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- MA
- Essex County
- 1/30/25
- 02/10/2025
- 45 Minutes
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Overview: At the recent Newbury Select Board meeting, the primary focus was on the challenges surrounding a variance and special permit request by Gerald Fandetti for properties at 11 and Sunset Drive. The board also navigated several other permit applications, including those for second-floor extensions and increased footprints, while emphasizing the importance of precise documentation and compliance with zoning bylaws.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/28/25
- 01/30/2025
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Select Board addressed several issues during their recent meeting, focusing on the town’s Housing Production Plan, which aims to increase affordable housing and mitigate projected population decline. The board also discussed grant approvals, zoning bylaw amendments, and future energy options for residents, highlighting efforts to adapt to both demographic shifts and environmental constraints.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/27/25
- 01/30/2025
- 38 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Human Resource Board’s recent meeting centered on an important salary survey project and staffing changes within the town. The board addressed consultant Sandy Step Sinsky’s ongoing project to analyze salary benchmarks, alongside recent resignations in the police and fire departments and the implications for future hiring.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/30/2025
- 98 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Recreation Committee addressed concerns regarding field usage conflicts and financial planning for the upcoming fiscal year. Key topics included the overlapping requests for field usage by local youth sports organizations, the need for a more structured budget to manage community resources effectively, and the ongoing maintenance challenges of local recreational facilities.
- MA
- Essex County
- 1/22/25
- 01/28/2025
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting was marked by a heated discussion on the town’s Housing Production Plan for 2024 to 2029, with board members expressing concerns about projected population declines and the plan’s effectiveness. The board also considered amendments to zoning bylaws, addressing issues such as energy efficiency in project designs and clarifying zoning definitions.
