Planning Board News & Announcements

Assistant planner Sadie Woodward joins a recent Planning Board site walk

Welcome Sadie!

Welcome to Sadie Woodward, who started this month in Newbury's assistant planner position.

TOWN OF NEWBURY LEGAL NOTICE - RFQ #25-08 Consultant - Border to Boston Trail Northern Newbury Segment  

TOWN OF NEWBURY LEGAL NOTICE RFQ #25-08 Consultant/ Border to Boston Trail Northern Newbury Segment  Statement of Qualifications

Photo of PI Turnpike Public Meeting

Provide Your Input to the Plum Island Turnpike Resiliency Improvements Project

The Town of Newbury and the City of Newburyport and our partners held an Information Gathering session for the Plum Island Turnpike... more ››

Massachusetts ResilientCoasts Draft Plan Released for Public Comment

The Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management (CZM) has released the ResilientCoasts Draft Plan for public review... more ››

Public Meeting on May 20th, 2025 to discuss Newbury's Open Space

You're invited! Come to a Public Meeting on May 20th, 2025 to discuss Newbury's Open Space!

The Planning Department would like to invite you to an informal public meeting, hosted by the Newbury Open Space Committee and... more ››

Proposed Zoning Amendments for Newbury's Annual Town Meeting 4/29/25 (link corrected)

On behalf of the Board, I, Woody Knight, Chair of the Newbury Planning Board, would like to share the Planning Board Report regarding the ... more ››

Newbury Planning Board Meeting 4.16.2025 Canceled

Newbury Planning Board Meeting 4.16.2025 CanceledPosted on: April 16, 2025 - 6:21pmThe Planning Board meeting scheduled for 4.16.2025 at 7:... more ››

No Planning Board Meeting 4/2/2025

Please be advised-There will be no April 2, 2025, Planning Board meeting.  This is due to a lack of agenda items.

Northeast Massachusetts Climatetech Conference - Wednesday, March 26, 2025

Newbury residents and businesses are welcome to join the upcoming Northeast Massachusetts Cli

Learn About Resilient Coasts

HOW DOES COASTAL FLOODING IMPACT YOU? WANT TO LEARN MORE?!?!?!?  

Proposed Zoning Amendments for Annual Town Meeting

On February 19th, 2025 at 7:15 p.m., the Newbury Planning Board will hold a public hearing remotely via Zoom pursuant to M.G.L. c. 40A, §5... more ››

Proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Bylaw Fact Sheet

The Newbury Planning Board will be holding a public hearing regarding proposed zoning amendments on February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm.  One of... more ››

MeVa Transit Goes 100% Fare-Free!

As Newbury's Planning Director, I'm proud to be a member of the Merrimack Valley Transit ("MeVa") Advisory Board, representing Newbury.... more ››

Newbury's Housing Production Plan Update in Final Review

A Housing Production Plan (HPP) is a community's proactive strategy for planning and developing affordable housing.

Newbury Planning Board - January 2025 Meeting Dates

The Newbury Planning Board meetings for January, 2025, will be held on Wednesday, January 8 and Wednesday, January 22. The Board will not... more ››

Thursday, 10/17, 7pm: A practical information session for anyone living in flood-prone areas!

As coastal homeowners, Newbury residents face increasing challenges from rising sea levels and frequent extreme weather. Storm Surge and... more ››

Merrimack Valley Vision Zero Draft Plan - Regional Safety Plan is released for Public Comment

The FFY2024 MV Vision Zero Draft Plan is available for review on the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) website ... more ››

Please Join Us! Planning Director Martha Taylor's Retirement

Please Join Us! Planning Director Martha Taylor's Retirement

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