City Council · April 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM
City Council Meeting
Council approved an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance (2026-068) updating Accessory Dwelling Unit provisions and sent a City Council comment on the 27 Kimball Road 40B application (2026-069). The Council also approved numerous National Grid pole/conduit permits for streets including Market St, Elm St, Mill St, Valley St, Main St, Lake Attitash Rd, Center St and others, and confirmed municipal appointments to the Community Preservation and Energy/EE&S Committees.
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Key decisions
Reappointed Jay Williamson to Community Preservation Committee (term to expire Feb 28, 2029)
Appointed Craige Hird to the Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee representative (term to expire Feb 28, 2027)
Appointed Greg Noyes to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee as the School Committee representative (term to expire Mar 31, 2029)
Sent the City Council memo dated April 14, 2026 as comment on the 27 Kimball Road 40B application to the Zoning Board of Appeals
Adopted Planning Board redline changes and approved An Order to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance Section XI.K.3 (Accessory Dwelling Units) as revised (2026-068)
Approved National Grid pole/conduit permit WR #30630076-C for Market St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30628351-C for Valley St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30862343 for Winkley St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30630071-A for Center St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30630071-B for Sanborn Terrace/Center St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid underground conduit permit WR #30884966 for Elm St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30884966 for Elm St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #31180928 for Lake Attitash Rd in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #31227587 for Dark Lane in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #31199729 for Elm St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #31161452 for Mill St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid underground conduit permit WR #31161452 for Mill St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #31161452 for Valley St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved National Grid pole permit WR #30630045 for Main St in accordance with DPW stipulations
Approved Administrative Order AO 2026-01 (Department of Public Wellness COA)
Referred bills 2026-079, 2026-080, 2026-081, 2026-082, 2026-083, 2026-084, and 2026-085 to the Committee of the Whole with second reading set for April 28, 2026
Referred Resolution 2026-086 (Housing Production Plan 2024-2029) to the Amesbury Housing Authority and the Standing Committee of the Whole with a second reading pending a positive committee recommendation
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2026-077. Appointment of Jay Williamson
Appointment of Jay Williamson to the Community Preservation Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2029.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-078. Appointment of Craige Hird
Appointment of Craige Hird to the Community Preservation Committee as the Open Space, Natural Resources and Trails Committee representative for a term to expire February 28, 2027.
Second Readings
2026-69. 27 Kimball Road 40B - Request for Comment
Request for comment on the Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) application for 27 Kimball Road.
Public Hearings
2026-044. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30630076 Market St.
National Grid petition WR #30630076 for pole work on Market Street.
Public Hearings
2026-045. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30628351 Valley St.
National Grid petition WR #30628351 for pole work on Valley Street.
Public Hearings
2026-046. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30862343 Winkley St.
National Grid petition WR #30862343 for pole work on Winkley Street.
Public Hearings
2026-047. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30630071-A Center St.
National Grid petition WR #30630071-A for pole work on Center Street.
Public Hearings
2026-048. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30630071-B Sanborn Terr/Center St.
National Grid petition WR #30630071-B for pole work at Sanborn Terrace/Center Street.
Public Hearings
2026-049. National Grid Pole/Conduit Hearing WR #30884966 Elm St. Underground Conduit
National Grid petition WR #30884966 for underground conduit work on Elm Street.
Public Hearings
2026-050. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30884966 Elm St.
National Grid petition WR #30884966 for pole work on Elm Street.
Public Hearings
2026-051. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31180928 Lake Attitash Rd.
National Grid petition WR #31180928 for pole work on Lake Attitash Road.
Public Hearings
2026-052. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31227587 Dark Lane
National Grid petition WR #31227587 for pole work on Dark Lane.
Public Hearings
2026-053. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31199729 Elm St.
National Grid petition WR #31199729 for pole work on Elm Street.
Public Hearings
2026-073. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31161452 Mill Street
National Grid petition WR #31161452 for pole work on Mill Street.
Public Hearings
2026-074. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31161452 Mill Street - Underground Conduit
National Grid petition WR #31161452 for underground conduit work on Mill Street.
Public Hearings
2026-075. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #31161452 Valley St.
National Grid petition WR #31161452 for pole work on Valley Street.
Public Hearings
2026-076. National Grid Pole Hearing WR #30630045 Main St.
National Grid petition WR #30630045 for pole work on Main Street.
Public Hearings
2026-068. Zoning Amendment - Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Replacement
An order to repeal and replace Section XI.K.3 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance to comply with Section 8 of Chapter 150 of the Acts of 2024 and related regulations; changes include increased ADU size, allowance in multi-family structures, removal of owner-occupancy, modified special permit findings, revised design/dimensional standards, and a waiver provision.
First Readings
AO 2026-01. Administrative Order 2026 - Department of Public Wellness COA
Administrative Order 2026 establishing Department of Public Wellness COA (Mayor sponsor) - first reading.
First Readings
2026-079. Clerk Fee Schedule - Boat Ramp Parking Permit (2026-079)
Amendment to the City Clerk fee schedule to establish a Washington Landing Public Boat Ramp parking permit fee.
First Readings
2026-080. Recreation Rental Fee Schedule (2026-080)
Ordinance to adopt fees for renting single and tandem kayaks, canoes and SUPs from the Recreation Department.
First Readings
2026-081. Traffic & Parking Ordinance - Highland Street (2026-081)
Ordinance to amend Traffic and Parking Regulations Schedule 1 to prohibit parking on both sides of Highland Street between Friend Street and Hillside Avenue except in designated marked spots.
First Readings
2026-082. Accept Donation - Amesbury Town Park Rink Shed (2026-082)
Order to accept donation of an equipment shed at Amesbury Town Park ice rink, valued approximately $25,000–$30,000, constructed through community fundraising and to support rink operations.
First Readings
2026-083. Transfer Funds - Building Inspection Training (2026-083)
Order to transfer $1,000 from Building Inspection Overtime to Building Inspection Training to support inspector trainings.
First Readings
2026-084. Pay Prior Year Invoices from FY26 Budget (2026-084)
Order to pay prior year invoices from FY26 General Operating Budget to listed vendors in accordance with M.G.L. c.44 s.64 (requires two-thirds approval).
First Readings
2026-085. Accept/Expend FY26 DFS Grant - Firefighter Equipment (2026-085)
Order to accept and expend a FY26 DFS grant to purchase firefighter safety equipment including a Personnel Accountability System/Mobile Command Console and ropes/hardware.
First Readings
2026-086. Adopt Housing Production Plan 2024-2029 (2026-086)
Resolution to adopt the City of Amesbury Housing Production Plan 2024–2029, establishing goals and implementation strategies for affordable and diverse housing.
Late Files
2026-087. Appointment of Greg Noyes
Appointment of Greg Noyes to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee as the School Committee representative for a term to expire March 31, 2029.