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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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Rebuttal: Our Zoning Laws Protect Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods should remain free from commercial and large-scale development. Our current zoning laws strike the right balance.
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We Need More Neighborhood Resources Like the Emma Andrews Library
Neighborhood gathering places, like the Emma Andrews Library in the South End, provide unique value to the community. We need more of them.
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We Did ‘Everything Right’ and Still Can’t Afford Newburyport
Even for those who make a decent income, forego luxuries, and spend wisely, Newburyport is barely affordable. But it’s still a community worth fighting for.
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Why Have We Made So Much of Newburyport Illegal?
Outdated zoning laws do a disservice to our city by severely limiting where new businesses can go, and what types of homes can be built.
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A Southerner’s First Impression of Newburyport
A visitor from Tampa came to Newburyport for the first time, and was struck by the city’s liveliness, aesthetic beauty, and hospitality.
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Amesbury is Still a Perfect Place for Kids to Grow Up
Amesbury’s Millyard, parks, and sense of community and safety, make it the perfect place for kids to grow up.
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