@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialOrdinance 238 could reshape Newburyport's landscape by making hundreds of lots eligible for subdivision, but residents fear the traffic and population surge that may follow.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialAs Newburyport debates zoning changes, residents clash over the future of their neighborhood: will increased density preserve community or pave the way for chaos?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewburyport is debating a bold new ordinance that could drastically alter the city's housing landscape by reducing lot sizes and increasing density—will this lead to more affordable homes or create chaos in our neighborhoods?
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewburyport City is taking a bold step against crypto scams by proposing a ban on virtual-currency kiosks and ATM software that enables them, sparking heated debates among councilors.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialA college representative is calling for a resolution to recent accusations, urging a private meeting to keep crucial projects for students on track.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe committee has officially appointed a nine-member subcommittee to select the owner's project manager, gearing up for crucial interviews this winter!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialAs the MSBA deadline looms, the committee gears up for a crucial October meeting to finalize the request for services and tackle pressing site-control issues.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialWhittier Tech's project is moving forward as the district gears up for a crucial feasibility-study phase with key deadlines approaching!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe school committee is navigating a complex four-phase, nine-step process to amend a crucial regional agreement, but the looming capital costs for a new building project could complicate local ratification.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialA controversial project at 5 Parker Street is raising eyebrows as developers aim to replace invasive plants while facing scrutiny over potential impacts to the critical 25-foot buffer zone.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialNewburyport City Council just approved a $2.5 million loan to kickstart a groundbreaking water treatment facility, but experts warn that the full project could climb to $60 million, impacting local rates.
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