Board of Health

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

West Newbury Board of Health approves routine permits and vacation request. Members Blake Seale and Thomas Fahey unanimously approved two septic plans on April 14 with Chair Robert Janes absent: one for 141 Main Street (Williams and Sparages, file C26-6) and one for 21 Prospect Street (William

Board of Health recommends G. Mello for solid waste contract. The board voted unanimously to endorse G. Mello's $344,796 FY27 proposal against Casella's $483,388 bid, saving $138,592 annually. Health Agent Paul Sevigny emphasized that G. Mello's $98 per ton tipping fee stays below $105 through

West Newbury Board of Health refers housing variance to town counsel for legal review. The Board voted 2-0-1 to appoint Blake Seale to the three-member solid-waste disposal advisory committee and unanimously approved a salary adjustment for Administrative Assistant Rachel Navarro, moving her from

West Newbury Board of Health advances FY27 budget framework. Chair Robert Janes and members Blake Seale and Thomas Fahey approved steady funding for Public Health Nurse and Hazardous Waste programs while increasing expenses for state-mandated training requirements. The Landfill budget will rise due