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Town Governance Committee clarifies oversight role, plans resident survey

Town Governance Committee convenes with Paradigm Associates consultants to define its oversight role. Chair Wendy Reed and members Ann Bardeen, Jennifer Walsh, and Tom Ellis agreed to function as a unified point of contact, with the committee operating independently of consultants at separate

Board approves four septic plans; All Saints variance deferred

West Newbury board of health approves four septic plans, continues All Saints review. The board unanimously approved septic system plans for four properties while continuing review of an All Saints Church variance request for converting historic Saint John's Hall into six affordable housing units

Board of Assessors reorganizes, approves abatement reports

West Newbury Board of Assessors reorganizes, elects new officers on May 12. Scott Goldthwaite was elected Chairman, Richard Baker as Assistant Chairman, and William Studzinski as Clerk. The board approved April abatement and exemption reports including a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Warrant of

Board appoints Janes Chair, sets June water rate hearing

Water board appoints Janes chair, sets June 15 rate hearing. The three-member Board of Water Commissioners unanimously appointed Robert Janes as Chairperson and voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex for review of proposed water rate increases

Affordable Housing Trust approves $7,000 grant for priority home repairs.

Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approves $7,000 grant for home repairs. Chair Wendy Reed directed the fund release contingent on a post-work inspection by the Building Inspector, with checks made jointly to resident and contractor. The applicant property required priority repairs including a