Newbury Morning Brief, Oct. 30: Voters head to the polls Tuesday for election

From Newbury News

• Conservation panel weighs wetland orders on two properties Newbury's Conservation Commission took up Orders of Conditions for Old Town Hill and Fordham Way in September, with Chair Mary Rimmer stepping aside from two votes as the board also weighed five continued applications requiring further environmental review.Newbury News
• Library trustees review 100th birthday plans, new grant Newbury's Library Board of Trustees reviewed a run of building upgrades and new programming at its September meeting, including preparations for the library's 100th birthday and a new state arts grant funding a program launching in 2027.Newbury News
• Open Space Committee revises Action Plan after feedback Newbury's Open Space Committee worked through public feedback on its draft Action Plan in September, addressing concerns about access to Martin Burns and safety at the Upper Green before sending a revised narrative on to state reviewers.Newbury News
• Conservation Commission acts on Downfall Road homes Newbury's Conservation Commission took up two single-family homes proposed for 23 Downfall Road, weighing wetland buffer requirements that could force the nearest structure to shift and require a new invasive species management plan.Newbury News

Happening Fri, Oct 30

• 10:00 a.m.: Library StoryTime runs Friday morning The library's StoryTime program for young children runs 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the Anderson Community Room.Newbury Public Library
• 1:00 p.m.: Fiber Fridays crafting session held Friday afternoon Fiber Fridays, an open crafting session, meets 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, in the library's main room.Newbury Public Library

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 1:00 p.m.: Library screens 'A Force for Good' documentary Newbury's town calendar lists a screening of the documentary 'A Force for Good' at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Recreation Committee meets Monday evening Newbury's Recreation Committee holds its November meeting from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 p.m.: Free blood pressure clinic offered Monday A free Blood Pressure Clinic is offered at noon Monday, Nov. 2, in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Nov 3, 4:30 p.m.: PointRN health presentation set for Tuesday A PointRN health presentation is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Nov 3: State election day arrives Tuesday for Newbury Newbury's state election is Tuesday, Nov. 3, with the Lois M. Anderson Community Room at the library serving as a polling site.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday evening Newbury's Conservation Commission meets from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday via Zoom The Newbury Planning Board holds its meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, via Zoom.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Turtle Time program visits library Wednesday The library hosts Turtle Time with the Seacoast Science Center from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the Anderson Community Room.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Book club discusses Erdrich's 'The Sentence' The library's NTL Book Club discusses 'The Sentence' by Louise Erdrich from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4.Newbury Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 12:00 p.m.: Veterans Luncheon held Thursday in Byfield A Veterans Luncheon is held at noon Thursday, Nov. 5, in Byfield, ahead of Veterans Day.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Nov 5, 12:15 p.m.: Senator Tarr's office offers constituent services Thursday State Senator Bruce Tarr's office holds constituent services at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Nov 5, 5:00 p.m.: Library hosts Border to Boston Trail meeting The library hosts a public meeting on the Border to Boston Trail from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, in the Anderson Community Room.Newbury Public Library

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