{ "city": "West Newbury", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/wnewbury.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": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "West Newbury Housing Authority meets with no substantive items", "summary": "This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and repeated placeholder text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for the meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-604", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-20", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "West Newbury Historical Commission to discuss local history projects", "summary": "The Historical Commission will meet to discuss various preservation and commemorative efforts. The agenda includes reviews of historic sites, markers, and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08202026-599", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-27", "body": "Town Clerk", "headline": "West Newbury to conduct advanced removal of ballots for State Primary", "summary": "The Town Clerk's Office is conducting the advanced removal of early voted ballots for the September 1, 2026, State Primary Election. This process will take place at the Town Offices on August 27 and August 28, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08272026-602", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-28", "body": "Town Clerk", "headline": "West Newbury to remove early ballots for September 1 primary", "summary": "The Town of West Newbury will conduct the legally required advanced removal of early voted ballots at Town Offices on August 27 at 8:30 AM and August 28 at 8:30 PM. Observers may watch but must register in advance with the Town Clerk.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08282026-603", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to review Eagle’s Nest Subdivision and zoning updates", "summary": "The West Newbury Planning Board will discuss the current status of the Eagle’s Nest Subdivision and proposed changes to zoning and general bylaws. Staffing updates include an interim planner, and routine reports from town committees will be presented.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-601", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission reviews driveway, tree removal, and fence permits", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings on driveway construction at 0 Middle Street, tree removal at 360 Main Street, and fence installation at 27 Rivercrest. It will also review subdivision road compliance at 9 Marshall Drive and other compliance requests at 7 Garden Street and 154 Middle Street. Several discussions include wetland fill, sanctioned parking, and bylaw updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-600", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Whittier Regional Agreement Amendment Committee", "headline": "RAAC to vote on Regional Agreement cost allocation methods", "summary": "The Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) will discuss school enrollment capacity and a draft Regional Agreement. The committee intends to vote on capital cost allocation methods and whether to refer the RAAC report to the School Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-598", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Housing Authority meeting with no required actions", "summary": "The West Newbury Housing Authority is meeting but has no required board actions or agenda items to discuss. The agenda consists only of reviewing and approving prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-596", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board of Water Commissioners", "headline": "Water board to vote on resident's bill abatement, discuss Church Street warranty", "summary": "The Board of Water Commissioners will review account balances and approve minutes from July 14. They will discuss and vote on Dawn Fairbanks' application for an abatement or adjustment. The board will also follow up on a written warranty acknowledgment for Church Street repairs and review a rate study and master plan from Tighe & Bond. A draft Enterprise Fund User Charges template is up for discussion and possible approval.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-597", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss Town Center traffic study, Whittier cost allocation, and interim town manager items", "summary": "The Select Board will hear updates on the Summer Bandstand Concert Series, the Town Manager transition, and a new traffic safety study for the Town Center. They will also consider a request from Whittier Tech regarding capital cost allocation and discuss a potential intermunicipal agreement with Newburyport in executive session. No votes are scheduled on these items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-595", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Housing Authority to vote on Pipestave rent increases and CPC member", "summary": "The West Newbury Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will hold its monthly meeting to discuss and vote on proposed rent increases for Pipestave properties and elect a member to the Community Preservation Committee. The agenda also includes review of minutes, correspondence, and reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-594", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to close out Pickleball project, update slope zoning bylaws", "summary": "The West Newbury Planning Board will consider closing out the Pickleball project and discuss updates to zoning bylaws regarding slopes. The board will also review minutes from March 17, 2026, and receive reports from MVPC, the Affordable Housing Trust, CPC, the Town Governance Committee, and the Land & Building Administrator.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-592", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-20", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear NOIs for driveway, gangway, home rebuild, septic upgrade", "summary": "The West Newbury Conservation Commission will hold public meetings on four Notices of Intent (NOIs) for projects affecting wetlands, including a driveway, a gangway at Mill Pond dock, a home rebuild, and a septic upgrade. The commission will also consider several Certificates of Compliance and discuss various property-related issues.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-591", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "Energy and Sustainability Committee", "headline": "Energy committee to elect officers, review goals", "summary": "The Energy and Sustainability Committee will elect officers, discuss takeaways from a National Grid municipal summit, review FY 2026 accomplishments, and set goals for the current fiscal year. The committee will also consider an inquiry about Resilience Hubs and approve minutes from the May meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-593", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Town Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss organizational assessment findings", "summary": "The Town Governance Committee will discuss interim findings from an organizational assessment and receive an update on the Town Manager search. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from July 8, 2026, and schedule its next meeting.