Category Archives: Tourism

Just take a look!

Posted on August 30, 2017 by indyjerry77

There are two arguments against the garage that postulate the following:    The garage is going to be built in a residential neighborhood and the garage location will severely affect the issue of traffic.         Most citizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Businesses, Downtown, Economics, Environment, Infrastructure, Landscapes, Parking, Planning, Streetscape, Streetscapes, Tourism, Traffic, Waterfront | 2 Comments

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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The Keystone to Everything!

Posted on May 9, 2017 by indyjerry77

In Bladerunner , one of the synthetic  protagonists complaining of his short life which he can do nothing to fix says, “Ever had an itch that you can’t scratch?”   Well that is true when it comes to a little short … Continue reading →

Posted in Health and wellness, Infrastructure, News & Politics, Planning, Quality of Life, Tourism, trails | 2 Comments

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

Historicity is a money-maker!!!!

Posted on July 12, 2016 by indyjerry77

“People come to Newburyport to be attracted by the historicity of the community… we want to continue that.” -Dick Sullivan, Sr, June 18, 2007, Renovators had rules to follow when rebuilding, Newburyport Daily News. I hate to be crude about … Continue reading →

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Check out Ipswich’s Garage!

Posted on June 17, 2016 by indyjerry77

Ipswich just south of us is not a big town (except geographically) but it may surprise you they have a parking garage that is close to the size the city is looking to install.     When you go to the train … 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 →

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

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 →

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Let’s do it right!

Posted on March 13, 2016 by indyjerry77

Back when the downtown was being restored, Inn Street was supposed to have a light structure lining the east side of the street that would not take away from the historic Federal-style architecture.     The problem was that a steel strike … Continue reading →

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