Newbury Planning Board continues hearing on proposed two-lot Central Street residential project. The board unanimously directed applicant Michael Becker to engineer pedestrian improvements at the subdivision entrance, including a sidewalk and pedestrian crosswalk consistent with Merrimack Valley
Open Space Committee advances plan for mid-November state filing. The committee, with help from the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, is finalizing its Open Space and Recreation Plan targeting submission to the State Division of Conservation Services by mid-November. Committee members are
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 Recreation Committee unanimously backs Town Day plans. The Recreation Committee approved five measures to support the annual event, including permissions for a beer truck and tent-covered performance stage erected Friday through Monday, as well as authorization to purchase two lawn bocce
Newbury Conservation Commission approves bog bridge expansion in protected wetlands. Conservation Agent Mason Ferrick presented the applicant's supplemental information on wetland delineation and replication plan for the bog bridge and boardwalk expansion at 45 Boston Road; the board voted 6-0 to
Newbury Library Board of Trustees unanimously extends directorship offer to Alia Colburn. At a special July 1 meeting, three Trustees voted to offer Colburn the director position, which she accepted. Melissa Mashburn and Alex Burke attended in person; Terry Litterst participated remotely from a
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
Border to Boston Trail Committee receives state design grant for Newbury South segment. The town officially received a Massachusetts Trails Grant enabling progression of design work from 75 percent to full completion, with Planning Director Kristen Grubbs and member John Reagan accepting the award
Newbury Board of Health unanimously approves septic system variances for the Greentree Lane property. Septic designer Bob Grasso requested two variances for 22 Greentree Lane: reducing the groundwater separation requirement from four feet to two feet with a Presby Treatment System, and substituting
Newbury Select Board approves police academy candidate with reimbursement clause. Police Chief Patricia Fisher cited recruitment and retention challenges since POST reforms require civilian candidates to complete five months of academy training plus three months of field work before certification.
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