Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sara Landry’s organization
Sep 22, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing
The Board discussed a request for a minor modification regarding a residential unit at 300-302R Marramax Street, specifically involving the Newburyport Yacht Club property. The applicant sought to remove a permit condition requiring the unit to be occupied by the owner or operator of the marina. The Board also received public testimony regarding concerns over the classification of the request as a minor modification, potential impacts on neighborhood traffic, and implications for the existing Chapter 91 license.
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The Newburyport Planning Board held a joint public hearing with the City Council Planning and Development Committee to discuss several ordinance amendments. The primary focus of the meeting was the proposed prohibition of data centers that utilize water for cooling, regardless of their scale or source of water. The Board also reviewed map amendments related to residential zoning and historic district overlays to address past mapping discrepancies. Additionally, members engaged in a broader discussion regarding the balance between economic development, energy consumption, potential noise impacts, and the conservation of municipal resources.
Sep 15, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport Conservation Commission Meeting
The commission reviewed several agenda items, including requests for continuances for properties on Feasant Run Drive, Louise Street, and a property for Carrie Fer. A request for a certificate of compliance for 39 Reservation Terrace was granted as a partial certificate, with conditions regarding ongoing plant growth and survival. The commission also heard a notice of intent presentation for 5 Parker Street, which included a site analysis, tree inventory, and details regarding proposed and existing wetland replication and mitigation areas.
The Commission addressed a demolition delay application for 2 Harrison Street, voting that the structure is preferably preserved and continuing the review to a later date. Members approved the amended Preservation Restriction for 166 High Street to include the community hall. Correspondence regarding archaeological middens at 23 Liberty Street and the potential advisory role for the Newburyport Daily News office building sale were discussed. Additionally, the Commission received updates on the Preservation Restriction for the Old Gaol.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
