The sea captains of old Newburyport had participated vigorously in the triangular trade, importing West Indian molasses and exporting rum made from it.
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10 Facts About Newburyport Massachusetts
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Newburyport Massachusetts once had a fishing fleet that operated from Georges Bank to the mouth of the Merrimack River.
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Newburyport Massachusetts is often cited as an example by preservationists of how to maintain a city's architecture and heritage, while still having it remain functional and liveable.
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City is part of Massachusetts' North Shore; Newburyport was laid out on the elevated south bank of the Merrimack River between the river and Newbury marshes.
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Newburyport Massachusetts Forest is located in the southwest corner of the city, and Maudslay State Park lies along the northwest part of the city, along the banks of the Merrimack.
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Newburyport Massachusetts is located 37 miles north-northeast of Boston, 19 miles east-northeast of Lawrence, and 21 miles south-southeast of Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
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The current mayor of Newburyport Massachusetts is Sean Reardon, and the next election year for mayor is 2025.
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Newburyport Massachusetts is served by several public schools, belonging to the Newburyport Massachusetts School District, and several private schools.
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Newburyport Massachusetts is served by the Newburyport Massachusetts Public Library, part of the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium.
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Newburyport Massachusetts makes activities available for its residents, including a year-round ice skating rink and a beautiful waterfront and boardwalk.
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