Monthly Archives: October 2010

The National Register of Historic Places’ Newburyport Historic District (NHD) is now online.        It took a lengthy chunk of time to link the Historic Survey information to the Inventory which includes every building within the Register area.      I did discover … Continue reading →

Like zombies in the video Thriller, our City is plagued by none other than dark siders.     Unfortunately, they roam our community year-round and not just at Halloween. For those who are not regular visitors to this site, a dark sider … Continue reading →

I couldn’t believe my eyes.     After years of the handicapped struggling to get across busy State Street to the banks and insurance companies, the DPW is having the nerve of installing American Disabilities Act-complaint ramps next to one of the … Continue reading →

Perhaps you have noticed that certain companies have appeared in our area seeking giant wind turbines.      First in Newbury, then in Amesbury and there is even talk of some in Merrimac, Rowley and Salisbury.       The legislature has chosen to pursue, … Continue reading →

One of the ugly truths about our beautiful area has nothing to do directly with our City and everything to do about New England.      We have nasty, beat-your-spirit-down winters. So many see our environment during the late spring, summer and … Continue reading →

No, I am not talking about the Emma Andrews Library.      I’m talking about historic preservationists who like to sit around and do nothing.      Some even hide! Essex National Heritage Commission is going to hold a public hearing on December 2nd … Continue reading →

I tend to focus on the historic district but there are many other parts of our city that need attention.      Like our very busy aquatic community: our marinas and water-support industry; like our artistic community and a large area centered … Continue reading →

I was very saddened when I found out that the Newburyport Printmaker was closing their doors.      It is never good that a retail establishment dedicated to promoting our City leaves our downtown.      It is almost like a little piece of … Continue reading →

In a city that has had a chief executive that lasts just two years in office and in which this march of prominent figures extends back to 1851; this certainly gives us a long line of interesting characters to study.      … Continue reading →