Monthly Archives: March 2015

Trust But Verify

Posted on March 31, 2015 by indyjerry77

I want to thank so many who voiced their support for the acquisition of the Colby Farm Property (properties, we hope.)      I said it in a previous post, but I’ll say it again, the timing is ‘damn inconvenient’. The Mayor … Continue reading →

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Newburyport Train Station – We’ve done it!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by indyjerry77

Thank you everyone for making it possible for $30,000 in pledges to come to pass! Let’s savor that victory today, But tomorrow, it’s time to pony up!    My moths will be hacking furiously but too bad. Pledge drives are great … Continue reading →

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Why all that wasted time and energy!?!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by indyjerry77

The way it has worked for decades in Newburyport, City Hall employees get to take time out from their jobs to attend seminars and workgroups.       They get a tasty lunch, paperwork on how things are done properly per the regulations in Massachusetts; … Continue reading →

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Newburyport Train Station – We’re getting close!

Posted on March 26, 2015 by indyjerry77

If I put my money into something – I want it to count! No, I don’t want the money back – but that will happen if we can’t reach the goal. We need Metzy’s to revitalize a sorely lacking facility … Continue reading →

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CPA – The Winner’s Circle

Posted on March 26, 2015 by indyjerry77

After looking at this huge list, I have chosen projects that come to $951,140.      They won’t really be in the winner’s circle because they will not get what they really need. And of course, I’m not on the Community Preservation Committee, nor … Continue reading →

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CPA – Knocking off the List

Posted on March 25, 2015 by indyjerry77

After looking at this huge list, I have chosen projects that come to $951,140.        Your first thought may be the total sum is ridiculous since there is only $623,537.23 available; but also understand that the CPC is not obligated to give the … Continue reading →

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CPA – Let’s use a Sifter!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by indyjerry77

Reviewing just a bit, we have $623,537.23 available for CPA projects in 2015.        In comparison, we have a total of $1,994,125 in requested funds from the City of Newburyport, from various boards, commissions & semi-autonomous organizations; and finally, a collection … Continue reading →

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CPA – A Matter of Prioritizing

Posted on March 23, 2015 by indyjerry77

This is the first year that I have no project of my own submitted to the Community Preservation Committee.     Therefore, I can freely indicate my opinion without a vested interest as to what projects should be getting first dibs on the … Continue reading →

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Goals: New Building Inspector & Building Department

Posted on March 23, 2015 by indyjerry77

1. Historic District Signage 2. National Register Education & Protection 3. Sidewalk Installation & Maintenance Plan 4. Tree Commission Support 5. Utility Lines Undergrounding 6. Rubber sheeting 7. New Building Inspector & Building Department 8. National Landmark Status 9. Archeological Ordinance … Continue reading →

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Last Project Standing

Posted on March 21, 2015 by indyjerry77

Perhaps I’m slightly exaggerating but its becoming quite a tense subject around the City of Newburyport. For years, the dark siders, the NAID’ers, the extreme right and the Libertarians, as well as those who make money off the city’s contracts; … Continue reading →

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