Monthly Archives: March 2012

LHD Mechanics, Part I

Posted on March 31, 2012 by indyjerry77

All the alarm, the fury and the hysteria has brought out the signs and this has caused a lot of misunderstanding over the size of the local historic district.     So, instead of talking to promote the LHD and showing all … Continue reading →

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An Important Note for History

Posted on March 31, 2012 by indyjerry77

For the sake of a future historian, would you please check the spelling of your name in the Champions of Historic Preservation.          I can just imagine some poor researcher in the future trying to find out more information on the … Continue reading →

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Newburyport Development vs. City Hall

Posted on March 30, 2012 by indyjerry77

Have you been afraid that a single landlord in our Downtown may pose a problem?      Are you afraid that a large corporation could trample down the local citizens concerns and just pile through what they want? Are you afraid that … Continue reading →

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We’re being watched!

Posted on March 29, 2012 by indyjerry77

I know the pressure is building on the city councilors on making a decision on the local historic district ordinance.      Many feel as the war of signs and words mounts they would just like to see the decision go  away … Continue reading →

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Another Lie Shot Down

Posted on March 28, 2012 by indyjerry77

The anti-historic preservation group has been buttonholing people with a rather creative lie:     Your property insurance will go up if you are in a local historic district. So, Lo!    I was at the Old Barn & House Exposition this last … Continue reading →

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After knowing the truth–we welcome you aboard

Posted on March 28, 2012 by indyjerry77

If you received this scary letter in the mail that told you that terrible things will happen to Newburyport if an LHD is instituted; and you didn’t know anything about the ordinance – it is natural for you to hurriedly … Continue reading →

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Different Roles: City Hall & The Preservation Trust

Posted on March 27, 2012 by indyjerry77

When Walter Beinecke, Jr. summered on the Island of Nantucket, the community was a tight group that serviced the visitors but first and foremost, they were fisherman or were servicing the fishing industry.       These weren’t the hoity-toity crowd that are out … Continue reading →

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A Victory for the Local Historic District!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by indyjerry77

Four years I have warned people of the Dark Siders.       Four years I have heard they don’t exist or I’m name-calling or I’m blowing it all out of proportion.      I’ve been told businesses and citizens are naturally in favor of … Continue reading →

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Newburyport’s Reputation!

Posted on March 26, 2012 by indyjerry77

While I was on my way to the Old House & Barn Exhibition in Manchester, New Hampshire, I had a rather interesting experience.    A short time ago, my credit card was about to be renewed and they sent in a … Continue reading →

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The lesson of Shenandoah

Posted on March 25, 2012 by indyjerry77

Jimmy Stewart in the 1965 version played a determined farmer that just wanted to not get involved in the Civil War.     He figured if he minded his own business he and his family would be left alone. In the end, he … Continue reading →

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