Monthly Archives: November 2011

The Importance of Eco-Tourism & Heritage Tourism

Posted on November 30, 2011 by indyjerry77

We have visitors from all over the country who come here specifically to experience the history of our region and its natural beauty.       Unfortunately, it also is a very tough place to live and if not the most expensive area … Continue reading →

Posted in Developers, Eco-tourism, finances, Heritage Tourism, History, Open Space, Recreation, Restoration, Taxes, Tourism, Watershed, Wildlife | Leave a comment

Why Dark Siders are Delusional

Posted on November 29, 2011 by indyjerry77

Why do I get upset with Dark Siders?      I get upset with anyone who deliberately or unintentionally hurts and damages Newburyport.      I look at Newburyport as a precious and bejeweled city and I get upset when it is attacked or … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Demolitions, Developers, Eco-tourism, Ecology, Economics, Education, Environment, finances, Health and wellness, Heritage Tourism, Planning, Preservation, Recreation, Restoration, sidewalks, Taxes, Zoning | Leave a comment

Keep Quiet!

Posted on November 29, 2011 by indyjerry77

When it comes to the sidewalks in our City, until the Mayor has assembled this ad hoc sidewalk planning committee; I wouldn’t mention anything about the conditions of the walkways.      In fact, make sure it’s ‘mums’ the word.   In fact, … Continue reading →

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When everybody is a winner!

Posted on November 28, 2011 by indyjerry77

As an avid bicyclist, pedestrian and driver; I know what the residents on Russell Terrace and on Woodman Way are experiencing.    You can’t hardly cross the highway on foot at the park and ride – unless you want to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservation, Ecology, Economics, Environment, finances, Flooding, Health and wellness, News and politics, Open Space, Planning, Preservation, Recreation, Taxes, Traffic, Watershed, Wildlife, Zoning | Leave a comment

Some Foundations Lost in Time

Posted on November 28, 2011 by indyjerry77

Recently, I have noticed that some significant people who helped shape Newburyport have passed away.     There’s this old superstition that great peoples death’s come in three but that is just subjective and depends on who you think is important and … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown, Health and wellness, Heritage Tourism, History, Planning, Preservation, Preservation History, Restoration, Waterfront | 2 Comments

So when’s the meeting?

Posted on November 28, 2011 by indyjerry77

In this coming week’s edition, an article was posted in The Town Common, ‘Mayor Holaday Moving Forward After Uncontested Reelection’ claiming there will be this special committee to take care of the sidewalks in the City of Newburyport. Quoting Stewart … Continue reading →

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This coming week!

Posted on November 27, 2011 by indyjerry77

Monday night could be a deciding factor in a big way.         There might be a new vote on the re-zoning at Storey Avenue.       There is also a possibility that a vote could be taken on purchasing all the lighting – … Continue reading →

Posted in Conservation, Downtown, Ecology, Environment, finances, Health and wellness, Heritage Tourism, News and politics, Open Space, Planning, Preservation, Watershed, Wildlife, Zoning | Leave a comment

If the Daily News read like the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune

Posted on November 27, 2011 by indyjerry77

Personally, I don’t think the community could handle it.      Especially when the latter is an investigative newspaper.        If our local paper of record exposed the true happenings of this community on a daily basis, I think the citizens would have … Continue reading →

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Tough Times

Posted on November 26, 2011 by indyjerry77

One of the frustrating things as an historic preservationist is encountering people who often have no understanding as to how precarious our good times are.     Often it has been furious battles over the years that has resulted in the beautiful … Continue reading →

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Norbyland

Posted on November 25, 2011 by indyjerry77

The Rockledge Realty Trust land is going up for auction on December 1st.      I just came back from the Crow Lane area just northwest of the property. There are auction signs everywhere and brightly colored markers to signify the property … Continue reading →

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