Category Archives: Art & Culture

Things are changing in Newburyport

Posted on April 15, 2018 by indyjerry77

In the opening dialogue of the movie, Fellowship of the Ring, Galadriel states, The world is changed. I feel it in the water I feel it in the earth I smell it in the air. Much that once was is … Continue reading →

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2018 – The Year of the QOL

Posted on January 24, 2018 by indyjerry77

A war has been waging for almost 50 years in Newburyport – one that is largely out of sight but raging red hot in the hearts and minds of the residents.      Admittedly, it can be seen occasionally when … Continue reading →

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On the Issue of Historic Preservation

Posted on October 22, 2017 by indyjerry77

Several years ago, the local historic district ordinance was a hotly debated topic.      Tempers flared and much acrimony was spread about dividing the community.      Historic preservationists warned that if no protections were put in place; the … Continue reading →

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Fox in the Hen House

Posted on September 15, 2016 by indyjerry77

Have you ever wondered about the story behind the First Religious Society of Newburyport?     Recently, the church sponsored an absolutely well-documented history – but it only goes up to the American Revolution and then stops.       During that time covered by … Continue reading →

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Now is the time to pick a new mayor!

Posted on September 6, 2016 by indyjerry77

If someone is going to be a viable opponent to Mayor ‘Bulldozer’ Holaday; they need to begin the process now.      It will be too late in the spring and a losing proposition in the summer/fall. This, of course, is obvious … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget locals – First Friday Friends Social: Custom House

Posted on August 5, 2016 by indyjerry77

It is unfortunately a very large habit for locals to skiddadle out of town during Yankee Homecoming, not that they would be missed as downtown is indeed packed during this week.        But the First Friday Friends Social is largely designed for locals … Continue reading →

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Historic Revisionist Revilement

Posted on August 2, 2016 by indyjerry77

I was reading in the MDN* yesterday and was very pleased to read Bill Hallet’s editorial in response to another editorial on how we should be ashamed of our history because the rum made here was part of the Triangle Trade … Continue reading →

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Disrespecting History

Posted on July 14, 2016 by indyjerry77

What burns me greatly is when someone does something stupidly, which will, in the end, hurt them; and then we’re all supposed to ignore it so we won’t hurt their feelings, or offend them or make them mad. It’s still … Continue reading →

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Historicity is a money-maker!!!!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by indyjerry77

“People come to Newburyport to be attracted by the historicity of the community… we want to continue that.” -Dick Sullivan, Sr, June 18, 2007, Renovators had rules to follow when rebuilding, Newburyport Daily News. I hate to be crude about … Continue reading →

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It is the symbol of our city.

Posted on June 29, 2016 by indyjerry77

It has been the story of our city since the tragic fire of 1811, which by the way, was just the first of life-changing conflagrations that either steered the city into a new direction or killed a dream; or caused … Continue reading →

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