Board of Water Commissioners

Water commissioners approve $1.19 million budget and consulting studies. Board Chair Robert Janes, members John Haley and Mark Hemingway, and Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe unanimously approved the FY2027 operating budget of $1,192,050. The board authorized Tighe & Bond to conduct a Rate Study

West Newbury water board advances rate study to address $81K deficit. The Board of Water Commissioners directed Tighe & Bond to revise consulting proposals for a comprehensive rate study and master plan, with project start moved to May and a 6-year master plan window including detailed cost

Water Board reviews FY27 budget, identifies spending discrepancies. Chair Robert Janes, Member John Haley, and Member Mark Hemingway met with Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe to examine historical spending patterns and address three budget concerns, including a printing line-item overrun of 586

West Newbury Water Board clarifies signature requirements for invoices exceeding $20,000. All such invoices must carry signatures from all three commissioners, except in rare circumstances where at least two signatures may suffice. The board appointed member John Haley as its representative on the

Water board unanimously backs Groveland inter-municipal agreement. The Board of Water Commissioners voted January 20 to approve a draft inter-municipal memo with Groveland Water, with Chair Robert Janes presiding and members John Haley and Mark Hemingway present. The unanimous vote noted a