Monthly Archives: May 2010

Product Uniqueness

Posted on May 30, 2010 by indyjerry77

I don’t have much in profound statements today but it might be good to start thinking of unique attractions, products and services that make Newburyport a real destination.   I visited Rockport and aside from staring morosely at Motif #1 … Continue reading →

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Modern Window’s Update

Posted on May 27, 2010 by indyjerry77

Just to keep the reader up to date, I was able to resolve the difficulty that I encountered with my windows.        I had a problem: what do you do when you have modern windows installed in an historic home?      … Continue reading →

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Planning Director needs to hit the road running!

Posted on May 26, 2010 by indyjerry77

We will soon have a new Planning Director.      Unfortunately, if it is someone who is not already familiar with the goings-on in this city, there are pressing urgencies that can not be put off any longer.        One of the … Continue reading →

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Repeal Whittier’s Curse

Posted on May 25, 2010 by indyjerry77

I was so impressed today as I checked out the now-opened Brown Square.    Mr. Vining did just as professional a job as can be done on the interpretive plaques that are positioned in the park.      You first read about the … Continue reading →

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Sad but necessary duty for a Preservationist

Posted on May 24, 2010 by indyjerry77

Some might think it’s macabre but every day I scan the newspaper for foreclosures.   I don’t care what poor unfortunate soul must be going through as they endure financial difficulties.      In fact, I don’t even look at the names.      … Continue reading →

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I tried to be a good husband!

Posted on May 21, 2010 by indyjerry77

All I did was follow the directions.       My wife wanted me to install bathroom towel racks.       Simple, right?     I didn’t even try to do it my way (like in the old Home Improvement shows).     I followed the directions exactly … Continue reading →

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Historic Preservation Everywhere

Posted on May 18, 2010 by indyjerry77

Perhaps because I am so involved in the subject but doesn’t it seem even with Preservation Week that restoration efforts and projects are everywhere? From Brown Square to the Powder House, Perkins Mint to Orange Street, CPC to the Historical … Continue reading →

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Great News & Some Thoughts

Posted on May 17, 2010 by indyjerry77

In spite of a minority in Newburyport that are clueless, I know where my bread is buttered.         It was great news to know the City Council did the right thing and now, it is great news that our elected state … Continue reading →

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Time Warp!

Posted on May 14, 2010 by indyjerry77

I drove by the Gillis Bridge and saw a stunning sight.       Frank Cousins’s Essex County Inmates and the Highway Department did a spectacular job cleaning off the cobblestones and underpass on Merrimack Street.         I was in the Newburyport Library … Continue reading →

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National Register Inventory in Use

Posted on May 12, 2010 by indyjerry77

I am in the process of digitizing the Newburyport Historic District Inventory Data Sheets.      I will have it available for anyone to download soon.   A good example of how useful it is comes from daily and weekly practise.     The … Continue reading →

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