Jim Sullivan

Newburyport

Reporter and Magazine Writer at The Daily News of Newburyport

Newburyport beat reporter for the Newburyport Daily News

Articles

First Religious Society begins weekly peace vigils

6 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — With the words and music of John Lennon echoing in the air, roughly two dozen people gathered in Market Square on Good Friday morning to ask the rest of the world to give peace a chance. "That's what we're for," the Rev. Rebecca M. Bryan said. "We're just for peace. Unfortunately, peace and politics have become so interconnected that there is no peace."kAmqCJ2? :D E96 A2DE@C @7 E96 u:CDE #6=:8:@FD $@4:6EJ &?:E2C:2? &?:G6CD2=:DE r9FC49 @?
Drainage issues continue to plague Port homeowner

6 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — Tired of watching his yard turn into an above-ground pool after almost every decent rainstorm, one Marquand Lane resident is once again turning to the city for help. "It's always been swampy, but we've never had water like we have now," Jake Brussard said. "I'd say about 40% of our yard is ruined. People walk up to me and say, 'this is amazing.' It's literally a sight to see."kAmu@C E96 A2DE E9C66 J62CD[ qCFDD2C5 2?5 9:D H:76[ $92??@?[ 92G6 366?
Local museum launches Revolutionary War website

6 days ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — With plenty of programs already underway celebrating the city’s role in the buildup to the American Revolutionary War 250 years ago, Museum of Old Newbury Director Bethany Groff Dorau had been looking for a place to gather all the upcoming events. Thanks to a roughly $65,000 grant from the state Office of Travel & Tourism, Groff Dorau has gotten her wish. She recently got a new website dedicated to Newburyport’s Road to Revolution up and running.
Group seeks input on Merrimack River survey

1 week ago | hgazette.com | Jim Sullivan

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National politics on the menu at YWCA luncheon

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — The specter of national politics hovered over a pleasant meal Wednesday as YWCA Greater Newburyport hosted its 15th-annual Engaging Communities luncheon. “The YWCA will continue to stand for its mission and we know there is risk in doing this,” YWCA Executive Director John Feehan said.
A lifetime of service: Kevin Martin retires after 26 years with Port PD

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — Grateful to have been there for city residents during the good - but especially the bad times - Newburyport police Officer Kevin Martin on Monday handed in his badge and retired after 26 years on the job. "I have a tremendous amount of love and gratitude for the Newburyport Police Department and the city of Newburyport," he said. "The men and women I've worked with in the police and fire departments worked as a team.
Newburyport residents launch recreation center campaign

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — About the same time snow began falling Saturday morning, more than 200 blue and green lawn signs began popping up across the city. The signs are the brainchild of residents hoping to encourage their neighbors and others to approve a proposed $8.3 million recreation center on Low Street. kAm%96 “*6D 7@C E96 #64P” D:8?D 2?5 32??6CD H6C6 A2:5 7@C 3J E96 *6D 7@C E96 #64] r@>>:EE66 565:42E65 E@ :?7@C>:?8 2D >2?J G@E6CD 2D A@DD:3=6 23@FE E96 DA64:2= 6=64E:@?
Eng, Callahan pull papers for City Council

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — It may not be until Nov. 4, but this year's municipal election is starting to see people popping up to run for office. In November, all 11 city councilors will be up for re-election to another two years on the board. School Committee members Sarah Hall and Juliet Walker could be in front of voters as well. kAm~?6 A@E6?E:2= r:EJ r@F?4:= 42?5:52E6 :D $49@@= r@>>:EE66 >6>36C qC:2? r2==292?] p $49@@= r@>>:EE66 >6>36C D:?46 a_`g[ r2==292?
Gallagher withdraws name from superintendent search

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — Superintendent of Schools Sean Gallagher will be sticking with the district after withdrawing his name from the list of finalists for the same job at Beverly Public Schools. Reached by phone Tuesday, Gallagher called his decision best for himself and his family. kAmQpE E9:D E:>6 :? >J 42C66C[ }6H3FCJA@CE 92D 364@>6 9@>6 :? 6G6CJ D6?D6 2?5 x 766= DEC@?8=J E92E E96C6 :D DE:== :>A@CE2?E H@C< H6 H:== 4@?E:?F6 E@ 5@ 96C6[Q 96 D2:5]k^Am kAmxE H2D @? $2EFC52J E92E v2==2896C[ H9@ 92D 366?
School Committee gives Gallagher retroactive raise

1 week ago | newburyportnews.com | Jim Sullivan

NEWBURYPORT — About the same time school Superintendent Sean Gallagher was named a finalist for the same job in Beverly, the School Committee voted last week to bump up the chief executive’s salary by 3%. But according to committee Vice Chair Juliet Walker, the raise – from $199,395 a year to $205,377 – is unrelated. kAm“r@?D:DE6?E H:E9 AC:@C AC24E:46[ H6 H@F=5 92G6 2AAC@G65 E9:D 2??F2= 25;FDE>6?E C682C5=6DD @7 9:D 4FCC6?E DE2EFD[” (2=<6C D2:5 :? 2?