George Lawler to be Honored June 21

From today's Daily News....

Lawler to be honored June 21

BY DYKE HENDRICKSON STAFF WRITER

NEWBURYPORT — City officials are planning to dedicate the community’s new water treatment plant clearwell and pump station to the late municipal leader George Lawler on Friday, June 21, at 10 a.m.,
Lawler was a former mayor, city councilor and city clerk. He died in February at the age of 85.
The new clearwell and pump station, located on Spring Lane, are major city projects to ensure the quality of the city’s water supply.
Lawler was chairman of the city’s Board of Water Commissioners when he died.
“Others veteran leaders in this community have been honored, and George really deserves recognition,” said E. Larry Kelley, who heads the water commissioners now. “He deserves recognition because he served this city well in a variety of capacities.”
Refreshments will be served following the ceremony.

Susan Viccaro, New Newburyport Superintendent

Positive comments on our new Superintendent as she leaves her Connecticut school district....from the local paper in CT.

http://durham.patch.com/groups/editors-picks/p/viccaro-to-step-down-as-superintendent-in-june

Joan April 2, 2013 at 08:40 pm

Thank you for your service, Sue. Wherever your path may lead, I wish you well.

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Scott Wheeler April 2, 2013 at 09:47 pm

Good luck Sue and thank you for your service. I have enjoyed listening to you and you were always straight forward with your decisions and answers to me.

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Brigid April 3, 2013 at 01:30 am

Best of luck, Sue. You inspired all three of my children.

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Kurt Bober April 3, 2013 at 09:11 pm

I have had the honor to work side by side with Sue, during several extreme weather related events, over the past several years. During these difficult times, Sue would absorb all the knowledge that was available,at any specific time, and base her decisions to always protect the safety of the students and employees of the school district as the first priority. I admire that concept. Sue has always operated on what was best for both Towns. I wish her well, and truly would like to thank her for a job well done.

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Cindy April 3, 2013 at 10:31 pm

I was so sad to hear the news. Sue was the best superintendent I have ever encountered (and I have worked for several). She was always so reasonable and level-headed and easy to work with. I will always appreciate her strong support for all - day kindergarten in our town. It would have never happened without her. I wish her the best in her future endeavors and will never forget her.

As of Tuesday, May 28th...Candidates who have pulled nomination papers

Mayor

Greg Earls

Donna Holaday

Keith Kennedy

Dick Sullivan Jr.

At Large Councillor

Ed Cameron

Barry Connell

Meghan Kinsey

Joanne McCarthy

Bruce Menin

Bruce Vogel

Ward 1
Allison Heartquist

Ward 2

Jared Eigerman

Christopher Welch

Ward 3

Bob Cronin

Leslie Eckholdt

Ward 4
Tom Jones

Sean McDonald

Ward 5

Larry Giunta

Sean Reardon

Ward 6

Tom O’Brien

City of Newburyport FY 14 Budget Workshops: City Council Chambers, Public Comment Welcome Each Session

Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Workshops

Department/Commission	Date of Review	Time
Public Comment	Thursday, May 23rd	6:30-6:45
Budget Items	Thursday, May 23rd	6:45-7:15
Collective Bargaining
Retirement Buyback
Other Budget Items
Human Resources	Thursday, May 23rd	7:15-7:30
Information Technology	Thursday, May 23rd	7:30-7:45
City Clerk	Thursday, May 23rd	7:45-8:00
City Council	Thursday, May 23rd	8:00-8:15
Board of Registrars	Thursday, May 23rd	8:15-8:30
Parking	Thursday, May 23rd	8:30-8:45
Mayor's Office	Thursday, May 23rd	8:45-9:15
Legal	Thursday, May 23rd	9:15-9:30
Public Comment	Wednesday, May 29th	6:30-6:45
Auditor	Wednesday, May 29th	6:45-7:15
Retirement
Workers Compensation
Unemployment
Stabilization Overlay
Treasurer/Collector (Debt Service)	Wednesday, May 29th	7:15-7:45
Assessor	Wednesday, May 29th	7:45-8:00
Council On Aging	Wednesday, May 29th	8:00-8:15
Library	Wednesday, May 29th	8:15-8:30
Veterans	Wednesday, May 29th	8:30-8:45
Whittier Tech School	Wednesday, May 29th	8:45-9:15
Public Comment	Thursday, May 30th	6:30-6:45
Youth Services	Thursday, May 30th	6:45-7:15
Newburyport Public Schools	Thursday, May 30th	7:15-8:00
Parks Commission	Thursday, May 30th	8:00-8:30
Planning & Development	Thursday, May 30th	8:30-9:15
Planning Board
Conservation Commission
Historical Commission
Zoning Board of Appeals
License Commission	Thursday, May 30th	9:15-9:30
Building Department	Thursday, May 30th	9:30-9:45
Public Comment	Monday, June 3rd	6:30-6:45
Health Department	Monday, June 3rd	6:45-7:15
Harbormaster	Monday, June 3rd	7:15-7:45
Fire Department	Monday, June 3rd	7:45-8:30
Police Department	Monday, June 3rd	8:30-9:15
Emergency Management	Monday, June 3rd	9:15-9:30
Public Comment	Wednesday, June 5th	6:30-6:45
Water Division	Wednesday, June 5th	6:45-7:15
Sewer Division	Wednesday, June 5th	7:15-7:45
Highway Division	Wednesday, June 5th	7:45-8:15
Snow & Ice	Wednesday, June 5th	8:15-8:30
Final Reviews	Wednesday, June 5th	8:30-9:30

Election Update 2013

Well it's getting a little more interesting....these folks have pulled nomination papers.

Mayor

Greg Earls

Donna Holaday

Keith Kennedy

Dick Sullivan Jr.

At Large Councillor

Ed Cameron

Barry Connell

Meghan Kinsey

Joanne McCarthy

Bruce Menin

Bruce Vogel

Ward 2

Jared Eigerman

Christopher Welch

Ward 3

Bob Cronin

Leslie Eckholdt

Ward 4

Sean McDonald

Ward 5

Larry Giunta

Sean Reardon

Ward 6

Tom O’Brien