Historical Commission organizes for fiscal year 2027 with Robert Janes as chair and Elisa Grammer as clerk, both elected unanimously. Janes will represent the Commission at the Community Preservation Committee. The board heard an update on its historic plaque program, which has received nine to ten
Whittier Tech's Regional Agreement Amendment Committee postponed a formal vote on a 50/50 capital cost allocation model to July 29, deferring the decision after committee members requested time to consult their home boards. Angus Jennings of West Newbury led an informal round-robin in which seven
Town Governance Committee reviews organizational audit interim findings. Julie Jacobson of Community Paradigm presented findings showing misalignments between the Town Manager Special Act, bylaws, and personnel policies, with some employees and boards implementing practices no longer legal under
The Affordable Housing Trust approved its June minutes and reviewed draft materials for accessory dwelling unit promotion and a revised small grant application form. Chair Wendy Reed will incorporate edits for final review at the next meeting. Members Karen Holmes and Elsa Francescone reported on
West Newbury registrars onboard new member, plan fall elections. The Board of Registrars welcomed newly appointed Janet Schuchter to fill the remainder of departing Registrar Peg Duchemin's term through 2027, while confirming the reappointment of Registrar Leisa Mingo for three additional years.
Conservation Commission approves resource delineation and issues two project exemptions. The Commission unanimously approved the resource area delineation for 187 Main Street (The Poppies, LLC) subject to peer reviewer revisions and a revised plan clarifying the intermittent stream near the Route
The West Newbury Select Board unanimously appointed Sean Fitzgerald as Interim Town Manager, contingent on successful contract negotiations with Chair Wendy Reed handling talks. Fitzgerald, who has served as Town Administrator in Swampscott and Plastow, New Hampshire, and is currently interim in
Whittier Tech's regional agreement committee schedules intensive July session on cost allocation. The RAAC, meeting June 25, heard from Superintendent Maureen Lynch that Whittier has advanced to the feasibility phase and will hire an Owner's Project Manager to move the building project forward.
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
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,
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