Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Rosemary Coulombe’s organization
Oct 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport Community Preservation Committee Public And Regular Meeting
The meeting combined an annual public information session with a regular business agenda. The committee reviewed its mission to fund projects in historic preservation, affordable housing, and open space and recreation, explaining that funding is derived from a local real estate tax surcharge. During the business portion, an out-of-cycle request was presented for the Fuller Field track resurfacing project. The department proposed a budget for cleaning, repairing, and resurfacing the resilient track and replacing jump take-off boards. The committee reviewed the financial adjustment following an audit of capital accounts and voted to recommend the funding request for submission to the city council.
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The commission reviewed several new business items including a request for a textile recycling bin, the drafting of pickleball hours for the multi-sport court at Lower Atkinson, discussions on closing the Dexter Lane Cul De Sac gate, and site fencing alignment for the 166 Route 1 development project. Additionally, the commission reviewed reports regarding park enhancements, the Port Park Alliance, and findings from the Moseley Woods Public Meeting, which focused on community priorities such as playground maintenance, dog park regulations, and natural resource preservation.
Oct 7, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport Planning Board Public Hearing
The board conducted a joint public hearing regarding proposed amendment 238, which pertains to dimensional requirements for the R2B zoning district. The discussion focused on reducing the minimum lot size and frontage requirements for single and two-family homes to increase conformity across the R2B district. The proposal also aims to equalize side setback requirements to remove biases against two-family developments. Additionally, the board reviewed the introduction of a sliding scale Floor Area Ratio (FAR) as a new dimensional control to manage the scale and massing of structures relative to lot sizes, defining specific exclusions for gross floor area calculations, such as basements and detached accessory units.
Sep 24, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport Historical Commission Meeting Minutes
The Commission reviewed and approved a demolition plan and roof line change request for 2 Harrison Street, which included adding a decorative railing to a flat roof section to better align with the property's historical character. Additionally, the Commission discussed a proposed renovation project at 11 Union Place involving an 1755 Georgian colonial home. The plans presented for this property include a full exterior restoration, the addition of a one-car garage to screen the backyard, and the installation of a roof deck on a 20th-century addition.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
