Category Archives: Eco-tourism

What’s their beef with parks?

Posted on December 9, 2015 by indyjerry77

I wanted to get back into the holiday spirit but so many have written back asking questions like, “What is a dark sider?” and “What’s their problem with the idea of a park?”; that I feel I need to follow … Continue reading →

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Beating a dead horse

Posted on November 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

This entire garage negotiation is extremely complicated.      Councilor Cronin has given all of us an excellent glimpse and superb update on the present situation with his blog insert.     If you really want to know (instead of anecdotal information from your friends … Continue reading →

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Autumn Foliage Drives & Hikes

Posted on October 12, 2015 by indyjerry77

Sorry for the late notice, but as you can see from this Foliage Guide, the leaves are at peak literally next door just a little inland.         So those with opportunity, GET OUT THERE!      Those who hesitate will lose out until next … Continue reading →

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Sidewalks: don’t become confused – we’re dealing with two separate issues.

Posted on August 31, 2015 by indyjerry77

Sidewalks are going to be a BIG ISSUE in this coming political season.       Smoke and fire and people running about shouting and wildly gesticulating – why, it’s going to be quite exciting and rather emotional. First, we’ve got Donna Holaday – … Continue reading →

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It’s Working!

Posted on July 25, 2015 by indyjerry77

Okay, let’s rephrase that: it’s working if we all chip in together.        As I indicated in today’s Daily News article, The History of Yankee Homecoming, which I have in it’s ‘unabridged’ version here; the whole point of Yankee Homecoming is … Continue reading →

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Tips on whale watching

Posted on July 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

I figure since more and more non-locals are sneaking views on my blog and website who are making plans to come to Newburyport; it might be a good thing to give some tips on things to do and enjoy in our area. … Continue reading →

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Plum Island – Just something to do!

Posted on June 6, 2015 by indyjerry77

I call them little adventures – like the time I rode out and explored the Devils Den, or took a hike around Kent Island with its pedestrian bridge over the train tracks; or driving to and then climbing Old Town … Continue reading →

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Newburyport’s Seagulls – The Symbols of Romance

Posted on April 4, 2015 by indyjerry77

“I think that going to the beach as a child, being in the water and smelling that salt air and hearing the seagulls, it had a real calming effect.     But also, it was a mysterious thing.” –Brian Skerry One of … 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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Historic Preservationist Goals for the City

Posted on March 6, 2015 by indyjerry77

Why do they keep pestering us?      Why don’t they shut up?      What are they constantly going on about?      Why are they so persistent? Well, I’ll tell you. To protect a National Heritage and Treasure for Posterity, To promote and prosper … Continue reading →

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