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Newbury Planning Board Delays Decision on 34 Central Street Single-Access Dispute

Newbury Planning Board tables decision on single-access modification for a 44-unit development, citing unresolved questions about the applicant's best efforts to secure a secondary emergency access road.

Newbury Select Board Accepts 25 Plum Island Beach Easements in 4-1 Vote

Newbury Select Board formally accepted 25 long-dormant Plum Island beach nourishment easements in a 4-1 vote Tuesday, closing a 17-year administrative gap.

Newbury COA Advances Senior Van Service for Town Meeting, Flags Legal Questions

Newbury's Council on Aging voted unanimously June 8 to advance a plan offering the COA's 14-passenger accessible van for senior residents to attend town meetings and elections, while directing staff to first resolve open questions about insurance coverage and election-law obligations.

Newbury Planning Board Continues Central Street Subdivision Hearing to July 15

Newbury Planning Board continues Central Street subdivision hearing to July, closes out Boston Road site plan.

Newbury Finance Committee Unanimously Approves $134,733 Snow and Ice Reserve Transfer

Newbury Finance Committee approves $134,733 reserve fund transfer to cover FY2026 snow and ice deficit. The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to transfer $134,733.15 from the town's reserve fund to the snow and ice removal account, wiping the fund down to less than $5,000.

Newbury Conservation Commission Approves MBTA Housing Project, Bans Wetland Crossing

Newbury Conservation Commission issues partial approval for 45-unit MBTA housing project, bans wetland crossing.

Newbury Select Board Defers Plum Island Easement Vote to June 9

Newbury Select Board defers decision on disputed 17-year-old Plum Island beach easements to June 9.

Newbury ZBA Continues Plum Island Rebuild Hearing Over Size Concerns

Newbury ZBA continues contested Plum Island rebuild for the second time, citing scale concerns and missing Conservation Commission review.

Newbury Library Names Search Committee After Director Announces June Departure

Newbury Library Board launches director search after Hart announces June 4 departure. Library Director Haley Hart formally announced her resignation at the May 20 Board of Trustees meeting, ending roughly 14 years in the role.

Newbury Planning Board Continues Central Street Subdivision Hearing to June 3

Newbury Planning Board continues Central Street subdivision and receives broad housing and infrastructure update.

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