Walt Thompson
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School Choice is a Financial Drain That Needs to Be Reexamined
We need more transparency when it comes to out-of-district student placements, which are an economic drain on our city.
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Displacement of Renters with Luxury Condo Owners is Homogenizing Newburyport
The decline of apartment buildings and proliferation of condos is stripping Newburyport of its character, resulting in housing that feels homogenous.
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Flying with the Monarch Butterflies in a Hot-Air Balloon
The experience of flying alongside Monarch butterflies in a hot air balloon stayed with this Newburyport resident his whole life.
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The Proposed Bartlet Mall Renovations Would Be a Costly Quagmire
The proposed $5.2 million renovation of Bartlet Mall raises concerns about cost, noise, wildlife conservation, and chemical exposure.
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As Condos Take Over, Apartments and Affordable Rentals are Fading into Obscurity
Expensive condos are consuming once-affordable rentals, until soon there will be no reasonably-priced housing left. It’s not just dispiriting to prospective renters, it’s changing the character of our community.
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The Newburyport Public Library Can Do More to Promote Our Community’s Diverse Past
Book weeding and poor content prioritization are leading to cultural homogenization at the NPL.