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- Essex County
- 12/3/24
- 12/06/2024
- 34 Minutes
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Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission met remotely to discuss several significant projects, including an ecological restoration at Governor’s Academy and the removal of Lock and Dam, both reflecting the Commission’s ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship. The meeting also navigated logistical challenges and strategic planning for future site visits.
- MA
- Essex County
- 12/2/24
- 12/06/2024
- 55 Minutes
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Overview: The Newbury Cultural Council recently held a meeting to evaluate 24 grant applications, with a total of $5,600 available for allocation. Discussions focused on how to distribute the limited funds among various cultural projects, emphasizing the need for local sponsorship and community relevance. The council also addressed the appropriateness of partial funding for certain initiatives.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/26/24
- 11/28/2024
- 99 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board addressed several issues, including a tax classification hearing for the fiscal year 2025, municipal electricity aggregation, and various community initiatives. The board ultimately decided to retain a uniform tax rate, maintaining a residential factor of one, as recommended by the Board of Assessors, amidst discussions of minor fiscal adjustments and strategic community developments.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/25/24
- 11/28/2024
- 84 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Human Resource Board’s recent meeting centered on the approval and implementation of a comprehensive compensation and classification survey aimed at addressing recruitment and retention challenges. The meeting featured a discussion on the scope of the survey, the inclusion of benefits, and the methodology for aligning the town’s compensation structure with market standards.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/25/24
- 11/27/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting on November 25, 2024, conducted via Zoom, focused on the operational limitations for winter activities at Whipple Tree Works, the sale of land on Orchard Street, and ongoing affordable housing initiatives. Members debated balancing safety with operational needs, discussed the town’s right of first refusal on a property, and reviewed updates on affordable housing projects and zoning amendments.
