Monthly Archives: February 2010

What the…Newburyport’s History Gets No Respect

Posted on February 28, 2010 by indyjerry77

I am presently working on a dozen homes to highlight in the series of House Stories.      I wanted to put the spotlight on a particularly famous home that was a major station on the Underground Railroad.         The house has been … Continue reading →

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March a Decisive Month

Posted on February 28, 2010 by indyjerry77

We have so many important issues before us in March.       The amendments to the Wind Energy Ordinance, the introduction of Stretch Codes and the Moveable Sign Ordinance Amendment as well as front line conflicts such as the 33 Market Street … Continue reading →

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House Stories – 9 Dalton Street – Simpson House / Bossie Gillis Homestead

Posted on February 27, 2010 by indyjerry77

Official records show this home to have been built in 1850.    This in itself means nothing.   A lot of homes were built before 1850 which were labeled as such.    1850 indicating the exact year the “City” of Newburyport came into … Continue reading →

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The Beauty and the Devastation

Posted on February 26, 2010 by indyjerry77

I will leave the photographs to other bloggers who have better skills than I do.      Needless to say, seeing Plum Island an Island (You know what I mean) was awe inspiring.         I truly felt that I was in the … Continue reading →

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That was quick!

Posted on February 25, 2010 by indyjerry77

After reading about the Planning Director being replaced, I sent an e-mail to offer my condolences and the e-mail bounced back!        I guess that is that.   What ever happened to "two week" notices and such?   Definitely no negative reflection … Continue reading →

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As-of-Right Zoning

Posted on February 24, 2010 by indyjerry77

Thanks to Molly Ettenborough, I see The Green Community Act Action Plan is now on the City’s website.   After reading it and reading the editorial today in the Daily News, I was very pleased to see this statement:   "However, … Continue reading →

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Pick Your Battles

Posted on February 23, 2010 by indyjerry77

When faced with many different conflicts and issues concerning historic preservation, it is very important to take a stand where it counts.       Each of us has a finite amount of time and resources.       If we go scurrying about dousing every … Continue reading →

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Preservation Myth: “I don’t want my house to be a museum”

Posted on February 21, 2010 by indyjerry77

Often times when serving as tourists to some historic place; one often notes a quiet corner of the community with ostentatious signs noting “So-and-So Historic District”.    The homes are kept in rigid stasis much like the Historic New England homes … Continue reading →

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House Stories – 114 High Street – John Buntin House

Posted on February 20, 2010 by indyjerry77

  The house was built in 1861 by John Buntin, a downtown merchant.   He had a thread store at 58 State Street.    Reflecting the upper class, Mr. Buntin was a representative of a non-shipping-related echelon more into the industrial revolution … Continue reading →

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A ‘Rigged’ Outcome?

Posted on February 19, 2010 by indyjerry77

Apparently, there is a lot of unknowns here concerning The Green Community Act Action Plan.   One, the Green Community Act is not posted on the City’s website.   Two, the Action Plan is not posted on the City’s website.   Three, … Continue reading →

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