The Energy and Sustainability Committee unanimously re-elected Arthur (Chip) Wallace as chair, with four members present. The committee reviewed 2026 accomplishments, including completion of municipal aggregation's first full year of operation and ongoing streetlight LED conversion by National
Town Governance Committee reviews interim organizational findings and Town Manager search timeline. Consultants John Petrin and Julie Jacobson of Community Paradigm advised prioritizing corrections to governance documents to eliminate inconsistencies between the Town Manager Act, bylaws, and
Board of Water Commissioners defers abatement decision to July 28 meeting. Robert Janes, Chair, and John Haley expressed divergent views on a water bill dispute from 6 Pleasant Street, with Haley arguing against the abatement and Janes favoring standard calculation methodology, but the board
West Newbury Select Board approves FY26 budget transfer and committee appointments. Chair Wendy Reed and members Barry Fogel and Christopher Wile unanimously approved a line-item transfer moving funds from the Department of Public Works into town building operating expenses to close the fiscal year
Historical Commission organizes for fiscal year 2027 with Robert Janes as chair and Elisa Grammer as clerk, both elected unanimously. Janes will represent the Commission at the Community Preservation Committee. The board heard an update on its historic plaque program, which has received nine to ten
West Newbury Select Board unanimously approves budget transfer, special permits, and two appointments at July 9 meeting.
Whittier Tech's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee postponed a formal vote on a 50/50 capital cost allocation model to July 29, deferring the decision after committee members requested time to consult their home boards. Angus Jennings of West Newbury led an informal round-robin in which seven
Town Governance Committee reviews organizational audit interim findings. Julie Jacobson of Community Paradigm presented findings showing misalignments between the Town Manager Special Act, bylaws, and personnel policies, with some employees and boards implementing practices no longer legal under
The Affordable Housing Trust approved its June minutes and reviewed draft materials for accessory dwelling unit promotion and a revised small grant application form. Chair Wendy Reed will incorporate edits for final review at the next meeting. Members Karen Holmes and Elsa Francescone reported on
West Newbury registrars onboard new member, plan fall elections. The Board of Registrars welcomed newly appointed Janet Schuchter to fill the remainder of departing Registrar Peg Duchemin's term through 2027, while confirming the reappointment of Registrar Leisa Mingo for three additional years.