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.
The Newbury Open Space Committee held its second public meeting to present the draft Open Space and Recreation Plan. The presentation focused on the Action Plan portion, developed with feedback from a May 2025 public meeting and a community survey.
The Newbury Open Space Committee finalized preparations for a second public input meeting on its draft Open Space and Recreation Plan, scheduled for September 15 at Town Hall.
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
Open Space Committee schedules public presentation of plan. The committee approved promotional materials for a September 15 public meeting on the Open Space Resource Plan, with members volunteering to distribute flyers throughout Newbury. Chair Bill Hoffman and member Christina Hoffman will staff
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
Open Space Committee adds water quality focus to draft open space plan. The committee, meeting June 17 via Zoom, live-edited the draft Action Plan and added Objective 3.6 to study water quality in Newbury's waterways and enhance water-based recreation. Chair Bill Hoffman, Clerk Mike Carbone,
Open Space Committee reviews and refines action plan with state priorities. The committee met via Zoom on June 2 to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss revisions to its action plan, ensuring survey results, committee priorities, and State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
Newbury Open Space Committee advances plan with May 19 comment deadline. The committee reviewed its multiyear comprehensive open space plan update in a May 12 Zoom meeting, with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission currently examining sections 1 through 5. Committee members will review draft
Newbury Open Space Committee advances plan sections, coordinates with historic preservation effort. The committee divided responsibility for completing its Open Space and Recreation Plan, with Assistant Planner Sadie Woodward drafting initial versions of Sections 1 and 2 for member review, and
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