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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
A comprehensive long-term plan for fixing Newburyport’s water issues has not been formed, and the mayor has been ignoring solutions.
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Current Ward 2 Councilor: Vote for Shawn Fenn
Current Ward 2 Councilor Jennie Donahue endorses Shawn Fenn as her replacement in the upcoming election.
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Film Fest Documentary Preview: ‘The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie’
This is a preview of the documentary, “Budapest Diaries,” playing at the 2025 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.
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Film Fest Documentary Preview: ‘Budapest Diaries’
This is a preview of the documentary, “Budapest Diaries,” playing at the 2025 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.
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Our Water Supply and Sewage Treatment Are at Risk
Newburyport city officials need to prioritize water supply and sewage treatment. That means appointing additional competent Water and Sewer Commissioners.
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Film Fest Documentary Preview: ‘B.F. Skinner Plays Himself’
This is a preview of the documentary, “B.F. Skinner Plays Himself,” airing at the 2025 Newburyport Documentary Film Festival.
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The Condition of State Street Reflects the Mayor’s Rocky Road to Reelection
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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