Category Archives: Landscapes

Just take a look!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by indyjerry77

There are two arguments against the garage that postulate the following:    The garage is going to be built in a residential neighborhood and the garage location will severely affect the issue of traffic.         Most citizens … 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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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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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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Tunnels: Part VI – As vital components of trade – Some questions answered

Posted on July 30, 2016 by indyjerry77

Basically, we need to know when they were made; and how they were used. As we have discussed in an earlier post; smuggling was pretty common and to avoid not smelling of tar and looking like a giant chicken; most … 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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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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Pick a Trail; Any Trail!!!!! June 25th

Posted on June 20, 2016 by indyjerry77

The slick cardsman pulls out the deck, spreads out your choices and you are confronted with 52 possible cards!     Well, when it comes to the Little River Trail System that covers the historic upper Common Pasture; we have whittled it down to … Continue reading →

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Volunteer and make your heart sing!

Posted on April 28, 2016 by indyjerry77

This weekend, there will be excellent opportunities for volunteer work around the city. This Saturday, April 30th, clean up crews are needed to make Atwood Park to sparkle in the South End.      Your requirement?     Show up in the morning and get … 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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