The West Newbury Summer Rec Program is returning this summer with many fun activities planned! Registration will be open on Friday, March 10th at 7:00am! The program is offered at the Page School to children who will be entering Grades 1-7 in…

Affordable Housing Trust Public Listening Session Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 7pm First Floor Hearing Room Town Office Building The Affordable Housing Trust has partnered with a housing consultant to draft a three-year Action Plan for…

The G.A.R. Memorial Library and the Sage Center are partnering for a 3-part series on scams. Register for the first in the series, taking place tomorrow night. Identity Theft, Fraud Prevention, and Online Safety Tuesday, February 28…

Information regarding the MBTA Communities Multi-Family Housing District planning process West Newbury received a Rural and Small Town Grant from the State and pledged matching local funds to secure professional assistance to lead an iterative…

LDS will be holding an information session to answer any questions about the lottery for 9 Daley Lane in West Newbury next Thursday, February 23 from 12:15-12:45 Information on how you can join by phone or computer is listed below: Join Zoom…

Cottages at Drakes Landing Condominium 9 Daley Drive, West Newbury, MA 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bathrooms, Two-level townhouse condominium Home completed in 2019 Sale Price: $196,400 The unit is being sold as is 1,200 Square feet, Annual Taxes…

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West Newbury voters approved the creation of an Affordable Housing Trust last fall, with the goal of helping address a shortage of affordable housing in town. The Trust is comprised of seven residents who have experience and interest in creating…

Scholarship Opportunities for Pentucket Students West Newbury Garden Club Scholarship Opportunities for Pentucket Students The West Newbury Garden Club is again offering scholarships to students who will study or who are currently studying…

A tisket, a tasket, 3 amazing baskets are now available at the GAR Library and are filled with generous donations from local businesses and Friends of the West Newbury Library members. The “Kids Baking” basket is filled with kid’s…

Do you have budget questions regarding the Pentucket Schools? For more information visit pentucketbudget.com Interesting in learning more about this years budget for the Pentucket Schools? Please visit this link to learn more about this years…

The City of Newburyport Water Treatment Division is scheduled to perform work in the area of the Indian Hill Reservoir from Tuesday, January 31st to Friday, February 3rd, 2023. The work consists of pumping water off low lying areas due increased…

Click Here to View the Information About Town of West Newbury : February 2nd is World Wetlands Day!

The Town Clerk's Office has sent out this years Annual Local Census/Street Listing. If you have not already, please sign the form mailed to you and return your census/street listing by emailing a photo of your signed form to…

This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It…

Local author Brendan Dubois will be here to discuss The Cornwalls Vanish, the first book in his Out of Sight series with James Patterson. Stop in to the library at 12:30 on Thursday, January 12, for a conversation with Brendan. No registration…

Last day to obtain nomination papers is March 9, 2023 2023 Annual Town Election is on Monday, May 1, 2023 Nomination papers for the local Town Election are now available in the Town Clerk's Office 381 Main St. West Newbury Positions on the…

Red Cards are being processed for UNPAID water bills. IF you have not sent in your water payment, Red Cards are being processed and will be delivered. Please pay immediately to avoid any additional charges to your account. There are a few ways…

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This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It is…

January 12, 2023- May 1, 2023 A detailed list of date and time deadlines can be found through the following link: https://www.wnewbury.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif1436/f/uploads/local_election_schedule_2023.pdf Click Here For More…

Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow…

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A Message from the West Newbury Garden Club Happy Holidays The West Newbury Garden Club wishes you a joyful holiday season and a Happy New Year! We hope you're enjoying the holiday wreaths on town buildings decorated by the Garden Club and…

A message from the Energy & Sustainability Committee Municipal Aggregation of Power Purchases: As Town Meeting participants know, on October 24, 2022 the Town authorized the Select Board to investigate Municipal Aggregation of power purchases,…

Final Notices will be processed for UNPAID bills next week.... IF you have not sent in your payment please do so to avoid demand and interest charges. If you have any questions regarding your bill you can contact the Water Department by phone or…

Unveiling of Handtub Lane Street Sign Saturday, December 17, 2022 at 10:00am Off Bachelor Street, Behind the Public Safety Building adjacent to the Historical Society’s Hills House Museum property Hosted by the West Newbury Select…

If you have not sent in your payment please do so to avoid demand and interest charges . If you did not receive a bill in the mail you can contact the Water Department by phone or email. Water bills can be paid by check and sent to the WN Water…

