- MA
- Essex County
- 7/24/24
- 07/25/2024
- 73 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board, in their recent meeting, unanimously approved a special permit application for a common driveway and engaged in discussions surrounding the withdrawal from chapter 61a for a property on Central Street. In a session that saw the introduction of the new Planning Director Kristen Grubbs, members also deliberated on a request by the Newbury Golf Center and the reorganization of the board’s leadership roles.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/18/24
- 07/20/2024
- 16 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on July 18th, 2024, resulted in the approval of an accessory apartment project and the discussion of a continuance for a separate property development.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/17/24
- 07/20/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest Newbury Human Resource Board meeting centered on the rigorous evaluation and reclassification of the treasurer collector position, a role that has evolved since its last review in 2012. The board reviewed various aspects of the position, including its increased HR responsibilities, cash flow projections, investment policies, and interdepartmental interactions, leading to a unanimous decision that the role now requires a bachelor’s degree and four to six years of relevant experience.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/9/24
- 07/23/2024
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Board of Assessors meeting on July 9th, 2024, was a crucial convergence of discussions surrounding property valuation due to beach erosion, the reassessment of unknown ownership parcels, and the town’s right of first refusal in property transactions. The Board also engaged in procedural operations regarding abatements, exemptions, and the signing off of warrants and commitments for tax bills.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/8/24
- 07/14/2024
- 25 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Recreation Committee approved the implementation of several community events, including a car show set for August 16th and a movie night proposed by the Friends of the Council on Aging. The committee, addressing the concerns of coordination and public safety, stipulated conditions such as Board of Health approval and the submission of necessary documentation before the events could proceed.