Newburyport Councilors Propose Height-Restrictive Zoning

NEWBURYPORT — City councilors have introduced a zoning proposal that would cap building heights in parts of Newburyport, an early move that could shape how downtown and waterfront-area development proceeds in the months ahead.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Newburyport city councilors propose height-restrictive zoning": City councilors have put forward new zoning language that would limit how tall future buildings can rise in parts of the city, an early-stage proposal likely to draw debate over density and neighborhood character, per The Daily News of Newburyport (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/newburyport-city-councilors-propose-height-restrictive-zoning/article_5f423b6a-b790-4f39-b3a8-e7abb091efac.html).

"'It was a great career' Port firefighter retires after 39 years of service": Newburyport firefighter Melissa Adams is retiring after 39 years with the department, closing out one of the longest careers on the force, according to The Daily News of Newburyport (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/it-was-a-great-career-port-firefighter-retires-after-39-years-of-service/article_436a24e0-6ea9-4c4f-9460-a2ef26342fb3.html).

"Household Hazardous Waste Day set for Saturday": The city's annual collection event gives residents a chance to safely drop off paints, solvents and other chemicals, The Daily News of Newburyport reports (read it at https://www.newburyportnews.com/news/local_news/household-hazardous-waste-day-set-for-saturday/article_f55e37f1-9d5e-4005-af9d-121cd3395e69.html).

COMING UP

Saturday, Aug. 15: Household Hazardous Waste Day collection, per The Daily News of Newburyport.

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