Infrastructure & Development
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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Outdated zoning laws do a disservice to our city by severely limiting where new businesses can go, and what types of homes can be built.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.
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We Can Do Better on Affordable Housing, and it’s Possible with a Little Imagination
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Affordable housing is a universal right, and getting there isn’t as difficult or complex as we make it seem. We just need to use our imaginations and get creative.
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Affordable or Not, the City isn’t Ready for New Housing in Kmart Site
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The Kmart redevelopment would result in 212 new residential units, putting immense strain on city infrastructure and resources.
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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.