Town Governance Committee convenes with Paradigm Associates consultants to define its oversight role. Chair Wendy Reed and members Ann Bardeen, Jennifer Walsh, and Tom Ellis agreed to function as a unified point of contact, with the committee operating independently of consultants at separate
West Newbury Cultural Council advances spring initiatives and pins June logo ceremony. Chair Yetti Frenkel compiled local artist contacts for outreach and survey dissemination, approved unanimously. Member Marie Pierce agreed to investigate a previously funded event and its funding status. The
West Newbury board of health approves four septic plans, continues All Saints review. The board unanimously approved septic system plans for four properties while continuing review of an All Saints Church variance request for converting historic Saint John's Hall into six affordable housing units
West Newbury Board of Assessors reorganizes, elects new officers on May 12. Scott Goldthwaite was elected Chairman, Richard Baker as Assistant Chairman, and William Studzinski as Clerk. The board approved April abatement and exemption reports including a Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Warrant of
Water board appoints Janes chair, sets June 15 rate hearing. The three-member Board of Water Commissioners unanimously appointed Robert Janes as Chairperson and voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on June 15 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex for review of proposed water rate increases
Affordable Housing Trust unanimously approves $7,000 grant for home repairs. Chair Wendy Reed directed the fund release contingent on a post-work inspection by the Building Inspector, with checks made jointly to resident and contractor. The applicant property required priority repairs including a
West Newbury Planning Board reviewed amended stormwater regulations and confirmed a public hearing scheduled for May 19. Chairperson Ann E Bardeen oversaw the review of changes made based on suggestions from Associate Member Tim Cronin, described as small administrative adjustments.
Parks and Recreation Commission approves $24,400 work list for DPW projects. Chair Douglas Mead and Clerk Wendy Willis unanimously backed four prioritized capital improvements: snack shack painting ($2,800), tool box at Pipestave ($300), Pipestave soccer field black top railing ($5,200), and
Select Board approves EV signage, knotweed treatment, and dock project acceleration. Wendy Reed and Christopher Wile unanimously authorized three 12-by-18-inch signs at Pipestave, moved the Mill Pond dock to immediate workplan status pending Conservation Commission confirmation, and cleared Highway
Conservation Commission approves River Road home construction with environmental conditions. The Commission unanimously voted to issue an order of conditions for Michael Fusco's single-family home at 125 River Road, with 10 special conditions governing erosion controls, deicing salts, and equipment
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