Politics
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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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The Condition of State Street Reflects the Mayor’s Rocky Road to Reelection
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The timing of State St. repairs to coincide with election season shouldn’t distract from the mayor’s record of mishandling personnel matters.
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A Proud 8 Percenter on the Importance of Paying Attention to Local Issues
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Paying attention to issues both local and national is a crucial way to participate in democracy, and stay informed ahead of important elections.
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Meet the Candidate- Philip Cootey (Ward 6, City Council)
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Philip Cootey is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6
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Meet the Candidate- James Eichhorst (Ward 6, City Council)
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James Eichhorst is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6.
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Meet the Candidate- Mary DeLai (Ward 6, City Council)
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Mary DeLai is a candidate for Newburyport City Council, Ward 6.
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Thanks to the ‘Litterati,’ the New Massachusetts Recycling Bill has Major Stakes
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A bill before the Massachusetts House of Representatives would update our recycling law to include plastic containers. Its passage would go a long way toward reducing roadside littering.
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Only 8 Percent of Residents Closely Follow Local Issues. Why Not Become One of Them?
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Few residents pay close attention to local issues, volunteer, and vote. These are the “8 Percenters.” Success as a community means growing their ranks.
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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?