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-590", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Climate Change Resiliency Committee", "headline": "Committee to discuss MassReady, MVP, culvert, and shoreline projects", "summary": "The Climate Change Resiliency Committee will receive updates on the MassReady and MVP programs, as well as town updates on the Farm Field Culvert and governance review. Members will also hear a Living Shoreline project update from an initial site walk, discuss FY27 committee assignments and training, and consider approving minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-589", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on interim town manager contract", "summary": "The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the interim town manager contract. In regular business, the board will vote on a proposed employment contract with the interim town manager and consider appointing a temporary treasurer/collector for a two-week term. Public comment is limited to items not on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-587", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Water Commissioners", "headline": "West Newbury Water Commission reviews repairs, ADUs, and rate study", "summary": "The Board of Water Commissioners will review account balances, approve draft minutes, and discuss follow-ups on road repairs, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), a rate study, and an abatement application. The meeting will also address the Enterprise Fund User Charge Template due to the Town Accountant.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-584", "minutes_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07142026-584", "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to review septic variances and plans for ADU water rules", "summary": "The West Newbury Board of Health will review minutes from the June 9 meeting, discuss homeowner knowledge of water usage for ADUs, and consider a variance request for a septic system at the former St. Johns Hall site. The board will also review septic plans for three properties and has no stormwater permit applications to review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-583", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Commission organizes for FY27, discusses historic markers and 250th anniversary", "summary": "The West Newbury Historical Commission will hold its FY27 organizational meeting and discuss several items including a gift of Old Main Street photos to the town, inquiries from homeowners about antique houses and plaques, historic landscapes and town projects, a historic sites survey, and planning for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The agenda also includes historic markers, an oral history project, firefighter and schools items, minute histories, and informal discussion.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-581", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review proposed FY26 line-item transfers", "summary": "The West Newbury Finance Committee will meet to review proposed FY26 line-item transfers and discuss a withdrawal of a prior FY26 reserve fund transfer for a Public Safety Complex HVAC unit. The Town Manager will provide updates on the hiring of an Interim Town Manager, potential articles for the Fall Special Town Meeting, and the process for updating the Capital Improvements Program for FY28+.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-586", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to vote on FY26 line-item transfers, special permits, and appointments", "summary": "The Select Board will consider approving FY26 line-item transfers, special permits for a horse show and a half marathon, and appointments to the Finance Committee and as a clean energy permitting resource. The board will also receive updates on the town manager transition, traffic calming, and financial closeout. Executive session is scheduled to discuss an intermunicipal agreement with Newburyport, collective bargaining, and an interim town manager contract.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-585", "minutes_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07092026-585", "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Affordable Housing Trust", "headline": "Trust to review ADU promotional materials and small grant applications", "summary": "The Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review draft promotional materials for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and receive an update on the Small Grant program. The board will also hear outreach updates, approve June 3 meeting minutes, and review financial reports.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-579", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to review FY27 budget and abatement reports", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will discuss the FY27 budget and sales study, and consider motor vehicle abatement reports. A property matter on Stewart Street (R15-8A) is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-576", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Whittier Regional Agreement Amendment Committee", "headline": "Whittier Tech committee to vote on capital cost allocation method", "summary": "The Whittier Tech Regional Agreement Amendment Committee (RAAC) will meet to discuss and vote on proposed methods for allocating capital costs among member communities. The committee will also decide how to present its recommendations to the School Committee, with a target date of July 23 for submitting a draft regional agreement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-582", "minutes_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-582", "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Town Governance Committee", "headline": "Committee to review employee and resident outreach, discuss organizational assessment", "summary": "The Town Governance Committee will review outreach responses from employees, BCC members, and residents, and discuss interim findings from an organizational assessment. An update on the Town Manager search and next steps is also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-578", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss zoning bylaw update on slopes", "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a discussion on updating the Zoning Bylaw regarding slopes. The agenda also includes updates from various town committees and correspondence from the Zoning Enforcement Officer and residents.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-580", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Board of Registrars", "headline": "Board of Registrars to discuss fall elections and new board membership", "summary": "The Board of Registrars is meeting to discuss upcoming fall elections and the schedule, as well as new board membership. The agenda includes approval of minutes and other non-action items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-574", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear NOI for driveway across BVW at 0 Middle Street, continued to July 20", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings on several Notices of Intent (NOIs), including a continued hearing for a driveway across Bordering Vegetated Wetland at 0 Middle Street, a gangway installation at Mill Pond dock, and a raze-and-rebuild of a single-family home at 1 Old Wharf Road. They will also consider ANRAD delineation at 187 Main Street, two Requests for Determination (RDA) for tree removal and garage construction, and three Certificate of Compliance requests. Discussions include wetland fill, tree cutting, and a wetlands bylaw review.", "agenda_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-577", "minutes_url": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07062026-577", "source": "https://www.wnewbury.org/AgendaCenter" } ] }