City Council · October 13, 2026
City Council Meeting
Council confirmed five mayoral appointments including Courtney Hutchinson as Director of Public Wellness and Jonathan Greeno as Chief Assessor, and unanimously approved multiple National Grid pole installations at Cedar St., High St., Allens Ct., Thompson St., Glenwood St., Ring St., and Pond Hill Rd. (the Elm St. pole hearing was continued to October 27).
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Key decisions
Appointed Courtney Hutchinson as Director of Public Wellness (2026-145).
Appointed Jonathan Greeno as Chief Assessor (2026-146).
Appointed Jennifer Welter to the Historical Commission (term to expire February 29, 2029) (2026-148).
Appointed Kevin Latady to the Historical Commission as a full member (term to expire February 29, 2029) (2026-149).
Appointed Lisa Higgins to the Cultural Council (term to expire February 29, 2029) (2026-150).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Cedar St. with DPW stipulations (2026-134).
Approved National Grid pole installation at High St. with DPW stipulations (2026-135).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Allens Ct. with DPW stipulations (2026-136).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Thompson St. with DPW stipulations (2026-137).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Glenwood St. with DPW stipulations (2026-138).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Ring St. with DPW stipulations (2026-139).
Continued the National Grid pole hearing for Elm St. to the October 27, 2026 meeting (2026-140).
Approved National Grid pole installation at Pond Hill Rd. with DPW stipulations (2026-141).
Approved the October list of licenses and permits.
Referred 2026-151 (MEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness grant, $9,020) to the next Committee of the Whole with a second reading as applicable.
Referred 2026-152 (FY27 Municipal Road Safety Grant, $25,200) to the next Committee of the Whole with a second reading as applicable.
Referred 2026-153 (payment from the FY27 general fund operating budget for listed prior year invoices) to the next Committee of the Whole with a second reading as applicable.
Referred 2026-154 (FY27 BHOAP award amendment for Council on Aging, $146,653) to the next Committee of the Whole with a second reading as applicable.
Referred 2026-155 (MassDOT Shared Streets Grant) to the next Committee of the Whole with a second reading as applicable.
Agenda
Mayoral Appointments
2026-145. Appointment of Courtney Hutchinson — Director of Public Wellness
Appointment of Courtney Hutchinson to the position of Director of Public Wellness for the City of Amesbury. Mayor sponsor.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-146. Appointment of Jonathan Greeno — Chief Assessor
Appointment of Jonathan Greeno to the position of Chief Assessor for the City of Amesbury. Mayor sponsor.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-148. Appointment of Jennifer Welter — Historical Commission
Appointment of Jennifer Welter to the Historical Commission for a term to expire February 29, 2029. Mayor sponsor.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-149. Appointment of Kevin Latady — Historical Commission
Appointment of Kevin Latady to the Historical Commission for a term to expire February 29, 2029. Mayor sponsor.
Mayoral Appointments
2026-150. Appointment of Lisa Higgins — Cultural Council
Appointment of Lisa Higgins to the Cultural Council for a term to expire February 29, 2029. Mayor sponsor.
Presentations
Mayor Update — Whittier Regional Agreement Amendment Committee
Mayor update regarding the Whittier Regional Agreement Amendment Committee.
Presentations
Chief Bailey Presentation — Police Budget/Operations
Chief Bailey presentation on police budget and operations updates.
Licenses
Licenses and Permits - October
Monthly licenses and permits for October.
Public Hearing
2026-134. National Grid Pole Hearing — Cedar St.
National Grid pole petition for Cedar St. (WR #30630081).
Public Hearing
2026-135. National Grid Pole Hearing — High St.
National Grid pole petition for High St. (WR #30630057).
Public Hearing
2026-136. National Grid Pole Hearing — Allens Ct.
National Grid pole petition for Allens Ct. (WR #30630057).
Public Hearing
2026-137. National Grid Pole Hearing — Thompson St.
National Grid pole petition for Thompson St. (WR #30630057).
Public Hearing
2026-138. National Grid Pole Hearing — Glenwood St.
National Grid pole petition for Glenwood St. (WR #30630079).
Public Hearing
2026-139. National Grid Pole Hearing — Ring St.
National Grid pole petition for Ring St. (WR #30628380).
Public Hearing
2026-140. National Grid Pole Hearing — Elm St.
National Grid pole petition for Elm St. (WR #30628380).
Public Hearing
2026-141. National Grid Pole Hearing — Pond Hill Rd.
National Grid pole petition for Pond Hill Rd. (WR #31253711).
First Readings
2026-151. 2026-151 — MEMA Radiological Emergency Preparedness Grant
Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $9,020 grant from Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for Amesbury Emergency Management Agency radiological emergency response preparedness (FY2026). Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2026-152. 2026-152 — FY27 Municipal Road Safety (MRS) Grant
Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $25,200 FY27 Municipal Road Safety grant for traffic enforcement (cost reimbursement; end date Sept 15, 2026). Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2026-153. 2026-153 — Payment of Prior Year Invoices
Order to approve payment from the FY27 general fund operating budget for listed prior year invoices; requires two-thirds Council approval. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2026-154. 2026-154 — BHOAP Award Amendment (Council on Aging)
Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $146,653 award amendment to the Amesbury Council on Aging through the FY27 Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAP) program to fund two LICSW positions and clerical support. Mayor sponsor.
First Readings
2026-155. 2026-155 — MassDOT Shared Streets Grant (Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge)
Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a $175,000 Shared Streets Grant from MassDOT to support replacement of the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge (surveying, geotechnical, design, permitting). Mayor sponsor.
Correspondence
2026-147. 2026-147 — Warrant for Nov 3, 2026 State Election
Warrant for the November 3, 2026 State Election transmitted from the Mayor.