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Planning Board defers Central Street subdivision after safety concerns

Planning Board defers two-lot subdivision decision after neighbor objections. The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the definitive subdivision application at 15 Central Street, filed by Michael Becker of 15 Central Byfield, LLC, to March 18 after multiple abutters raised

Open Space Committee advances draft plan toward regional review

Open Space Committee advances draft plan toward regional review. The committee approved the prior meeting's minutes and received a compiled draft of the Open Space and Resource Plan (OSRP) from Assistant Planner Sadie Woodward, with Sections 6 and 7 still requiring substantial additional work.

Planning Board sets public hearing date for zoning amendments

Newbury Planning Board votes to schedule public hearing on proposed zoning amendments. With three of five regular members present, Lawrence Murphy, the board's Clerk, moved to hold a public hearing on March 4, 2026 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Peter Paicos, Vice Chair, seconded the motion. The board voted

Commission directs Chair Morin to address demolition inquiry

Newbury Historical Commission directs Chair to address demolition inquiry at former Town Hall. Chair Rich Morin will contact the Assistant Town Administrator about the demolition-by-right question for 25 High Road, listed in the town's historic district record. Treasurer Lon Hachmeister reported

Local Historic District Study Committee schedules Lower Green public hearing

Local Historic District Study Committee schedules Lower Green public hearing for April 13. Chair Robin Etheridge, Secretary Elizabeth Paliga, and Vice Chair Joy Michaud unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and advanced the proposal after receiving Planning Board and Select Board support for