Category Archives: finances

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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It needs to happen!

Posted on December 11, 2016 by indyjerry77

I was very encouraged when I found out that the effort to name the southbound bridge after William Lloyd Garrison is still ongoing.      I know our elected officials are doing their best to put pressure on MassDOT which has a … Continue reading →

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Pollyannaish Newburyport

Posted on September 9, 2016 by indyjerry77

My last post produced some rather interesting responses that were very troubling, at least to me.      This city used to be a hot bed for politics – one side debating against the other with both doing (if they had a … Continue reading →

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Tunnels: Part V – Transporting the ‘Product’

Posted on July 23, 2016 by indyjerry77

As indicated in previous posts on the tunnels, molasses was “black gold” to the early economy of Newburyport.    Though international trade and ship building was also important, it was the distilling of sugar into rum that was the foundation for Newburyport’s … 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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We can stop the Gentrification!

Posted on April 4, 2016 by indyjerry77

Looking for loopholes in a law is the primary goal of determined developers.     City Council and the Mayor and advocacy citizens can add guidelines, ordinances and rules all they want but if you have a determined bunch who … Continue reading →

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The Hysteria Crowd

Posted on February 27, 2016 by indyjerry77

It is by the very nature of an elected official’s job that he (or she) can often appear cowardly.     In theory, they’re supposed to be responsive to the citizens.        And in an ideal world, they take the input from the … Continue reading →

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The Color Green & Parks

Posted on January 25, 2016 by indyjerry77

After reading in the paper today, I discovered the NRA is considering doing yet another ‘pop-up’ park.     I can just imagine the rest of the city when they read that little news: generating a huge moan across the collective community.         … 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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