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It’s Time for Newburyport to Embrace Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked choice voting could lead to more representative government, allowing voters to rank their candidates in order of preference.
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Fundraising for an Outdoor Community Pool Should Be Our Next City Initiative
An outdoor pool would bring all age groups together in a safe setting, and give the community a fun place to meet, gather, and play.
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Language in City Emails Raises Questions About Communication and Transparency
Contradictory disclaimers on City Hall emails reveal transparency issues that aren’t in the interest of Newburyport residents.
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The Executive Summary of the Library Investigation Sheds New Light on the Issue
The library investigation reveals City’s Hall’s role in the mistreatment of library volunteers. More details are now available in the Executive Summary.
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As Condos Take Over, Apartments and Affordable Rentals are Fading into Obscurity
Expensive condos are consuming once-affordable rentals, until soon there will be no reasonably-priced housing left. It’s not just dispiriting to prospective renters, it’s changing the character of our community.
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The New Commerce Cottages are More Inclusive Successors to the Artist Shanties
The Commerce Cottages aren’t a continuation of the old Artist Shanties, but a new program entirely, designed for maximum inclusivity and community benefit.
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The Soul of Newburyport’s Artist Shanties Seems Lost
Some artists believe the Chamber of Commerce’s handling of the shanties, including moving them to a new location, isn’t in the best interest of the artists or community.
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