Planning Board approves fiscal 2027 signatories; continues two major projects. The Board unanimously designated Chair Woody Knight and Vice Chair Peter Paicos as primary and alternate signatories for FY2027 bills and Approval Not Required plan filings at the Registry of Deeds. The Board also
Newbury Conservation Commission approved invasive phragmites removal plan.
Newbury's Conservation Commission approved wetland permits and learned a state budget rider ends lot-coverage limits on Plum Island.
Newbury Council on Aging moves to let its van carry seniors to town meetings and elections.
Newbury recorded 14 property transfers between July 17 and Aug. 15, but only five deeds had a sale price recorded, ranging from $580,000 to $1 million, with a median of $700,000. The period's top sale was a condominium unit at 7 Exeter Way, Lot 13, which sold for $1 million on July 30. Half of all
Historical Commission unanimously elects Rich Morin as chair. All six commission members were present, including newest member Dana Packer, as the board approved July's minutes with two minor corrections and accepted Treasurer Lon Hachmeister's verbal report on the commission's fiscal 2027 budget.
Newbury Select Board left member Geoffrey Walker's seat vacant through May 2027 rather than fund a special election.
Newbury Select Board leaves Geoffrey Walker's seat vacant until May 2027 election. Vice Chair Alicia Greco noted approximately $10,000 in unbudgeted special-election costs and that nomination papers for the 2027 race will not be available until February; the vote passed unanimously. The Board also
Newbury Library Trustees welcome new director, start centennial planning.
Recreation Committee approves field requests and authorizes facility upgrades. Committee Chair David Broll and members John Reagan, Mary Anastasio, Michael Crouch, and Cindy Currier of the Council on Aging approved cornhole and Rush youth program field requests at their August 10 meeting, with the