Monthly Archives: May 2012

Doesn’t make sense

Posted on May 31, 2012 by indyjerry77

“The status quo is the only solution that cannot be vetoed.” – Clark Kerr,  (1911-2003) American professor of economics and academic administrator. Maybe I’m reading too much into this Storey Avenue re-zoning issue but what I am seeing is a … Continue reading →

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Citywide Wetlands Protection Ordinance

Posted on May 30, 2012 by indyjerry77

As Councilor Sullivan noted last night, there are streams (and I might add wetlands) running throughout the City.     Heck, Newburyport is practically surrounded by water. Our Common Pasture is a wet meadow, then there are the marshlands in and about … Continue reading →

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NHC: Special Streetscape Considerations (Part II)

Posted on May 28, 2012 by indyjerry77

In my previous post, I dealt with the general definition when dealing with Streetscapes.     Contrary to some who feel they themselves and their neighbor has the perfect right to do what he/she wants without regard to abutters (i.e. neighbors); in … Continue reading →

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NHC: The House in its Setting

Posted on May 27, 2012 by indyjerry77

The appearance of any house is strongly affected by its setting.   How does the house fit on the land-does it look comfortable and sheltered or just ‘dropped on the lot’?    What do the houses next to it look like?     Do … Continue reading →

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A Deeply Respectful ‘Thank You’

Posted on May 26, 2012 by indyjerry77

Every time I see another name added on the Champions of Historic Preservation page,   I am deeply and respectfully awed.       I sometimes worry that Newburyport is rapidly filling up with shallow, coffee-shop-dwelling Children of the Now who have absolutely no … Continue reading →

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Hidden History!

Posted on May 25, 2012 by indyjerry77

Just a few years ago, a fantastic discovery was made in Guatemala.      A tall hill rises out of the jungle floor in the middle of a valley in the north part of this small country.       It was often a convenient spot … Continue reading →

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Newburyport has awakened!

Posted on May 24, 2012 by indyjerry77

Well, I hate to say it but I’ve got to, “It’s about time!”         I love the fact that our citizens have come out of their coma and are actively participating in the political process. Our city is beset with many … Continue reading →

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Results from last night!

Posted on May 23, 2012 by indyjerry77

Since the Daily News doesn’t want to give you any ‘real’ information you can use, here is a short report from last night’s ZBA meeting.        Please note that being a concerned citizen may involve a sore bum on a hard seat and … Continue reading →

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Good things don’t have to be accompanied by bad things!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by indyjerry77

I have attained the overall plans for the medical housing proposed to be directly across from the Cancer Center (It is an open field, high and dry) and will rival the size of the newly built medical building. Now let’s … Continue reading →

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History is sometimes hard to relate to the present.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by indyjerry77

Just came off a tremendous Preservation Week which focused on the waterfront and wharves of Newburyport.       A comment was made last year by a prominent historic preservationist, who said rather sarcastically, “It is hard to get excited about ‘wharves’”. Which is why … Continue reading →

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