Category Archives: Flooding

That “Vision Thing” can be pricy!

Posted on February 5, 2018 by indyjerry77

It has come to my attention that a renewed effort is being made, with the Mayor’s blessing; to get Hale Street renovated.       The dream is to see a wide road with ample berms with a cement sidewalk … 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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PRCWA – Hard to Explain but Vital to the Area

Posted on April 6, 2017 by indyjerry77

If you hold a cat by the tail, you learn things you cannot learn any other way. -Mark Twain This Sunday, the Parker River Clean Water Association (www.parker-river.org) is having its 2017 Annual Meeting.        The Turtle Rescue League will come and … Continue reading →

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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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Check out the Little River Trail System – A Hidden Newburyport Treasure

Posted on July 15, 2016 by indyjerry77

There is an incredible resource in the City of Newburyport that is being under utilized; all because it is out of the public eye; and in many ways, hidden from view. Called the Little River Trail System – five beautiful trails, one … Continue reading →

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The Hounds of Hell

Posted on January 27, 2016 by indyjerry77

We have been so lucky this year but again, it could all change in a week’s time.     There seems a great fear out there that last February’s disastrous event would happen this year.     Reminds me of the terrified residents in … 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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Sometimes advice has unintended consequences

Posted on September 13, 2015 by indyjerry77

So, after putting out the last blog, I get this advice from Councilor Herzog, “Please please please indicate in a prominent location either as a preface or a footnote ON EVERY BLOG POST that you are married to an electoral … Continue reading →

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Minco forgot something!

Posted on June 8, 2015 by indyjerry77

The Strategic Land Use Plan is basically an addendum to the Master Plan which left out this huge swath of land running from Storey Avenue along Route 95 to the Scotland Road exit.        A series of savage 100 year and … Continue reading →

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Trust But Verify

Posted on March 31, 2015 by indyjerry77

I want to thank so many who voiced their support for the acquisition of the Colby Farm Property (properties, we hope.)      I said it in a previous post, but I’ll say it again, the timing is ‘damn inconvenient’. The Mayor … Continue reading →

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