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If Newburyport Celebrates Its Seniors, Why Cut a Beloved Senior Center Position?
The City should be encouraging and funding positions like Outreach Specialist at the Senior Center, not cutting them.
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Newburyport’s Evolution is Full of Economic Highs and Lows
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
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
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
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
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?
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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