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- MA
- Essex County
- 1/8/25
- 01/08/2025
- 40 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting, the most developments were discussions about a potential shared campus with Northern Essex Community College and changes to the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) requirements. Additionally, there was an update on a recent cyber attack affecting the school’s information systems.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/7/25
- 01/10/2025
- 25 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Newbury Finance Committee’s recent meeting focused on the capital planning bylaw, school facility improvements, and budgetary concerns, including expected budget increases and health care costs. Members discussed the importance of appointing knowledgeable individuals to the capital planning committee and addressed school maintenance issues in light of fiscal year 2026 budget preparations.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/7/25
- 01/10/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission meeting focused on various development projects, with attention given to wetland delineation and erosion control measures. Concerns about the lack of detailed site plans and absent applicants delayed decisions on several proposals, highlighting the challenges of balancing property improvements with environmental integrity.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/6/25
- 01/08/2025
- 47 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Select Board recently convened to review the complexities of public records law. The session highlighted the importance of understanding what qualifies as public records, the responsibilities of records access officers, and the legal implications for the town and its officials in managing these requests.
- MA
- Essex County
- 12/19/24
- 12/27/2024
- 161 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Newbury Select Board meeting, discussions focused on several construction proposals on Plum Island, each sparking considerable community engagement. Notable among these were the special permit requests for modifications to existing residential properties and debates over lot reconfigurations, which highlighted concerns from neighboring residents regarding potential impacts on local views, parking, and neighborhood character.
