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
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
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 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 Planning Board recommended three regulatory amendments to Town Meeting.
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 Select Board unanimously designates water counsel as Special Municipal Employee. The board approved a motion from member Christopher Wile, seconded by Chair Wendy Reed, to designate attorney Ivria Glass of Harrington Heep, LLP as Special Water Counsel. Glass explained the designation
Climate Change Resiliency Committee advances Living Shoreline training application. Chair Elizabeth Callahan reported office hours with Select Board Chair Wendy Reed, confirming no plans to refill the Project Manager position this year and deferring Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness grant
Historical Commission approves prior meeting minutes. The five-member body, chaired by Robert Janes with members David Danis, Elisa Grammer, Robert M. Belmont, Jr., and Jennifer L. Munson, voted unanimously to approve the minutes of its December 22, 2025 meeting at the March 10, 2026 gathering held
Board of Health recommends G. Mello for solid waste contract. The board voted unanimously to endorse G. Mello's $344,796 FY27 proposal against Casella's $483,388 bid, saving $138,592 annually. Health Agent Paul Sevigny emphasized that G. Mello's $98 per ton tipping fee stays below $105 through
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