Media Coverage - Articles & Editorials

 

 

Public Forum this Thursday - April 7, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner - Reporting on the upcoming Annual Public Forum.

 
Superintendent's budget will be presented tonight - April 7, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Jill Anderson - Reporting on FY04 School Budget, developed as two alternatives, submitted to School Committee at 4/7 meeting. (Link to the School Committee webpage for budget workshop and meeting schedule.)
 
Letter to the Editor - from Mayor Alan Lavender: Residents urged to attend Annual Public Forum published April 8, 2003.
 
Mayor may add to school budget woes - April 8, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Jill Anderson. Mayor Lavender tells the School Committee that the schools should anticipate covering half of the charter school reimbursement cost of $650,000.
 
Low-interest loans for PI project - April 8, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Christopher Bolick. Low-interest loans for PI project nixed in Romney budget plan. Organizers say not time to worry.
 
City bond rating raised to A1 status - April 8, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner.
 
Residents express desires at public forum - April 11, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner.
 
School Committee members say Lavender never promised - April 11, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner.
 
Councilor Norris states his case on city issues - April 16, 2003 Daily news piece, byline Kate Spinner. Interview with John Norris, the city's new at-large councilor, regarding working together for the sake of the city.
 
Good news, bad news - April 17, 2003 Merrimack River Current piece, byline Rob Marino. Newburyport residents air kudos, concerns about city at (April 10th) Annual Public Forum.
 

City to sit on $2.4 million savings - April 22, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Jill Anderson. Dismal forecast for the city for the next fiscal year have some city departments looking to the city's so-called "free cash" account to save their budget.

 

Councilor sets the right tone; Site Plan Review gets a thumbs-up - April 22, 2003 Daily News Editorial.

 
NHS students to study city issues - April 25, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Jill Anderson. A special civics course assignment by Newburyport HS teacher familiarizes students with local government.
 
School Committee approves $19.6 million budget - May 2, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Jill Anderson. Last night the School Committee half-heartedly approved a $19.6 million budget for next year.
 

Letter to the Editor - May 5, 2003, Follow-up to Public Forum set for May 15 at Newburyport City Hall Auditorium, from 7 to 9 p.m. and will focus on common concerns that emerged during the forum's ward discussions.

Mayor proposes $45.7 million budget - May 14, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner. Mayor Alan Lavender delivered his proposed $45,704,585 budget for the upcoming fiscal year to the City Council yesterday.

Follow up on forum reveals need for communication - May 16, 2003 Daily News piece, byline Kate Spinner. At last night's follow up on the public forum held last month, participants came to the conclusion that residents and city officials alike could improve their communication skills.

 
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