Monthly Archives: June 2009

The Disgrace of our Sidewalks

Posted on June 30, 2009 by indyjerry77

You will have to excuse me while I indulge in a bout of exasperation.      The condition of our sidewalks throughout the city of Newburyport is disgraceful.     It would be excuseable if we were in some other town which is not … Continue reading →

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Waterfront Park – Tomorrow Night

Posted on June 29, 2009 by indyjerry77

Charleston, South Carolina has the unique distinction of being the mirror image of Newburyport when it comes to architecture.     The only exception is their southern climate.       It also looked a lot like Newburyport’s dilapidated downtown at the same time as … Continue reading →

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The Status of “House Stories”

Posted on June 27, 2009 by indyjerry77

Some may be thinking that I have forgotten the series on "House Stories".     No, I have not.     The whole purpose was to show that the large historic homes are surrounded with small historic homes that are just chocked full of … Continue reading →

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Brick Sidewalks Redone

Posted on June 27, 2009 by indyjerry77

There has been quite a stir caused by the brick work near the corner of State and High.     The bricks have been thoughtfully pulled up and the surface underneath re-smoothed.     Citizens all over have been excited about it and some … Continue reading →

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Cubby Holed

Posted on June 26, 2009 by indyjerry77

It is most unpleasant to be cubby holed in politics.   It is often said on the streets of Newburyport, "Oh, that person is with the enviromentalists", or "Oh, that’s a Moak person", or I have heard in the past, "Those are … Continue reading →

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Keep Your Guard Up!

Posted on June 25, 2009 by indyjerry77

After a long spell of sogginess and the slightest onset of sun, I know the barbecue arm is beginning to twitch and the longing glances are focused on the beach.   Yet, there are eventful things happening just when we want … Continue reading →

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A Port No More!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by indyjerry77

There has been some talk about the way Newburyport buildings and streetscapes were constructed back when it was a "port".     Somehow there has been discussion of resurrecting the landscape to reflect the long ago days of clipper ships and chinaman trading … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Waters Ahead!

Posted on June 24, 2009 by indyjerry77

Okay, since we are near the water and Newburyport is a former port, its time to use a little nautical term, "floundering" to describe the situation coming up. (That means "sinking" for landlubbers!)   Politics is far too complex to … Continue reading →

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Why do they come?

Posted on June 23, 2009 by indyjerry77

One of the foggy questions in the field of tourism is to ask what brings visitors to a place and the second question is closely related, "What do they see as significant enough that they would come back?"          If you ask … Continue reading →

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Common Pasture Preserved

Posted on June 22, 2009 by indyjerry77

I was very excited to see that one more piece of property, the Hiller Trust Property on Scotland Road, has been added to the Common Pasture.     This area is so vital for agriculture, flood control, watershed and wildlife preservation including … Continue reading →

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