Category Archives: CPA

Tour Reminder – Little River Trail System

Posted on August 16, 2016 by indyjerry77

This Saturday, at 8:30, at the entrance to the Cooper North Pasture Nature Trail (in view of the iconic Kestrel birdhouse and short jaunt through this magnificent pasture pictured above and easily visible from Hale Street), a tour will begin. … Continue reading →

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Cramming it all in!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by indyjerry77

The Month of May is turning into a whirlwind of activities in the city.      The best thing to do is make a schedule of all the events and pick and choose how many can be attended. It always amazes me … Continue reading →

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Damn Inconvenient & Damn Confusing Too!

Posted on January 17, 2016 by indyjerry77

I’m talking about the Colby Farm Property that lies at the intersection of Crow Lane and Low Street.    I was thinking ‘darn inconvenient’ but let’s face it – it doesn’t have the force of frustration that ‘damn’ relays.        It’s been … Continue reading →

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Resist being manipulated

Posted on December 8, 2015 by indyjerry77

Tis the season for Christmas and Hanukkah and general holiday cheer; spent with family and friends.       And in our classic ‘Dickens’ setting downtown and our lovely historic neighborhoods; the last thing we want to hear or see is more politics … 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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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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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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Up Your Game!

Posted on December 9, 2014 by indyjerry77

I’m not here to cause trouble (this time) but I want to warn every non-governmental organization in town.        The Mayor is seeking to suck dry the CPA funds and send the whole lot into the city’s control. We saw in … Continue reading →

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The Community Preservation Act

Posted on December 3, 2013 by indyjerry77

Governor Celucci (a Republican) offered this program to address the issues that many communities face: the loss of open space in particular agricultural space, affordable housing and historic preservation.      The idea was by vote of a community to have a … Continue reading →

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What’s Fall without a visit to our farms!

Posted on October 19, 2013 by indyjerry77

The Newburyport Farmer’s Market has turned out to be a spectacular weekly event – making it very hard to park within a mile of the Tannery every Sunday Morning. Each time, visitors can obtain the rich bounty from our local … Continue reading →

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