Finance Department

Mission
The Finance Department is responsible for planning, organizing and directing all financial activities of the Town of Newbury in conformance with Massachusetts General Laws and the town’s by-laws.  The Finance Department coordinates and manages the town’s budget process, including the formation of the Annual Capital Improvement Plan, and assists and advises department managers on financial and operation matters.  The Finance Department also maintains all personnel records, all municipal contracts and agreements and oversees IT operations for the town.  The Finance Department principally supports the Select Board, the Finance Committee and the Capital Planning Committee, and provides guidance and assistance to other town boards and commissions.

The Finance Department is committed to providing polite, courteous and prompt service to the public and to conducting its duties in strict accordance with all federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations.  All employees of the Finance Department are expected to perform their responsibilities with the highest level of integrity, the utmost professionalism and in a spirit of cooperation and transparency.

Staff

NameTitlePhone

Tracy Blais

Finance Director

(978) 465-0862 X301

Eva L. Pástor

Town Accountant/Assistant Finance Director

(978) 465-0862 X313

Ann McLaughlin

Assistant Town Accountant

(978) 465-0862 X317

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