Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Katelyn Barker’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Newbury Select Board Meeting
The board reviewed police department overtime, discussing staffing levels, officer burnout, and recruitment challenges, with an agreement to continue monthly reporting. Additionally, the board approved an application for a half-marathon, discussing race logistics, road closures, and communication plans for affected residents.
Oct 6, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
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The board discussed the capital improvement plan, focusing on funding projections for the master and comprehensive plans, and explored potential audio and visual system upgrades for select board meetings. Coordination for an upcoming annual meeting was reviewed. Additionally, the chair addressed procedural concerns regarding a previously scheduled unauthorized site walk, and the board continued a special permit hearing for proposed developments at 187 Main Street and 20 Ash Street.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Newbury Select Board Meeting
The meeting began with a presentation of the "I Voted" sticker contest winners, highlighting student-submitted designs. During the public comment session, a resident raised concerns regarding a lack of transparency and proper posting protocols for a recent Planning Board sitewalk. The Board acted on a consent agenda, which included the appointment of poll workers. Additionally, the Board discussed and endorsed a longevity schedule for non-union staff to recognize employee tenure and service. Finally, the Board deliberated on whether to hold a Fall Town Meeting, expressing a consensus that one would not be held as the potential agenda items did not constitute emergencies.
Sep 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
West Newbury Conservation Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission addressed several items, including a public meeting regarding construction at Middle Street which was continued, and a discussion on Certificate of Compliance requests for various properties, resulting in the issuance of a compliance certificate for 154 Middle Street. The meeting also included an informal discussion regarding commercial farming and wetland requirements, the removal of a houseboat at 15 Norino Drive, a request to extend work beyond the winter ban at 1 Old Wharf Lane, and the approval of a 2026 hunting permission form. Additionally, members received updates on site visits for wetland restoration and discussed future organizational changes for town committees.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.