Wetlands Protection Bylaw Update 3.19.2024

The West Newbury Conservation Commission (WNCC) would like to provide an update on the wetlands protection bylaw.

The wetlands protection bylaw has been further revised and it is now in final draft form for spring 2024 town meeting:

  • The 3/19/2024 revised bylaw can be viewed in redline form here.
  • The 3/19/2024 bylaw in final draft form can be viewed here.

The WNCC will be presenting the Spring 2024 town meeting article for the wetlands protection bylaw to the Select Board and Finance Committee at their joint public meeting of 3/20/2024 at 6PM.

The WNCC will host a second info session on the bylaw ahead of spring town meeting on Tuesday April 9th, 2024 at 6:00 PM.

The info session will be held in hybrid format with the option for interested persons to participate in person at the Town Office Building, 381 Main Street, West Newbury, MA in the first floor hearing room or by virtual attendance from a computer, tablet, or smartphone via Zoom using the Zoom info below. More info and the Zoom link can be found here.

Additional information and previous draft versions of the wetlands protection bylaw can be viewed here

Please send any questions, comments, or feedback to Michelle Greene, Conservation Agent, at conservation@wnewbury.org