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Beyond Taste and Odor, Our Water Infrastructure Itself is at Risk
The mayor and city council need to take our water infrastructure issues more seriously, and appoint a committee to examine the issues.
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Current Ward 2 Councilor: Vote for Shawn Fenn
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Film Fest Documentary Preview: ‘The Painted Life of Gregory Gillespie’
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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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