Category Archives: Local Historic Districts (LHD)

On the Issue of Historic Preservation

Posted on October 22, 2017 by indyjerry77

Several years ago, the local historic district ordinance was a hotly debated topic.      Tempers flared and much acrimony was spread about dividing the community.      Historic preservationists warned that if no protections were put in place; the … Continue reading →

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The 800 Pound Gorilla is back!

Posted on August 15, 2015 by indyjerry77

“Forgive your enemies, but never forget their names” -John F. Kennedy Obviously, after looking at the political line-up for the upcoming city council races; a group of candidates think the Central Waterfront is going to be the deciding issue. I … Continue reading →

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It’s just the beginning

Posted on May 20, 2015 by indyjerry77

  It was great to see the signage go up around the borders of the Newburyport Historic District and to witness the ceremony of the official unveiling of them last Tuesday (May the 12th).     And the Master of Ceremonies repeated … Continue reading →

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Insufficient Signage

Posted on January 16, 2015 by indyjerry77

What would happen if one day you woke up in your comfortable house, looked outside and found out that overnight, the area around your home had been designated a national park!      No one told you; I mean you saw the pristine … Continue reading →

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You’ve made your bed – now lie in it!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by indyjerry77

I am utterly astounded at the property-rights fanatics – they constantly demanded that the property owner has a right to do what he wants with his property. But now they don’t like it. Tropic Star Development is working with the … Continue reading →

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The ZBA Proves Eigerman’s Point

Posted on February 25, 2014 by indyjerry77

My first impulse was to label this post, “The ZBA okays the Disneyfication of Newburyport”, or “Zoning okays the destruction of the Newburyport Historic District” ; but in truth the ZBA did a big favor last night. Jamie Pennington, always … Continue reading →

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A National Register Primer

Posted on February 18, 2014 by indyjerry77

A mailer has been sent out by the city concerning the public hearing on Wednesday.     To the average citizen who knows nothing about the Newburyport Historic District, it probably came as a surprise to see a diagram outlining a huge … Continue reading →

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Hypocrites reveal the truth!

Posted on February 17, 2014 by indyjerry77

One of the reasons that has been made against the need for protections of our historic assets is the call for zoning.       Mark Audette, in an editorial on March 15th, 2012 called, Change zoning don’t create historic district, he states, … Continue reading →

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Reality Check Please!!!!!!

Posted on February 5, 2014 by indyjerry77

I have been quietly and increasingly frustratingly listening and looking on as editorials, public meetings and the Daily News; are distorting the real situation in Newburyport. As I predicted, the Waterfront is great stuff to discuss around the water cooler; … Continue reading →

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A Cautious Victory

Posted on January 12, 2014 by indyjerry77

One of the common political mistakes by supporters of a particular cause is to assume that one victory constitutes winning a war.         I have seen it over the years on the local front and on the national front.    Concerned citizens … Continue reading →

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