Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Cassandra Murphy’s organization
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.
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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.
Sep 23, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Newburyport School Committee School Committee Meeting
The committee discussed the approval of financial warrants and reviewed a proposal for a seventh-grade overnight field trip to Camp Jewell. Key discussions focused on cell phone usage policies during field trips, balancing family needs for student connectivity with the goal of reducing technology reliance. The committee also explored potential strategies to manage student separation anxiety during trips and addressed the importance of monitoring the cumulative impact of various off-campus educational opportunities on instructional time.
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.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
