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ADUs Are the Best Way to Add Housing to the Community
Homeowners in Massachusetts should take advantage of favorable ADU laws and build on their property. This adds housing to the community, and provides a good revenue stream.
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Displacement of Renters with Luxury Condo Owners is Homogenizing Newburyport
The decline of apartment buildings and proliferation of condos is stripping Newburyport of its character, resulting in housing that feels homogenous.
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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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Are Protests Outside ICE Director’s House in West Newbury Appropriate?
When it became public knowledge that the Acting Director of ICE lives in West Newbury, some protested outside his house. Is this an appropriate form of protest?
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Schools Got it Right on Cell Phones. Now We Need Rules For iPads and AI
Newburyport High School’s new cell phone policy encourages self-discipline. Similar rules are needed for AI and iPads.
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New England Winters Suck. That’s What Makes Them Special
Winter’s hardships actually bring people closer together, and create opportunities for neighborly warmth. It’s time to embrace New England winter.
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High School Causes Conformity and Burnout. We Need Alternatives
High school students have poor work-life balance, take redundant classes, and suffer from an emphasis on conformity. Alternatives and reform are needed.
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