I’m very happy to say that there is tremendous support for Nicholas Cracknell, Newburyport’s Planning Director in today’s local media.

Douglas Locy, the Chairman of Newburyport’s Planning Board wrote an outstanding Letter to the Editor in today’s Newburyport Daily News. Mr. Locy details Nick Cracknell’s many talents, work ethic and the varied and complex contributions that Mr. Crackell has made to Newburyport, Massachusetts. Mr. Locy goes on to say why Mr. Crackell’s expertise is essential to navigating the many complex developments that Newburyport is already facing. He strongly urges Mayor John Moak to reappoint Nick Cracknell as Newburyport’s Planning Director.

(In sitting in on Newburyport’s various boards and committee’s, it’s my own opinion that Doug Locy is one of Newburyport’s treasures–intelligent, even tempered and fair minded. I would think any endorsement by Mr. Locy should be taken very, very seriously.)

Jim Roy’s article in the Newburyport Current addresses planning and development issues facing Newburyport, Massachusetts. Mr. Roy gives high praise to Nicholas Cracknell and also goes into great detail as to why Nick Cracknell is essential to Newburyport’s present and future.

Donna O’Neil, in today’s Newburyport Current, also gives a strong endorsement for Nick Cracknell as Newburyport’s Planning Director.

What I hear is a veritable scream that Nick Cracknell is indispensable for Newburyport, Massachusetts. I don’t recall this level of support for a department head before, and I sure hope our new Mayor John Moak is listening.

Mary Eaton, Newburyport