Study Committee Expands Historic District Boundary to Include 269 High Road
Newbury historic district study committee expands boundary ahead of May town meeting vote. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and decided to expand the proposed Lower Green Local Historic District to include 269 High Road, a 1731 house whose owner requested inclusion, after consulting
Local Historic District Study Committee · Meeting of April 23, 2026
Newbury historic district study committee expands boundary ahead of May town meeting vote. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and decided to expand the proposed Lower Green Local Historic District to include 269 High Road, a 1731 house whose owner requested inclusion, after consulting the Massachusetts Historical Commission. Members addressed public hearing questions on temporary structures, accessory dwelling units, privacy fences, and solar panels.
The committee emphasized three core messages for voters: no taxpayer dollars, voluntary owner participation, and preservation of history.
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Source: the Local Historic District Study Committee meeting of April 23, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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