WEST NEWBURY -- March 19, 2026, West Newbury Select Board votes to place cannabis prohibition on May 4 ballot, reopening warrant to add article. Acting on a same-night deadline, Chair Wendy Reed and members
West Newbury Planning Board unanimously advanced a marijuana overlay district, a parking overhaul, and new slope-protection rules at its March 17 meeting.
WEST NEWBURY -- March 12, 2026, West Newbury Select Board receives clean audit opinion and advances living shoreline training grant. Jim Trowski of the town's new audit firm reported an unmodified opinion on
West Newbury Select Board and Finance Committee pull three warrant articles and advance multiple capital requests at joint March 4 meeting.
West Newbury Planning Board reaffirms $45,000 MVPC visioning scope amid Select Board contract dispute.
West Newbury Select Board waives Chapter 61 right of first refusal and redirects nearly $20,000 in federal relief funds.
West Newbury Planning Board unanimously advances master plan visioning scope and targets April public hearing on steep-slope rules.
WEST NEWBURY -- February 12, 2026, A West Newbury Select Board member resigned effective March 1, opening a spring ballot vacancy alongside an already-scheduled seat, as the town manager unveiled a proposed FY2027 budget
West Newbury Select Board closes spring town meeting warrant and backs U.S. Bicycle Route designation.
West Newbury Planning Board sidesteps RFP to fast-track comprehensive plan visioning.
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