By Dave Watkins in News — 03 Oct 2026

Planning board warns of funding gap, scam bid

Planning board flags funding gap, invoice scam. West Newbury's Planning Board warned that funding for interim planner Denise McClure's work could run out before the town finds more money, as staff also flagged a forged invoice scam using the town seal and McClure's name.West Newbury News

Sun, Oct 4, 6:30 a.m.: Riding club holds horse trials at Pipestave Hill. The West Newbury Riding and Driving Club holds its annual horse trials at Pipestave Hill on Sunday, Oct. 4, from 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., open to spectators all day.Town of West Newbury
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 p.m.: Clean River Project speaker visits Tuesday evening. Rocky Morrison of the Clean River Project speaks in West Newbury on Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6 to 6:45 p.m., with details on the town calendar listing.Town of West Newbury
Wed, Oct 7, 10:00 a.m.: Baby and toddler story time set Wednesday. West Newbury hosts Baby & Toddler Time with Miss Kate on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m., for young children and their caregivers.Town of West Newbury
Thu, Oct 8, 5:30 p.m.: Select board holds regular meeting Thursday. The West Newbury Select Board holds its regular meeting Thursday, Oct. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at town hall.Town of West Newbury
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 a.m.: Indigenous Peoples Day celebration set for waterfront. The West Newbury Cultural Council sponsors the Newburyport Indigenous Peoples Day Cultural Celebration at the waterfront Saturday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.West Newbury Cultural Council

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