Newbury Morning Brief, Oct. 29: Conservation board takes up new Downfall Road homes

From Newbury News

• Conservation Commission issues wetland orders for two projects Newbury's Conservation Commission took up wetland permits for Old Town Hill and Fordham Way while Chair Mary Rimmer stepped aside from two votes, as the board also worked through completed project sign-offs and five pending applications headed for site visits.Newbury News
• Library trustees review 100th anniversary and new programs Newbury's Library Board of Trustees heard updates on IT and building upgrades, a $2,500 state arts grant, and new programs including a Dungeons and Dragons pilot and a reading therapy dog, as preparations continue for the library's 100th birthday celebration.Newbury News
• Open Space Committee revises Action Plan after feedback Newbury's Open Space Committee worked through resident feedback on its draft Action Plan, weighing how to address access concerns at Martin Burns and safety issues at the Upper Green before sending the plan for state review.Newbury News
• Conservation Commission approves two Downfall Road homes Newbury's Conservation Commission took up two single-family home proposals on Downfall Road that required relocating the nearest structure 8 feet from wetland areas and submitting an invasive species management plan for buffer zones.Newbury News

Happening Thu, Oct 29

• 9:30 a.m.: CFCE storytime and sensory playgroup Thursday The library's CFCE Family Connections Storytime and Sensory Playgroup meets Thursday, October 29, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. in the Anderson Room for young children and caregivers.Newbury Public Library
• 10:00 a.m.: Knitting group gathers Thursday morning Newbury's Knitting Group meets Thursday, October 29, at 10 a.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Newbury
• 1:00 p.m.: Sit and Sew meets Thursday afternoon A Sit & Sew gathering is scheduled Thursday, October 29, at 1 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Newbury

Coming up

• Fri, Oct 30, 10:00 a.m.: Library storytime set for Friday morning The Newbury Town Library holds StoryTime Friday, October 30, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. in the Anderson Room.Newbury Public Library
• Fri, Oct 30, 1:00 p.m.: Fiber Fridays craft session Friday afternoon Fiber Fridays, a craft gathering at the Newbury Town Library, runs Friday, October 30, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the main library.Newbury Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 12:00 p.m.: Blood pressure clinic offered Monday A Blood Pressure Clinic is offered Monday, November 2, at noon for Newbury residents.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 1:00 p.m.: Library screens A Force for Good documentary The library screens the documentary "A Force for Good" Monday, November 2, at 1 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Recreation Committee meets Monday evening The Newbury Recreation Committee holds its November meeting Monday, November 2, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Nov 3, 4:30 p.m.: PointRN health presentation set for Tuesday A PointRN health presentation is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, at 4:30 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Newbury
• Tue, Nov 3: Election Day polls open Tuesday Newbury holds state Election Day Tuesday, November 3, with the Town Library's Anderson Room serving as a polling site.Newbury Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3, 3:30 p.m.: Teens play D&D at Big Top Tuesdays Teens can join Dungeons and Dragons for the library's Big Top Tuesdays session Tuesday, November 3, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Local History Room.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 10:00 a.m.: Senior outreach hours at Newbury Village Newbury's outreach program holds hours at Newbury Village, 30 Rolfes Lane, Wednesday, November 4, at 10 a.m.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets via Zoom The Newbury Planning Board meets Wednesday, November 4, at 7 p.m. via Zoom.Town of Newbury
• Wed, Nov 4, 1:00 p.m.: Turtle Time program with Seacoast Science Center The Newbury Town Library hosts Turtle Time with the Seacoast Science Center Wednesday, November 4, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Anderson Room.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:00 p.m.: Library hosts Movie Time Wednesday The library's Movie Time program runs Wednesday, November 4, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Anderson Room.Newbury Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Book club discusses The Sentence The Newbury Town Library's book club discusses "The Sentence" by Louise Erdrich Wednesday, November 4, from 6 to 7 p.m.Newbury Public Library

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