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Last 14 days

• September home sales range widely across town. West Newbury's September home sales ran from $330,000 to just under $2 million, as this month's roundup breaks down who bought where across town.West Newbury News
• Rocks Village Bridge down to single lane. West Newbury announced single lane alternating traffic and intermittent closures on Rocks Village Bridge, effective immediately, according to a new town notice.Town of West Newbury
• Select Board wants residents' input. West Newbury's Select Board is asking residents to share feedback with the board, according to a new notice posted on the town website Monday.Town of West Newbury
• 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
• Middle Street sale leads September deed roundup. West Newbury News combed through the month's registry of deeds filings, finding a $1.975 million sale on Middle Street that stood out among a broader wave of September real estate activity in town.West Newbury News
• Town issues sewer overflow notification. The town posted a Combined Sewer Overflow announcement to its news flash page on Sept. 28, alerting residents to a discharge event under the state's required public notification process.Town of West Newbury

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Thursday evening. West Newbury's Select Board meets Thursday at 5:30 p.m., with the agenda posted on the town website.Town of West Newbury
• Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Select board holds regular meeting Thursday. The West Newbury Select Board holds its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.Town of West Newbury
• Mon, Oct 12: Town offices closed for holiday Monday. West Newbury town offices will be closed Monday, October 12, for Indigenous Peoples' Day and Columbus Day.Town of West Newbury

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