Protective of its heritage, the city launched a massive redevelopment scheme in the early 1960's, using state and federal funds to reclaim its historic neighborhoods of granite, brick and cobblestones and provide up-to-date infrastructure such as water and sewer renovations. But however steeped in the past, the city did not neglect to prepare for a lively present and built an industrial park at the same time, which now houses diversified small industries.

The city has a strong tourist industry and was the first community in the state to complete a master plan and a harbor plan. Its adjacent river is used for recreation and its old fire station now houses a theatre and restaurant. Many residents of the heavily residential community commute daily to Boston, and wait in hopes that the last 9 miles of the railroad route between Boston and Newburyport will be completed soon. It is expected that the completion of that link would encourage the growth of the community.

Newburyport Mass is located in Northeastern Massachusetts, bordered by Newbury on the south, West Newbury on the west, Amesbury and Salisbury on the north, and the Atlantic Ocean on the east. Newburyport is located at the mouth of the Merrimack River, 14 miles east of Haverhill; 30 miles north of Boston.