Newbury Open Space Committee Tackles Climate Change and Recreation Goals in New Plan

Overview: The Newbury Open Space Committee convened to discuss the development of an updated open space and recreation plan, emphasizing climate change adaptation and community recreation goals. Discussions centered on balancing state requirements with local priorities, potential collaborations for land acquisitions, and the integration of recreation to enhance community connectivity.

Newbury Conservation Commission Grants Compliance Certificates Amid Documentation Gaps

Overview: In its recent meeting, the Newbury Conservation Commission addressed several requests for certificates of compliance, focusing particularly on projects involving a driveway and a wind turbine installation. Members navigated challenges related to missing documentation and incomplete project details, ultimately approving compliance certificates after careful deliberation and site assessments.

Newbury Library Board Tackles Budget Hike to Maintain Consortium Membership

Overview: The Newbury Library Board of Trustees convened on November 12th to deliberate on a range of issues, most notably a proposed budget increase driven by rising fees from the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium (MVLC). The board recognized the necessity of the budget hike to ensure continued access to essential library services, including interlibrary loans and statewide databases.

Newbury Select Board Reviews Proposed Event Bylaw and Approves Tax Classification for Fiscal 2026

Overview: During the recent Newbury Select Board meeting, members tackled a number of issues, including a proposed bylaw change aimed at regulating public events like parades and road races, as well as approving the tax classification for fiscal year 2026. The meeting also addressed updates from local committees and initiatives, highlighting ongoing community efforts and legislative matters.

Rowley Concerns Lead to Debates Over Whittier Regional Agreement and School Committee Representation

Overview: The recent Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting was marked by discussions on the proposed amendments to the regional agreement and the role of school committee members on the Regional Advisory Committee (RAC). Concerns were raised about the fairness of seat allocation plans, potential voting rights, and the need for consistent educational standards across the district.