Living in Ward 4
In a gem of a city, Ward 4 is the sweet spot! Ward 4 is where bridges are crossed, babies are born, and baseball ushers in spring with the crack of a bat. Our location is largely residential and walkable, but we can also lay claim to several of Newburyport’s jewels, including:
Anna Jaques Hospital
Atkinson Common
Belleville Roots Music Series
The historic Chain Bridge
Pioneer League fields
The Towle Building
The best trick-or-treating in Newburyport!
Streets & sidewalks
Newburyport is in the middle of a long-term streets and sidewalks repair plan, and 2025 is a big year for much-needed repairs in Ward 4.
Planned Repairs 2025
Adams Street
Ashland Court
Butler Street
Farrell Street
Planned Repairs 2026
California Street
Rawson Avenue
Wondering when your street will be repaired? Check out the most recent Streets & Sidewalks Plan passed by the City Council.
Pro Tip: Some streets are shared by two or more wards! If you live on the edge of Ward 4, check the neighboring ward for your street, since it may be listed in Ward 3, 5, or 6.
Safety
Speed and distracted driving are big safety issues in Ward 4, particularly on Merrimac, High and Low Streets, as well as the “cut-through” side streets that connect these main roads to each other. Much work remains to make our streets safer for cyclists and pedestrians, but the city has recently stepped up provide:
Striping near crosswalks to discourage cars from parking too close to crossings and improve pedestrian visibility
Radar speed signs to show drivers’ speeds and remind then to slow down
Police-led speed studies to help direct enforcement to problem areas
And coming soon: a High Street crosswalk at Rawson Avenue, scheduled to be painted when Rawson is repaved and the sidewalk is completed next year.
questions or concerns?
If you have ideas to make Ward 4 more livable or have pressing concerns in your neighborhood, please reach out.