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A Case for ‘Commons’ Governance in Newburyport
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Commons Governance is about communal cooperation and decision-making over shared resources. This might be an effective way to approach certain city issues.
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New England Winters Suck. That’s What Makes Them Special
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Winter’s hardships actually bring people closer together, and create opportunities for neighborly warmth. It’s time to embrace New England winter.
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We Did ‘Everything Right’ and Still Can’t Afford Newburyport
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Even for those who make a decent income, forego luxuries, and spend wisely, Newburyport is barely affordable. But it’s still a community worth fighting for.
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Amesbury is Still a Perfect Place for Kids to Grow Up
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Amesbury’s Millyard, parks, and sense of community and safety, make it the perfect place for kids to grow up.
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Pedestrian Common Sense, Not Lower Speed Limits, Will Make Our Roads Safer
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Road safety comes down to pedestrian awareness and common sense. Lower speed limits on city streets aren’t the answer.
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Shopping Local This Holiday Season is More Important Than Ever
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Local retail businesses, like bookstores, rely on community support to stay open and thrive. This support is especially important during the holiday season.
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We Need More Lifeguards on the Merrimack River
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The recent disappearance of a man in the Merrimack River is just one of many examples of someone perishing in the dangerous river. More lifeguards are needed to prevent this from happening.
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Flying with the Monarch Butterflies in a Hot-Air Balloon
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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 Wash: A Thanksgiving Story of Where It All Began
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The Pilgrims’ first attempt to cross the Atlantic wasn’t smooth, or even successful. This is the story of their first ill-fated effort to reach the New World.
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This Thanksgiving, Don’t Forget Those Who Might Be Alone
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As Thanksgiving approaches, consider those in your life who might have no plans, or nowhere to go. This is when friends and community are needed the most.