City Council · June 23, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council approved the Housing Production Plan 2024-2029 (2026-086), authorized a $1,199,660 Seaport Economic Council grant amendment for the Washington Landing Boat Launch restoration (2026-103), and established a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (2026-108). The council also approved revised FY26 inter-departmental transfers (2026-110) and granted storage-permit change-of-ownership approvals for 241-243 Main St (2026-112) and 132 Elm St (2026-113).
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Key decisions
Reappointed Michael Browne to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2029 (corrected).
Reappointed William Messner to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee for a term to expire February 28, 2029 (corrected).
Accepted the revised Housing Production Plan 2024-2029 and Planning Board recommendations and approved the Housing Production Plan as amended (2026-086).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend a FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant of $10,000 to purchase soft-shell helmet covers for Amesbury High School football (2026-102).
Authorized the Mayor to accept and expend an amendment to the FY2024 Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant award in the amount of $1,199,660 for the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project (2026-103).
Transferred the remaining HVAC Replacement Capital Account balance for Elm Street Fire Station Floor Repair (2026-104).
Transferred $2,267.04 from the SAFER Grant fund to the General Fund (2026-105).
Established a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53F½ (2026-108).
Approved the substituted inter-departmental transfers FY26 (2026-110) including later amendments increasing the legal other expenses transfer to $20,000 and employee benefits transfers to $219,738.45, and approved 2026-110 as revised.
Approved Storage of Flammable/Combustible/Explosives Permit — change of ownership at 241-243 Main St (2026-112).
Approved Storage of Flammable/Combustible/Explosives Permit — change of ownership at 132 Elm St (2026-113).
Approved the June list of licenses as presented.
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2026-114. 2026-114 Reappointment of Michael Browne
Reappointment of Michael Browne to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee as the School Committee representative for a term to expire February 28, 2029.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-115. 2026-115 Reappointment of William Messner
Reappointment of William Messner to the Energy, Environmental and Sustainability Committee as the School Committee representative for a term to expire February 28, 2029.
Second Readings
2026-086. 2026-086 Housing Production Plan 2024-2029
Resolution to adopt the City of Amesbury Housing Production Plan 2024–2029 establishing goals and implementation strategies to address housing needs and expand affordable and diverse housing types.
Second Readings
2026-102. 2026-102 FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant - Helmet Covers
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend a $10,000 FY26 legislative earmark grant to purchase soft‑shell helmet covers and related safety equipment for the Amesbury High School football team.
Second Readings
2026-103. 2026-103 Seaport Economic Council Grant Amendment
Order authorizing the Mayor to accept and expend a $1,199,660 amendment to the FY2024 Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project (amending original $840,000 award).
Second Readings
2026-104. 2026-104 Elm Street Fire Station Floor Repair Transfer
Order to transfer the remaining $28,895 balance from the completed HVAC Replacement Capital Account to fund floor repairs at the Elm Street Fire Station.
Second Readings
2026-105. 2026-105 SAFER Grant Fund Transfer
Order to transfer $2,267.04 from the SAFER Grant fund to the General Fund to reconcile variances arising from FY23 FEMA reimbursement timing.
Second Readings
2026-108. 2026-108 Solid Waste Enterprise Fund
Order to establish a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund pursuant to M.G.L. c.44, §53F½ to facilitate a new residential trash collection fee and related revenue accounting.
Second Readings
2026-110. 2026-110 Inter-departmental Transfers
Order authorizing inter-departmental transfers of general fund appropriations in accordance with M.G.L. c.44 §33B during the statutory year-end/early new fiscal year period; includes a transfer summary.
Public Hearings
2026-112. 2026-112 241-243 Main Street - Storage Permit (Change of Ownership)
Public hearing on a Storage of Flammable/Combustible/Explosives Permit change of ownership for the property at 241-243 Main Street.
Public Hearings
2026-113. 2026-113 132 Elm Street - Storage Permit (Change of Ownership)
Public hearing on a Storage of Flammable/Combustible/Explosives Permit change of ownership for the property at 132 Elm Street.