Upcoming Newburyport Events...most information here gleaned from the City's website at https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/
Also congratulations to Councillor Shand for being re-elected as City Council President last night!
Martin Luther King Events
The Newburyport Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee wants all residents to know about two upcoming events around the Martin Luther King Day Holiday that will honor the legacy of the Civil Rights leader.
On Thursday, January 12 at 6pm, the Newburyport YWCA will present "Martin Luther King: The Art of Racial Justice." Artists from Elevated Thought in Lawrence will help audience members reflect on quotations from “The Trumpet of Conscience”, Dr. King’s last work. The artists will lead discussions sessions and will guide groups of attendees in creating art that reflects sentiments in the quotations. They will combine all the art into one collage representing group reactions to the words of Dr. King. Come join this interactive and meaningful event at the Newburyport Senior Center, 331 High Street. Adults are $10 and students are free. For more information and to buy tickets, go here: https://www.ywcanewburyport.org/2022/12/martin-luther-king-celebration-thursday-january-12-2023/
On Sunday, January 15, 2023, the First Religious Society Unitarian Universalist Church in Newburyport will hold a program titled "Honoring our Black residents of the late 18th century to early 20th century." They will hold a worship service at 10:30 am followed by a presentation on Newburyport’s Guinea Village and the once-thriving Black community by local historian Ghlee Woodworth. This free event will take place at 26 Pleasant Street, Newburyport and the presentation should begin around 11:30am. More information can be found here: https://nbptdeialliance.com/event/honoring-our-black-residents-of-the-late-18th-century-to-early-20th-centry/
The Newburyport DEI Alliance is committed to fostering and increasing awareness, and encouraging community participation on diversity, equity, and inclusion issues. Learn more and see their other events at their website at: https://nbptdeialliance.com/
Share Your Ideas on the City's Economic Development Strategy
The City of Newburyport is completing its Economic Development Strategy, and we need your input!
On Wednesday, January 11th, the City will be hosting a public forum to discuss and gain input on Newburyport’s Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy. The City received grant funding from the State to pursue this project, and hired consultants Karl Seidman and Civic Moxie to create a plan for how to approach economic development in the city. The project includes documenting existing conditions, defining goals, researching potential approaches, and working closely with key stakeholders. The group has worked closely with a number of stakeholders in the business, arts, and civic spaces, and looks forward to broadening their outreach to the greater Newburyport community. All members of the public are invited to join for this workshop on economic development priorities.
The meeting will take place at 6pm at the Senior Community Center. We look forward to seeing you there. To RSVP to attend, please fill out this link.
The City's calendar listing for the event is here: https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/home/events/324131
*Hybrid* Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
Address
State of the City and Mayor's Community and Public Service Awards Will Take Place January 25th
On January 25th, 2023, Mayor Sean Reardon will give the State of the City Address, which will include updates on the City’s accomplishments throughout 2022, and its priorities for the year ahead. The Mayor looks forward to providing this important information to invited guests including the City Council, state and federal elected officials, and the greater Newburyport Community. The program will begin at 7pm in the City Hall Auditorium at 60 Pleasant Street. Information on additional speakers will be shared closer to the date of the event.
At the conclusion of the address, Mayor Reardon will present awards recognizing Newburyport community members for their public and community service. The Onward, Forward! Public Service Award will honor a city employee, board or commission volunteer, or elected official who has gone above and beyond in their service to the city. In addition, three community service awards will recognize individuals, businesses, and youth who have made significant positive contributions to Newburyport.
Community members can nominate potential award recipients now through January 5th. You can fill out this online form or submit a paper form to the Mayor's Office in City Hall, 60 Pleasant Street, Newburyport. Winners will be announced at the State of the City in January. More information on the awards can be found here: https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/mayors-office/pages/mayors-public-and-community-service-awards
To register to attend the State of the City, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/NpWqE7jrk1RZNsLu5
