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.
The Newbury Historical Commission discussed filling its seventh open seat, considering a rotating Triton student member for one-year appointments.
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 Historical Commission denies 15 Sunset Drive historical designation. Chair Rich Morin moved unanimously to table chairperson selection pending full attendance, while Treasurer Lon Hachmeister reported General Account balance of $54.23 and Gift Fund holdings of $2,816.65. The four-member
Newbury Historical Commission votes unanimously to designate 25 High Rd as preferably preserved, triggering a nine-month holding period on any demolition permit. The designation qualifies under Demolition Delay Bylaw criterion 1.8, covering structures with historic significance. Approximately 30
Historical Commission hears arguments on preserving former Town Hall at 25 High Rd. About 22 residents testified at a public hearing on the Select Board's demolition application. Supporters of a 90-day preservation delay cited the building's historical significance to the Upper Green; opponents
Newbury Historical Commission moves forward with demolition-delay hearing on 25 High Rd. The commission scheduled the public hearing for June 17 after the Building Inspector rejected the commission's letter of incomplete information; notices will be posted June 3 and June 10. Per the town
Newbury's Historical Commission rejects incomplete demolition permit application for 25 High Road. Acting Chair Rich Morin and members Jan Forrest, Lon Hachmeister, and Eva Jackman found the Demolition by Design application missing critical information about sections 41D and E, particularly
Newbury Historical Commission schedules May 7 demolition-delay hearing on High Rd. property. The commission voted unanimously to hold the public hearing to determine whether the Demolition Delay Bylaw applies to the building at 25 High Rd., with Chair Rich Morin moving the measure and Treasurer Lon
The Newbury Historical Commission reviewed financial reports and discussed ongoing preservation projects. Treasurer Lon Hachmeister reported a Gift Fund balance of $2,812.65 and general funds of $900 for the fiscal year; the town transferred $3,456.67 from a special account without yet returning
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