Sign up to make your own holiday Boxwood centerpiece using your choice of velvet bows, gold balls, berries, natural gypsophila and fresh boxwood, you will create a centerpiece that will last for months afterward. Registration required, $35…

Are you still looking for special holiday gifts? The Friends of the West Newbury Library have you covered. They have pulled together 3 themed baskets (West Newbury Local; Lego-mania; Holiday Cheer) filled with generous donations from local…

Nobody wants to deal with clogged pipes or a damaged wastewater system. Do your part and know what not to flush! Click Here For More…

Reminder: If you have not yet sent in your water payment... They are due December 5th. If you did not receive a bill in the mail you can contact the Water Department by phone or email. Water bills can be paid by check and sent to the WN Water…

The West Newbury Police Department is participating in the U.S. Marine Corps, Toys for Tots Program! From now until Monday, Dec. 12, the West Newbury Police Department will be collecting new, unwrapped toys for ages up to 16. The toy drop-off…

Help keep our streets safe by reporting street light outages to National Grid: 1-800-322-3223 Make sure to have the pole number in order for outage to be filed. Click Here for more…

This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It…

The Friends of the West Newbury Library wish to express their heartfelt gratitude to the volunteers, donators, supporters and shoppers who contributed to making their recent book sale and Family Fun Basket drawing a success. Whether you volunteered…

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ase 3 of the Historic Sites Survey (documenting our older properties funded by CPC money and a matching grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission) is underway, with historic preservation consultants Stacy Spies and Wendy Frontiero scouting…

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Sign up early to reserve your spot for this popular holiday workshop! Make your own holiday Boxwood centerpiece Wednesday, December 7th at 6pm & Saturday, December 10th at 10am Using your choice of velvet bows, gold balls, berries, natural…

Skyrocketing 2022-23 Winter Energy Prices: How to prepare From the West Newbury Energy & Sustainability Committee Energy costs across the board are increasing at stunning rates! On November 1, National Grid costs for electricity will go…

Deadline October 31, 2022 Help Massachusetts be Eligible for Federal Funding Grants! The National Park Service requires the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to complete a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) every five years…

Early Voting for the November 8, 2022 General Election will be held in the Clerk's Office, 381 Main Street- Town Offices Building, beginning Tomorrow, Saturday, October 22, 2022 9am-1pm. A detailed list of times, and additional locations to…

October 18, 2022 3pm-7pm Seasonal Flu Clinic West Newbury Town Office Building Annex 381 Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985 Both high dose and regular dose vaccines will be available. Doses will be limited, so please be understanding if you…

West Newbury / Newburyport Fall Hydrant Flushing Newburyport Beginning: Monday, October 3, 2022 The Water Division of the Newburyport Department of Public Services has begun flushing the city’s water system on Monday, October 3, 2022…

The following communication was received from MassDOT District 4 Highway Director The Rocks Village Bridge, over the Merrimack River, will resume full operations for vehicular and marine traffic at approximately 12 noon on Tuesday, October…

West Newbury Town Office Building Annex 381 Main Street West Newbury, MA 01985 Both high dose and regular dose vaccines will be available. Doses will be limited, so please be understanding if you are unable to receive one. If you have any…

Do you have an hour or two, or even a few to volunteer for the Friends of the Library Book Sale? Teens looking for volunteer hours are welcome! There are opportunities at all times of day from Friday, October 21 through Sunday October 30. Please…

The West Newbury Riding and Driving Club and the Myopia Hunt Club will be hosting several equestrian events in West Newbury this October. Spectators are always welcome, but loose and even leashed dogs should not accompany you to these activities.…

Autumn Yoga for Calm and Stability 6-week series beginning Thursday, October 6th* 10 AM Old Town Hall (491 Main Street) This six-week series is perfect for beginners to the more experienced practitioner. We will focus on slow, mindful…

SAGE Center Lunch and Learn Speaker Series with Veterans' Agent, Karen Tyler At this Lunch and Learn Speaker Series, you will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about Veterans' benefits, including Local Benefits (Ch. 115), VA Benefits…

FALL SEMI-ANNUAL BILLING will be sent out September 30th! The fall bills are dated October 3rd with a due date of December 5th. If you do not receive a bill in the mail you can contact the Water Department by phone or email. Water bills can be…

The following communication was received from MassDOT District 4 Highway Division Director The following is an update on the status of the Rocks Village Bridge repairs in response to the over height vehicle strike that occurred on 3/17. As…

