General
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The New Bike Share Program Will Change How We Get Around Town for the Better
Newburyport’s new bike share program will make the city more accessible, and give people a more sustainable way to get around town.
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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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The New Commerce Cottages are More Inclusive Successors to the Artist Shanties
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
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
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
The results of a new report conclude that the Newburyport Library archives volunteers were wrongly dismissed, and treated unfairly.
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Ban Lawn Pesticides for the Good of the Environment and Our Personal Health
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
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
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
There’s a new library volunteer program, but it doesn’t erase the unfairness of the old volunteers’ dismissal.