Category Archives: sidewalks

That “Vision Thing” can be pricy!

Posted on February 5, 2018 by indyjerry77

It has come to my attention that a renewed effort is being made, with the Mayor’s blessing; to get Hale Street renovated.       The dream is to see a wide road with ample berms with a cement sidewalk … Continue reading →

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“Citizens” Arise!

Posted on October 5, 2016 by indyjerry77

You’ve seen these homeowners all over the city.      These are the one’s with beautiful lawns, the very nicest building materials and the sharpest looks…. ………But the sidewalk in front of their house is a tangled mess of weeds and dirt. … Continue reading →

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BAD LEGISLATION ALERT! IT CONTINUES!

Posted on October 4, 2016 by indyjerry77

Tomorrow Night will be another chance to stop an ill-conceived attempt to cater to special interests instead of taking care of the citizens as a whole. We dodged a bullet when it came to 100 State Street as outrage was … Continue reading →

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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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Libertarians – Say it ain’t so!

Posted on August 9, 2016 by indyjerry77

The excuse for last night’s shenanigans came right from the Mayor’s mouth that a ‘few’ homeowners have been caught under this ordinance and they just ‘can’t’ swing improving the city’s sidewalks as they do ‘moderate improvements’. Supposedly, a $100,000 is … Continue reading →

Posted in Economics, Education, Heritage Tourism, News and politics, Preservation, Quality of Life, sidewalks, Streetscape, Streetscapes, Taxes, Zoning | 1 Comment

Where’s a town crier when you need one!?!

Posted on May 17, 2016 by indyjerry77

We need to get everyone out to the joint Planning Board and Council of the Whole meeting, Wednesday night in the city council chambers.           If you can’t make it, send e-mails to the members of the Planning Board and City … Continue reading →

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Let’s take advantage of this rare opportunity!

Posted on December 14, 2015 by indyjerry77

It’s time to get on foot or bike or car and travel around the City. John Bromfield, bless his heart; did much to create the spectacular beauty called, ‘Newburyport’.      In old archival photos, the original downtown and immediate neighborhoods were barren … Continue reading →

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Beating a dead horse

Posted on November 19, 2015 by indyjerry77

This entire garage negotiation is extremely complicated.      Councilor Cronin has given all of us an excellent glimpse and superb update on the present situation with his blog insert.     If you really want to know (instead of anecdotal information from your friends … Continue reading →

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Little River Trail System & Sidewalks

Posted on November 14, 2015 by indyjerry77

Sorry for the long absence from my blog but so much positive actions are going on I’ve no time to blog. This last Monday, our city council passed the very historic (as in history-making) passing of the Sidewalk Ordinance! Sure … Continue reading →

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The Situation hasn’t changed much!

Posted on October 5, 2015 by indyjerry77

Some philosophers claim that the person you were at any point in the past is not the same person you are today; you viewpoints change, your environment may change giving you an entirely different perspective on life and who you are … Continue reading →

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