Category Archives: Trees

“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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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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Autumn Foliage Drives & Hikes

Posted on October 12, 2015 by indyjerry77

Sorry for the late notice, but as you can see from this Foliage Guide, the leaves are at peak literally next door just a little inland.         So those with opportunity, GET OUT THERE!      Those who hesitate will lose out until next … 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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Pluck those weeds!

Posted on May 27, 2015 by indyjerry77

In the tourist industry as in any commercial venture; you’ve got competition – and it can get pretty intense.       To compete, you’ve got to have a great allure, but you’ve also dedicated yourself to marketing and promoting.       And then, when … 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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Hurry out to see these before they’re hidden!

Posted on April 11, 2015 by indyjerry77

Winter and early spring as noted by Robert Thorson, a New England stone wall preservation advocate, is the best time to observe them.   “Like a negative to a photograph, walls are most visible when life is most invisible.” Being a city, we often forget … 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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