{ "city": "Newbury", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newburyma.gov/", "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": "2026-08-06", "body": "Cultural Council", "headline": "Newbury Cultural Council to discuss Town Day plans", "summary": "The Newbury Cultural Council will meet to discuss ongoing plans for Newbury Town Day and other unspecified business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-1093", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Recreation Committee", "headline": "Recreation Committee to vote on updated pricing and guidelines", "summary": "The Newbury Recreation Committee will meet to discuss and vote on updated Guidelines and Pricing documentation. They will also review protocols for concessions and food trucks at fields and courts, and receive updates on pickleball/ping pong, sunshade installation, and Town Day.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-1097", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-09-01", "body": "Town Elections", "headline": "Newbury sets fall 2026 election dates, vote-by-mail and early voting options", "summary": "This guide informs voters of the fall 2026 state primary and general election dates, deadlines, and voting methods. It details vote-by-mail, early in-person voting, and election day procedures, including ballot type selection for unenrolled voters. The document is informational only; no decisions are made.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09012026-1069", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Border to Boston Trail Committee", "headline": "Border to Boston Trail Committee meets virtually Aug 4 to review trail updates", "summary": "The Border to Boston Trail Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM to review updates on the Newbury South and Newbury North trail segments and discuss Newbury Town Day. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom and will be recorded for broadcast.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1094", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review compliance and new project permits", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will consider requests for Certificates of Compliance for five properties and two Determinations of Applicability. The body will also hold public hearings for two new project notices and address an enforcement order.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1096", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Open Space Committee", "headline": "Newbury Open Space Committee meets virtually Aug 4 to review minutes and plan Town Day", "summary": "The Newbury Open Space Committee will hold a virtual meeting on August 4, 2026, at 7:00 PM via Zoom to review and approve the July 14 meeting minutes, discuss the September 15 public meeting, and plan Newbury Town Day. The meeting includes updates from committee members and will adjourn at 8:00 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-1095", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Tree Warden", "headline": "Tree Warden hearing on National Grid tree removals", "summary": "The Tree Warden will hold a public hearing on August 3, 2026, regarding National Grid's application to remove 45 public shade trees along eight town roads for hazard mitigation and power line clearance. The hearing is required under Massachusetts shade tree law.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-1088", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to review septic variances for 14 Maple Terrace", "summary": "The Board of Health will meet to discuss septic variances and other business. The board will also review a report from the Health Director.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-1091", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review modification request for 34 Central Street MBTA overlay project", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a virtual meeting to discuss a request for modification of the Level II Site Plan Review for a 44-unit multi-family development at 34 Central Street in the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Overlay District. The board will also approve minutes from July 15, 2026, and receive reports from the ZBA and Conservation Commission.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-1089", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on grants, appointments, and liquor license at July 28 meeting", "summary": "The Newbury Select Board will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Hearing Room of Newbury Municipal Offices. The agenda includes votes on grants totaling $80,000 for traffic safety, donations, appointments to town boards, and a one-day liquor license for Newbury Town Day. The board will also review short-term rental applications and discuss organizational goals.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-1090", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging to elect officers, discuss van service for town meetings", "summary": "The Newbury Council on Aging will meet Monday, July 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM in the Council on Aging Suite. The agenda includes electing officers for FY27, reviewing minutes, and discussing van transportation to town meetings and elections.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-1086", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA to continue hearings on two Plum Island home renovation projects", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on two special permit requests for properties on Plum Island. One hearing involves a second-story addition at 129 Northern Boulevard; the other involves razing and rebuilding a home at 15 Sunset Drive. The board may also sign an approval decision for the Sunset Drive project after the Historical Commission found the existing cottage not historic.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-1087", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review subdivision and release escrow funds", "summary": "The Newbury Planning Board will hold a semi-monthly meeting with a continued public hearing on a two-lot subdivision at 15 Central Street and a review of a request to release escrow funds for a site plan review project at 84 Boston Road. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes, liaison reports, and a planners' report.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-1085", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Open Space Committee", "headline": "Open Space Committee to review plan completion and schedule", "summary": "The Open Space Committee is meeting virtually to review and approve the June 17 meeting minutes, discuss Kay's scope of work for completing the Open Space Plan, and review Christina's proposed review and submittal schedule for department and committee input. The committee will also discuss next steps and assign tasks.