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Newbury Library Board Rejects Sole Director Applicant, Widens Search Through State Agency

NEWBURY — May 13, 2026 — Newbury's Library Board restarted its director search after its only applicant lacked required librarian certification. The three-member board — trustees Terry Livers, Alexander Burke, and Richard Vasari — met in special session May 13 and agreed to decline the sole response to the town'

Newbury Select Board raises building permit fees for first time in a decade

NEWBURY — May 8, 2026 — Newbury Select Board approves first building permit fee increase in roughly 10 years, projects $20,000 in new annual revenue. The board voted unanimously Thursday to adopt a revised fee schedule submitted by the building inspector, who used the town's PermitLink software to benchmark

Newbury Planning Board Grants Solar Permit Two-Year Extension, Clears Storage Sale

NEWBURY — May 6, 2026 — Newbury Planning Board approves solar permit extension and self-storage transfer in May 6 remote session. The board voted unanimously four times on substantive matters, granting a two-year extension of a special permit for a proposed landfill solar array at 75 Boston Road through June

Newbury Library Board Begins Director Search After June 4 Resignation Deadline

NEWBURY — May 6, 2026 — Newbury Library Board moves to fill director vacancy opening June 4. The Library Board of Trustees held a special meeting May 6 with two of its three members — Chair Alexander Burke and Trustee Terry Luthorst — to launch a search for a new director after the current

Newbury Town Meeting Approves $27 Million Budget, New Taxes, and Historic District

NEWBURY — May 5, 2026 — Newbury Annual Town Meeting approves $26.9 million FY2027 budget, rejects senior center study, and passes voluntary nonprofit tax bylaw. Voters at the May 5 meeting approved a $26,948,625 operating budget representing a 4.6 percent increase over FY2026, including a $250,000 draw

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 agenda. Engineer Christian Smith of Beals and Associates told the commission the project's design

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 the Board of Trustees at its April 21 meeting that the public event will run from

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 a proposed two-lot subdivision at 15 Central Street in Byfield to May 6, after civil

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 Street Fields for Newbury Town Day on August 15, 2026, clearing the way for the event&

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 April 13 meeting that Article 11 on the Town Meeting warrant would pay for environmental assessments,

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