Meetings

MAR 26, '26

Discussion of MCAS updates for Cashman Elementary students.

MAR 26, '26

Discussion of the district's Vision of the Graduate, review/update of the cell phone policy, and a budget check-in for Amesbury High School.

MAR 25, '26

Discussion and referral actions on the Rocky Hill Development (MBTA-zoned Elm St parcels, ~385 units) and the 27 Kimball Road Chapter 40B application; committee circulated a draft Invasive Plant Management Plan for next-meeting review and referral to the Conservation Commission.

MAR 25, '26

Review and discussion of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget for the Amesbury School District.

MAR 25, '26

Review of the Community Preservation Plan focusing on its proposed structure and timeline.

MAR 25, '26

Discussion and collective bargaining with AFT Amesbury covering Teachers & Nurses, Paraprofessionals & Tutors, and Multi-Purpose Facilities Technicians, including negotiation strategy and bargaining sessions.

MAR 24, '26

Councilors took up the 27 Kimball Road (40B) request for comment (2026-069), heard resident safety and runoff concerns, approved a Teams page to compile councilor comments and continued consideration; the Council adopted revised Rules and Procedures (2026-008) restructuring standing committees into a Committee of the Whole. The Council also approved a $20,000 pocket-park earmark (2026-065), transfers from Budget Reserve to Revaluation and Legal Services (2026-066), and acceptance of a $14,858 MIIA wellness grant for public safety (2026-067), and reappointed Craig Bailey to the Retirement Board (2026-070).

MAR 24, '26

Discussion of fundraising priorities including the Annual Appeals for 2025 and 2026 (budget/expenditure, procedures, and committee roles), planning for Library Giving Day on April 1, 2026, and strategies for the preservation fund and soliciting local restaurant donations.

MAR 23, '26

Board reviewed a major pre-application for Meadowbrook Landing Drive (a clustered subdivision near Lake Attitash), held a public hearing on restoration and infill at 19 Prospect Street, authorized peer review for 29 Lake Attitash Road, and approved a minor modification increasing units at 80 Haverhill Road from 4 to 7.

MAR 23, '26

School Committee will consider a vote to open kindergarten for school choice at Amesbury High School Auditorium on March 23, 2026.

MAR 23, '26

The committee will consider a vote to open kindergarten for school choice, with a vote expected.

MAR 23, '26

Public hearing on the Amesbury Public Schools FY 2027 budget.

MAR 19, '26

TRC recommended approval to the Mayor for outdoor dining at Barking Dog (18 Friend St), Silvaticus Brewery (9 Water St), and Market Square Bakehouse (5 Market Square); the committee also heard a detailed presentation of the 95‑unit 40B cottage community proposed at 27 Kimball Rd (ZBA public hearing scheduled, peer review expected).

MAR 18, '26

Workshop to discuss long-range planning for the Amesbury School District.

MAR 18, '26

Continued public hearing on NOI 002-1362 for the Rocky Hill multifamily development affecting multiple Elm St. parcels (265, 277, 281, 287, 287.5 Elm St.).

MAR 18, '26

Ordinance 2026-068: An Order to amend the Amesbury Zoning Ordinance by repealing and replacing Section XI.K.3 (Accessory Dwelling Units) — the proposal updates local ADU rules to comply with Section 8 of Chapter 150 (2024) and 760 CMR 71.00, including expanded ADU size, allowance in two- and multi-family structures, removal of owner-occupancy, and updated design/dimensional standards.

MAR 18, '26

Finance committee reviewed January financials showing a roughly $100K favorable variance (including a $75K Foundation request) and discussed FY2027 budget planning; DESE revenue is holding with a 6% projection and the committee will develop proposed salary increases for the April meeting.

MAR 17, '26

Budget & Finance Committee agenda includes three financial orders: 2026-065 to accept a $20,000 FY26 legislative earmark for pocket park maintenance, 2026-066 to transfer $35,000 to Revaluation Services and $40,000 to Legal Consultant Services from Budget Reserve, and 2026-067 to accept a $14,858 MIIA Wellness Public Safety Grant.

MAR 17, '26

Board will consider final approval of its fee schedule and discuss river and water safety matters.

MAR 17, '26

Discussion of shifting trash pickup costs from the City levy to a resident fee model (pay-as-you-throw options), strategies to divert food waste from the municipal trash stream, and an expected ~3% increase in trash costs for FY27 with combined trash/recycling exceeding $2 million.