Monthly Archives: January 2015

Revealing the Unseen

Posted on January 31, 2015 by indyjerry77

Being the last day of January, it is probably an appropriate time to quote Martin Luther King, Jr. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.” Let’s face it.      Newburyport is a pretty place, … Continue reading →

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Plausible Deniability

Posted on January 30, 2015 by indyjerry77

I realize that I stirred up a hornet’s nest when I brought up the issue of the design of the parking garage; but I had a purpose.       Just because new construction is allowed inside a National Register historic district doesn’t … Continue reading →

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Smarten up out there!

Posted on January 29, 2015 by indyjerry77

I am making this statement as a word of warning and to challenge those who would dare to oppose the Bulldozer.       The fact remains that our present City Hall has a level of political sophistication from which an inept and ill-informed public … Continue reading →

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The Colby Farm Property

Posted on January 26, 2015 by indyjerry77

When it comes to the whole issue over the Colby Farm Property, one has to understand that our Smart Growth Ordinance stresses, and I am simplifying it to state its bottom line; has to do with preserving our farms, our quality … Continue reading →

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A Triple Plus for the City

Posted on January 23, 2015 by indyjerry77

Totally out of the public eye – an exciting development has been plodding along that will be a real benefit to the city for a long time! When Tropic Star decided to obtain the Shell Station and the adjoining properties; … Continue reading →

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The New N.A.I.D.

Posted on January 21, 2015 by indyjerry77

Though Bill Plante likes to glorify the Newburyport Area Industrial Development group; the truth is, they were founded on false promises. (Providing jobs and a tax base for average Newburyporters)    They took public money that was raised from the citizens, … Continue reading →

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Too much of a good thing!

Posted on January 21, 2015 by indyjerry77

Sometimes too much of  something good can end up being bad.        All it takes is to bring it to the point of excess.        Carrots and lettuce are considered healthy food but if you were to eat a bushel full, the … Continue reading →

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The History behind the 40R Development

Posted on January 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

From 2003 to 2004, a Strategic Land Use Committee (SLUC) was assembled by then-Mayor Al Lavender – in this forward-thinking assembly were representatives from the industrial park businesses, the Planning Board, the Chamber of Commerce; and at the table were representatives from … Continue reading →

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Stop the damage!

Posted on January 18, 2015 by indyjerry77

Let’s face it – we’re in it for the long haul.     Winter is about us and the cold just repeats, day after day.        This means that snow and ice and probably slush is everywhere.      The worst though is black ice.       … Continue reading →

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One Good Move!

Posted on January 17, 2015 by indyjerry77

I have seen some nicely built restaurants, money poured into the atmosphere and yes, even the customer service up to par; and they have failed because the food was just no darn good.       And I have seen restaurants stuck in … Continue reading →

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