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RAAC approves letter to legislators on Whittier feasibility study scope.

Whittier tech regional committee backs letter to legislators on study scope. The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee voted 8-1 to send a cover letter to district legislators with the committee's November 2025 correspondence to the Massachusetts School Building Authority regarding the scope of a

Board defers water agreement vote, advances rate study

West Newbury water board prioritizes rate study, defers agreement vote. Board members John Haley and Robert Janes heard from budget facilitator Rob Phillips about mounting pressures from electricity, insurance, purchased water, and town indirect costs that are outpacing ratepayer revenue. Phillips

Agricultural Committee approves December minutes, advances farming support agenda

Agricultural Committee approves December minutes and advances farming initiatives. Chair Richard Baker reported the 2026-2027 budget will be covered under the town's general fund. Member Lydia Sisson agreed to set up committee email and organize a farmer potluck event. The committee discussed

Cultural Council approves guidelines, logo contest, and community survey plan

West Newbury Cultural Council clarifies grant rules, launches logo contest. Chair Yetti Frenkel led unanimous approval of revised guidelines requiring grant applicants to provide a letter of support from their proposed venue. The council also approved a logo design competition for students in

Planning Board Unanimously Approves Rogers Street Driveway, Opens Main Street Development Talks

West Newbury Planning Board clears two land-use applications and opens talks on a possible 26-unit open-space development at 187 Main Street.