Monthly Archives: April 2009

Essex National Heritage Annual Meeting – Apr 2009

Posted on April 28, 2009 by indyjerry77

I attended the Annual Meeting of the Essex National Heritage Commission this morning at the Firehouse.     It has been a tough year for them since they received cuts from the Federal Government and were completely cut off from the Commonwealth … Continue reading →

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Preservation Week Details

Posted on April 28, 2009 by indyjerry77

I am happy to announce the firm itinerary of events for Preservation Week.       The Trust has been busy with an impressive list of sponsors for this year: Newburyport Development, Hall and Moscow, Stone Ridge Properties, Coastal Trails Coalition as well … Continue reading →

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Cast Your Vote!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by indyjerry77

I like to keep the subject of historic preservation on a local Newburyport level but in this case I am going to make an exception.    Especially when we may require a favor in return when it’s a Port City project! … Continue reading →

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The “Masked Preservationist”

Posted on April 26, 2009 by indyjerry77

I read in amusement on Tom Salemi’s blog that I am called now the Masked Preservationist.      The P. Preservationist is not really being very cryptic.   Its a literary device much in the vein of Mark Twain.    Jim Roy at the Newburyport … Continue reading →

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Preservation Week

Posted on April 22, 2009 by indyjerry77

I received a full debriefing on the Preservation Week May (27th to the 31st) itinerary last night.      Sounds like a really excellent series of events.   I wish I could relay the details but I will wait until they are finalized before … Continue reading →

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Use it or Lose it!

Posted on April 21, 2009 by indyjerry77

The city used a huge chunk of the CPA money to purchase large tracts of land as a green zone.     Now, by and large, the nature of this land should be conservation and preserving our city’s agricultural and water resources … Continue reading →

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Property Values

Posted on April 21, 2009 by indyjerry77

It is the gut instinct to label people.     Oh, he’s just an environmentalist!   Or,  he’s just one of those historic preservationists!   Or, he’s just an abutter playing NIMBY.    Its done in a way to say, "Hey, these people are one-issue only, … Continue reading →

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Let’s Make Some Lead Balloons!

Posted on April 20, 2009 by indyjerry77

According to the Daily News, a “rumor” was out that the MBTA wanted to stop weekend runs to Newburyport.    Of course, the Mayor is up in arms about this and the Chamber of Commerce is very concerned.       But this … Continue reading →

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The Whole Pie

Posted on April 19, 2009 by indyjerry77

Someone at the Fair yesterday saw Mary Harbaugh posted at the Essex Greenbelt table and exclaimed, "I thought you were into historic preservation!" In case you don’t get the connection, Ms. Harbaugh is on the board of the Newburyport Preservation … Continue reading →

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Maybe Asking Too Much!

Posted on April 19, 2009 by indyjerry77

After all the hoopla on the Earth Day celebrations, I was really expecting a lot more people than actually showed.     Perhaps I am asking too much from the week-long event.    It is the first year this extravaganza has been attempted.     … Continue reading →

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