Politics
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The Townie’s Election Coverage Aims to Promote Civic Engagement and Voter Awareness
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The Townie is actively seeking election-related opinion pieces from both voters and candidates, with the broader goal of increasing civic engagement.
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Why Did Ward 2 Councilor Donahue Decide Not to Run for Reelection?
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After deciding not to run for reelection, how will the Ward 2 Councilor’s tenure in office be remembered?
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Ward 2 City Councilor Jennie Donahue Will Not Seek Reelection
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Jennie Donahue, Newburyport’s Ward 2 City Councilor, has decided not to run for reelection. Instead, she will focus her energies on disability advocacy and being present for family.
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It’s Time for Newburyport to Embrace Ranked Choice Voting
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Ranked choice voting could lead to more representative government, allowing voters to rank their candidates in order of preference.
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Language in City Emails Raises Questions About Communication and Transparency
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Contradictory disclaimers on City Hall emails reveal transparency issues that aren’t in the interest of Newburyport residents.
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The Executive Summary of the Library Investigation Sheds New Light on the Issue
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The library investigation reveals City’s Hall’s role in the mistreatment of library volunteers. More details are now available in the Executive Summary.
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City Hall’s Mistreatment of Municipal Volunteers and Employees is Becoming a Trend
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Mismanagement and mistreatment of city employs is a feature — not an aberration — of the current City Hall administration’s governance.
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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.