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We Need to Ramp Up Our Support for Local Arts Organizations
Interest and attendance in the local arts scene has declined the past few years. We need to support our arts organizations to keep local culture alive.
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What’s New
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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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City Hall’s Mistreatment of Municipal Volunteers and Employees is Becoming a Trend
Mismanagement and mistreatment of city employs is a feature — not an aberration — of the current City Hall administration’s governance.
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If We’re Not Careful, the Next Generation Might Grow Up in a City Without Character
Store turnover and “vulture capitalism” are producing a city that doesn’t resemble the one we grew up in. Is this a natural evolution, or a sign of cultural erosion?
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The Rec Center is Worth a Modest Tax Hike
A rec center would give children a fun and constructive way to spend their time, and it’s more affordable than you think.
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It’s Still OK to Vote NO on the Rec Center
Voting “No” on the rec center debt exclusion doesn’t mean you don’t support the community’s children. It means you think we can do better.
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