Category Archives: Zoning

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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A Glaring Contradiction!

Posted on December 26, 2017 by indyjerry77

I actually don’t think the Newburyport Daily News is aware of the laughable contrast that was presented today in the paper.       Mr. Lodge has devoted himself to a whole series on the environmental threat posed to the communities … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Developers, Economics, Environment, finances, Flooding, Health and wellness, Infrastructure, News & Politics, Preservation, Quality of Life, Sewage, Taxes, Watershed, Zoning | Leave a comment

On the Issue of Historic Preservation

Posted on October 22, 2017 by indyjerry77

Several years ago, the local historic district ordinance was a hotly debated topic.      Tempers flared and much acrimony was spread about dividing the community.      Historic preservationists warned that if no protections were put in place; the … 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 →

Posted in Affordable Housing, Businesses, Developers, Health and wellness, News & Politics, Preservation, Quality of Life, sidewalks, Streetscapes, Trees, Zoning | Leave a comment

STOP STEVE FRAM AND CHUCK BEAR FROM RAISING NEWBURY’S TAXES!!!

Posted on September 27, 2016 by indyjerry77

It is a very sore subject in Newbury – but again, we have some ‘old economy’ believers who think that more residential development will bring in more taxes for the city. But as has been well-documented and published across the … Continue reading →

Posted in Businesses, Developers, Economics, Environment, Health and wellness, History, Preservation, Quality of Life, Real Estate, schools, Sewage, Taxes, Waterfront, Watershed, Zoning | 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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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 →

Posted in Developers, Economics, Education, Infrastructure, News & Politics, Restoration, sidewalks, Streetscape, Streetscapes, Zoning | Leave a comment

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

NPT Refuses ‘Blood Money’

Posted on May 24, 2016 by indyjerry77

Tonight the ZBA will be discussing the Mayor’s mediation over 77 Lime Street. You know the house.      The one that Mass Historic uses to show international visitors how not to preserve an historic house. Well, the developer, ever outrageous, has … Continue reading →

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