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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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My Mother Was a Library Archives Volunteer. She Was Treated Unfairly
The results of a new report conclude that the Newburyport Library archives volunteers were wrongly dismissed, and treated unfairly.
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The Rec Center is an Investment in Our City’s Future
The rec center is a turning point — a chance to invest in our youth, and embrace fiscal conservatism going forward.
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An Unclear Tax Future Makes the Rec Center an Irresponsible Investment
To make a reasoned decision about the rec center, we need a better idea of what other upcoming city projects will demand tax hikes.
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Saying YES to the Rec Center Would Give Kids a Place to Explore Their Potential
A rec center would give children a safe space to learn more about themselves, become comfortable in their own skin, and begin to realize their potential.
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The Thomas Loring House Restoration Was a Labor of Hands and Heart
Historic restoration preserves the beauty of centuries-old homes, and it’s well worth the labor required to do it right.
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Vote NO on May 13: We Can Do Better
Opponents of the rec center proposal believe the current plan poses financial concerns, and doesn’t adequately meet community needs.
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