West Newbury brief: Thursday, October 1, 2026

West Newbury water crews began flushing fire hydrants across town this week as part of routine fall maintenance

West Newbury water crews began flushing fire hydrants across town this week as part of routine fall maintenance.

Fall hydrant flushing underway across town. West Newbury's water department is conducting its routine fall hydrant flushing program this week, the town announced, part of seasonal maintenance to keep the fire hydrant system working properly.Town of West Newbury
Leaf disposal site opens at Pipestave Hill. The town has opened its seasonal leaf disposal drop-off at Pipestave Hill, giving West Newbury residents a place to bring yard waste this fall, Town Hall announced.Town of West Newbury
Town reminds residents of native plant sale. Town Hall posted a reminder about its native plant sale, encouraging West Newbury residents to take part before the fall sale wraps up.Town of West Newbury
G.A.R. Memorial Library posts October event lineup. The G.A.R. Memorial Library posted its lineup of October programs, giving West Newbury residents a rundown of what is on offer at the library this month.Town of West Newbury

Fri, Oct 2, 10:00 a.m.: Family story time returns to library Friday. The library hosts Family Story Time Friday morning at 10 a.m., a drop-in session for young children and their families, according to the town calendar.Town of West Newbury
Sat, Oct 3, 9:00 a.m.: Mill Pond junior fishing derby set Saturday. The town holds its Mill Pond Junior Fishing Derby Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon, a youth fishing event open to West Newbury children, per the town calendar.Town of West Newbury
Sun, Oct 4, 6:30 a.m.: Pipestave Hill hosts horse trials Sunday. The West Newbury Riding and Driving Club holds its Pipestave Hill Horse Trials Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., drawing riders to the town's equestrian grounds.Town of West Newbury
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Clean River Project talk set for Tuesday. Rocky Morrison of the Clean River Project speaks Tuesday from 6 to 6:45 p.m. in a town-sponsored talk on river cleanup work, according to the town calendar.Town of West Newbury
Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 a.m.: Baby and toddler time returns Wednesday. The library's Baby & Toddler Time with Miss Kate returns Wednesday at 10 a.m., a weekly program for the town's youngest residents and their caregivers.Town of West Newbury
Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Thursday evening. The Select Board holds its next regular meeting Thursday at 5:30 p.m., giving West Newbury residents a chance to follow the latest town business.Town of West Newbury