{
 "city": "Newburyport",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofnewburyport.com/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Resiliency",
   "headline": "Newburyport Resiliency Committee discusses water supply and fall planning",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Resiliency Committee will review updates on water infrastructure projects, including a public education program funded by MVP 2.0, and discuss fall planning and committee leadership. The meeting includes procedural approval of prior notes and an opportunity for public comments.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/26_aug_05_newburyport_resiliency_committee_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to consider banning data centers and creating new R2A residential zone",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two zoning amendments: one to add data centers to the list of prohibited uses, and another to split the R-2 Residential District into subdistricts (R2A, R2B) with reduced height limits (25' instead of 35') for single- and two-family homes in the R2A area. The board will also consider a recommendation on the data center ban and a DOD special permit for 9 Center Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/08-05-2026_planning_board_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-11",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning board to hear porch variance request at 44 Purchase Street",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on August 11, 2026, at 7:00 pm at the Senior Community Center to review a minor modification request and a special permit for non-conformities. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and hear updates from the Chair or Planning Director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/8-11-2026_zba_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-04",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear notice of intent for Parker Street industrial site",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent from Benjamin Brooks for Arwood Machine at 95 Parker Street. The meeting also includes continued hearings for a Certificate of Compliance at 137 Old Point Road and a Notice of Intent at 9 Louise Street, both continued from July 21, 2026. The commission will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/conservation_commission_agenda_08-04-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to hear ADU variance and 14-townhome special permit",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two continued items: a variance for an accessory dwelling unit at 82 Water Street and a special permit for 14 townhomes at 5 Parker Street. A new special permit for a single-family home at 13 55th Street is also on the agenda. The board will also approve minutes and discuss changes to Ch. 40A.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/07-28-2026_zba_agenda_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Newburyport Historical Commission to review three demolition delay requests and two property reviews",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to consider three demolition delay applications for properties at 29 Boardman Street, 13 55th Street, and 82 Water Street. The commission will also conduct advisory reviews for properties at 31.5 Union Street and 37.5 Forrester Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/07-23-2026_nhc_agenda_0.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to consider certificate of compliance and notice of intent for two properties",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2026, to consider a certificate of compliance for a property at 137 Old Point Road and a notice of intent for a project at 9-11 Merrill Street. The meeting will also include discussion of correspondence regarding utility maintenance at 6 Plum Street and 64th Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/conservation_commission_agenda_07-21-2026_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hold joint hearing on zoning changes including FAR definition and data center ban",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Planning Board will conduct a joint public hearing with the City Council Planning & Development Committee on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance, including adding a definition for Floor Area Ratio (FAR) outside the Plum Island Overlay District and prohibiting data centers. The board will also hold a public hearing for a site plan review and special permit for a property at 42 Milk Street.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/07-15-2026_planning_board_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear two special permit requests for non-conforming structures",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two continued applications for special permits related to non-conformities: one to raise a roof at 29 Boardman Street, and another to demolish and rebuild an accessory structure at 24 Woodland Street. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and updates from the chair or planning director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/07-14-2026_zba_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-07",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to vote on Parker Street project and conservation ordinance",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 40 Parker Street, continued from June 2, and consider a Certificate of Compliance for 12 Pheasant Run Drive. The business meeting includes approval of June 2 minutes and discussion of a proposed City Council ordinance regarding conservation lands.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/conservation_commission_agenda_07-07-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board continues hearings on 9 Center Street DOD special permit and 5 Parker Street site plan review",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings for a DOD special permit at 9 Center Street and a site plan review at 5 Parker Street. The board will also vote on the completeness of a site plan application for 42 Milk Street and approve prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/07-01-2026_planning_board_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to continue demolition delay for 29 Boardman Street",
   "summary": "The commission will continue a demolition delay hearing for 29 Boardman Street, review a draft press release for the Brown School at 42 Milk Street, and approve minutes from June 11, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-25-2026_nhc_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-23",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "Zoning Board to hear four appeals and special permits on June 23",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings on four appeals and special permits, including a continued appeal of a demolition determination, a 14-unit townhome project, and two non-conformity permits. The board will also vote on proposed new submission requirements during the business meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-23-2026_zba_agenda_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Local Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Fruit St. landscaping plan and design guideline update continued to June meeting",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Fruit Street Historic District Commission will meet on June 18, 2026, to continue discussion of a landscaping plan for 1 Fruit Street and an update to the district's design guidelines. The meeting includes roll call, welcoming a new commissioner, and approval of May 21 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/agenda_06182026_final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to continue hearings on two special permits",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on a DOD special permit for 9 Center Street and a special permit and site plan review for 22 Henry Graf Jr. Road. General business includes approval of minutes, updates on Storey Ave rezoning, Council workshops on Zoning Amendment 221, and Business Park Rezoning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-17-2026_planning_board_agenda2.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-17",
