2002 Transcribed Recordings
Ward
1, Positives
Master
Plan - Follow
through? Police, Fire, and Snow Removal is very good Sewer plant -> not as bad (South End) Increased consciousness in maintaining and preserving open space -> not there yet Citizens / Electric Company cleaned up Perkins Park Parks in much better shape School
staff doing excellent job -> however concerned about retaining this
excellence Size of neighborhood schools: scale impacts education Mall and boardwalk etc very positive City services great Bicycling - city makes it easy Free parking should be retained - at least for residents Waterfront and access road: can think because not rushed New traffic officer is helping with minor infractions
Ward 1 Issues, Concerns
Concern
about infrastructure Elderly
-> affordability Affordable housing -> Joke! Infrastructure
- 2nd class No sweeping on P.I.?? Is there
adequate planning with the Master Plan? Rethink bringing water to island until we have assured water to "do it" Some of suggestions posed in Wyser better be evaluated and responded to Not all
lots can support proposed technology Should be funding school budget per sup't's budget Traffic
in city - can't cross High (+ Water St) street safely unless pregnant
or dog Traffic light at Bromfield and Water is out 95% of time Water St should not have 30 mph Traffic enforcement needs to be increased in South End especially Joppa Motorized wheel chairs -> wrong way High St -> needs some traffic lights off some side streets Pedestrians jay walk -> should be citations All minor traffic laws should be enforced More traffic signage, lights, lanes being clearer A.D.A
-> broader implementation: Conform to building agreements for parking especially downtown Safety for bike riders to P.I. Open space - implications of C.P.A. (Community Preservation Act) If we purchase more open space, will we allocate $ to maintain? All open space does not have to be maintained! Investigate other revenue resources to purchase open space, besides C.P.A. Lots of stray dogs Bridges? 100% vs Parking garage Abridge
development Control
design of development No "overnight demolition" Control
developers
Ward 2, Good Points
Quality of Life Community, people Library High St High School No start on Access Rd Boardwalk Balance between people and nature Brick and cut State St Diverse Industry Audubon Center Train Feel safe High quality of historic pres(ervation) DPW Revitalization
Ward 2, Ideas/Issues
More books in library Bike path Preservation of space Preservation of architecture (historic commission with no teeth) Liberal Arts college?? Youth activities Revenues derived - residential vs industry Waterfront open Pedestrian access to train Repair sidewalks Cultural diversity Move sewage treatment Affordable housing Fear of over development New development return of investment rational Impact Fees Community Preservation Act School
budget is crunched Train to city transportation Circle as gateway to Nbpt Access to Plum Island Pollution of Merrimac Invest Arts and Historical as biggest draw Police dept image and problems Street
maintenance Skunks Ward 2, Summary 1. Schools
- budget restored - keep neighborhood schools
Ward 3, Going Well Ambiance
of Community Affordable
housing / DPW site Police dept evaluation Kelleher Park - enrichment program Library and particularly staff Neighborhood volunteers - fine example in Cashman Park cited City size / balance (right capacity in getting to know people) Arts and
Culture Train station / trains and other transportation conveniences City architecture - physical historical assets Small class sizes - an imperative to maintain for educational excellence New high school - facility physical plant to meet the needs of expanded programs Low crime - sense of safety in community Boardwalk - valuable asset, with two concerns voiced, prompting the transitioning to issues Skate park - recreational resource for young and "older than young"
Ward 3 Issues, Concerns Boardwalk Waterfront Affordable
housing Foot /
Bike path Master
Plan Zoning
Issues School
budget cuts, specifics discussed: Plum Island Yearly tax increases, concerns regarding (Note: Presenting, Councillor Kelley added two additional contributions made by a constituent after the subgroup dispersed. See Councillor or City Clerk's notations for this information.)
Ward 4, What's Good Ward is listening to needs Public
services Arts Skate Park Low crime Active community Hard working teachers Public
parks
Ward 4, Concerns Property
taxes Arts and
music in schools Master Plan enacted Growth
planning Are residents paying more than there fair share of taxes? vs industry Fairness to modest housing (taxes) deferred tax at sale Not enough help from the residents with parks, city upkeep, painting, etc. State forcing a lot of taxes User fee in sports Growth in west end schools Traffic
Ward 5, Going Well Addressing open space needs Master Plan helpful and appears to be integrated New library - FABULOUS librarians Boardwalk renovations Peoples pride in maintaining homes and history Improvements in parks and playgrounds 1st Annual Newburyport Forum Fall leaf pickup
Find BALANCE between industrial and residential needs Find MECHANISM
for parties of both to consistently and effectively communicate Will external
beauty and function of new high school be reflected in the internal
quality of education and enrichment offered? Restructure city zoning Follow
through on Develop active cultural and historical preservation Kids Better
consideration of tenets of C.P.A. (Citizens Protections Act) Traffic
Ward 6, Feel Good Library High School No decrease
in services Side roads paved Pioneer Parks Park Improvements Skate Park Boardwalk Soccer fields - on the way New foundation for Education
Ward 6, Concerns Hale
St West End
- disconnected Three
roads Industrial development - New Housing development - New Personal security regarding emergency in Industrial Park / Seabrook String
School program - Middle/High School Elementary School music program Hiring
of Human Resource position School - Freshman sports Chain
Bridge Fuller
Field Stadium - concrete ramps not ready No sewer lines on Pine Hill Rd Why pay water dept employee who left 3/1? Charter School cost Need for West End school Zoning concerns SCHOOL CONCERNS Tax increase for education Future tax base!! Truck
traffic Capping of land fill
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