Newburyport
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The City Knew About Water Risks in 2021. Those Risks Are Still Being Ignored
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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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School District Must Do More to Support Special Needs Students
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The Newburyport education budget keeps growing, yet special needs services and support continue to fall short. Where is the money going?
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Newburyport’s Evolution is Full of Economic Highs and Lows
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From its working class roots to gentrification, Newburyport has seen dramatic economic change over just a few decades. What comes next depends on us.
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Rebuttal: When it Comes to Protests, Silence is Compliance
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Historically, protests have proven effective at pushing back against harmful government policies. The current protests are not only justified, but serve many actionable purposes.
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Local Protests Divide More Than Unify
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Protests are a fundamental American right, but when conducted performatively, they do more harm than good.
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ADUs Are the Best Way to Add Housing to the Community
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Homeowners in Massachusetts should take advantage of favorable ADU laws and build on their property. This adds housing to the community, and provides a good revenue stream.
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Displacement of Renters with Luxury Condo Owners is Homogenizing Newburyport
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The decline of apartment buildings and proliferation of condos is stripping Newburyport of its character, resulting in housing that feels homogenous.
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Is Tourism Actually Good for Newburyport?
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We take it for granted that tourism in Newburyport is a good thing, but it actually causes cultural erosion and rising prices.
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Current Local Laws Encourage Mansionization. It Needs to Stop
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Our zoning laws incentivize mansionization, decreasing the number of affordable starter homes, and spoiling the city’s architectural aesthetic.
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New England Winters Suck. That’s What Makes Them Special
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Winter’s hardships actually bring people closer together, and create opportunities for neighborly warmth. It’s time to embrace New England winter.