Newbury's Select Board approved Ted Russell as a Historical Commission alternate over Clerk Leslie Matthews' lone abstention. Chairperson William DiMaio pressed Matthews twice to reconsider; she declined both times, prompting DiMaio to say "I'm very disappointed."
Newbury's Human Resource Board reviewed a round of municipal staff turnover at its October 26 meeting.
Newbury's Open Space Committee settled on its first three priority trail projects ahead of a planned state submission this week.
The Newbury Council on Aging approved an updated vehicle policy that lets staff use a newly leased SUV when the senior van is unavailable.
The Newbury Zoning Board of Appeals approved a 306-square-foot addition at 62 Fordham Way on Plum Island after the applicant agreed to remove a planned bathroom and shift the structure to meet a 10-foot setback.
The Newbury Select Board voted to set a Special Town Meeting for Nov. 23 despite Finance Committee cost concerns.
Newbury Board of Assessors approved minutes and signed a $53,287 motor vehicle excise commitment as it previewed the town's five-year property revaluation.
Newbury Historical Commission discussed the possibility of adding a student to its board. The six-member commission approved August minutes and accepted a Fiscal 2027 Treasurer's report with a new $3,500 Special Article Fund.
Newbury's Planning Board unanimously cleared Byfield Heights for site work.
Conservation Commission unanimously approved two single-family homes at 23 Downfall Road, voting to issue an Order of Conditions requiring stricter environmental protections.
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