Stormwater Regulations Public Hearing Set for May 19
West Newbury Planning Board reviewed amended stormwater regulations and confirmed a public hearing scheduled for May 19. Chairperson Ann E Bardeen oversaw the review of changes made based on suggestions from Associate Member Tim Cronin, described as small administrative adjustments.
Planning Board · Meeting of May 5, 2026
West Newbury Planning Board reviewed amended stormwater regulations and confirmed a public hearing scheduled for May 19. Chairperson Ann E Bardeen oversaw the review of changes made based on suggestions from Associate Member Tim Cronin, described as small administrative adjustments. The board also discussed implications of the marijuana prohibition approved at April Town Meeting and ballot, noting that the Marijuana Overlay District previously approved at Town Meeting would no longer be needed.
Preliminary discussion occurred on a proposal to install a cell tower on the municipal water tower to generate revenue and address service dead zones near the high school, though multiple unresolved issues remain.
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Source: the Planning Board meeting of May 5, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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