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Battle of the brick sidewalks: Newburyport debates changing to new materials
A battle is brewing over the brick sidewalks in Newburyport, Massachusetts, after a city councilor proposed a change to the materials the city can use to patch them up. The town is divided over City ...
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Brick sidewalks prove to be a challenge for city
NEWBURYPORT — There’s little argument downtown’s uniform brick sidewalks add a pleasing aesthetic for visitors and residents alike. But when damaged by expanding tree roots, years of regular ...
Brick pavers to be replaced in downtown
Editor Brick pavers that were used in crosswalks at several intersections along 123rd Street in downtown will be removed this summer and replaced with asphalt. Public Works ...
Size, color of brick could nix Excelsior building’s approval
Office building proposed to replace Roy’s Bait Shop on Hwy. 7 Could the size and color of brick prevent a two-story office building from being approved in Excelsior? Quite possibly. Dan ...
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Battle of the brick sidewalks: Newburyport debates changing to new materials
Some say Newburyport’s aesthetic is tied to their brick sidewalks, but others argue the material can be a safety hazard and costly to repair NBC Universal, Inc. A battle is brewing over the ...