One of the coolest parts of Newburyport is its history. No world-changing events occurred in our streets, but some really cool ‘Did you know?’ things did. Local Historian, Ghlee Woodworth, followed in her father’s footsteps and has created the go-to guide for Newburyport history buffs. Boston’s North End may have the Freedom Trail, but Newburyport…
In 2015, Newburyport was named a ‘Cultural District’ by the state – one of only 32 in the state! According to the Mass Cultural Council, “These cultural districts help local arts, humanities, and science organizations improve the quality and range of their public programs so that more local families can benefit from them. They enhance…
Smart Growth, the MBTA, and the Developer: A Blueprint for Overarching Success in Massachusetts Housing Development During his nearly 45 years in the real estate business, Lou Minicucci, the founder and president of MINCO Corp., a commercial real estate company based in North Andover, Mass., has learned what it takes to make a project come…
Maritime activities play a huge role in our community. Our city was literally formed around ship building! Now, many captains and sailors continue the nautical traditions by offering sightseeing tours, fishing charters and sailing trips. Yacht Trips & Sailing Tours Compass Rose Yacht Charters – Capt. Gig Michaud is ready to take you and your…
Nobody likes a rainy day during the summer, but unfortunately – it happens. Instead of having your kids, dogs and other family members dirty your floors, head over to The Tannery Marketplace and dirty their floors! The Tannery Marketplace, located at 50 Water Street, has a plethora of rainy day activities for kids of all…
Get out. That’s our advice to you! You’ve all heard the slogan, ‘If you don’t like the weather in New England … just wait a minute.’ That is exactly why you should take every advantage to get outside during your lunch break. It’s amazing what a little bit of fresh ocean air, warm summer breezes…
Fresh off a webinar put on by the Northeast Economic Developers Association (NEDA) on April 21st, I thought I’d share my takeaways and thoughts as the city of Newburyport and the Greater Newburyport Chamber of Commerce are actively engaged in an economic development plan as part of the city’s master planning process. The title of…
A few weeks ago, we hosted local historian, Ghlee Woodworth, and her presentation on the Urban Renewal in Newburyport during the 1970’s. As a six year resident of Newburyport, it was eye opening to see the rollercoaster of history that this town has endured. When my wife and I moved here, we called it ‘the…
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