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Board of Selectmen Declare State of Emergency in West Newbury

At their meeting on March 16, 2020 at 7:31 p.m., the Board of Selectmen declared a state of emergency in the Town of West Newbury.  The... more ››

Limited In-Person Access to Tonight's Board of Selectmen Meeting

Additional Guidance on Other Town Board / Commission Committee Meetings, with more detail to come

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, and taking into account recommendations from local Board of Health and Public Safety... more ››

West Newbury Housing Authority Office Closed to Public

Due to the COVID 19 outbreak and subsequent direction from the Governor, the following precautions will be taken to protect residents as... more ››

New Limitations on In-Person Access to Town Buildings

Phone and email access during normal business hours to allow town government to function while reducing possible viral spread

The Board of Selectmen met in emergency session this morning.

Pentucket School District closed beginning on Monday through at least March 27th

Press Release Attached

Pentucket Regional School District, in coordination with other North Shore Schools, has announced that schools will be closed starting on... more ››

G.A.R. Library closing effective Monday, March 16th

Notice from the Board of Trustees

The G.A.R. Memorial Library will close, indefinitely, effective, Monday, March 16th.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Public Notice from West Newbury Board of Health

COVID-19/CORONAVIRUSWHO CAN BECOME INFECTED BY THE VIRUS?                 ANYONEWHO IS AT RISK FOR DEVELOPING MORE SERIOUS... more ››

Temporary Suspension of Senior Center Programming

As you may know, Governor Baker has declared a state of emergency regarding COVID-19, as there are more presumptive positive cases in the... more ››

Suspension of public events of the Fire Department, and directions for online purchase of burn permits

Announcements on behalf of Fire Chief Michael Dwyer

Due to community concerns about COVID-19, the Fire Chief has suspended public events of the Fire Department, such as fire station visits,... more ››

curbside waste pickup

Board of Health Informational Meeting *Postponed to a Later Date TBD*

Proposed Automated Curbside Waste and Recycling Program

In an abundance of caution about the possible spread of the Coronavirus, the West Newbury Board of Health is postponing its public... more ››

Library programs suspended indefinitely effective Monday, March 16th

Notice on behalf of GAR Library Board of Trustees

In light of Governor Baker’s State of Emergency declaration and due to the rapidly changing situation related to the COVID-19 virus, the... more ››

Governor Baker's Declaration of Emergency

Notice, and updates regarding Town operations

As you may already know, earlier this afternoon Governor Baker declared a state of emergency in the Commonwealth.  For more information,... more ››

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Recommendations and references from the West Newbury Board of Health

The Board of Health has posted a document with recommendations and references.  It is attached, and linked directly ... more ››

A Country Road

Historical Commission Monthly Tales of Our Town:

A March Minute History about Landscape Painter John Appleton Brown

This month’s tale concerns landscape painter John Appleton Brown, who depicted West Newbury and its environs in all their natural beauty.... more ››

Planning Board Public Hearing

Spring 2020 Proposed Zoning Articles

The West Newbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, beginning at 7:15 p.m. in the 2nd Floor Hearing... more ››

arbor day

The Tree Committee's Arbor Day - Press Release

Trees Matter

Leading into Arbor Day in April, The Tree Committee will be sharing stories to promote the importance of trees.

scholarship

Announcement: West Newbury Garden Club

2020 Scholarship Opportunity

The West Newbury Garden Club is pleased to announce its 2020 scholarship opportunity to students who reside in West Newbury, Merrimack, or... more ››

Monarch Butterfly

West Newbury Garden Club - Learn about Butterfly Biology

March Meeting

Interested in learning about Monarch butterflies and how to create a butterfly garden?  Please join the West Newbury Garden club as Katie... more ››

Election 2020

West Newbury Early Voting Notice

For March 3, 2020 Presidential Primary

In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Law c. 51 and 950 CMR 47.00, the Town of West Newbury hereby designates the... more ››

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