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Select Board approves FY26 budget transfer and three appointments.

West Newbury Select Board approves FY26 budget transfer and committee appointments. Chair Wendy Reed and members Barry Fogel and Christopher Wile unanimously approved a line-item transfer moving funds from the Department of Public Works into town building operating expenses to close the fiscal year

Townbrief news summary · Jul 9

Government · Select Board

West Newbury Select Board approves permits, hires treasurer, advances Whittier school talks

West Newbury Select Board unanimously approves budget transfer, special permits, and two appointments at July 9 meeting.

Townbrief reporting · Jul 9

Government · Select Board

Select Board appoints Sean Fitzgerald as interim Town Manager

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

Townbrief news summary · Jul 2

Government · Select Board

Select Board approves Police Chief contract through May 2029

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

Townbrief news summary · Jun 25

Government · Select Board

West Newbury Select Board Launches Interim Town Manager Search, Moves to Interview Finalists

West Newbury Select Board launches interview process for interim town manager as current manager nears July exit.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 25

Government · Select Board

Select Board approves special events, reappoints board members, extends Finance Committee terms.

Select Board approves equestrian permits and reappoints board members. The board unanimously approved special permits for two events hosted by the West Newbury Riding and Driving Club scheduled for June 28 and June 30, and reappointed nine individuals and one associate member to town boards and

Townbrief news summary · Jun 18

Government · Select Board

West Newbury Select Board Approves Permits, Wage Tables, and Animal Control Contract in Unanimous Vote

West Newbury Select Board approves wave of reappointments, wage tables, and animal control contract on unanimous votes. Chair Wendy Reed and members Barry Fogel and Christopher Wile acted on more than a dozen items at the June 18 meeting, voting 3-0 on each action taken.

Townbrief reporting · Jun 18

Government · Select Board

Select Board reviews reappointment process and board governance documents.

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.

Townbrief news summary · Jun 4

Government · Select Board

Select Board approves Conservation Commission appointments, special events, and holiday schedule changes.

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

Townbrief news summary · May 28

Government · Select Board

West Newbury Select Board Approves Conservation Picks, Holiday Changes at May Meeting

West Newbury Select Board approves Conservation Commission appointments and revised holiday schedule amid town manager transition.

Townbrief reporting · May 28