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Finance Committee approves warrant articles; budget review underway.

Finance Committee endorses three Community Preservation articles, defers full budget vote. The panel unanimously approved warrant Articles 17, 18, and 19 (amended to $25,000 for Cammett Park recreation) on March 19, also ratifying corrections to Articles 4 and 11 regarding pension drawdowns. In

Energy and Sustainability Committee advances EV charging and decarbonization initiatives.

Energy and Sustainability Committee approves final EV charging signage recommendations for Pipestave Hill. Chair Arthur (Chip) Wallace will submit to the Town Manager and Select Board a proposal for two signs in the upper lot and one in the lower lot. Member Richard Parker asked whether the town

West Newbury Select Board Adds Cannabis Prohibition to May Ballot

West Newbury Select Board votes to place cannabis prohibition on May 4 ballot, reopening warrant to add article.

Water commissioners approve $1.19M budget and consulting studies

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 Planning Board sends marijuana overlay and parking rules to town meeting

West Newbury Planning Board unanimously advanced a marijuana overlay district, a parking overhaul, and new slope-protection rules at its March 17 meeting.