Infrastructure & Development
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Beyond Taste and Odor, Our Water Infrastructure Itself is at Risk
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The mayor and city council need to take our water infrastructure issues more seriously, and appoint a committee to examine the issues.
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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
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A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
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ADUs Are the Best Way to Add Housing to the Community
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Homeowners in Massachusetts should take advantage of favorable ADU laws and build on their property. This adds housing to the community, and provides a good revenue stream.
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Displacement of Renters with Luxury Condo Owners is Homogenizing Newburyport
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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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Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
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Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
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Rebuttal: Our Zoning Laws Protect Neighborhoods
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Neighborhoods should remain free from commercial and large-scale development. Our current zoning laws strike the right balance.
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Why Have We Made So Much of Newburyport Illegal?
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Outdated zoning laws do a disservice to our city by severely limiting where new businesses can go, and what types of homes can be built.
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Kmart Housing: Concept Images Vs. Reality
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The concept images of the Kmart housing and State St. condos are supposed to give a sense of what to expect, but they might be deceptive.
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The Proposed Bartlet Mall Renovations Would Be a Costly Quagmire
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The proposed $5.2 million renovation of Bartlet Mall raises concerns about cost, noise, wildlife conservation, and chemical exposure.
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Our Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Are at Risk
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Newburyport city officials need to prioritize water supply and sewage treatment. That means appointing additional competent Water and Sewer Commissioners.