Archive for August, 2009

  • Townie Tuesday by Gillian Swart: George Lawler
    August 18, 2009

    As far as Newburyport "townies" go, Lawler is the real deal. "I was born here, I've lived here all my life, and I'm going to die here God willing," Lawler declares. Mere paragraphs cannot begin to describe Lawle's contributions to the City ...

  • New Bridge for the Newburyport Rail Trail
    August 14, 2009

    The Rail Trial bridge is in! We had just about given up on getting to see it installed. We went by the site several times over a three hour period and the bridge had still not arrived a little after 9:00 PM. So off to bed we went when Pa ...

  • From the Driver’s Seat – Newburyport Pedicab Musings
    August 13, 2009

    Newburyport Today is pleased to be able to bring our readers the comments and observations of Newburyport Pedicab driver Paul Kelly. This is Paul's 3rd season pedaling, and he has been kind enough to agree to share his experiences with us.

  • What’s the Word on the Street in Newburyport?
    August 12, 2009

    Newburyport Today welcomes back local photographer Mariah Gale for her weekly post. Please look for Mariah strolling around Newburyport snapping photos and asking "what's the word on the street?"

  • Eye on Newburyport’s Inn Street By Esther Sayer
    August 11, 2009

    Well the summer is rolling by! Yankee Homecoming is over but the crowds are here still, and that's a good thing. New shops on Inn Street are doing well Englands ice cream and Cross-stitching are bringing them in.

  • Townie Tuesday by Gillian Swart
    August 11, 2009

    A Newburyport firefighter for 44 years and father to two Newburyport firefighters, George Currier was also known as a member of one of the most exclusive albeit unnamed clubs in Newburyport "now defunct" the guys on the bench at Market Sq ...

  • Scences from a Newburyport Weekend
    August 10, 2009

    After a summer of rain and steamy heat, this weekend was a particular gift. Blue skies, warm bright sun, and mild humidity. We could not have designed it better ourselves.

  • Park Sunday: Bartlet Mall
    August 9, 2009

    Located on High street, the Bartlet Mall is flanked by the Kelly School and the Superior Courthouse. There are beautiful weeping willows, wide gravel paths, and of course Frog pond. It all makes for a lovely spot to spend time with a boo ...