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Selectboard compiles town land inventory, confirms March 3 Town Meeting logistics

Newbury Selectboard · February 28, 2026
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Summary

Chair Susan Culp said the town is compiling a public inventory of roughly 930 acres and 10 buildings (including about 600 acres in Tucker Mountain Town Forest) and confirmed logistics for the March 3 Town Meeting; brief discussion also touched on a new salt shed and town garage needs.

Chair Susan Culp told attendees she is compiling information on town-owned land and property for the town website and said the Town owns approximately 930 acres and 10 buildings; Tucker Mountain Town Forest accounts for about 600 of those acres and much of the remainder is in cemeteries.

Residents asked about the ski tow property's easement history and development potential; Culp explained the recreation easement dates to the 1970s and described wetland constraints. The Board and Town Clerk confirmed final logistical details for the March 3 Town Meeting, and Culp and Planning Commission member Tony O’Meara briefly discussed needs and possible financial assistance for a new salt shed and Town Garage.