Newbury Morning Brief, Oct. 22: Town seeks input on Border to Boston Trail

From Newbury News

• Historical commission considers Triton student for open seat The Newbury Historical Commission took up its long-vacant seventh seat, floating a one-year rotating appointment for a Triton student, while treasurer Lon Hachmeister reported a new $3,500 special fund and the Lower Green Historic District nomination awaits state notification.Newbury News
• Open Space Committee unveils draft recreation action plan Newbury's Open Space Committee presented the Action Plan portion of its draft Open Space and Recreation Plan at a second public meeting, inviting residents to prioritize goals built from a 2025 survey and public input.Newbury News
• Select Board grapples with fire station lease stalemate Newbury's Select Board confronted a stalled lease negotiation with Protection Fire Company No. 1 over the Byfield Fire Station as Fire Chief David Evans's November 2 retirement and a citizens' petition for a Special Town Meeting raise the stakes.Newbury News
• Historical commission revisits adding a seventh voting member The Newbury Historical Commission returned to the question of expanding its board, with members eyeing a Triton School student as a possible seventh voting member while cautioning that such a change would need town approval.Newbury News

Newbury on Thu, Oct 22

• Town seeks input on Border to Boston Trail segment The Town of Newbury is asking residents to weigh in on possible routes for the Border to Boston Trail's Northern Newbury Segment Study before any route is developed and compared.Town of Newbury
• Fire department marks Fire Prevention Month The Newbury Fire Department announced activities for Fire Prevention Month, part of its annual community outreach.Newbury Fire Department
• Town launches sock drive for food pantry The Town of Newbury is collecting new socks in partnership with the 1st Parish Newbury Food Pantry.Town of Newbury

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 10:30 a.m.: Stretch and Strength class meets Monday Newbury's Stretch and Strength exercise class meets Oct. 26 at 10:30 a.m. at 81 Central Street in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Oct 26, 1:00 p.m.: Needle felting class offered Monday in Byfield The Town of Newbury will host a needle felting class Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Oct 27, 9:30 a.m.: Seabrook Commons outing planned Tuesday Newbury's senior programming includes a trip to Seabrook Commons on Oct. 27 at 9:30 a.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Oct 27, 10:30 a.m.: Drawing class with Jan set for Tuesday A drawing class led by Jan is scheduled for Oct. 27 at 10:30 a.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Oct 27: Tai chi class offered Tuesday at senior center A tai chi class is offered Oct. 27 at 81 Central Street in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Oct 28, 10:00 a.m.: Gentle yoga class meets Wednesday A gentle yoga class meets Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. at 81 Central Street in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Oct 29, 10:00 a.m.: Knitting group meets Thursday morning Newbury's knitting group meets Oct. 29 at 10 a.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury
• Thu, Oct 29, 1:00 p.m.: Sit and sew group meets Thursday The Sit and Sew group meets Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. in Byfield.Town of Newbury

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