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1084", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Cultural Council", "headline": "Newbury Cultural Council to discuss Town Day updates", "summary": "The Newbury Cultural Council will meet for general business, with updates and next steps for Newbury Town Day as the main agenda item. Other business may be added as needed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-1083", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-1083", "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Historical Commission to elect new chair and discuss Father (witch) stone protection", "summary": "The Newbury Historical Commission is holding its monthly meeting to elect a new chairperson, review minutes and the treasurer's report, discuss updates on the 1635 Website and the Lower Green LHDC, and consider correspondence regarding 15 Sunset Blvd. The commission will also address protection and movement of the Father (witch) stone.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-1081", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Library", "headline": "Newbury Library trustees meet for routine monthly business", "summary": "The Newbury Town Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular monthly meeting covering general business. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, approval of minutes, reports, and old/new/other business. No specific votes, proposals, or financial items are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1080", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Recreation Committee", "headline": "Recreation Committee to discuss financial concerns, field protocols, and pickleball updates", "summary": "The Recreation Committee will discuss financial concerns raised by the Town Administrator, review protocols for concessions and food trucks at fields, and get updates on pickleball/ping pong and a permanent sunshade for court users. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, correspondence, bills, and applications for fields and facilities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1078", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07072026-1078", "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to decide on multiple Certificates of Compliance and RDAs", "summary": "The Newbury Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider several requests for Certificates of Compliance for projects at various addresses, including a never-started project at 32 School Street and a deck expansion on a primary dune at 26 Northern Boulevard. They will also review Requests for Determinations of Applicability for work on Plum Island and other locations, and continue a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for boardwalk expansion at 45 Boston Road. The meeting is virtual via Zoom.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-1079", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Library", "headline": "Newbury Library trustees to interview director candidate at special meeting", "summary": "The Newbury Town Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting on Wednesday, June 24th at 6 PM to interview a candidate for the library director position. The meeting will take place at the library, 0 Lunt St., Byfield.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-1077", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-1077", "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Historical Commission to review 25 High Rd. public meeting and Father (witch) stone updates", "summary": "The Historical Commission is holding its monthly meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes, treasurer's report, and correspondence. Notable items include a review of a public meeting regarding 25 High Rd. and updates on the protection or movement of the Father (witch) stone.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1074", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06252026-1074", "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to consider septic variances at 27 Greentree Lane", "summary": "The Newbury Board of Health will meet to discuss a septic variance request for 27 Greentree Lane and receive the Health Director's report. The agenda contains only these two substantive items plus procedural call to order and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1066", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Border to Boston Trail Committee", "headline": "Border to Boston Trail Committee to review trail segment updates", "summary": "The Border to Boston Trail Committee will meet virtually to discuss updates on the Newbury South and North segments of the trail. The meeting is for general business and will include review and approval of previous meeting minutes. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1076", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Library", "headline": "Library trustees to interview director candidate", "summary": "The Newbury Town Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to interview a candidate for the library director position. The agenda includes a call to order, the interview, and other business as needed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1075", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-1075", "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Monthly assessors meeting with routine business only", "summary": "The Board of Assessors is holding its monthly meeting to review prior minutes, discuss warrants, abatements, and exemptions if any, and schedule the next meeting. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1065", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on liquor licenses, appointments, and short-term rentals", "summary": "The Newbury Select Board will meet on June 23, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Offices to conduct general business, including votes on liquor license applications, public property use requests, committee re-appointments, and short-term rental permits. The meeting will also feature a public hearing for a new off-premises wine license and a review of ADA compliance documents.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-1072", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Human Resources", "headline": "HR Board to discuss employee issues, personnel actions, and safety matters", "summary": "The Newbury Human Resources Board will meet to discuss employee issues, personnel actions and job vacancies, workplace/ethics/discrimination issues, and safety issues. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-1071", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "ZBA continues hearings on two Plum Island home renovations", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued public hearings on two special permit requests for properties on Plum Island. One hearing is continued to July 16 at the applicant's request; the other will proceed with review of new supplemental information.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1070", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }