{ "city": "Newbury", "state": "Vermont", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/newburyvt.org/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-07", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to consider tax sale authorization for July 22", "summary": "The Newbury Selectboard will vote on authorizing the town to bid at a tax sale scheduled for July 22, 2026. The board also hears updates on property valuation appeals, road assessments, a Route 302 speed zone request, and an ATV permit. Other business includes reallocation of solar credits and a facility use policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-437", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Development Review Board", "headline": "DRB to rule on dog daycare/boarding expansion at 119 Leighton Hill Rd", "summary": "The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on July 23, 2026 to consider Application #2026-41 by JoAnne Locke for conditional use approval to expand her dog grooming business to include daycare and overnight boarding at 119 Leighton Hill Road in the RR1 district.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-438", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Cemetery Committee", "headline": "Cemetery Committee discusses tree work and bylaw updates", "summary": "The Newbury Cemetery Committee is meeting to discuss updates on cemetery operations, including the status of Boltonville Cemetery, potential tree work at several cemeteries, mowing at Lime Kiln Cemetery, and continued work on cemetery bylaws. No decisions or votes are recorded in the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-436", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-25", "body": "Development Review Board", "headline": "Conditional use hearing for tiny home on Dempsey Lane", "summary": "The Development Review Board will hold a public hearing on Application #2026-32, seeking conditional use approval for a tiny home, deck, and outhouse at 117 Dempsey Lane in the Shoreland District. The applicant is Katherine DeRuff; the owner is Nancie Mclean. The board will decide whether to grant conditional use for this residential accessory structure.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-431", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to set 2026 tax rate", "summary": "The Selectboard will set the 2026 tax rate and discuss allocation of solar credits from Newbury Scotch Hollow Solar / Green Mountain Power. They will also consider contracts for the Lime Kiln Cemetery mowing, Town House painting, and the Grafton County Dispatch contract. Other items include zoning enforcement, fire department bylaw revisions, and a contract for bridge abutments on Tucker Mountain town forest.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-434", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "New ordinances for Tucker Mountain Town Forest headed to Selectboard for adoption on June 10", "summary": "The committee will review proposed ordinances for the Tucker Mountain Town Forest, now set for Selectboard adoption on June 10 and implementation on August 8, 2026. They will also discuss the Bailey Property (VHCB grant approved, second appraisal pending), bridge construction (abutments contract to be signed at the June 24 Selectboard meeting), and volunteer projects scheduled for July 12. Minutes from two prior meetings and a new budget are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-435", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "body": "Board of Listers", "headline": "Board of Listers to hold grievance hearings on June 19", "summary": "The Board of Listers will meet at the Town Office to conduct grievance hearings. The meeting and hearings are scheduled from 9 AM until 2 PM.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06192026-429", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06192026-429", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard meeting scheduled for June 18, 2026", "summary": "The Selectboard will hold a special meeting at the Newbury Town Office. The agenda includes an anticipated executive session regarding personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-433", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission to review zoning updates and regional housing plan", "summary": "The Newbury Planning Commission will discuss the TRORC Regional Plan's Land Use and Housing chapters and continue updating the Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulations, including storage/shipping container rules and prohibited uses. Public comments will be taken. The meeting is largely a working session on these regulatory matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-432", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-15", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "Committee to vote on final estimate for covered bridge abutments contract", "summary": "This special meeting of the Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee has a single agenda item: to vote on the final estimate for woven arch covered bridge abutments, in preparation for a contract with Peter Jensen and Associates, LLC. The vote will determine the cost basis for the upcoming contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-430", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06152026-430", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to vote on lease renewal for Wells River Savings Bank building", "summary": "The Newbury Selectboard will consider approving a lease renewal for the bank building with Wells River Savings Bank, discuss a proposed Tucker Mountain Town Forest ordinance, and review an asset transfer for Boltonville Cemetery. They will also receive updates on the Urban & Community Forestry Grant and a proposed town facility use policy.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-428", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-428", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "Ordinances adoption proposed June 10, bridge contracts discussed", "summary": "The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss a proposed ordinances update with Selectboard adoption on June 10 and implementation on August 8, 2026, including Scales House demolition. The committee will also review bridge preparation and construction contracts, and the Bailey Property grant decision meeting scheduled for June. Volunteer projects such as trail re-routes and signage are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-427", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-427", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Fire Department Steering Committee", "headline": "Fire committee to consider building access and burn ordinances", "summary": "The Newbury Fire Department Steering Committee will discuss facility needs for the West Newbury fire station, review and potentially revise department bylaws and policies, and consider emergency services ordinances including a Building Access Ordinance and a Burn Ordinance. The committee will also review insurance coverage for workers' compensation and property. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-426", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-426", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Cemetery Committee", "headline": "Cemetery Committee meets June 4 for routine business", "summary": "The regular June 3 meeting was cancelled and rescheduled to June 4. The committee will discuss cemetery status updates, tree work, mowing, and continue work on by-laws.