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Should The Townie Fact Check Opinion Pieces More?
As an opinion publication, The Townie’s editorial focus is on crafting strong arguments that start constructive conversation, rather than fact checking every claim. But should The Townie be in the business of fact checking?
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Beyond Taste and Odor, Our Water Infrastructure Itself is at Risk
The mayor and city council need to take our water infrastructure issues more seriously, and appoint a committee to examine the issues.
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Newburyport Arts Organizations Need Direct City Funding
Newburyport claims to be a city for arts and culture, yet provides little financial support for arts organizations. This needs to change.
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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
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School District Must Do More to Support Special Needs Students
The Newburyport education budget keeps growing, yet special needs services and support continue to fall short. Where is the money going?
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A Case for ‘Commons’ Governance in Newburyport
Commons Governance is about communal cooperation and decision-making over shared resources. This might be an effective way to approach certain city issues.
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Newburyport’s Evolution is Full of Economic Highs and Lows
From its working class roots to gentrification, Newburyport has seen dramatic economic change over just a few decades. What comes next depends on us.
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