Monthly Archives: June 2012

Visit Haverhill for an historic preservation lesson.

Posted on June 30, 2012 by indyjerry77

Haverhill made all the terrible mistakes during the 60’s and the 70’s when it comes to urban planning.      The citizens and their leaders chose the commonly-held belief that building new buildings solved most community problems. Don’t get me wrong about … Continue reading →

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Sticking with the truth

Posted on June 29, 2012 by indyjerry77

The truth is incontrovertible, malice may attack it, ignorance may deride it, but in the end; there it is. -Winston Churchill Winston Churchill also said, “A fanatic is one who can’t change his mind and won’t change the subject.”       We … Continue reading →

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The Con*

Posted on June 27, 2012 by indyjerry77

The anti-historic preservation group has been very evasive when it comes to revealing their actual number.      I feel it is my duty to report any supporters of either side at least for history’s sake.       Recently, a new online petition has … Continue reading →

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Just a quick note

Posted on June 26, 2012 by indyjerry77

I have added more names to the Raggers & Rogues List thanks to locating a new online petition.      Still very small in number – which is why they insist on passing out flyers with over fifteen lies on it when … Continue reading →

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Consistent Spread

Posted on June 26, 2012 by indyjerry77

I don’t know if it is because of the looming deadline to get the story in but didn’t really get an accurate report from the Daily News as to the spread of the crowd at the Public Hearing on Thursday … Continue reading →

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Flat Figures

Posted on June 25, 2012 by indyjerry77

I am going to attempt in the next couple of weeks to describe each of our city councilors.    I will also be including the Mayor and other significant persons in City Hall.  It is a tricky affair but very necessary.         … Continue reading →

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It’s official!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by indyjerry77

Oleo Conservation Restriction, Newburyport Greenbelt has recently completed the acquisition of a perpetual conservation restriction over some 36 acres of land in the Little River watershed in Newburyport. This project was completed in conjunction with the Newburyport Planning Board and … Continue reading →

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Very Disconcerting

Posted on June 22, 2012 by indyjerry77

I was filming at the public hearing and was very pleased the majority understand reality and are truly concerned for their community.    But to realize that a sizeable minority want to turn Newburyport into a Massachusetts’ version of Seabrook is … Continue reading →

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We can see it before our eyes!

Posted on June 20, 2012 by indyjerry77

One of the arguments by the anti-historic preservation advocates is that prosperous towns were already prosperous when the LHD was instituted.   This is based more on ‘fooling people’ who don’t know any better than a valid argument.     There are plenty … Continue reading →

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Historical & Statistical Support

Posted on June 20, 2012 by indyjerry77

One of the main reasons for the opposition of the first attempt at the LHD back in 1971 was the lack of evidence that it would accomplish any clear benefit for Newburyport.     Since then, there has been many studies done … Continue reading →

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