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Planning Board discusses interim planner search, Town Meeting warrant.

Planning Board discusses interim planner after town staff departure. Chair Ann E Bardeen and members determined that interim part-time professional coverage in the Planning Office is necessary and will be pursued in coordination with Select Board and Town Manager support. The Board reviewed

Council on Aging advances three finalists in director search

Council on Aging advances finalists for director post; chair resigns. Three candidates from a field of 26 applications have advanced to final interviews for the Council on Aging director position, with Town Manager Angus Jennings noting that finalists will tour the SAGE Center and meet with board

Board of Water Commissioners approves $1.19 million FY2027 budget

Board of Water Commissioners approves $1.19 million budget with 3.8 percent insurance increase. The board voted unanimously on March 24 to approve a $2,925 increase to the insurance line item and finalize the FY2027 budget of $1,194,975.00, reflecting a 3.8 percent jump in health insurance rates.

West Newbury Conservation Commission approves dwelling unit

West Newbury Conservation Commission approves Main Street dwelling unit. The commission unanimously approved an order of conditions for a 141 Main Street accessory dwelling unit and septic system project in a 100-foot wetland buffer, with conditions on stockpiling and erosion controls. Applicant

Select Board approves cannabis prohibition ballot question and organizational consultant.

The Select Board unanimously approved adding a cannabis prohibition ballot question to the May 4 election, requiring both a Town Meeting vote and voter approval because a 2016 town vote had legalized cannabis. Chair Wendy Reed explained that the earlier legalization measure did not clearly convey