, got it approved for trade, and informed STPH on July 6, 2022 that the swap land was ready. But by August 2022, the month we were to close, that land fell through. That was over one year ago. STPH pursued meetings with FWS, who, in November 2022, asked for time to procure new land. To date, this has proved unsuccessful, and FWS has since paused their search as of March 2023. THERE IS STILL HOPE! PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR HOW YOU CAN HELP SAVE THE PINK HOUSE & PRESERVE IT FOR POSTERITY! Newburyport Magazine, out today in subscriber’s Newburyport Daily News, has a ‘Parting Shot’ of The Pink House, along with a great story by Lisa Powis of Newbury, MA. The essay is testament to the many times we each may think “there’s nothing to see…” this article encourages you to go out anyway, because you never know until you get there what wonders you’ll find. In this case it was a raptor who flew to perch on the chimney of the Pink House - the highest viewpoint point for miles around. Imagine what it looks like from inside the cupola - with it’s 360 degrees of uninterrupted views during sunrises, sunsets, high tides, storms, snows, rising moons and under the stars with very little light from any other source. In a word, it’s MAGICAL! You can also grab the issue at Jabberwocky Books in the Tannery on Water Street in Newubryport, MA. Written by Kelly Page and Rochelle Joseph, Support the Pink House Board Members.
Wowsa! How can we thank the 100% of Newbury establishments on Plum Island for participating in the second annual Newbury Town Day yesterday? It's just another example of how truly wonderful this community is. All of them are owned and operated by locals — neighbors and friends. And because The Pink House could not participate like they can, each were kind enough to embrace a Pink House theme to what they offered: activities, discounts, special drinks and menu items. Our social media is filled with videos and photos of Saturday's events, but for now, we just want to send all that love back to them. Please come on out to visit one of the more special parts of New England, give them your business, recommend them to friends and visitors, go on Trip Advisor, Google Maps, Yelp, etc to give them a great review, and follow them and participate on their social media. Here's that list: Bob Lobster The Sunset Club The Beach Coma The Cottage Creamery The Cottage and Surf Shop Plum Island Provisions Surfland Bait and Tackle Ice Queens Plum Island Mad Martha's Island Cafe The Plum Island Grille It takes a village to keep the unique charm and history of our area alive — a big reason we all have chosen to live here, and why so many who drive out to see The Pink House continue on to Plum Island to eat, drink, shop, rent and stay and enjoy the Parker River National Wildlife Refuge! Enjoy The Pink House Art Show, featuring photographs and paintings from local artists at the Plum Island Beachcoma this Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 11:30 am to 11:00 pm! Sip their special Pink House cocktail and indulge in “The Pink House Plate Special” – Peppered Tuna Tacos - while you take in over 25 pieces featured local artists. The Coma is located at 23 Plum Island Blvd, on Plum Island in Newbury, MA. The Pink House Art Show is being organized and curated by artist Kelly Page, who just so happens to be a Pink House board member! Forgive us for bragging about her, but she is incredibly devoted to the community mission to save and restore the iconic Pink House , and through her own photography and work with the Newburyport Art Association, happens to be uniquely qualified! The event is part of the second annual Newbury Town Day, which offers tons of fun activities and eats for every interest and age, area wide! Visit their website to plan your day and download your digital map. There are some incredible pieces for you to view- and if you see one you need to make your own, they are available for purchase.** Featured Artists are: Alan Bull, Anthony Ricardo, Biff Bouse, Bob Pecchina, Chris Robinson, Christine Molitor-Johnson, David Ten Eyck, Delia Williams, Dru Davidson, Garima Parakh, Georgette Mcdonagh, Kale Baker, Kathy Colbert, Keith Vigs, Kelly Page, Kristine Biegel, Laureen Maher, Leslie Scott-Lysan, Lisa Arcomano , Manuel Hernandez, Marie Sapienza, Shane Taylor, Shannon Mack, , Stoney Stone, Suzanne DeGeorge, Tina Rawson. So please plan to come visit the show and give your business to the Plum Island Beachcoma for being such a great community venue and always being so supportive of The Pink House! PS: We're thrilled to feature artists and craftspeople who have been inspired by the iconic Pink House on the way to Plum Island - but please also visit the Open Artists' Studios at Spencer-Peirce-Little Farm, 11 to 2 p.m.. ** This is not a PH fundraiser, though some have generously offered to donate from their sales.
It's no secret that The Pink House is widely loved by this region - and in the time we have worked so hard behind the scenes with owners the US Fish and Wildlife Service to secure a solution for refurbishment under a perpetual preservation restriction, awareness has only grown. The message is, The Pink House is here to stay. It's YOU - The Pink House supporters - who nominated it in 2022 and 2023, and who voted for it to win the Best of The North Shore award both years.
