Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Weighs Spring Vote On Zoning Rules
West Newbury's Planning Board leaned toward pushing zoning and general bylaw changes to the spring 2027 town meeting instead of this fall.
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Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves two tree and fence decisions with conditions
Conservation Commission issues two conditional approvals on tree removal and fence installation. Chair Molly Hawkins and Vice Chair David Parrott led unanimous votes permitting tree removal at 360 Main Street (applicant Fay Gill) with stumps retained at ground level and equipment matting required,
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West Newbury home sales range from $425,000 to $1.8 million in July
West Newbury recorded 15 property sales between July 3 and Aug. 1, with recorded prices ranging from $425,000 to $1,800,000 and a median of $701,000 among the 10 sales that stated a price. The month's top sale was 15 River Meadow Drive, Lot 60D, which sold for $1,800,000 on July 31. Middle Street
Government · Board of Water Commissioners
Water Board denies abatement for 6 Pleasant Street, defers formal vote.
West Newbury Water Board rejected an abatement application from residents over disputed usage charges while deferring a formal vote. Chair Robert Janes and members John Haley and Mark Hemingway reviewed the 6 Pleasant Street case, finding certified meter tests confirmed accuracy despite residents'
Sports
West Newbury sports roundup, July 20 to July 26
West Newbury's new pickleball courts cleared a major hurdle this week: the Planning Board voted July 21 that construction is complete per the approved plan, following an inspection by the building commissioner and a certificate of compliance from the project engineer. The Select Board r…
Real Estate
West Newbury Sale Prices Span $425,000 to $1.3 Million in Late July
West Newbury recorded 15 property transfers between June 26 and July 25. Eight sales disclosed a price, ranging from $425,000 to $1,305,000, with a median of $551,000. The month's top sale was 15 Parsons Rd Lot 16B at $1,305,000, followed closely by 19 Crane Neck Dr Lot 2 at $1,300,000.…
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves part-time grounds maintenance position as manager transition continues
Select Board approves seasonal part-time grounds maintenance worker. The board unanimously authorized the hire to assist with lawn maintenance and fall leaf cleanup, granting Town Manager Angus Jennings discretion on job posting requirements. Chair Wendy Reed and Member Barry Fogel voted in favor,
Government · Select Board
West Newbury Select Board Approves Seasonal Grounds Position, Eyes Whittier Cost Formula
West Newbury Select Board approves seasonal grounds hire and prepares to vote on Whittier capital formula.
Government · Planning Board
West Newbury Planning Board certifies pickleball courts complete, clears path to opening
West Newbury Planning Board votes to open new pickleball courts and advances steep-slope zoning.
Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves three Orders of Conditions at July meeting
Conservation Commission approves three Orders of Conditions and one Certificate of Compliance. Chair Molly Hawkins, Vice Chair Geoffrey Garrison, and Clerk Rick Spieler voted unanimously to issue Orders of Conditions for a gangway installation at Mill Pond dock, a raze-and-rebuild project at 1 Old