Infrastructure & Development
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The New Bike Share Program Will Change How We Get Around Town for the Better
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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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Sidewalk Turmoil: City Councilor’s War on Bricks Continues
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Ward 2 City Councilor Jennie Donahue is proposing changes to Newburyport’s sidewalks, discouraging the use of brick in favor of concrete. Her efforts are misguided.
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Three Reasons to Vote YES on Rowley’s 3A Zoning Proposal
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Voting Yes on the 3A zoning proposal would give Rowley more housing options, funding access, and control over local development.
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Fundraising for an Outdoor Community Pool Should Be Our Next City Initiative
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An outdoor pool would bring all age groups together in a safe setting, and give the community a fun place to meet, gather, and play.
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As Condos Take Over, Apartments and Affordable Rentals are Fading into Obscurity
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Expensive condos are consuming once-affordable rentals, until soon there will be no reasonably-priced housing left. It’s not just dispiriting to prospective renters, it’s changing the character of our community.
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The Rec Center is Worth a Modest Tax Hike
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A rec center would give children a fun and constructive way to spend their time, and it’s more affordable than you think.
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It’s Still OK to Vote NO on the Rec Center
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Voting “No” on the rec center debt exclusion doesn’t mean you don’t support the community’s children. It means you think we can do better.
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The Rec Center is an Investment in Our City’s Future
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The rec center is a turning point — a chance to invest in our youth, and embrace fiscal conservatism going forward.
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An Unclear Tax Future Makes the Rec Center an Irresponsible Investment
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To make a reasoned decision about the rec center, we need a better idea of what other upcoming city projects will demand tax hikes.
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Saying YES to the Rec Center Would Give Kids a Place to Explore Their Potential
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A rec center would give children a safe space to learn more about themselves, become comfortable in their own skin, and begin to realize their potential.