Monthly Archives: January 2013

A Citizen’s Duty

Posted on January 30, 2013 by indyjerry77

One of the obligations for a good citizen is to support a worthy organization in your community.       So many do but there is always a need for more to show support.     In an historic seaport community in which our heritage … Continue reading →

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City Policy: A New Building Inspector

Posted on January 27, 2013 by indyjerry77

1. Historic District Signage. 2. New Building Inspector. 3. Public Restriction Tract Index 4. Rubber Sheeting 5. Archeological Ordinance. 6. National Landmark Status. 7. Sidewalk Maintenance Plan. 8. Utility Lines Undergrounding. 9. Demolition Delay Expansion. 10. Tree Commission Support. 11. … Continue reading →

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City Policy: Historic District Signage

Posted on January 21, 2013 by indyjerry77

1. Historic District Signage.2. New Building Inspector.3. Public Restriction Tract Index4. Rubber Sheeting 5. Archeological Ordinance.6. National Landmark Status.7. Sidewalk Maintenance Plan.8. Utility Lines Undergrounding.9. Demolition Delay Expansion.10. Tree Commission Support.11. LHD Expansion. I often wondered what the response would … Continue reading →

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Watch the Abolitionists!

Posted on January 20, 2013 by indyjerry77

They have the money*, and they have the resources and above all else, they have the actors!      It is one thing to see a statue of William Lloyd Garrison, the noted Abolitionist, that stands silent in our Brown Square and … Continue reading →

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Why Do Some Hate History?

Posted on January 19, 2013 by indyjerry77

One Internet survey based on 186,000 opinions indicated that 59% of the people surveyed hated history. Some theories pose the reason for such a result is that unpleasant events that have occurred in the past have lead some to want … Continue reading →

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Hard Slog Ahead but a Worthy Effort

Posted on January 14, 2013 by indyjerry77

Tonight the second reading of the [partial] Ridge local historic district was defeated.      If we are going to change over the city councilors to be more favorable toward preservation, we also need to change the minds of a large section … Continue reading →

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House Stories – 172 State Street – The Benjamin Coker House (Also known as the Noyes House)

Posted on January 14, 2013 by indyjerry77

There was at one time, nothing that was impressive about Newburyport’s famous ‘The Ridge’.     Most of it was a mix of pasture and forested land that rose up from High Street.      To the far western part of the hill were … Continue reading →

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A Special Treat for Those Who Monitor My Posts

Posted on January 13, 2013 by indyjerry77

This last year, the city announced that an aggressive program would be initiated to provide visitors an opportunity to really appreciate Newburyport’s history.        Under the enthusiastic guidance of Ghlee Woodworth, the Clipper Heritage Trail would be unveiled for 2013.       This … Continue reading →

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Historic Preservation as City Policy

Posted on January 6, 2013 by indyjerry77

Heritage Tourism is the direct result of historic preservation.      Heritage tourists are known nationwide to stay longer, spend more and to result in positive real estate blowback than any other type of tourist.        Our city has tried to take a … Continue reading →

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That old nemesis rears its ugly head: Spot Zoning

Posted on January 6, 2013 by indyjerry77

In a recent opinion piece, a clumsy attempt at dispelling a local historic district has been attempted once again.       Clumsy in that the real motive of the piece is blatantly stated at the end!       In this opinion, the idea is … Continue reading →

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