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The Executive Summary of the Library Investigation Sheds New Light on the Issue
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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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The New Commerce Cottages are More Inclusive Successors to the Artist Shanties
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The Commerce Cottages aren’t a continuation of the old Artist Shanties, but a new program entirely, designed for maximum inclusivity and community benefit.
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The Soul of Newburyport’s Artist Shanties Seems Lost
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Some artists believe the Chamber of Commerce’s handling of the shanties, including moving them to a new location, isn’t in the best interest of the artists or community.
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If We’re Not Careful, the Next Generation Might Grow Up in a City Without Character
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Store turnover and “vulture capitalism” are producing a city that doesn’t resemble the one we grew up in. Is this a natural evolution, or a sign of cultural erosion?
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My Mother Was a Library Archives Volunteer. She Was Treated Unfairly
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The results of a new report conclude that the Newburyport Library archives volunteers were wrongly dismissed, and treated unfairly.
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Play Softball at Perkins This Summer and Embrace Your Inner Child
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Pick-up softball games at Perkins Playground are the best way to relive your childhood.
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Ban Lawn Pesticides for the Good of the Environment and Our Personal Health
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Pesticide use is rampant across our community, and they’re negatively affecting our ecosystem. Local governments need to show leadership and ban them.
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A Clean Energy Future is Particularly Important for Older Residents
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Clean energy is the path to a sustainable future. When it comes to older residents, clean energy also means cheaper bills and safer living.
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Recycling Reform is More Important Than Ever for Our Community’s Future
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We need to reimagine how waste and recycling are handled in Newburyport, to make sure recycled materials are actually put to use.
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The New Library Volunteer Program Leaves Old Grievances Unresolved
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There’s a new library volunteer program, but it doesn’t erase the unfairness of the old volunteers’ dismissal.