Newbury Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Library preps for Election Day setup

From Newbury News

• Zoning board debates whether Fordham Way room is a bedroom Newbury's Zoning Board of Appeals weighed a 306-square-foot addition at 62 Fordham Way on Plum Island after the applicant agreed to drop a planned bathroom, as Chair Eric Svahn questioned whether a shower-equipped room functions as a bedroom.Newbury News
• Open space panel picks priority trail projects for state Newbury's Open Space Committee settled on three priority trail projects, including standardized signage, a Central Green boardwalk repair and support for the Border to Boston Trail, ahead of sending the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan to the state.Newbury News
• HR board reviews wave of town staff departures Newbury's Human Resource Board reviewed a round of municipal staff turnover, including the fire chief's planned Nov. 2 retirement, a new inspectional services director who started Oct. 14, and a returning assistant town clerk now filling the role full-time.Newbury News

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 10 a.m.: Watercolor class offered at senior center The Byfield senior center hosts a watercolor painting class with Pam Jamison Monday, Nov. 2, at 10 a.m.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and strength class meets Monday A stretch and strength exercise class meets at 81 Central Street in Byfield on Monday, Nov. 2, at 10:30 a.m.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 12 p.m.: Blood pressure clinic offered Monday The Byfield senior center offers a free blood pressure clinic Monday, Nov. 2, at noon.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 12 p.m.: Traveling chef program served Monday The Traveling Chef program serves lunch at the Byfield senior center Monday, Nov. 2, at noon.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 1 p.m.: Documentary 'A Force for Good' screens Monday The Byfield senior center screens the documentary "A Force for Good" Monday, Nov. 2, at 1 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Recreation committee holds November meeting Newbury's Recreation Committee meets Monday, Nov. 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2: Library preps for Election Day setup Newbury Town Library staff will set up the Lois M. Anderson Community Room on Monday, Nov. 2, ahead of Tuesday's Election Day voting there.Newbury Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 4:30 p.m.: PointRN presentation set at senior center The Byfield senior center hosts a PointRN health presentation Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 4:30 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Nov 3: Election Day polls open Tuesday Polls open Tuesday, Nov. 3, with voting taking place in the Lois M. Anderson Community Room at the Newbury Town Library.Newbury Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 3:30 p.m.: Teen D&D group meets Tuesday Teens can join the library's Dungeons & Dragons group, Big Top Tuesdays, in the Local History Room Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6 p.m.: Conservation commission meets Wednesday evening Newbury's Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 7 p.m.: Planning board meets via Zoom Wednesday Newbury's Planning Board meets via Zoom Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 1 p.m.: Turtle Time program visits library The Seacoast Science Center brings its Turtle Time program to the Newbury Town Library's community room Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 1 to 2 p.m.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6 p.m.: Book club discusses 'The Sentence' Wednesday The Newbury Town Library's book club discusses "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich Wednesday, Nov. 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Main Library.Newbury Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 12 p.m.: Veterans luncheon set at senior center The Byfield senior center hosts a Veterans Luncheon Thursday, Nov. 5, at noon.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Nov 5, 12:15 p.m.: Senator Tarr's office holds constituent hours State Senator Bruce Tarr's office offers constituent services at the Byfield senior center Thursday, Nov. 5, at 12:15 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Nov 5, 5 p.m.: Public meeting set on Border to Boston Trail The Newbury Town Library hosts a public meeting on the Border to Boston Trail project Thursday, Nov. 5, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the community room.Newbury Public Library
• Fri, Nov 6, 3:30 p.m.: Library hosts puzzle race Friday The Newbury Town Library holds a Puzzle Race in its community room Friday, Nov. 6, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.Newbury Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 a.m.: Author meet and greet set Saturday The Newbury Town Library hosts an author meet and greet for "Catnip Mouse" Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Newbury Public Library

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