Category Archives: Recreation

2018 – The Year of the QOL

Posted on January 24, 2018 by indyjerry77

A war has been waging for almost 50 years in Newburyport – one that is largely out of sight but raging red hot in the hearts and minds of the residents.      Admittedly, it can be seen occasionally when … Continue reading →

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The Rail Trail Roadblock

Posted on May 9, 2017 by indyjerry77

To give you a visual as to the issue at hand – this is the unused and quite available opening under Route 95 blocked by a property owner for so many years with the vain hope of having a hotel … 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 →

Posted in Conservation, Economics, Entertainment, Infrastructure, Landfill, Landscapes, News & Politics, Recreation, Solar Panels, Taxes, trails | 2 Comments

It needs to happen!

Posted on December 11, 2016 by indyjerry77

I was very encouraged when I found out that the effort to name the southbound bridge after William Lloyd Garrison is still ongoing.      I know our elected officials are doing their best to put pressure on MassDOT which has a … 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 →

Posted in Agriculture & Farms, Conservation, CPA, CPC, Eco-tourism, Ecology, Education, Environment, Flooding, History, Landscapes, Open Space, Parking, Parks, Preservation, Quality of Life, Recreation, trails, Watershed, Wildlife | 1 Comment

Don’t forget locals – First Friday Friends Social: Custom House

Posted on August 5, 2016 by indyjerry77

It is unfortunately a very large habit for locals to skiddadle out of town during Yankee Homecoming, not that they would be missed as downtown is indeed packed during this week.        But the First Friday Friends Social is largely designed for locals … 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 →

Posted in Agriculture & Farms, Conservation, Eco-tourism, Ecology, Education, Entertainment, Environment, Flooding, Landscapes, Open Space, Organizations, Parking, Recreation, Tours, trails, Watershed, Wildlife | 2 Comments

Newburyport Returns to the Sea

Posted on May 23, 2016 by indyjerry77

As pretty as our city is, and our harbor packed with pleasure boats shine like a fine china on display; our harbor is regrettably still naked! It’s like a tuxedoed man with pressed shirt, creased coat and a fresh shave … Continue reading →

Posted in Art & Culture, Businesses, Economics, Education, Entertainment, Heritage Tourism, History, Recreation, Restoration, Tourism, Tours, Waterfront | 4 Comments

This year’s CPA Applications

Posted on February 24, 2016 by indyjerry77

The amount of applicants for the Community Preservation Act’s pool of money is quite a bit down this year. Here is the list which easily fits on a single piece of paper. I’ve noticed that Newburyport Preservation Trust, Oak Hill … Continue reading →

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The Color Green & Parks

Posted on January 25, 2016 by indyjerry77

After reading in the paper today, I discovered the NRA is considering doing yet another ‘pop-up’ park.     I can just imagine the rest of the city when they read that little news: generating a huge moan across the collective community.         … Continue reading →

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