Affordable Housing Trust approves prior minutes and advances outreach efforts. The committee unanimously approved its February 4 meeting minutes and tentatively scheduled a fall accessory dwelling unit workshop, potentially partnering with Boxford and Newbury. Chair Wendy Reed will pursue a Habitat
West Newbury Select Board unanimously nominates two for Inspector of Animals. Chair Wendy Reed and member Christopher Wile voted to nominate Kayla Provencher and Michelle Parsons to the post at the April 1 meeting. The Board declined to reopen the fiscal 2027 spring Town Meeting warrant, instead
Finance Committee unanimously backs revised FY27 budget. The panel, with Daniel Innes presiding, recommended $32,685 in adjustments including a $30,000 increase to the Finance Committee Reserve Fund, $2,000 to library books and periodicals, and $685 to the veterans fund. The Select Board budget
The Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved a summer recreation budget of $30,430 and adopted pickleball court usage rules during its March 30 meeting. Chair Douglas Mead and members Casey Fallon and Wendy Willis also authorized a $3,000 transfer from the Parks and Recreation revolving
Select Board approves revised FY27 budget for Finance Committee review. Chair Wendy Reed and Member Christopher Wile, in a two-hour line-by-line workshop, voted unanimously to refer the amended budget after trimming Police Overtime to $120,000 (from $185,769), annualizing Police and Fire Expenses
West Newbury Select Board and Finance Committee endorse water articles, approve cellular tower lease. In joint session March 26, the boards unanimously endorsed Article 8 (Water System Master Plan, $45,000), Article 9 (Water Rate Study), and Article 10 (transfer $15,000 to Water Pension Liability
Finance Committee advances budget review with four water-related warrant articles. The committee unanimously approved a $16,500 reserve fund transfer to repair a failing sewer pipe at the Page School and voted 5-0 on warrant articles supporting a water system master plan update, water rate study,
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 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 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.
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