Open Space Committee incorporates public feedback into Action Plan
The Open Space Committee discussed and refined its draft Action Plan in response to public feedback, deciding to maintain its current goal structure while adding specific narrative examples addressing resident concerns about access to Martin Burns and safety at the Upper Green.
Open Space Committee · Meeting of September 29, 2026
NEWBURY — The Open Space Committee discussed and refined its draft Action Plan in response to public feedback, deciding to maintain its current goal structure while adding specific narrative examples addressing resident concerns about access to Martin Burns and safety at the Upper Green. Assistant Planner Sadie Woodward will revise the narrative and submit the plan draft to the Department of Conservation Services for initial review, with plans to present the plan to town boards and committees for approval.
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Source: the Open Space Committee meeting of September 29, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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