Newbury public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee
The committee approved the August 28, 2023, meeting minutes. Members discussed the status of the High Meadows Trail, the completion of the Forest Management Plan, and potential new committee members. No votes were taken on the Forest Management Plan or new member appointments.
- Approved August 28, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Fire Department Steering Committee
The committee reviewed architect plans for a new building to serve the fire department, EMS, and town organizations. Members discussed a construction timeline for 2024 and the need for a bid process and financing. No formal votes were recorded, but the committee recommended the Select Board proceed with the project.
- Recommended to Select Board to proceed with 2024 building goal
- Agreed that proposed building size, location, and features are sufficient
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission conducted a community forum to gather public input for the second phase of Town Plan revisions. No formal votes were taken; the session consisted of discussions regarding zoning, lot sizes, and housing.
Development Review Board
The board held a public hearing to consider Application 2023-27 from Michael Arnold (dba Hatchbox) regarding expanded hours of operation for a food truck business at 10 Main Street North. The provided text is a notice of hearing and does not record a final decision or vote.
Development Review Board
The provided minutes consist of numeric codes and symbols and do not contain legible text, names, or recorded actions. No substantive decisions were made.
Selectboard
The Board approved two right-of-way permits and level funded allocations for town cemeteries. Additionally, the Board appointed a new member to the Fire Department Steering Committee and approved several payment warrants.
- Appointed John Renfrew to the Fire Department Steering Committee
- Approved right-of-way permit for Ricker Excavation for Tucker Mountain summit access
- Approved right-of-way permit for Grady Johnson on Brock Hill Road
- Approved level funded allocations for each cemetery
- Authorized Board Chair to sign documents pending Atty. Barlow's review
- Accepted Listers communication regarding Avaya Inc. property value
- Approved payment warrants totaling $185,454.45
- Approved minutes from August 16 and August 27, 2023