Newbury recorded 15 property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5. Of the nine sales with recorded prices, values ranged from $700,000 to $1,850,000, with a median of $1,120,000. Two properties, 112 Middle Rd Pcl 1 and 23 Rolfes Ln Lot 18, each sold for the period's high of $1,850,000. Six of the
Border to Boston Trail advances: North and South segments moving forward. The Border to Boston Trail Committee discussed progress on two major segments, with Newbury close to signing a contract with Stantec for the South trail while engineering firm Kittelson conducts a feasibility study on the
Newbury Planning Board approved the 15 Central Street two-lot subdivision after closing a continued hearing. The Board unanimously approved off-site improvements and the final decision.
Recreation Committee votes to pursue Fitness Court grant. The Newbury Recreation Committee voted unanimously to open grant requests for a National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court project estimated at $400,000, though Chair David Broll's committee expressed concern about foot traffic at the proposed
Eleven deeds were recorded in Newbury between July 31 and Aug. 29, with six carrying recorded sale prices ranging from $700,000 to $1,850,000 and a median of $1,175,000. The period's standout transaction was the $1,850,000 sale at 23 Rolfes Lane, where MAS 2019 Revocable Trust conveyed the
Open Space Committee readies September input meeting on conservation plan. Chair Bill Hoffman reported that Assistant Planner Sadie Woodward is incorporating consultant feedback into the Open Space and Recreation Plan, with Committee members set to complete review by September 1 so a clean draft
The Human Resources Board reported the hiring of Library Director Aila Colburn and other personnel actions at its August 24 meeting. Colburn, who previously worked in Merrimac and Haverhill, started on August 4, 2026.
Newbury recorded 14 property deed transfers between July 24 and Aug. 22, but only five had a sale price recorded, ranging from $580,000 to $1,000,000 with a median of $700,000. The month's top sales were tied: 96 Hanover St. and 7 Exeter Way, Lot 13, each sold for $1,000,000. Nine of the 14…
Planning Board approves fiscal 2027 signatories; continues two major projects. The Board unanimously designated Chair Woody Knight and Vice Chair Peter Paicos as primary and alternate signatories for FY2027 bills and Approval Not Required plan filings at the Registry of Deeds. The Board also