Sign the online petition in support of the Local Historic District
"We the undersigned are in support of creating a Local Historic District for Newburyport, Massachusetts that consists of High Street, the gateway to the city, and downtown Newburyport. We support preserving the historic character of these two areas that are vital to the economic well-being of the city."

The petition can be signed here.
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The proposed Newburyport Local Historic District (LHD) includes historic High Street and downtown Newburyport from Winter Street  to Federal Street.

Downtown Newburyport and Newburyport’s historic High Street are vital to the economic vitality of Newburyport.  Newburyport’s beauty and historic character set it apart - the reason why people want to come to Newburyport to live, work and play.

In 1968 downtown Newburyport was partially and almost totally destroyed.  Federal money from the Urban Renewal Plan restored downtown Newburyport, and the buildings that received federal money were protected from inappropriate alterations and demolition.

Downtown Newburyport is no longer protected.  The Urban Renewal Plan expired in 2005.  The only thing that will protect downtown Newburyport is a Local Historic District (LHD).

In 1999 MassHighway (now part of MassDOT) almost destroyed Newburyport's High Street with its plans for the historic corridor.  

Historic High Street, the gateway to the city, is also crucial to the economic wellbeing of Newburyport. The Local Historic District (LHD) would protect the roadway against destructive changes, as well as ensure its historic character and charm for those of us who enjoy it today and for future generations.

Save Newburyport supports the process of creating a Local Historic District.  This process includes public meetings where the citizens of Newburyport take part in deciding what the ordinance and  guidelines would be for the proposed LHD.

Learn about the proposed Newburyport Local Historic District (LHD) by going to the City of Newburyport’s website.

• To go to the Local Historic District Study Committee page press here.
  
• To see the map of the proposed LHD press here.
  
• To see the new revised proposed guidelines (3/5/2012) of the LHD press here.
  
• To see an overview Newburyport's proposed LHD press here.
  
• To see the historic surveys (and maybe your home) press here.
  
• To see the new revised draft of the proposed LHD ordinance (3/5/2012) press here.
  
• To see the new Frequently Asked Questions (3/5/2012) press here.
• To clarify some of the confusion about Newburyport's proposed LHD-10 Top Misconceptions press here.
  
• To contact the Local Historic District Study Committee email them at lhdsc@cityofnewburyport.com

There are "Yes! LHD" signs available, as well as bumper stickers and car magnets (please see Contact and Action pages).