West Newbury Select Board Member Resigns, Triggering Spring Ballot Vacancy

A West Newbury Select Board member resigned effective March 1, opening a spring ballot vacancy alongside an already-scheduled seat, as the town manager unveiled a proposed FY2027 budget holding the non-education increase to exactly the board's 2.5 percent target.

West Newbury Select Board Closes Warrant, Backs Bike Route and Park Path

West Newbury Select Board closes spring town meeting warrant and backs U.S. Bicycle Route designation.

Planning Board Votes to Engage Regional Agency for Comprehensive Plan Visioning

West Newbury Planning Board sidesteps RFP to fast-track comprehensive plan visioning.

West Newbury Open Space Committee Hosts Conservation Workshop for Landowners

West Newbury Open Space Committee convened a public workshop to help local landowners permanently protect their properties from development.

West Newbury Select Board orders roof rebid, advances retiree health insurance study

West Newbury Select Board moves toward retiree health insurance increase and orders a roof rebid at a $100,000 cap.

Planning Board Sets March Hearing on Zoning Changes, Debates Open-Space Bylaw Limits

West Newbury Planning Board caps pre-application talks for two proposed housing projects and sets a March 17 public hearing on zoning changes.

West Newbury Select Board Drops $427,000 Climate Grant Over Staffing Shortage

West Newbury Select Board unanimously withdraws from a $427,000 state climate grant for flood-prone River Road, citing an inability to staff the project.

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.

West Newbury Select Board Moves Toward New HR Manager, Tables River Road Grant Vote

West Newbury Select Board moves toward HR manager hire and defers $427,000 River Road grant decision.

West Newbury Planning Board releases $55,000 Major Boyd Drive subdivision bond

West Newbury Planning Board closes out Major Boyd Drive subdivision and debates cannabis buffer rules. The board voted 4-0 at its December 16 meeting to release a $55,000 performance bond for the Major Boyd Drive definitive subdivision, returning the guarantee to applicant Mr.