   "body": "Resiliency",
   "headline": "Resiliency Committee discusses water supply projects and grant applications",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Resiliency Committee will discuss water supply projects, including CIP budget items and long-term protection coordination, along with updates on grants and funding opportunities such as ECO 1-Stop and drought resiliency grants. The meeting also includes public comments and approval of previous meeting notes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/26_june_17_newburyport_resiliency_committee_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Planning Board to review 9 Center Street development and three draft preservation restrictions",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed development at 9 Center Street. The board will also review draft preservation restrictions for 269 Water Street, the Brown School at 42 Milk Street, and FRSUU at 28-30 Pleasant Street. The meeting includes approval of minutes from May 28, 2026, and updates from the Chair or Planning Director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-11-2026_nhc_agenda_0.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-09",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to hear three variance and special permit requests",
   "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on three applications: a variance for a pool within the front yard setback at 180 High Street, a variance and special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 82 Water Street, and a special permit for a roof raise at 29 Boardman Street. The board will also vote on proposed new submission requirements and approve minutes from the previous meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-09-2026_zba_agenda5.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-03",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to hear two special permit applications, including continued hearing for 9 Center Street",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two special permit applications: a continued hearing for a DOD Special Permit at 9 Center Street and a new special permit for 5 Murphy Avenue. General business includes approving minutes from six prior meetings, updates on the Storey Avenue visioning and rezoning process, council workshops on Zoning Amendment 221, and business park rezoning.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/06-03-2026_planning_board_agenda_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-02",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on 40 Parker Street project; two compliance certificates reviewed",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for work at 40 Parker Street by Richey Properties LLC. The commission will also consider two requests for Certificates of Compliance for properties on Hines Way and Pheasant Run Drive. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and updates from staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/conservation_commission_agenda_06-02-2026.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review demolition delays and historic district reviews",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Historical Commission will meet to review two demolition delay requests and one advisory review for properties in historic districts. The meeting will also include approval of recent minutes and updates from the chair or planning director.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/05-28-2026_nhc_agenda_0.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Zoning Board Of Appeals",
   "headline": "ZBA to hear 5 public hearings including variances and special permits for non-conformities",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on five applications, including a variance for a pool setback, a special permit for a third-floor addition, and a special permit for two homes on one lot. The board will also consider a minor modification at 20 Ashland Street and an amendment to its plan submission rule.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/05-26-2026_zba_agenda_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Local Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to elect clerk, review 16b Fruit St. application",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Historic District Commission will meet to elect a new clerk to replace Jim Kerkam and review a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 16b Fruit St. Two other items—1 Fruit St. landscaping and design guideline updates—are continued to the June meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/agenda_05212026_final.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Brown School update from ZETA Insite",
   "summary": "The Affordable Housing Trust will hear an update on the Brown School project from ZETA Insite. The meeting also includes public comment, updates from co-chairs or the Planning Department, and approval of minutes from February 26, 2026.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/aht_meeting_agenda_5-21-26_1.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Resiliency",
   "headline": "Committee to review FY27-31 capital plan and water infrastructure projects",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Resiliency Committee will discuss the proposed FY27-31 Capital Improvement Plan, water supply infrastructure projects including an ad hoc committee update, and wastewater treatment plant barrier walls. They will also review a Resiliency Plan addendum, grant applications, and a proposed Resiliency Checklist from the Regulations Working Group.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/26_may_20_newburyport_resiliency_committee_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-20",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Public hearings on DOD special permit and site plan review",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a DOD special permit for 9 Center Street and a site plan review for 5 Parker Street. A community forum on the Storey Ave. Reimagined project is also scheduled. The board will consider approval of prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/05-20-2026_planning_board_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-19",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to continue review of sauna project at 0 82nd Street",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission is meeting to continue a previously opened Request for Determination of Applicability for a sauna company at 0 82nd Street. No public hearings or compliance requests are scheduled. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and updates from staff.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/conservation_commission_agenda_5.19.26.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-14",
   "body": "Historical Commission",
   "headline": "Historical Commission to review demolition delays for two properties",
   "summary": "The Newburyport Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to consider demolition delay applications for 21 Pine Hill Road and 24 Woodland Street, and provide advisory review for a project at 9 Center Street. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from April 9, 2026, and general business updates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif12211/f/agendas/05-14-2026_nhc_agenda.pdf",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.cityofnewburyport.com/calendar"
  }
 ]
}