Category Archives: Landfill

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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What a view!

Posted on December 19, 2016 by indyjerry77

I firmly believe that like Seward’s Folly (the purchase of Alaska) that Mayor Al Lavender’s ill-fated host agreement with DEP’s favorite trash mafia; will in the end be a boon for Newburyport. Everyone has heard about the landfill but very … Continue reading →

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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

Posted on February 10, 2016 by indyjerry77

I thought it was rather odd reading in the paper of record, all the giddiness over the Mayor’s State of the City Address. I am not by nature a cynical person – this doesn’t mean I am not aware of … 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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Why all that wasted time and energy!?!

Posted on March 27, 2015 by indyjerry77

The way it has worked for decades in Newburyport, City Hall employees get to take time out from their jobs to attend seminars and workgroups.       They get a tasty lunch, paperwork on how things are done properly per the regulations in Massachusetts; … Continue reading →

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Goals: Rubber Sheeting

Posted on March 20, 2015 by indyjerry77

 Historic District Signage National Register Education & Protection Sidewalk Installation & Maintenance Plan Tree Commission Support Utility Lines Undergrounding Rubber sheeting New Building Inspector & Building Department National Landmark Status Archeological Ordinance Public Restriction Tract Index Local Historic District Expansion … Continue reading →

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The History behind the 40R Development

Posted on January 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

From 2003 to 2004, a Strategic Land Use Committee (SLUC) was assembled by then-Mayor Al Lavender – in this forward-thinking assembly were representatives from the industrial park businesses, the Planning Board, the Chamber of Commerce; and at the table were representatives from … Continue reading →

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We are not a green community

Posted on June 19, 2013 by indyjerry77

Slapping green paint on something doesn’t make it environmentally “green”. Having our city designated as a green community doesn’t make us “green”. Slapping some solar panels on roofs or hoisting up a wind turbine doesn’t make us “green” either. WE … Continue reading →

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We’ve got it back!

Posted on April 7, 2013 by indyjerry77

After these days of biting winds and a continuous turmoil of wintry conditions; I finally made it out to the Little River Trail System that covers the upper Common Pasture.     I went with some trepidation since the last time I … Continue reading →

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Alert! – Protect the Common Pasture

Posted on March 11, 2013 by indyjerry77

Our beautiful Common Pasture is a real treasure – but it is often under tremendous pressure to be developed.        It is one of the last left in Massachusetts and it is often considered one of the most endangered in the … Continue reading →

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