Meetings

APR 9, '26

The agenda includes votes on the River Valley Charter School 2026–2027 calendar (proposed first day Sept 1, 2026; proposed last day June 15, 2027) and on adopting a Professional Code of Conduct policy (from Blue Lion).

APR 9, '26

Discussion of the Playful Learning Institute Grant (PreK-3) and an update on the FY27 budget. The Council will also review the class placement process and receive professional development updates.

APR 9, '26

APR 8, '26

Meeting will review the library budget and facilities (including a birch tree update) and include a discussion on scheduling for the week of the Juneteenth holiday.

APR 8, '26

The committee approved Tuesday, September 1, 2026 as the first day of school for 2026–27; enrollment projections show the school will be full at 288 with a waitlist of 187. Updates were given on the playground project (inspection target dates April 22 and May 6) and progress toward easement approvals needed to release CPA funds.

APR 8, '26

Committee reviewed a bi‑annual board audit from KNS Consulting that recommended establishing a formal Executive Director evaluation, documenting leadership succession planning, strengthening board training/onboarding, and discontinuing the Grievance Committee in favor of stronger school-level complaint procedures; the Committee agreed to prioritize recommendations and refer selected items to the full Board.

APR 7, '26

Agenda includes a presentation of a proposed fund-raising plan, and discussions of Open Studios 2026, Art @ City Hall, and other public art projects.

APR 7, '26

The committee will review two new site plan and special permit applications for 19 Prospect Street and 2-4 Elmwood Street, and will provide comments on a ZBA referral for 27 Kimball Road.

APR 7, '26

Board will review and sign boat and motor vehicle excise abatement packets and consider real estate abatement applications; the board will also review approved exemption packets and individual exemption applications. An executive session may be held to discuss non-public records under MGL Chapter 59.

APR 7, '26

The agenda includes updates and action items on Community Power Aggregation, electric vehicle charging (EVSE), municipal energy projects (AMS building controls, Fire Station HVAC, Lumos Lighting), and a Green Communities grant proposal for High School HVAC; the Municipal Solid Waste Working Group will review FY2027 solid-waste funding, 2028 program planning, and MassDEP grant opportunities.

APR 7, '26

Agenda highlights include discussion of a Shared Services Coordinator role, review and vote on a Public Relations proposal, expenditure votes for Newburyport supplies and tick picker equipment plus a budget revision, next steps on a survey about pooling opioid funds, and updates on an inter‑municipal agreement and Pathway program.

APR 6, '26

The committee will appoint an Amesbury representative to the Whittier Tech School Committee (3-year term) from three candidates, consider approval of a cleaning contract, and vote on the last day of school. The consent agenda includes a $500 donation to AHS.

APR 6, '26

Commission selected Beta for the wetlands peer review (and VHB for stormwater) for the Rocky Hill development (DEP 002‑1362); issued an Order of Conditions for the power‑line NOI (DEP 002‑1356); approved ANRAD/ORAD determinations for 27 Kimball Road and 28 Haverhill Road; and authorized a Stantec stormwater peer review for 29 Lake Attitash Road (NOI 002‑1360).

APR 6, '26

The commission will consider new and transfer liquor license applications for Go Birds Hospitality, LLC and Oye Mira Mexican Restaurant, LLC, and will review outdoor dining applicants permitting alcohol service (ODP-26-1, ODP-26-2, ODP-26-3).

APR 2, '26

TRC reviewed a major preapplication for a 150‑acre cluster subdivision at 2-6 Meadowbrook Landing Drive and discussed public access, wetlands, utility trenches, and required waivers. The committee approved the CMMP for 80 Haverhill Rd and recommended approval of the updated site plan and Historic Preservation Special Permit for 2-4 Elmwood St, and conditionally approved outdoor dining for Phoenix Café at 19 Main St pending Fire Chief sign-off.

APR 2, '26

The commission will consider a demolition-permit significance determination for 2 Macy Street, review a Historic Preservation Special Permit and preservation restriction vote for 19 Prospect Street, and hear a preliminary presentation for 29 Water Street. Final reviews and votes on preservation restrictions are scheduled for 13 School Street and 14 Maple Street, with initial review of 2-4 Elmwood and a bylaw discussion also on the agenda.

MAR 31, '26

Discussion of the Artist Education Series and plans for upcoming exhibits and hanging hardware, plus rental policies and promotion of Cultural Center events.

MAR 30, '26

School Committee will consider appointing an Interim Director of Finance & Operations effective July 1, 2026 and vote on the FY27 budget. These are the key actionable items scheduled for the meeting.

MAR 28, '26

Consultant-led board retreat includes a high-level review of the Board audit findings and recommendations and an agenda item for action on those recommendations, plus board-functioning and alignment activities.

MAR 26, '26

Discussion of the FY27 budget and outreach planning for the library facility project, plus social media strategy and routine minutes review.