Newton Zoning Board advances Merrimac Road subdivision variance to public hearing. The Zoning Board of Adjustment voted unanimously to schedule a March 18 public hearing for Land Bank Properties LLC's application, which seeks two variances for a two-lot subdivision at 11 Merrimac Road. Applicant
Newton Selectboard adopts revised Right to Know policy with higher fees and USB delivery. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an updated RSA 91-A policy that raises the public records fee from 50 cents to $1.00 per page and requires information delivery via USB drive instead of electronic
Newton Recreation Commission votes $1,500 for spring recreation. Vice Chairman Joe Simone moved to allocate $1,000 for a Gametime School Vacation event on February 25, subsidizing the per-person cost for bowling, games, pizza, and water. Chairman Peggy Connors seconded; the four-member board
Newton library board approves policy on minor records access. The Gale Library Trustees unanimously approved a revised Library Card Policy on January 21 to establish procedures for parental access to minor patron records under HB 273, with Director Michelle Baker reviewing implementation steps. The
Newton Selectmen approve $5.3M operating budget and $500K land purchase. The board voted unanimously to acquire 4.73 acres on Merrimac Road for $500,000, with $250,000 from the Building Capital Reserve Fund and $250,000 from general taxation. Additional warrant articles approved include $370,000 to
Newton Board of Selectmen approves dual budget structure for 2026. The board unanimously accepted the Proposed Budget at $5,290,762.17 and approved a Default Budget at $5,255,176.65 at a brief January 15 meeting chaired by Robert Marchand Jr. Selectman Daniel Guide moved both budgets, with Vice
Newton Selectmen approve $5.29 million budget; support 24/7 fire staffing. Town Administrator Paula Mahoney presented the proposed operating budget of $5,296,957.17, including a Health Department cost of $6,195 that was previously overlooked. All four selectmen unanimously endorsed the budget and
Newton Planning Board clears zoning amendment for agricultural driveways. The board unanimously advanced a citizens petition modifying Section XXXIV 4 of the zoning ordinance to permit secondary unpaved driveways serving agricultural parcels to the March 2026 Town Warrant. Members voted 4-2 to
Newton zoning board approves variance for Chase Road subdivision. The Zoning Board of Adjustment unanimously voted to allow Troy Young and Tammy Verani to divide their property at 21 Chase Road into two lots of 6.7 and 4.25 acres on January 7. Chairman Jack Kozec led the board through separate
Newton Board of Selectmen hosts public hearing on eight-year $500,000 land acquisition plan for future town facilities. Road Agent Mike Pivero presented a proposed 2026 warrant article to purchase 7.74 acres at 8 Merrimac Road, financed without interest, to enable future construction of a new
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