Newbury Receives $200,000 Grant for Culvert Replacement

Overview: The Newbury Select Board meeting highlighted the approval of a substantial $200,000 grant for the replacement of the Orchard Street culvert, a infrastructure project for the town.

Newbury Approves Special Permits, Advances Cricket Lane Project

Overview: The Newbury Select Board has granted multiple special permits, including the approval for a new accessory apartment and the merging of lots for an existing property, during a recent meeting. Additionally, the board made progress on the Cricket Lane project by discussing a regulatory agreement essential for the project’s advancement.

Newbury Select Board Addresses Housing and School District Financials

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board tackled a host of issues, with notable discussions on zoning amendments to introduce multifamily housing zones and financial matters concerning the Whittier Regional Vocational High School agreement and the Triton Regional School District. The board also approved a $5,600 grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and authorized negotiations for a solar facility lease.

Newbury Select Board Approves Liquor License Change and Discusses Taxation

Overview: The Newbury Select Board convened to address several matters, including a change in liquor license classification for the Oldtown Country Club and the potential taxation of digital streaming services. The board approved the country club’s request to update its license from wine and malt beverages to include cordials and liquors. Additionally, the meeting delved into the state’s pending legislation on taxing streaming services such as Netflix and Hulu, aiming to direct these new revenues to support public, educational, and government (PEG) programming provided by Cable Systems.

Newbury Explores Space Needs for Community Services

Overview: In a recent Newbury Select Board ad hoc committee meeting, one notable issue discussed was the need to identify and secure adequate space for community services, particularly for the Council on Aging. The committee is exploring various options, including potential new locations for upgraded facilities, as they find current accommodations increasingly insufficient for the town’s needs.