Special City Council Meeting
Council approved three mayoral appointments: Robert Manseau to the Conservation Commission (term to 2/28/2027), Kerry Hamel Pope reappointed to the Amesbury Housing Trust (term to 4/30/2026), and Adeline Matton to the Board of Registrars (term to 2/28/2025).
The special City Council meeting convened on August 21, 2024, focused solely on mayoral appointments to local boards and commissions. Councilors present unanimously approved three items: the appointment of Robert Manseau to the Conservation Commission (term to February 28, 2027), the reappointment of Kerry Hamel Pope to the Amesbury Housing Trust (term to April 30, 2026), and the appointment of Adeline Matton to the Board of Registrars (term to February 28, 2025). The City Clerk noted that the first two appointments took effect August 19, 21 days after their appointments.
Discussion at the meeting was brief and procedural. Adeline Matton addressed the Council and highlighted her community involvement, including service on the Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors; no other substantive debate or public comments were recorded. All three motions were made, seconded, and passed unanimously (5-0). The meeting concluded shortly after the votes.