Infrastructure & Development
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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.
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Vote NO on May 13: We Can Do Better
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Opponents of the rec center proposal believe the current plan poses financial concerns, and doesn’t adequately meet community needs.
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Vote YES for the Rec Center: An Affordable Investment in Youth and Community
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Voting Yes on the rec center proposal would give Recreation & Youth Services a much-needed permanent home, at reasonable cost.
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Pedestrian-Only Downtown Streets would Change Newburyport for the Better
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Making State, Liberty, Middle, and Pleasant streets pedestrian only would add to the town’s charm, and be a win for local businesses.
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Newburyport Ward 2 City Councillor on the Future of Outdoor Dining Patios
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City Councillor Jennie Donahue clarifies her position on parklets — the patios for outdoor dining that have become a downtown staple.
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Evictions at 105 State Street are a Clear Violation of the City Charter
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Residents of 105 State St. were given just two months to vacate their apartments, while the City Charter clearly requires two years’ notice.
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Cyclists, not Motorists, Need Common Sense Road Signs
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Unnecessary signs instructing motorists how to drive are popping up on Plum Island Turnpike. But it’s cyclists, not motorists, who need these common sense reminders.