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.
Newbury's Finance Committee elected Frank Visconti chair in absentia and debated trimming a $15,000-plus price tag for a rare November 23 special town meeting.
The Newbury Conservation Commission approved an order of conditions for two new homes on Downfall Road and delayed sign-off on the Larkin Dam removal project.
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.
Select Board discussed fire station lease dispute with Protection Fire Company No. 1. The town pays $90,000 annually for 50 percent of the Byfield Fire Station, but negotiations have stalled after Pro 1 rejected two tentative agreements.
Newbury Select Board faces packed crowd over stalled Byfield firehouse lease, splits on town hall priorities.
Newbury Zoning Board clears a Plum Island second-story addition after resolving a basement "story" dispute.
Newbury's Library Board of Trustees reviewed director and program updates at its September meeting. Director Aila Colburn reported on ongoing IT and building improvements, including installation of a people-counter, computer replacements, and repairs to the Anderson Room exit.
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