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- MA
- Essex County
- 11/21/24
- 11/28/2024
- 130 Minutes
- Noteworthy
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Overview: During the recent Newbury Select Board meeting, attention was given to a proposal involving two properties, Lot 11 and Lot 15 on Sunset Drive, as the board grappled with complex zoning issues. The proposal aims to reconfigure the property lines between these lots to resolve access issues and align them with zoning requirements. However, the changes raised concerns among local residents and board members about environmental impacts and neighborhood character.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/19/24
- 11/20/2024
- 10 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Newbury Select Board meeting, two appointments were made to the police department: James Fitzgerald as a full-time officer and Robert Adams as a part-time officer. Additionally, there was a call to discuss the creation of a media committee in a future agenda.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/19/24
- 11/28/2024
- 140 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee’s recent meeting concentrated on enhancing transparency in public communications and strategizing future land conservation efforts. Discussions included the contentious issue of making draft minutes public before they are approved, addressing the state’s deprioritization of open space grants, and exploring options related to the sale of a key property under Chapter 61A classification.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/19/24
- 11/21/2024
- 79 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission’s recent meeting focused heavily on several significant ecological restoration projects, including a compelling proposal from the Governor’s Academy to remove a damaged culvert on Middle Road, which promises to improve local biodiversity and water quality. The meeting also addressed ongoing issues with the Len Road and Lock and Road dam removal initiatives, both aimed at restoring natural riverine processes and enhancing fish passage. Additionally, the Commission considered the sale of land on Orchard Street under chapter 61A regulations, emphasizing the need for ecological preservation.
- MA
- Essex County
- 11/18/24
- 11/21/2024
- 27 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board, alongside an ad hoc committee, explored the possibility of constructing a new community facility to address existing space challenges and enhance programming for residents. With discussions touching on potential locations, funding strategies, and collaboration among town services, the board aimed to address current and future needs without overburdening the town’s budget.
