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West Newbury
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“West Newbury is defined by waterfront vistas, great schools, country roads, and a serene quality of life, with easy commuting in all directions. You'll find something for every lifestyle, whether you like to bike, jog, walk your dog or ride your horse before work in the morning or water-ski, watch a soccer game or take in a band concert in the evening…”
About West Newbury
West Newbury is located in Essex County 31 miles north of Boston. It is bordered by Newburyport on the east, Newbury and Groveland on the south, and separated by the Merrimack River from Haverhill on the west and from Merrimack and Amesbury on the north. This quintessential New England town has a population of 4,149 people, and a tax rate of $10.17 per $1,000.
Our Schools
The Pentucket Regional School District promotes “a culture of continuous learning” and serves the towns of Groveland, Merrimac, and West Newbury. Most students attend elementary school in their hometown, which in West Newbury is the Dr. John C. Page School (Pre-K-6th grade). The Pentucket Regional Middle School and Pentucket Regional High School are both located in West Newbury. Private schools near West Newbury are plentiful, ranging from parochial schools such as Sacred Heart School to prep schools like The Governor’s Academy.
Did you know that…?
- During the holiday season, families travel to West Newbury to choose and cut a Christmas tree from one of the town's many Christmas tree farms...
- The Mill Pond area, which includes over 200 acres, is a wonderful place for hiking, cross-country skiing, fishing, and horseback riding. A Winter Carnival and fall hayrides are also held, thanks to the Mill Pond Committee…
- A new playground has recently been built by hundreds of volunteers working together in a spirit of friendship and cooperation…
And did you also know…?
- Construction of the Chain Bridge in the early 19th century closed the Merrimac River in West Newbury to shipping, preventing industrial growth here…
- The Volunteer Firemen's Association Marching Band, made up of citizens of all ages, epitomizes our town’s cooperative spirit of working and playing together…
More comments about West Newbury…
“[A] delightful community characterized by rolling hills with broad valleys and an unspoiled rural charm. The Merrimack River… provides scenic beauty and recreational boating. Hiking trails being developed along the shoreline… connect with those of adjacent communities.
“…[An] old-fashioned, sleepy New England town with a deep history and exciting current events…”
Helpful West Newbury websites
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