Monthly Archives: June 2013

A Way to Stop the Regional Threat

Posted on June 30, 2013 by indyjerry77

Solar has been growing as the best way to turn to “green” technology – and thus government support as well as promotion by the utility companies; has made the trickle of energy from this source begin to cascade into a … Continue reading →

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It’s time to plan ahead

Posted on June 29, 2013 by indyjerry77

Now’d you think, what it being full-blown summer, that it’s just a little too late for that.        You’ve already armed yourself with bug spray, suntan lotion, grabbed your beach chair and dipped into your savings account to help pay for … Continue reading →

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Adding a comment where it belongs

Posted on June 28, 2013 by indyjerry77

The Newburyport Blog does not allow comments so I thought I’d put one on my blog. Mary Eaton’s response to the pressure laid on her for being against the “anti-plastic bag” movement was, as typical for her, very classy. It … Continue reading →

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Newburyport Home Companion: Second Empire (1855-1885)

Posted on June 27, 2013 by indyjerry77

I have been slowly building a home preservation manual for the Newburyport Historic District.     The trick has been to locate fine structures here in town that match the architectural style. Concerning the Second Empire style, there is definitely something to … Continue reading →

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Updates

Posted on June 26, 2013 by indyjerry77

I get all geared up about an issue or an event and then it occurs and the next thing that happens, I am on to the next issue or event.        I just assume (most incorrectly) that everyone has heard what … Continue reading →

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Need a New Strategy

Posted on June 24, 2013 by indyjerry77

What Good is “Both Sides of the Story” When One Side Lies?                                                                                -Rush Limbaugh   It is a legitimate question in an era in which the political objective is all consuming.     No longer is it championing your ideology.      … Continue reading →

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When you’ve got it; don’t sweat it!

Posted on June 20, 2013 by indyjerry77

What amazes me is the area of the city that is actually practicing green technology is for some reason, under attack!       This after the city was supposedly nominated to be a green community!       You see, if you live in the … Continue reading →

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A good reason to preserve!

Posted on June 19, 2013 by indyjerry77

One of the best ways to successfully reach a goal is to surround yourself with people who are smarter than you are.       If pumping up your ego is not the primary goal, it makes it so much easier to be … Continue reading →

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We are not a green community

Posted on June 19, 2013 by indyjerry77

Slapping green paint on something doesn’t make it environmentally “green”. Having our city designated as a green community doesn’t make us “green”. Slapping some solar panels on roofs or hoisting up a wind turbine doesn’t make us “green” either. WE … Continue reading →

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“Watch” closely, “Read” between the lines and “Listen” intently.

Posted on June 18, 2013 by indyjerry77

The Brown School will be closing soon.      This fact has been known for over a year. A year in which plenty of time has been spent in hatching plans for this property. The Mayor would like to turn this land, since … Continue reading →

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