James Charles Roy
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Election Report Card: Who’s Up, Who’s Down
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Now that the local election is over, this retrospective breaks down the results, and who came out on top.
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Newburyport Democratic Candidate Night: A Report Card
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Several Democratic candidates for City Council and Mayor spoke at the library last week. Here’s how they did.
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Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes
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A bill before the Massachusetts House of Representatives would update our recycling law to include plastic containers. Its passage would go a long way toward reducing roadside littering.
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Is Yankee Homecoming Still Relevant?
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This year’s Yankee Homecoming felt underwhelming, with a reduced fireworks display, lackluster vendors, and meager parade. Is the festival still relevant?
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Why Did Ward 2 Councilor Donahue Decide Not to Run for Reelection?
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After deciding not to run for reelection, how will the Ward 2 Councilor’s tenure in office be remembered?
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One Newburyporter’s July 4th: Thinking About the Past and Future in Our Town
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From attending a naturalization ceremony to appreciating the quirks of historic preservation, July 4th was a reflective occasion for this Newburyporter.
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Sidewalk Turmoil: City Councilor’s War on Bricks Continues
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Ward 2 City Councilor Jennie Donahue is proposing changes to Newburyport’s sidewalks, discouraging the use of brick in favor of concrete. Her efforts are misguided.