THANK YOU for being a tangible show of how many still love and believe in the house. And for reminding us that the people on whose behalf Support The Pink House formed and has given countless hours volunteering for in our endless journey toward a solution, are still there. . It has been a long journey as we have worked without fail for over 7 years on solution after solution, talking to everyone, doing everything asked of us by Fish and Widlife, by politicians, and land swap organizations... and when things changed or fell through at the 11th hour, as they have we just kept looking for the next solution, kept everyone else going till we could try again... because we remembered we were fighting for you. Because of all of you that we never gave up! The town of Newbury, in which The Pink House sits, is preparing for its second annual Newbury Town Day. It's a day packed with fun activities, to highlight for visitors and residents alike all there is to do in Newbury, MA! This year, there will be two hubs of activity - one centering around the Spencer Pierce Little Farm, the other on Plum Island. Support The Pink House wanted to find a way to participate, so we went to each charming establishment, on the island ask them to participate, making a special Pink House themed activity or offer of drink, food or merchandise. These businesses greet you when you first come on the island, and are owned by locals, most of whom are Newbury residents, so they all jumped on board! Newly is a wonderful town, and everyone is willing to pitch in to make it a great day for YOU! What's more, to get to the fun on Plum Island, you'll drive past the Pink House, which just won the Best of the North Shore (#BONS) award for the second year in a row as Most Instagrammable Spot. The Beach Coma FAMILY ACTIVITY + a special PH cocktail and fare 23 Plum Island Blvd Open 11:30 am to 11:00 pm Enjoy The Pink House Art Show, featuring photos and paintings from local artists while sipping their Pink House cocktail and indulging in their “Pink House Plate” -- Peppered Tuna Tacos! The Sunset Club FAMILY ACTIVITY plus their classic "Spite House?" cocktail 4 Old Point Road Open noon – 9 PM Relax in the super-fun environment at the Sunset Club. Sit around the fire pit, relax in an adirondack chair or at a picnic table while sipping a "Spite House?" cocktail as the kids enjoy coloring fun! Pink House volunteers will offer crayons and a Pink House image to color, and take photos of their works of art to share on the Pink House and Sunset Club’s Instagram! Kids can take them home or have them taped on the walls there to inspire new families arriving. The PI Grille Elegant Drink special 2 Plum Island Turnpike Open 5-8 PM Come in to get a lovely glass of perfectly chilled sparkling Pink House Rose for 50% off while you enjoy the big sky and spectacular sunset view and a truly magnificent meal or appetizers! The Cottage Creamery Special Ice Cream Sundae 14 Plum Island Blvd Open Noon- 10 PM Who doesn’t want to get ice cream on a summer Saturday? Come to the Creamery and ask for the special Pink House Sundae on the menu at a special price! The Cottage Giveaway 14 Plum Island Blvd Open 8 am-10 pm The charming, family owned Cottage is giving away a really cool Plum Island sticker ($5 value) to anyone who comes in to the shop and says "I love The Pink House and Newbury Town Day." While there, check out their gourmet goods, tee shirts, fabulous wines and craft beer – and everything sun and fun in the surf shop – where you can also rent paddle boards! Mad Martha's Delish Special Menu Item with a Fun act placemat 51 Northern Blvd Open 7 am - 2 pm Order their delicious Pink House special on their fantastic menu, and they will deliver it with a Pink House placemat full of Pink House fun facts, all in the most charming and happy atmosphere around. If you’ve never been, you must go! Ice Queens Photo Op Activity, Special Italian Ice, and Giveaway 2 Northern Blvd Open 11 am- 7 pm On Newbury Town Day only, order a Pink House Italian Ice (watermelon flavor) and get a FREE Pink House sticker too! While there, take memorable and Instagram perfect pics in their brand new Plum colored Giant Adirondack chair with the sun and sea in the background! PIum Island Provisions Variety Store 10% off their The Pink House Pizza 29 Plum Island Blvd Open 7 am - 10 pm Stop in for anything you need at Provisions. Ask for their fresh “Pink House Pizza” and receive 10% off or enjoy their menu of seafood plates, subs, sandwiches, and pizza and more. Surfland Bait and Tackle Clothing Discount 30 Plum Island Blvd Open 5 am - 9 pm On Newbury Town Day, get 10% off any clothing in the store. Enjoy a bit of history when you visit and see the impressive array of everything you need for fishing in this classic Plum Island establishment. And make sure you see the Pink House picture on their wall. Bob Lobster Specially priced Sandwich 49 Plum Island Turnpike 11 am- 8 pm Right across from The Pink House, don’t miss picking up Chef Brad’s incredible Pink House Sandwich at a discounted price: Pancko crusted crab cake, arugula, tomato, Old Bay aioli, bacon, and pickled red onion on a Bulkie roll… YUM! Take your Selfie at The Pink House and share with us it on our social media! As you drive past the Pink House on the way out Stop and snap a pic of yourself there, and of any of your activities on the island. Post it on Instagram and tag the business as well as us at @SupportthePinkHouse and @newburytownday! All the wonderful folks who have worked hard to make this happen would love to see that kind of activity in appreciation!
Good Day and Happy Summer! After expressing our gratitude on Memorial Day, the Pink House is excited for the return of old friends, artists and another new generation of supporters. This is the season of light. The greenery of the marsh intensifies. Spectacular sunrises and golden sunsets illuminate our community's Pink prize. The Pink House inspires paintings, photos and poetry, smiles with our friends, visits from parents with their children, continuing the tradition their own parents did with them, which is only one reason why the house holds such meaning for so many! It's a New England tradition to drive past The Pink House and show it some love as Support the Pink House awaits the FWS's part of the solution to restore the house. As a STPH volunteer, I thank everyone for the upcoming affection of our iconic house in the Summer of 2023! Please know that your friends at STPH has been busy exploring new possibilities to preserve The Pink House for generations to come. The parties involved are still engaged in regular productive dialogue and meetings; we hope to have updates to share in the near future. Submitted by Dean Rinaldi, Pink House volunteer, proud PH tee shirt wearer and donator
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