City Council Meeting
Council confirmed two mayoral appointments including the new Human Resources Director (2025-010) and approved a $50,000 legislative earmark referral for downtown lighting improvements (2025-015). The Council also referred a proposed $500,000 appropriation from Free Cash for Amesbury High School 90' Diamond Ball Field Improvements (2025-021) and an Outdoor Dining Ordinance (2025-017) to relevant committees for further review.
The City Council meeting focused on several administrative appointments, multiple budget and grant items, and the referral of several proposed ordinances for committee review. The Council approved two mayoral appointments — Christopher Lane to the Historic Commission (term to February 28, 2027) and Christine Caminero as Human Resources Director — and approved the monthly license list. Ms. Caminero spoke briefly about her appointment; a councilor requested improved internal communication about city job openings. There were no public comments.
A block of first-reading items were referred to committee for further consideration and second readings: actions included surplus declarations, copier lease-purchase authorization, small departmental transfers, acceptance of a Firefighter Safety Equipment grant ($18,989), a $50,000 FY25 legislative earmark for downtown lighting improvements, and amendments to revolving funds and an Outdoor Dining Ordinance (Chapter 397). Several appropriations from Sewer Retained Earnings ($332,200 and $120,000) were referred to Budget & Finance, and a proposed $500,000 appropriation from Free Cash for Amesbury High School 90' Diamond Ball Field Improvements was referred to Budget & Finance, Planning & Development, and the School Committee for further review. All motions recorded during the meeting passed unanimously.