West Newbury Select Board approves Police Chief contract through May 2029. The board unanimously executed the contract along with approvals for two special events: the Handtub Muster on July 18 and a congregation gathering and BBQ by Unity on the River on August 9. Chair Wendy Reed's board
West Newbury Select Board launches interview process for interim town manager as current manager nears July exit.
Mill Pond Committee approves five special permits and advances dock extension project. Chair Jennifer Costain, members Deborah R. Hamilton, Matthew Shwom, Camille Garro, Jason Goldweber, and Nathaniel Peirce, and Associate Ioana Horotan-Enescu approved events spanning June through October,
Select Board approves equestrian permits and reappoints board members. The board unanimously approved special permits for two events hosted by the West Newbury Riding and Driving Club scheduled for June 28 and June 30, and reappointed nine individuals and one associate member to town boards and
West Newbury Select Board approves wave of reappointments, wage tables, and animal control contract on unanimous votes. Chair Wendy Reed and members Barry Fogel and Christopher Wile acted on more than a dozen items at the June 18 meeting, voting 3-0 on each action taken.
The Open Space Committee approved prior minutes and reviewed summer trail stewards training on invasive species management. Chair Carol Decker reported that interns Dillon Lee and Mia Hankey are targeting 10 to 12 invasive plants across town properties; member Patricia Reeser found the toxic vine
Climate Change Resiliency Committee approves May minutes and discusses member reappointments ahead of Select Board meetings. The committee reviewed a $1.4 million cost estimate for the DER farm field culvert project and discussed next steps, with Chair Elizabeth Callahan reviewing key construction
The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved a tiered water rate increase effective October 1, 2026. Commissioners Bob Janes, Chair, Jack Haley, and Mark Hemingway voted to raise the base meter charge 5 percent to $73.50 per bill and consumption rates 2 percent each, generating an
West Newbury Planning Board endorses a corrected ANR plan for Zero Mill Street and sets a fall agenda around two pending zoning questions.
Conservation Commission defers four matters to July 6 pending state approval. Chair Margaret (Molly) Hawkins, Vice Chair David Parrott, Member Jennifer Boyd (remote), and Clerk Rick Spieler voted unanimously to continue a driveway notice of intent, a resource-area determination, and a Mill Pond
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