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Rebuttal: To Protest Trump or…Sell Your House?
While holding a sign isn’t a solution to the country’s problems, it’s a way to challenge the status quo and a first step toward effecting change.
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We Did ‘Everything Right’ and Still Can’t Afford Newburyport
Even for those who make a decent income, forego luxuries, and spend wisely, Newburyport is barely affordable. But it’s still a community worth fighting for.
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Why Have We Made So Much of Newburyport Illegal?
Outdated zoning laws do a disservice to our city by severely limiting where new businesses can go, and what types of homes can be built.
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A Southerner’s First Impression of Newburyport
A visitor from Tampa came to Newburyport for the first time, and was struck by the city’s liveliness, aesthetic beauty, and hospitality.
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Amesbury is Still a Perfect Place for Kids to Grow Up
Amesbury’s Millyard, parks, and sense of community and safety, make it the perfect place for kids to grow up.
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Pedestrian Common Sense, Not Lower Speed Limits, Will Make Our Roads Safer
Road safety comes down to pedestrian awareness and common sense. Lower speed limits on city streets aren’t the answer.
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We Need a New City Council President
This writer argues that a new City Council President is needed to ensure the council continues to be a constructive and productive force in government.
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