Newbury

Government · Conservation

Newbury Conservation Commission Authorizes Stormwater Review for 44-Unit MBTA Housing Development

NEWBURY -- May 4, 2026, Newbury Conservation Commission authorized an independent stormwater review for a proposed 44-unit MBTA housing development at 34 Central Street and scheduled a second May meeting to manage a growing

Townbrief reporting · May 4

Government · Library

Newbury Library Plans September Centennial Event with Time Capsule Resealing

NEWBURY -- April 21, 2026, Newbury's public library is planning a centennial celebration for September 5, marking 100 years of service and 25 years in its current building. Library Director Haley Cart told

Townbrief reporting · Apr 21

Government · Planning Board

Newbury Planning Board Continues Byfield Subdivision Hearing, Eyes May Vote

NEWBURY -- April 15, 2026, Newbury Planning Board continues Byfield subdivision hearing amid Church Street traffic safety concerns. The board voted 5-0 at its April 15 remote meeting to continue the public hearing on

Townbrief reporting · Apr 15

Government · Select Board

Newbury Select Board Approves Town Day Permit, DPW Labor Deal, and Clam Fee Hike

NEWBURY -- April 14, 2026, Newbury Select Board approves Town Day permit, DPW contract, and first clam fee increase in years. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to grant the Newbury Cultural Council use of Central

Townbrief reporting · Apr 14

Government · Council on Aging

Newbury Council on Aging Pushes Town Meeting Vote on Facility Study Funding

NEWBURY -- April 13, 2026, Newbury Council on Aging urges residents to back a Town Meeting warrant article funding a feasibility study for a new senior center. Director Cindy Carrier told the board at the

Townbrief reporting · Apr 13

Government · Finance Committee

Newbury Finance Committee Backs Town Budget, Rejects $250,000 Senior Center Study

NEWBURY -- April 7, 2026, Newbury Finance Committee rejects $250,000 senior center study, backs $914,000 fire station overhaul ahead of Annual Town Meeting. The six-member committee voted 0-6 against recommending Article

Townbrief reporting · Apr 7

Government · Conservation

Newbury Conservation Commission approves marina amendment, issues two negative findings

NEWBURY -- April 7, 2026, Newbury Conservation Commission issues permits, continues MBTA housing wetland hearing. The commission voted unanimously at its April 7 meeting to approve a marina float reconfiguration amendment for a Parker River

Townbrief reporting · Apr 7

Government · Planning Board

Newbury Planning Board Continues Central Street Subdivision Hearing Amid Intersection Safety Concerns

NEWBURY -- April 1, 2026, Newbury Planning Board continued a Central Street subdivision hearing over intersection safety concerns and voted 4-1 to approve a Sunset Club site-plan decision at its April 1 remote

Townbrief reporting · Apr 1

Government · Select Board

Newbury Select Board Approves Warrant, Splits Capital Plan Into Three Articles

NEWBURY -- March 31, 2026, Newbury Select Board unanimously approves restructured annual town meeting warrant, sending more than $986,000 in capital spending to voters on May 5. The board voted 5-0 on nearly

Townbrief reporting · Mar 31

Government · Select Board

Newbury Select Board Debates Splitting Capital Requests Before Annual Town Meeting Vote

NEWBURY -- March 24, 2026, Newbury Select Board reviews balanced but strained $26 million FY27 budget ahead of annual town meeting. Meeting jointly with the Finance Committee on Tuesday, the board heard Town Administrator Tracy

Townbrief reporting · Mar 24