Category Archives: Preservation History

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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A lightning bolt struck my front door!

Posted on September 28, 2016 by indyjerry77

There I was at my kitchen table reading the Mayor’s Daily Notice when I spied the top heading on the front page, “Port Resident Richard Lodge named managing editor of the Daily News” My wife and I had already decided … Continue reading →

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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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Disrespecting History

Posted on July 14, 2016 by indyjerry77

What burns me greatly is when someone does something stupidly, which will, in the end, hurt them; and then we’re all supposed to ignore it so we won’t hurt their feelings, or offend them or make them mad. It’s still … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Businesses, Economics, Environment, Heritage Tourism, History, Planning, Preservation, Preservation History, Quality of Life, Tourism | 1 Comment

Cramming it all in!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by indyjerry77

The Month of May is turning into a whirlwind of activities in the city.      The best thing to do is make a schedule of all the events and pick and choose how many can be attended. It always amazes me … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, CPA, Downtown, Eco-tourism, Heritage Tourism, History, Organizations, Parks, Planning, Preservation, Preservation History, Tourism, Tours | Leave a comment

Exploration generates pure joy

Posted on February 8, 2016 by indyjerry77

While I have been busy doing other things and not really been doing much blogging lately; Mary Eaton over at Newburyport Blog has been doing a bang up job of holding up the flame of historic preservation. And I can … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, History, Open Space, Preservation History | 1 Comment

A few more items on the Christmas List

Posted on December 23, 2015 by indyjerry77

When we were children; one of the great Christmas traditions was to compile a Christmas Wish List; and sometimes when times were good to epic proportions.     Then, and I was very good at this as a child; would mount a … Continue reading →

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Fear and Intimidation on the campaign Trail

Posted on October 31, 2015 by indyjerry77

I didn’t think I had that much political power – but everyone seems to be sweating bullets to appear ‘above board’ and not being found to be playing dirty politics.       All I did was send out a simple blog that … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Demolitions, Education, History, News & Politics, Preservation History, Quality of Life | 3 Comments

DON’T throw out the baby with the bathwater!!!!!!!

Posted on September 29, 2015 by indyjerry77

 As things become more competitive in the city council races; I want to put forth this warning in order to make sure that whatever you may feel toward the Mayor, or the city’s policies; may not reflect in the way you vote … Continue reading →

Posted in News and politics, Preservation, Preservation History, Quality of Life | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in Economics, Education, Environment, Flooding, Heritage Tourism, History, Infrastructure, News and politics, Parks, Planning, Preservation, Preservation History, Quality of Life, sidewalks | 1 Comment