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Early voting ends Friday in West Newbury

The West Newbury Town Clerk says Friday, Oct. 30, is the last day for in-person early voting ahead of the Nov. 3 state election; Election Day voting runs 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Town Annex.

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Government

Select Board Member Chris Wile Resigns

The Town of West Newbury announced Oct. 23 that Select Board member Chris Wile has resigned after years of service on the board.

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Government

West Newbury seeks volunteer for Parks & Recreation vacancy

West Newbury is accepting applications through Nov. 20 to fill a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation Commission created by a member's resignation, with the appointee serving until the May 2027 town election.

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Government

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.

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Government

Early voting opens Oct. 17 for Nov. 3 election

West Newbury's town clerk announced Oct. 16 that early voting for the Nov. 3 state election starts Oct. 17 and runs through Oct. 30 at the Town Office Building.

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board continues two hearings to Nov. 4

West Newbury's Planning Board continued two active subdivision hearings to Nov. 4 and ordered a peer review of a dated traffic study. Chair Rob Phillips opened by apologizing for an unposted site walk at 187 Main Street, where applicant John T.

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