Category Archives: Restoration

Improving sidewalks is a cheap way to boost equity and property values!

Posted on August 10, 2016 by indyjerry77

The IRS has actually codified this jump in values.    They have found that improving the public sidewalk that runs adjacent to a homeowner’s property will boost the appraised value of the private property.       They also found that installing historic brick … Continue reading →

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It is the symbol of our city.

Posted on June 29, 2016 by indyjerry77

It has been the story of our city since the tragic fire of 1811, which by the way, was just the first of life-changing conflagrations that either steered the city into a new direction or killed a dream; or caused … Continue reading →

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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 →

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History Repeats Itself

Posted on August 7, 2015 by indyjerry77

I have brought many a visitor to Newburyport to the top of the Old South Steeple and it does not fail that after seeing the sweeping view of our historic city (the Old South Steeple is the best view in town), … 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 is time to reveal the bigger issue behind the sidewalks

Posted on May 16, 2015 by indyjerry77

In my previous post, I let you know that last Monday will be noted as quite an historic moment – the introduction of enforceable standards for sidewalks.     If all goes well, by the end of Fall, we’ll have it passed … 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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CPA – Knocking off the List

Posted on March 25, 2015 by indyjerry77

After looking at this huge list, I have chosen projects that come to $951,140.        Your first thought may be the total sum is ridiculous since there is only $623,537.23 available; but also understand that the CPC is not obligated to give the … Continue reading →

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CPA – Let’s use a Sifter!

Posted on March 24, 2015 by indyjerry77

Reviewing just a bit, we have $623,537.23 available for CPA projects in 2015.        In comparison, we have a total of $1,994,125 in requested funds from the City of Newburyport, from various boards, commissions & semi-autonomous organizations; and finally, a collection … Continue reading →

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Passing of an Era

Posted on March 14, 2015 by indyjerry77

I couldn’t believe that the obituary was not on the first page of the Daily News.      This was a man of vision.     This man could see what no one else saw.      Arthur S. Page was the first to restore one of … Continue reading →

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