Jack Garvey
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To Keep Newburyport Vibrant, It Needs Debate as Well as Praise
Newburyport’s longtime businesses, music culture, and tradition of open public debate make it a dynamic city.
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The Pink House Memorial Sign is Elegant and Forceful, but Lacks Visibility
The Pink House Memorial sign on Plum Island Turnpike is an important homage to the iconic house, but its placement makes it invisible.
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Pedestrian Common Sense, Not Lower Speed Limits, Will Make Our Roads Safer
Road safety comes down to pedestrian awareness and common sense. Lower speed limits on city streets aren’t the answer.
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We Need a New City Council President
This writer argues that a new City Council President is needed to ensure the council continues to be a constructive and productive force in government.
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The Condition of State Street Reflects the Mayor’s Rocky Road to Reelection
The timing of State St. repairs to coincide with election season shouldn’t distract from the mayor’s record of mishandling personnel matters.
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The Real Story of Last Week’s City Council Meeting: A Resolution Calling for City Hall’s Apology
The explosive drama at the June 3rd City Council meeting distracted from the real story: a resolution calling for City Hall to apologize for its handling of the library incident, and disciplinary action for library personnel.
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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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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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Evictions at 105 State Street are a Clear Violation of the City Charter
Residents of 105 State St. were given just two months to vacate their apartments, while the City Charter clearly requires two years’ notice.