Politics
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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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Preserving Democracy Requires Civic Engagement, Like Last Saturday’s Protest
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It might feel like national politics doesn’t affect our insulated community, but it does. Civic engagement is the best way to protect our civil liberties.
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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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Citizens’ Assemblies Are the Key to Truly Representative Local Government
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Citizens’ Assemblies are groups of voters randomly selected to deliberate on policy issues and make recommendations to town officials. They’re the key to reinvigorating local politics.
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance is About to Begin. A Retrospective from the Year 2051
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The Second Newburyport Renaissance will be defined by co-living housing, a Citizens Assembly, renewable energy, and hands-on education.
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Being Conservative in a Liberal Town Can Be an Isolating Experience
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Having a different ideology than everyone around you is lonely, especially in a tense political climate. But there are ways to cope.
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“I’m Socially Liberal but Fiscally Conservative”: A Newburyport Contradiction
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It’s common in Newburyport to be socially liberal and fiscally conservative, but is that a contradiction?