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- MA
- Essex County
- 2/19/25
- 02/24/2025
- 134 Minutes
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Overview: The Newbury Planning Board meeting on February 19, 2025, primarily addressed updates to zoning bylaws, with particular emphasis on recodification, compliance with state and federal regulations, and affordable housing initiatives. Discussions underscored the importance of aligning local bylaws with broader legislative frameworks to facilitate sustainable development and community growth.
- MA
- Essex County
- 2/18/25
- 02/24/2025
- 118 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Newbury Conservation Commission convened remotely to discuss various environmental projects, with attention given to the proposed removal of a dam on Locken Road aimed at restoring fish runs. During the meeting, topics included compliance with conservation standards, flood zone regulations, and the impact of construction projects on local ecosystems. The commission also addressed concerns regarding flood zone compliance and the preservation of historical sites.
- MA
- Essex County
- 2/18/25
- 02/24/2025
- 38 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Newbury Capital Planning Committee meeting, discussions focused on two issues: the need to overhaul the town’s fragmented website to meet ADA compliance by April 2027, and the pressing demand for a new Senior Center to accommodate the Council on Aging’s growing needs. Both projects highlight the town’s challenges in balancing budgetary constraints with essential infrastructure updates.
- MA
- Essex County
- 2/13/25
- 02/24/2025
- 99 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Newbury Historical Commission meeting was marked by discussions on financial miscommunications, the establishment of a local historic district, and the urgency of addressing these issues at the upcoming town meeting. The commission tackled the unexpected transfer of their funds into free cash and the implications of assuming responsibilities for a new historic district.
- MA
- Essex County
- 2/12/25
- 02/12/2025
- 164 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Whittier Regional Technical School Committee meeting was a forum for public comments about the proposed closure of several vocational programs, including Early Education and Care, Design and Visual Communications (DVC), and Masonry. Declining enrollment numbers and the need to align educational resources with student interest were central to the committee’s considerations, prompting debate and emotional appeals from students, alumni, educators, and community members.