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-423", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-423", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-04", "body": "Board of Listers", "headline": "Board of Listers to lodge 2026 Grand List abstract", "summary": "The Newbury Board of Listers will meet to finalize and lodge the abstract of the 2026 Grand List. They will also approve and send Change of Appraisal notices to affected property owners. This is a procedural meeting to close the annual assessment cycle.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-425", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-425", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Recreation Committee", "headline": "Newbury Recreation Committee meets June 2, 2026", "summary": "The committee will discuss various departmental updates including Little League, spring dance recap, and budget status. Discussion items also include storage relocation and soccer field maintenance quotes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-424", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06022026-424", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "Forest committee to discuss ordinances adoption and Bailey grant decision", "summary": "The committee will review updates on the proposed ordinance adoption with implementation set for July 26, 2026, and discuss the Bailey Property grant decision meeting moved to June 26. Other items include Tucker Mountain Road condition, bridge construction status, trail archeological study, and volunteer projects. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-422", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-422", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to consider trail contract, ATV permit, forest ordinance", "summary": "The selectboard will vote on a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for Tucker Mountain Town Forest and consider a proposed Class 4 Road Policy. They will also discuss an ATV permit, review a draft Town Facility Use Policy, and receive updates on the Town Office MERP project and a tree planting grant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-421", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-421", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "body": "Planning Commission", "headline": "Planning Commission reviews zoning update including fuel tank rules", "summary": "The Planning Commission will continue its review of the Unified Zoning and Subdivision Regulation update, focusing on Article 7 definitions, recent ordinance draft changes, proposed restrictions on underground fuel tanks, prohibited uses, and limitations. Public comments are welcome. No final decisions are expected at this meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-419", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-419", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "body": "Energy Committee", "headline": "MERP project update for Newbury Town Office and timeline", "summary": "The Newbury Energy Committee will meet to approve the April 21, 2026 meeting minutes and receive an update on the MERP project for the Newbury Town Office, including timeline and staging. They will also review the energy section of the Newbury Town Plan for potential recommendations. No funding decisions or contracts are on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05192026-420", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to consider contract with Graves Builders for MERP project", "summary": "The Newbury Selectboard will consider approving a contract with Graves Builders for the MERP project, review proposals for Lime Kiln Cemetery maintenance, and discuss a contract with the Upper Valley Trails Alliance for Tucker Mountain Town Forest. They will also handle highway department certification and a financial plan, tree planting on the Common under a UCF grant, and revisions to the Town Facility Use Agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-418", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-418", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "Tucker Mountain Forest Management Committee discusses ordinances and property updates", "summary": "The committee will review previous minutes and discuss upcoming ordinance adoption by the Selectboard. Updates include the Bailey Property grant timeline, bridge construction, and trail archeological studies.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-417", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-417", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-06", "body": "Cemetery Committee", "headline": "Cemetery Committee to discuss tree work and lot pricing", "summary": "The Newbury Cemetery Committee will discuss the status of Boltonville Cemetery, possible tree work at Renfrew Heath Cemetery, and confirm pricing for lot and cornerstone sales. The meeting also includes continued work on by-laws and other routine business. All items are discussions or updates only, with no final decisions recorded.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05062026-415", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05062026-415", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Recreation Committee", "headline": "Rec Committee to discuss Little League, soccer field refresh, sponsorship plan", "summary": "The Newbury Recreation Committee will hear from a guest about an ice cream social, receive updates on Little League and the spring dance, and discuss soccer including a quote for field refresh and goal relocation. The committee will also consider a tiered sponsorship proposal and an email sign-up for updates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-416", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-416", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard to vote on trail contract and mowing agreements", "summary": "The Selectboard will consider appointments for Tree Warden and NEKWMD alternate, review Q1 budget and road standards, and vote on mowing/maintenance contracts and a contract for the Tucker Mountain Town Forest All Persons Trail Project. New business includes the Local Emergency Management Plan and ICS training. Old business covers the MERP project, tree planting grant, and facility use agreement revisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04292026-414", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04292026-414", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee", "headline": "Committee to finalize town forest ordinances for Selectboard adoption", "summary": "The Tucker Mountain Town Forest Management Committee will discuss and potentially approve a final draft of ordinances for the town forest, with a timeline for Selectboard adoption on April 29 and implementation by July 13. The committee will also receive updates on the Bailey Property grant decision, which may move forward from September to June, and on bridge and trail projects. New business includes a gift of white oaks from Royce Thompson and a picnic table donation.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-412", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-412", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-24", "body": "Selectboard", "headline": "Selectboard discusses replacement salt shed cost estimates at garage site visit", "summary": "This is a special meeting held at the Town Highway Garage for a site visit. The Selectboard will discuss priorities for a new garage and review sample plans and cost estimates for replacing the salt shed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04242026-413", "minutes_url": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04242026-413", "source": "https://www.newburyvt.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }