Newbury Select Board Approves Public Health Grant and Tackles Surveillance Policy

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board approved a public health grant agreement, refined a new surveillance camera policy, and deliberated on several regulations and programs affecting local governance and community welfare.

Newbury Planning Board Weighs Road Width Increase for Subdivision Safety

Overview: In a recent Newbury Planning Board meeting conducted remotely, the board deliberated on issues concerning the Gadston Lane and Florence Bushy Lane subdivisions. Key discussions focused on the closure of Gadston Lane’s subdivision agreement and road safety concerns, including a proposal to increase the road width at Florence Bushy Lane for enhanced emergency access.

Newbury Finance Committee Examines Budget Challenges Amid Rising Costs and Enrollment Changes

Overview: The recent Newbury Finance Committee meeting focused on the town’s financial challenges, highlighting concerns over increasing expenses and strategic budget management. Key discussions centered on a substantial rise in costs, particularly healthcare and transportation, and the implications of declining student enrollment on local contributions.

Newbury Conservation Commission Reviews MBTA Herbicide Plan Amidst Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission meeting focused on several issues, including the approval of the MBTA’s five-year vegetation management plan, enforcement orders for local properties, and ecological restoration projects on Kent Island. The commission emphasized careful oversight of herbicide applications, project compliance, and ecological impacts to ensure environmental protections were maintained.

Newbury Select Board Reviews Variance and Special Permits Amid Property Concerns

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.