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It’s Time for Newburyport to Embrace Ranked Choice Voting
Ranked choice voting could lead to more representative government, allowing voters to rank their candidates in order of preference.
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Preserving Democracy Requires Civic Engagement, Like Last Saturday’s Protest
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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Experiential Learning Should Be the Future of K-12 Education
Hands-on learning with real-world application is the best way to prepare students for an unpredictable future.
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Ban Lawn Pesticides for the Good of the Environment and Our Personal Health
Pesticide use is rampant across our community, and they’re negatively affecting our ecosystem. Local governments need to show leadership and ban them.
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Now That the Pink House is Gone, We Need a New Local Landmark. Nominations Are Open!
The Pink House was Newburyport’s most recognizable landmark, and the one most often represented in art. Now that it’s gone, what will replace it?
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Pedestrian-Only Downtown Streets would Change Newburyport for the Better
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
City Councillor Jennie Donahue clarifies her position on parklets — the patios for outdoor dining that have become a downtown staple.
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