Newbury Beautification Committee

05/30/2026

Open to all Newbury residents this Garden Award Program is intended to reach out to everyone residing in Newbury who loves to garden. Whether your garden is large, small, vegetable, flower, water, rock, (you get the picture), we would like to encourage you to join in and share. And you get bragging rights for a month with an award plaque prominently displayed in your yard. The details are on this flyer but feel free to email if you have further questions.

05/26/2026

The Gardening with Native Plants presentation has had to be postponed. We will alert you when we can arrange for another date when the presenter is feeling better.

05/26/2026

In summer’s gentle morning glow,
Through Newbury the warm winds softly blow.
From every lamp post, high and bright,
Hang baskets spilling color and light.

Red petunias dance in the sun,
White blooms shimmer one by one,
Blue blossoms sway in evening air,
A patriotic beauty everywhere.

Barrels brimming by the street,
Window boxes rich and sweet,
Line the town with cheerful grace,
Bringing smiles to every face.

And through the long and busy days,
Behind the scenes in quiet ways,
The hardworking NBC crew
Tends each flower, fresh with dew.

They water, prune, and faithfully care,
For every basket hanging there,
So all who wander, pass, or stay
Feel welcomed in a special way.

Their work becomes a living art,
A blooming gift from heart to heart,
Making summer brightly bloom
Throughout the town in full perfume.

So here’s to hands both kind and true,
To every dedicated NBC crew,
Whose flowers tell, in red, white, and blue,

05/04/2026

Harbor Clean-Up Day was a true display of community spirit this morning. Armed with rakes, barrels, and a shared sense of purpose, NBC members and volunteers from our Highway Department gathered at the harbor to clean the beach and its surrounding grounds. Working side by side, volunteers combed the shoreline, cleared debris, and revitalized the area, leaving it cleaner, brighter, and ready to be enjoyed by all. The effort not only refreshed the landscape but also highlighted the dedication and pride the group takes in caring for our local environment.

05/02/2026

Come join the Newbry Library and NBC for an informative presentation on May 27. Learn how to incorporate native plants into your landscape. This is open to all.

03/24/2026

PRESENTATION HAS BEEN CANCELED

03/17/2026

It was another successful Ham and Bean Dinner ahead of this year’s town meeting. We hope everyone enjoyed the addition of mac and cheese to the buffet. Thank you to all who contributed cookies—they are always a welcome treat throughout the meeting. NBC hopes you enjoy these annual dinners as much as we enjoy hosting them.

02/07/2026

01/15/2026

Refreshed and Ready! In early Fall, NBC took on the task of revitalizing the book shed at the Newbury Transfer Station. A team of members, led by Cindy Bates, sorted and removed all the books, cleaned away years of grime, painted the interior, and Mike Plunkett, a new member, added new shelving. The shelves have been labeled by genre which makes it easy for drop offs. It has taken a while but the team's work and dedication have breathed new life into the shed. The new "Book Nook" is now open for business. It's amazing what can be achieved when we come together with a shared vision. We hope you enjoy it as we continue to fulfill our mission to support endeavors that will enrich family life and promote and strengthen community pride.