Category Archives: Historic Demolitions

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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NPT Refuses ‘Blood Money’

Posted on May 24, 2016 by indyjerry77

Tonight the ZBA will be discussing the Mayor’s mediation over 77 Lime Street. You know the house.      The one that Mass Historic uses to show international visitors how not to preserve an historic house. Well, the developer, ever outrageous, has … Continue reading →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on August 7, 2015 by indyjerry77

I have brought many a visitor to Newburyport to the top of the Old South Steeple and it does not fail that after seeing the sweeping view of our historic city (the Old South Steeple is the best view in town), … Continue reading →

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Time Out!

Posted on July 10, 2015 by indyjerry77

I was going to put something snarky about making sure everyone gets to the First Friday Friends Social tonight RIGHT ON TIME! (Assuming you’re a member or have been invited by a member.)     The Port food tonight is about a … Continue reading →

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I hate being a Jeremiah

Posted on June 1, 2015 by indyjerry77

“Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children’s children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of … Continue reading →

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Don’t forget how far we’ve come!

Posted on May 13, 2014 by indyjerry77

Sometimes  you just want to spit when you see all the threats against our community. It can make us very bitter, generate anger and ultimately; a temptation to just quit the whole deal. Some do quit and even go so far as … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Art & Culture, Downtown, Health and wellness, Heritage Tourism, Historic Demolitions, History, Open Space, Planning, Preservation, Preservation History, Quality of Life, Streetscapes, Tourism, Waterfront | 1 Comment

Our Restored Historic Downtown turned Newburyport Around!

Posted on February 8, 2014 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. Newburyport’s renaissance occurred when the NRA, … Continue reading →

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A Paradigm Shift

Posted on October 30, 2013 by indyjerry77

A Paradigm Shift is a change from one way of thinking to another. It’s a revolution, a transformation, a sort of metamorphosis. As defined by Thomas Kuhn in 1962 in The Structure of Scientific Revolution, it just does not happen, … Continue reading →

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A problem that shouldn’t be a problem

Posted on August 23, 2013 by indyjerry77

To say it is totally unnecessary is just part of the story. We have historical homes that are being gutted down to the studs. This is because we have a regulatory problem in Massachusetts.     As much as there is talk … Continue reading →

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Stubbornness

Posted on August 12, 2013 by indyjerry77

Perseverance produces disappointment when it’s based on false pretenses. This seems to be the guiding theme of the NRA. And, by the way, I’m not just talking about the Waterfront.      It’s very institution was created to handle the downtown based … Continue reading →

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