Select Board adopts new mission statement
The West Newbury Select Board adopted a new mission statement for the town at its Oct. 8 meeting, outlining priorities such as fiscal responsibility, natural resource protection and community engagement. Residents are invited to share feedback on the statement.
The Town of West Newbury announced Oct. 21 that its Select Board adopted a new mission statement for the municipality.
The board approved the statement at its Oct. 8, 2026, meeting. It reads: "To provide fiscally responsible municipal services while protecting the town's natural resources, honoring its historic roots and agricultural heritage, and encouraging community engagement."
A municipal mission statement defines a local government's core purpose and values and provides a framework for policy making and for aligning the priorities of employees, volunteers and residents.
The town is asking residents whether the statement reflects what they see as West Newbury's core purpose and values and is inviting feedback by email.
Source: Town of West Newbury announcement, October 21, 2026.
Checked against the record: before publication this article was automatically compared with the original announcement.
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