Planning Board Approves Brown School Housing Redevelopment
NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport's Planning Board has approved a redevelopment plan for the long-vacant Brown School built around low-income housing tax credits, according to a report by The Daily News of Newburyport. The sign-off, which also involves asbestos remediation at the site, was one of several items the paper covered locally over the past two days.
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"Planning Board OKs Brown School project" — The board's approval covers a proposal to convert the school building using low-income housing tax credits, with asbestos work also part of the plan, The Daily News of Newburyport reports. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/planning-board-oks-brown-school-project/article_fbd10d38-6107-44e9-a4e7-2693b4b72a5c.html)
"Exploring history: Thousands of people visit tall ship" — A visiting tall ship drew large crowds to the waterfront this week for tours and a look at maritime history, according to the paper. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/exploring-history-thousands-of-people-visit-tall-ship/article_e518ba7c-a4db-424d-a71a-df764ac1b277.html)
"Making history while honoring it: Declaration Day called a massive success by organizers" — Organizers say this year's Declaration Day commemoration, the city's tribute to the 1776 reading of the Declaration of Independence, drew strong crowds downtown, per the paper. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/making-history-while-honoring-it-declaration-day-called-a-massive-success-by-organizers/article_21c0ea04-2b6b-4fa4-b520-25d80c0e43f7.html)
"E-bikes cause friction on Clipper City Rail Trail" — Cyclists and pedestrians are clashing over e-bike speed and etiquette on the trail, a friction point the paper says is drawing complaints this summer. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/e-bikes-cause-friction-on-clipper-city-rail-trail/article_70e83847-5bd0-42f2-b958-54bee1359657.html)
"Opa! Greek Food Festival returning this weekend" — The Greek Orthodox community's annual food festival is back with traditional dishes and desserts, the paper reports. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/opa-greek-food-festival-returning-this-weekend/article_93eec507-4b64-4c32-80a4-07bbaff72eb6.html)
"Newburyport Chocolate Tour tickets on sale" — Tickets are now available for the city's annual self-guided Chocolate Tour through downtown shops, per the report. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/newburyport-chocolate-tour-tickets-on-sale/article_66225f62-4b2f-4cf6-96cb-c5af3d58b9e7.html)
"Early Bob coming to Actors Studio" — A new production titled "Early Bob" is headed to the Actors Studio, according to the paper's arts coverage. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/early-bob-coming-to-actors-studio/article_3e8eaa81-1ba3-4d5b-bc76-5036df906991.html)
"Student achievements" — The paper's latest roundup lists local students recognized for academic honors at Salem State University and other colleges. (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/student-achievements/article_6b659dc8-f93d-43e1-942f-81eddb83194c.html)