MAYOR’S UPDATE November 30th, 2020 Mayor Donna D. Holaday COVID-19 Update: In the last two months we’ve seen our total positive case count double. As of the state’s last report on Friday, Newburyport is considered a “Yellow” risk community by the state, which is the 3rd highest of the 4 risk levels. However, we […]
Mayor’s Report to City Council September 15, 2020
MAYOR’S UPDATE September 14, 2020 Mayor Donna D. Holaday Reservation Terrace Shoreline Stabilization: We had a good discussion at the Budget and Finance Subcommittee meeting. I want to reiterate the importance of approving the $50,000 transfer request to funding this shoreline stabilization project. This project will provide much needed protection to hopefully get us […]
Mayor’s Update to City Council June 25, 2020
MAYOR’S UPDATE June 25, 2020 Mayor Donna D. Holaday Re-opening Our City: I would like to extend my thanks to the City Council and Licensing Board for working collaboratively with my office to expedite the approval of expanded outdoor seating for restaurants and expanded spaces for retailers. Our City Clerk Richard Jones played a […]
Mayor’s Report – July 15, 2019
MAYOR’S UPDATE July 15, 2019 Mayor Donna D. Holaday Senior Property Tax Relief: We began discussing the important need to provide property tax relief for senior homeowners over 18 months ago when the City Council voted to support a Home Rule Petition for a municipal election to let voters decide if we should adopt […]