Monthly Archives: October 2011

A coincidence or just spooky?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by indyjerry77

I’m still scratching my head over the majority of the city councilors’ insisting on holding their meeting on Halloween Night, the second biggest event in the year.    That is until I saw their agenda. Just so happens their voting in … Continue reading →

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Newburyport is a very haunted place.

Posted on October 31, 2011 by indyjerry77

When I first came to Newburyport as a visitor, I could ‘feel’ the historic atmosphere.     Every street and most every view smote my senses that we are truly one of the most beautiful and historic places in America.     Then I … Continue reading →

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The Woman in White at the Clark Currier Inn

Posted on October 31, 2011 by indyjerry77

Daniel R. Nolan had just purchased the house at 45 Green Street in 1990 when he learned he had some extra ‘responsibilities’.      A previous ‘tenant’ was living in a section of the house.    This being a ‘Hale’ which is a … Continue reading →

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Beware of the siren song

Posted on October 31, 2011 by indyjerry77

I personally have nothing against consultants.      Recently the Charter Commission was granted a consultant by the city council because of a problem: whatever was written up had to comply to Massachusetts General Law.        Whenever I visit the City Council Chambers … Continue reading →

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The Myth of Native-born Mayors

Posted on October 29, 2011 by indyjerry77

I’ve been preparing biographies on the wonderful long line of Newburyport’s mayors.      The only thing stopping me from posting these is a lack of a picture for each office holder.      I figure the only way to get my hands on … Continue reading →

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My Fears Justified

Posted on October 28, 2011 by indyjerry77

Apparently, when government gets involved in trying to do good, it has this wonderful knack of never doing it quite right. We’ve got a Mayor and a Councilor (Cronin) who have aggressively pushed for fixing our sidewalks. We’ve got most … Continue reading →

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A Special Experience

Posted on October 27, 2011 by indyjerry77

Well the political scene is really heating up – in fact the local bloggers are really blogging.     This is remarkable in itself.       So before things get out-of-hand, I want to mention the second biggest event that occurs in Newburyport.          The … Continue reading →

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The Clock is Ticking

Posted on October 25, 2011 by indyjerry77

The fact is that the local historic district ordinance is coming into being just in time. The NRA is not a permanent organization, nor was it ever intended to be a permanent organization.        But while it was in existence, very … Continue reading →

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Surprise, Surprise, Surprise!

Posted on October 25, 2011 by indyjerry77

I was just down at one of the marinas getting one of the boats setup and out of the water.       Talked to a boat owner down there, who was bemoaning the fact his parents will have to settle for less … Continue reading →

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Sorry for the tardiness

Posted on October 24, 2011 by indyjerry77

Tonight the City Council as a whole are going to be presented a song and dance number by a consultant.      That’s scary enough but just realize, the devil is in the details and little things like undergrounding, maintenance and future … Continue reading →

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