City Council · March 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved a reduced Free Cash appropriation (2026-029) of $55,000 and confirmed three appointments to local authorities (2026-062; 2026-063; 2026-064, with a residency waiver). The council also referred a proposed amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit rules (2026-068) to the Ordinance & Administration Committee and the Planning Board, scheduling a public hearing for April 14, 2026.
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Key decisions
Reappointed Lyndsey Haight to Amesbury Housing Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2028.
Reappointed Ralph Noon to Amesbury Housing Authority for a term to expire December 31, 2029.
Waived the residency provision of Section 9-5 Subset A of the city charter for an appointment (vote to waive residency requirement).
Reappointed Thomas Champion to the Trustees of War Memorials for a term to expire February 28, 2029 (following waiver of residency requirement).
Approved the March monthly list of licenses.
Accepted An Order to appropriate from Free Cash (2026-029) amended to $55,000 (reduced from $100,000).
Referred 2026-065 (FY26 legislative earmark grant for pocket park improvements) to the Budget & Finance Committee with a second reading scheduled.
Referred 2026-066 (transfers from Budget Reserve to Revaluation Services and Legal Services) to the Budget & Finance Committee with a second reading scheduled.
Referred 2026-067 (MIIA wellness grant acceptance) to the Budget & Finance Committee with a second reading scheduled.
Referred 2026-068 (proposed amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions, Section XI.K.3) to the Ordinance & Administration Committee and the Planning Board with a second reading and public hearing scheduled for April 14, 2026.
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