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Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
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Christmas Spirit is the Spirit of Community. We Need to Keep It Alive
This Christmas, keep the holiday spirit alive by focusing on community, family, and friendship.
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Shopping Local This Holiday Season is More Important Than Ever
Local retail businesses, like bookstores, rely on community support to stay open and thrive. This support is especially important during the holiday season.
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Kmart Housing: Concept Images Vs. Reality
The concept images of the Kmart housing and State St. condos are supposed to give a sense of what to expect, but they might be deceptive.
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We Need More Lifeguards on the Merrimack River
The recent disappearance of a man in the Merrimack River is just one of many examples of someone perishing in the dangerous river. More lifeguards are needed to prevent this from happening.
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Flying with the Monarch Butterflies in a Hot-Air Balloon
The experience of flying alongside Monarch butterflies in a hot air balloon stayed with this Newburyport resident his whole life.
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Newburyport Feels Like Home Because of the People
From the colorful characters you see downtown to the warm shop owners around the corner, Newburyport feels like a community because of the people.
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