Meetings

MAR 17, '26

New application for 19 Prospect Street (Site Plan and Special Permit) will be considered, and the DRC will review a ZBA referral for 27 Kimball Road requesting committee comments. Other routine business (minutes, communications, signs, continued applications) is on the docket.

MAR 17, '26

The Board will review and sign boat excise abatement packets, a motor vehicle warrant and motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and will review/approve exemption packets and an exemption application.

MAR 16, '26

Discussion and decisions on a $5,000 Creative County grant application, finalizing a 3-month Artist Education Series plan, and continuing planning for the first exhibit at the Cultural Center.

MAR 13, '26

The board authorized school counsel to draft and submit the Board’s formal response to an Open Meeting Law complaint concerning the February 25 posting of the 30/60/90 plan, noting a technical posting error has been corrected and the documents published.

MAR 12, '26

MAR 12, '26

Discussion and analysis of Grades 1–2 Acadiance math data, an update on past and upcoming professional development, and an FY27 budget process update for Shay Memorial Elementary.

MAR 12, '26

MAR 11, '26

CDBG grant hearing: presentations by Pettingill House, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, and Our Neighbors’ Table, and a Community & Economic Development presentation requesting funding for a Housing Rehab Program; the Trust also received a financial-planning presentation from Judi Barrett of Barrett Planning Group.

MAR 11, '26

Agenda includes review of the library budget, facilities matters including a discussion about a birch tree, and consideration of a board member resignation.

MAR 11, '26

Negotiation Sub‑Committee meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the AFT Amesbury Teachers/Nurses Unit, the AFT Amesbury Multi‑Purpose Facilities Technicians/Maintenance Unit, and the AFT Amesbury Paraprofessionals/Tutors Unit.

MAR 10, '26

Council approved a reduced Free Cash appropriation (2026-029) of $55,000 and confirmed three appointments to local authorities (2026-062; 2026-063; 2026-064, with a residency waiver). The council also referred a proposed amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit rules (2026-068) to the Ordinance & Administration Committee and the Planning Board, scheduling a public hearing for April 14, 2026.

MAR 10, '26

Appointment to fill the Library Board of Trustees vacancy (2-year term) with nominee Marsha Pease is on the agenda.

MAR 10, '26

MAR 10, '26

The Board will review and sign boat excise abatement packets, the Motor Vehicle Warrant (2026-1) and motor vehicle excise tax abatements, and will review and sign exemption applications and approved exemption packets.

MAR 10, '26

Board will review and sign boat and motor vehicle excise abatement packets and the motor vehicle warrant, and will review approved exemption packets and exemption applications.

MAR 9, '26

Pre-application presentation for a 216-space, two-building condominium project at 28 Haverhill Rd. (including 20% affordable units) and continued public review of the large Rocky Hill Development with VHB traffic review and MassWorks-funded Route 110/Elm St. corridor improvements; Planning Board also advanced the 14 Maple St. historic preservation application and accepted a Board resignation to be forwarded to City Council.

MAR 9, '26

Presentation of the Poet Laureate plaque to Bryan Riley, an update on current finances and recent/planned Poet Laureate activities, and review of updated Poet Laureate Support Guidelines with potential edits and next steps to present to the Arts & Culture Commission (ACC).

MAR 9, '26

Discussion of the Amesbury Public Library FY27-29 Strategic Plan for fiscal years 2027–2029.

MAR 9, '26

The council will discuss the AMS budget and plans for family/parent educational videos for the school website, including sample video concepts and potential edits, and will review a family survey to inform outreach and programming.

MAR 6, '26