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Board of Water Commissioners approves $1.19 million FY2027 budget

Board of Water Commissioners approves $1.19 million budget with 3.8 percent insurance increase. The board voted unanimously on March 24 to approve a $2,925 increase to the insurance line item and finalize the FY2027 budget of $1,194,975.00, reflecting a 3.8 percent jump in health insurance rates.

West Newbury Conservation Commission approves dwelling unit

West Newbury Conservation Commission approves Main Street dwelling unit. The commission unanimously approved an order of conditions for a 141 Main Street accessory dwelling unit and septic system project in a 100-foot wetland buffer, with conditions on stockpiling and erosion controls. Applicant

Select Board approves cannabis prohibition ballot question and organizational consultant.

The Select Board unanimously approved adding a cannabis prohibition ballot question to the May 4 election, requiring both a Town Meeting vote and voter approval because a 2016 town vote had legalized cannabis. Chair Wendy Reed explained that the earlier legalization measure did not clearly convey

Finance Committee approves warrant articles; budget review underway.

Finance Committee endorses three Community Preservation articles, defers full budget vote. The panel unanimously approved warrant Articles 17, 18, and 19 (amended to $25,000 for Cammett Park recreation) on March 19, also ratifying corrections to Articles 4 and 11 regarding pension drawdowns. In

Energy and Sustainability Committee advances EV charging and decarbonization initiatives.

Energy and Sustainability Committee approves final EV charging signage recommendations for Pipestave Hill. Chair Arthur (Chip) Wallace will submit to the Town Manager and Select Board a proposal for two signs in the upper lot and one in the lower lot. Member Richard Parker asked whether the town