Category Archives: Developers

Affordable Housing & Newburyport, Part II

Posted on January 29, 2018 by indyjerry77

For many years, Newburyport was considered the “perfect” community by other towns and cities in Essex County and along the Merrimack River Valley.      Talking to so many in the region, you could pick up the tone of envy. … Continue reading →

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Affordable Housing & Newburyport? Part I

Posted on January 27, 2018 by indyjerry77

Last week’s Brown School meeting revealed some confusion as to what the definition of “affordable” actually is when it comes to housing.     H.L. Menchen famously said, “Define, Define, Define”.    If the person you are talking to has … Continue reading →

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Affordable Housing & The Brown School

Posted on January 25, 2018 by indyjerry77

Just as the Aztec cold coin hit the ocean in the movie, Pirates of the Carribean, and caused a powerful ripple alerting the pirates of its presence; so the Brown School has had the same affect on our land pirates. … 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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A Glaring Contradiction!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by indyjerry77

I actually don’t think the Newburyport Daily News is aware of the laughable contrast that was presented today in the paper.       Mr. Lodge has devoted himself to a whole series on the environmental threat posed to the communities … 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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“Citizens” Arise!

Posted on October 5, 2016 by indyjerry77

You’ve seen these homeowners all over the city.      These are the one’s with beautiful lawns, the very nicest building materials and the sharpest looks…. ………But the sidewalk in front of their house is a tangled mess of weeds and dirt. … Continue reading →

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BAD LEGISLATION ALERT! IT CONTINUES!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by indyjerry77

Tomorrow Night will be another chance to stop an ill-conceived attempt to cater to special interests instead of taking care of the citizens as a whole. We dodged a bullet when it came to 100 State Street as outrage was … Continue reading →

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STOP STEVE FRAM AND CHUCK BEAR FROM RAISING NEWBURY’S TAXES!!!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by indyjerry77

It is a very sore subject in Newbury – but again, we have some ‘old economy’ believers who think that more residential development will bring in more taxes for the city. But as has been well-documented and published across the … 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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