Category Archives: Renovation

Affordable Housing & Newburyport, Part II

Posted on January 29, 2018 by indyjerry77

For many years, Newburyport was considered the “perfect” community by other towns and cities in Essex County and along the Merrimack River Valley.      Talking to so many in the region, you could pick up the tone of envy. … Continue reading →

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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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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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Announcing a new website and a new direction

Posted on July 12, 2015 by indyjerry77

I am officially unveiling a new organization: The John Bromfield Society. The problem with Newburyport with a population of less than 18,000 is its host of organizations; most which simply won’t talk to each other or work with each other.          Fortunately, … 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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Shining Lights

Posted on May 18, 2015 by indyjerry77

There has been such an onslaught against the Newburyport Historic District; that it may seem to many of us trying to save our neighborhoods to be tempted to cry out as Elijah did in the Old Testament, ” [we] alone am … Continue reading →

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A City cut adrift

Posted on May 1, 2015 by indyjerry77

Tonight, the First Friday Friends Social event at the Custom House; will be dedicated to, of all things, signage. Signs are important.    Years ago, stop signs were a rarity in the Commonwealth.     At one time, Massachusetts had an archaic  law on the … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Community

Posted on April 30, 2015 by indyjerry77

So let’s stop the pretense and just do it.       Of course, we’ll save the Downtown area with its Federal buildings and history for the tourists; but the rest of the Newburyport Historic District?     Just level it. Think of the possibilities!      … Continue reading →

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The Cart before the Horse

Posted on April 16, 2015 by indyjerry77

So while I have been carrying on intellectually trying to explain how our City makes money; apparently Tom Ryan’s term, “Cannibal City” has become more and more an accurate label.       We’re not just devouring the very thing that has made … Continue reading →

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Newburyport Train Station – We’ve done it!

Posted on March 30, 2015 by indyjerry77

Thank you everyone for making it possible for $30,000 in pledges to come to pass! Let’s savor that victory today, But tomorrow, it’s time to pony up!    My moths will be hacking furiously but too bad. Pledge drives are great … Continue reading →

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