Infrastructure & Development
Why Our City Needs More Drinking Fountains and Poop Stations For Dogs
Newburyport’s four-legged friends suffer from a lack of public drinking fountains and poop stations.
Newburyport’s ‘Reflecting Pool?’
City Council approved $3.5 million for the renovation of Bartlet Mall. Would this money be better used on our essential infrastructure?
We Need to Prevent Large Luxury Homes From Dominating Our Real Estate
A new zoning amendment seeks to ensure new construction matches the scale of the surrounding neighborhood, with the goal of preserving entry-level homes and restricting “mansionization.”
Frog Pond or Drinking Water: What’s a Bigger Priority?
We have more pressing city needs than an expensive Bartlet Mall renovation, and funding it will ultimately fall on taxpayers.
If We Keep Tearing Down History, Newburyport Will Lose What Makes it Valuable
You can build bigger houses, but you can’t rebuild Newburyport’s character and history once it’s torn down. We need to prioritize our city’s history and impose longer demolition delays on historic homes.
Beyond Taste and Odor, Our Water Infrastructure Itself is at Risk
The mayor and city council need to take our water infrastructure issues more seriously, and appoint a committee to examine the issues.
The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
ADUs Are the Best Way to Add Housing to the Community
ADUs are one of the most effective ways to increase housing availability in town. Building on properties already occupied by homes reduces density impact and creates much-needed rental opportunities.
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.
Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
Rebuttal: Our Zoning Laws Protect Neighborhoods
Neighborhoods should remain free from commercial and large-scale development. Our current zoning laws strike the right balance.
