Conservation Commission · October 23, 2025 · 1:00 PM
Conservation Commission and Planning Board Joint Site Walk
Amesbury Housing Authority presented detailed capital and accessibility needs across its properties — including major window replacement at Heritage Towers (~$1M), exterior envelope work at Macy Terrace (four buildings ~$700k; 12 more buildings remain), a proposed fenced playground at Macy (~$70k), ADA conversion opportunities, and ongoing renovations of 30 Pow Wow Villa units. The presentation outlined funding sources (rents, state formula and capital funds, bond/grant awards), long waiting lists for public housing, and limits on what state/federal funds will cover.
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Key decisions
Schedule next Community Preservation Committee meeting for Wednesday, November 19 to receive a presentation from the Amesbury Affordable Housing Trust and continue work on the Community Preservation Plan.
Agenda
Site Visit
Rocky Hill Development — 265R, 277R, 281, 287, 287R and 287.5 Elm Street
On-site visit by the Planning Board and Conservation Commission to the Rocky Hill Development properties; meet on the sidewalk in front of 287-287.5 Elm Street.