Select Board reviews reappointment process for town boards and committees. Chair Wendy Reed reported Town Clerk Amanda Haggstrom has scheduled member reappointments for June 18 or June 25, with Christopher Wile stressing the importance of committee members appearing to discuss work expectations.
West Newbury Agricultural Committee approves prior meeting minutes, endorses library scavenger hunt. Chair Richard Baker, Vice Chair John Adams, Clerk Chris Grant, Member Lydia Sisson, and Select Board Representative Wendy Reed approved the March and April minutes unanimously. Kelly Scott presented
Affordable Housing Trust approves revised $4,670 home repair grant. Chair Wendy Reed reported that the recipient had obtained lower contractor quotes, revising the grant downward from a $7,000 maximum. Kevin Bowe's motion to approve the new total, which included $1,565 for stoop and roof work and
West Newbury Planning Board elected Rob Phillips as Chair in annual reorganization. The board voted unanimously to appoint Phillips as Chair, Brian R. Murphey as Vice Chair, and Ann E Bardeen as Clerk at its June 2 meeting.
West Newbury Conservation Commission unanimously approves removal of 24 dead ash trees. The Commission approved removal from 151 River Road, with applicant Scott Overbeck reporting fallen limbs have damaged structures. The approval mandates heavy equipment remain on the driveway, 10-foot snags be
Select Board approves Conservation Commission appointments and special events. Chair Wendy Reed and Members Christopher Wile and Barry Fogel unanimously voted to appoint Jennifer Boyd and Rick Spieler to the Conservation Commission with terms ending June 30, 2029. The board also unanimously
Mill Pond Committee approves six special permits and advances dock extension. Chair Jennifer Costain's committee granted permits for Cub Scout and Girl Scout camping, a July baby shower, September boy scout and environmental events, and an October fishing derby, all approved unanimously. The dock
Board of Water Commissioners greenlights Tighe & Bond rate study contract, schedules June public hearing. Chair Robert Janes led the unanimous approval of amended prior minutes and authorized immediate execution of the rate-study and master-plan agreement, with Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe to
Energy and Sustainability Committee approves April minutes and discusses Public Safety Building heating. The committee reviewed a rejected Town Meeting article proposing heat pump installation aligned with town decarbonization goals; the Select Board instead approved a reserve fund transfer for
Whittier Tech's regional agreement panel prepares two alternative draft agreements for June vote. The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee, meeting May 20 at Northern Essex Community College, conducted a straw poll on governance composition, budget approval thresholds, and cost-sharing methods as
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