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- MA
- Essex County
- 3/25/25
- 03/30/2025
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Newbury Select Board faced community pushback against its flag policy, which restricts the display of flags on town property to only specific government-approved flags. The policy, adopted in January 2024, limits flags to the United States flag, the Massachusetts state flag, the Newbury town flag, and the National League of Families POW/MIA flag, and was influenced by a Supreme Court decision differentiating between private and government speech on municipal property. This policy led to the removal of rainbow flags from the Bfield Community Arts Center, prompting a heated discussion during the public comment section of the meeting.
- MA
- Essex County
- 3/20/25
- 03/30/2025
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Select Board, during their recent meeting, focused on complex zoning issues, approving variances for properties at 11 and 15 Sunset Boulevard despite debates about frontage and legal access. The board also postponed discussions on another property due to ongoing environmental concerns. The meeting concluded with a review of additional community issues, including infrastructure damage.
- MA
- Essex County
- 3/19/25
- 03/21/2025
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting on March 19, 2025, focused on housing and infrastructure developments. Key discussions included a 44-unit multifamily project on Central Street and subdivision plans for High Road. Concerns over traffic safety, infrastructure, and environmental impacts were raised, alongside proposals for innovative designs and community enhancements.
- MA
- Essex County
- 3/18/25
- 03/20/2025
- 87 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Select Board meeting tackled critical financial matters, including a proposed $400,000 override for the educational budget. The board discussed the necessity of the override to address increasing school budget needs and the potential repercussions if it fails, such as cuts to the Triton Regional School District’s budget. Also examined were the town’s operating budget, stabilization fund contributions, and bylaws related to short-term rentals and dog ownership.
- MA
- Essex County
- 3/12/25
- 03/12/2025
- 70 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: At the recent Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting, educators advocated for enhanced contract terms, including fair compensation and modern parental leave, while discussions on a shared campus project with Northern Essex Community College took center stage.
