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In March 1952, Julian Steele, the sole African-American voter among some 1,500 residents at the time, was elected West Newbury's town meeting moderator. He was the first African-American town moderator in Massachusetts, [32] and remained the only African-American town moderator in the state for at least a decade. [33] West Newbury Town Center, 2019
In March 1952, Julian Steele, the only black voter among some 1,500 residents, was elected West Newbury's town meeting moderator. He was the first black town moderator in Massachusetts. [24] Townspeople credited him with "elevating the cultural life of the community."
Mar. 18—WEST NEWBURY — Residents registered to vote in this Essex County rural town will not need to approve a Proposition 2 1/2 override to fund the town's portion of the Pentucket Regional ...
Moses Newell played an active role in civic affairs in the town, almost from the date West Newbury was incorporated as a town on February 18, 1819. He was on the board of Selectmen intermittently from 1822 to 1860, and served as moderator at town meetings at various times during those years. [2]
Mar. 25—NEWBURY — The Select Board finalized the town warrant Tuesday night ahead of the Town Meeting on April 26, including a $22.4 million budget — a 4.1% increase over the current ...
Apr. 28—NEWBURY — Town Meeting voters rejected a proposal on Tuesday to transfer $1.5 million from the free cash account to the Town Hall project account, 70-64, after concerns were raised ...
[81] [82] In retirement, Burnham divided his time between homes in Rochester and West Newbury. [76] In 1961, West Newbury's annual town meeting voted to name the boys' league baseball field after him. [83] Burnham died on March 9, 1977, in Rochester, New York. [84] He was 82. His funeral and burial took place in West Newbury. [76] [6]
English: West Newbury, MA, Town Hall (built 1842) newly repainted to style used in 188s facade remodel. Date: 21 July 2023: Source: Own work: Author: Riverbend Trail: