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Today

Monday, August 10, 2026

School Committee reviews the SY 2026–2027 school handbooks, considers a vote to surplus three district vans, and holds a second reading (with vote expected) on policy JKAA — Time-Out, Seclusion, and Physical Restraint of Students.

Amesbury High School Library

7:00 PM

Planning Board

Public hearings on site plan/special permit applications at 12 Oak St (Accessory Dwelling Unit, XI.K3), 3 Old Merrill St (Site Plan XI.C and Special Permit XI.K3), the Rocky Hill development on Elm St (265R–287.5 Elm St, Site Plan XI.V), and requests to continue hearings for 29 Lake Attitash Rd and 28 Haverhill Rd (Amesbury Gateway Village, XI.Q).

City Hall Auditorium, 62 Friend St., Amesbury, MA

Land use · Capital projects

Active projects

All projects

Planning Board No recent activity

230 Main Street

A five‑building, 68‑unit residential project that preserves and renovates the historic Currier‑Bagley‑Huntington House at 230 Main Street and adds four new buildings on adjacent parcels.

Preapplication · major Last activity · February 19, 2026 residentialhistoric preservation

SIGN PERMIT · 19 S HUNT ROAD

Planning Board No recent activity

19 S Hunt Road

Replacement 60‑sf wall sign proposed at 18 South Hunt Road, mounted at the front entrance and illuminated with LEDs.

Sign Permit · moderate Last activity · November 24, 2025 commercial

Planning Board pending

3 Old Merrill Street

Site Plan Section XI.C and Special Permit XI.K3 Next activity · August 10, 2026

Council orders · Ordinances

In front of the council

All ordinances

2026-123 submitted

Petition of the Massachusetts Electric company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID Of NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS For Electric Conduit Location:

A city permit approves National Grid's plan to install underground electric conduits on Main Street in Amesbury, including two manholes and house connections, following a public hearing.

DPW · GENERAL GOVERNMENT

license, infrastructure

2026-122 approved

Warrant for the September 1, 2026 State Primary Election

Amesbury’s official notice ordering the September 1, 2026 state primary election. It specifies polling location, hours, and offices on the ballot for residents. Includes instructions to return the warrant after voting.

GENERAL GOVERNMENT

policy

2026-120 approved

An Order to request the City Council to vote to declare as surplus various municipal vehicles and equipment.

This order asks City Council to declare four municipal vehicles and equipment as surplus (DPW, Water, School). If approved, the Mayor may dispose of them under GL c. 30B, §15 in the City's best interest.

SPONSOR · KASSANDRA GOVE, MAYOR · DPW · EDUCATION

infrastructure

2026-119 approved

An Order to authorize a transfer from the Budget Reserve (100 0946 5980) account of $15,000 to the Public Health Salaries & Wages (100 0510 5110) account.

City approves moving $15,000 from Budget Reserve to the Health Department's Salaries & Wages to partially fund a Public Health Nurse. This is an internal budget transfer affecting health staffing.

SPONSOR · MAYOR KASSANDRA GOVE · HEALTH

budget

This week in chambers

Recent meetings

Recent Recaps

Conservation Commission

MON · AUG 3

▶ Video Summary from Transcript

Projects discussed

26 Merrimac St - Notice of Intent 265R Elm St; 277R Elm St; 281 Elm St; 287 Elm St; 287R Elm St; 287.5 Elm St - Notice of Intent 28 Haverhill Road - Resource Area Delineation 29 Lake Attitash Road - Notice of Intent 3 Old Merrill St - Notice of Intent 4 Lake Attitash Road - Notice of Intent

Key Decisions (AI)

Continue the Rocky Hill MBTA Community Development Project (DEP file 002-1362) hearing to September 8 and request Beta peer reviewer to attend that meeting
Continue the Notice of Intent for 29 Lake Attitash Road (DEP file 002-1360) to September 8
Continue the Notice of Intent for 4 Lake Attitash Road (DEP file 002-1364) to September 8

+3 more decisions →

City Council

TUE · JUL 28

▶ Video Summary from Transcript

Ordinances reviewed

2026-008 2026-117 2026-118 2026-119 2026-120 2026-121 2026-122

Key Decisions (AI)

Approved appointment of election workers for terms to expire after the November 3, 2026 state election (Bill 2026-121).
Approved revision to the Amesbury City Council 15th Session Rules and Procedures Addendum L (change council liaisons and minor edits).
Approved borrowing authorization of $1,600,000 to pay costs for purchase of up to two fire pumpers and related equipment (Bill 2026-117).

+3 more decisions →

Planning Board

MON · JUL 27

▶ Video Summary from Transcript

Projects discussed

100 Macy St 102 Kimball Rd. - Definitive Subdivision 135 Main St - Sign Permit 2 Merrimac St - Special Permit 201 Elm St 265, 277, 281, 287, 2871/2 Elm St - Site Plan Review 28 Haverhill Road - Site Plan Review

Key Decisions (AI)

Approve amended sign for 135 Main Street (Main Street Congregational) with condition that applicant secure a license agreement with the city for placement on public property and clarify sign location
Approve plaza sign for 100 Macy Street (Oye Mira) with DRC conditions: white background to match plaza signage, use ACM board rather than painted green/black background, and remove window cling signage leaving only above-building sign
Approve Stop & Shop rebrand signs for 100 Macy Street as presented (corporate package)

+4 more decisions →

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