This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It…

Help the Friends raise money to support library programs and museum passes. The Friends of the Library are looking for volunteers (teens welcome!) to help with their book donation drop-off and book sale. If you would like to volunteer, you can…

FALL SEMI-ANNUAL BILLING IS BEING PROCESSED! The fall billing is being processed and will be going out the first week of October. Water bills can be paid by check and sent to the WN Water Department, 381 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985…

This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It…

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MS4 Public Announcement Did you know that stormwater pollution includes trash, cigarettes, pet waste and even motor oil? Please help the Town of West Newbury and the State of Massachusetts by reducing polluted runoff to keep our lakes, rivers, and…

Click here to View the Information About Town of West Newbury :Tire Collection Event- August 13, 2022

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Please be aware that as of July 1st, all Northeast Region communities (which includes West Newbury) are in a Critical Drought. As such, photos of a dry perennial stream taken on or after May 1, 2022 (when drought was initially declared for all…

Red Cards are due Thursday, July 28th If you have not sent in your water payment .... Please pay Red Cards immediately to avoid your water being shut off. There are a few ways to pay: Send a check to the West Newbury Water Department, 381…

Red Cards have been processed and will be delivered. Please pay immediately to avoid your water being shut off. There are a few ways to pay: Send a check to the West Newbury Water Department, 381 Main Street, West Newbury, MA 01985. In…

The West Newbury Planning Board has an opening for an Associate Member. This is a year-long appointment that involves sitting on the board for the purposes of acting on special permit applications in the event that a full Planning Board Member is…

Click Here To View Town of West Newbury - Good Luck to the West Newbury Riverhawks!

Click Here To View Town of West Newbury - Good Luck to the West Newbury Riverhawks!

Progress well underway in West Newbury initiative to map locations of invasive plant species on Town land. Dan, from Boxford, is a rising senior at UMass Amherst completing a degree in environmental science with a minor in natural resources…

If you have not sent in your water payment please pay by Monday July 18th! Red Cards will be going out Tuesday, July 19th for any unpaid water bills. There are a few ways to pay: Online: Town Website www.wnewbury.org and go to the "PAY BILLS"…

Congratulations to Karen Tyler! West Newbury’s Veteran Service Officer, was sworn in today as a member of the “Governor’s Advisory Committee on Women Veterans”. She has made a commitment that she will represent and…

The West Newbury Water Departments water withdrawal permit from the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) requires the department to limit nonessential outdoor water use through mandatory restrictions from May 1st through…

RING AND RIDE PROGRAM NOW FREE AND NEW GROVELAND BUS ROUTE Ring & Ride is a curb-to-curb transportation service provided by the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) for the communities of Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown,…

Middle-High School Building Project Update The abatement of the old High School was completed earlier this week. Abatement of the old Middle School has just started. As the abatement has been completed, demolition crews are quickly taking down…

This is a Public Health Warning issued by the West Newbury Board of Health. The Board of Health has been notified that one or more of the upstream sewage treatment facilities have had a combined sewer overflow release into the Merrimack River. It…

Click here for More Information About G.A.R. Library announces new hours and Summer Family Story…

The Town of West Newbury is proud to announce the Grand Opening of the Page School Playground which is located behind the Page School. The Grand Opening will be at 5pm on Tuesday, July 12, 2022. This project was supported by a vote of Town Meeting…

The Select Board is calling for membership applications to our newly established Affordable Housing Trust. This group will be tasked with creating, supporting, and protecting affordable housing in West Newbury. Residents with experience or…

West Newbury Water Department Final Notices are being sent out If you have not sent in your water payment, a final notice has been processed and you will be receiving it in the mail. Final Notices have been processed and sent out.... If you have…

Final Notices For Unpaid Water Bills Spring water bills were due on June 3rd Final Notices will be processed for unpaid bills next week... The spring water bills were due on June 3rd. If you have NOT sent in your water payment, please do so…

MS4 Public Announcement Be Septic Smart Top 10 Ways to be a Good Septic Owner - Have your system inspected every three years by a qualified professional or according to your state/ local health department’s recommendations - Have your…

The West Newbury Garden Club and the West Newbury Cultural Council invite you to transport yourself into a magical world of beauty, art, and music. Take a self-guided tour of nine beautiful gardens located in West Newbury and Groveland where you…

Potential for egg masses to have been accidentally brought in on nursery stock imported from other states BOSTON- The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) is asking the public to keep an eye out for the invasive pest known as…