The Plum Island national anthem was born in the 1970s from a fierce spirit of island independence. Listening to the song today, that spirit still reverberates.

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Sean Reardon’s mishandling of personnel issues across various city departments, and his deteriorating relationship with the city council, isn’t the kind of leadership Newburyport needs.
Jim McCauley’s open-eared approach to innovative arts-focused initiatives is an encouraging indication of how he would support the arts as mayor.
Sean Reardon has demonstrated effective, steady leadership on issues like the Rec Center, Pioneer Field, and Whittier Tech.
Sarah Hall’s leadership on the school committee, and broad experience in education, make her worthy of your vote for city council.
Sean Reardon is the incumbent Mayor of Newburyport, running for reelection.

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