Meetings

FEB 25, '26

The Community Preservation Committee will review Community Preservation Plan proposals from the Amesbury Recreation Department, Amesbury Soccer, Amesbury Lacrosse, and Amesbury Little League.

FEB 24, '26

City Council will consider multiple mayoral reappointments to boards and commissions, numerous Second Reading orders and ordinances including a proposed change to state parking law acceptance, cemetery ordinance amendments, multiple budget appropriations and transfers, grant acceptances (MassWorks, HOME, others), and several National Grid pole/conduit public hearings along various streets.

FEB 23, '26

Board will hear a pre-application for 29 Water Street and consider continued public hearings for development and permitting at 9 and 9#RR Oakland St., 5 and 13 School Street, 14 Maple Street, the Rocky Hill development on Elm Street, and 29 Lake Attitash Road.

FEB 23, '26

Continued hearings for NOI 002-1360 proposing a single-family home at 29 Lake Attitash Road, and ANRAD 002-1358 for a wetland delineation at 28 Haverhill Road.

FEB 23, '26

The subcommittee will review updates to the Cultural Center proposal, consider a proposed Artist Education Series, and discuss how to exhibit artwork at the Cultural Center.

FEB 23, '26

Student performances from Shay and Cashman Elementary and a FY27 budget workshop for the Amesbury Public Schools are on the agenda.

FEB 19, '26

Pre-application review of a proposed 68-unit, five‑building redevelopment at 230 Main St — preserving the historic 230 Main St while demolishing 234 Main St — raised parking shortfalls, fire access, and traffic concerns and will require a traffic impact study and permitting. Also reviewed: a proposal to convert upper floors at 29 Water St into six residential units with temporary construction easements and likely municipal parking use.

FEB 18, '26

Agenda includes Order 2026-008 (adopt Rules and Procedures for the Fifteenth Session), Order 2026-025 (rescind acceptance of MGL c.90 §20A½ and accept MGL c.90 §20A‑2025 addressing parking enforcement), and Ordinance 2026-041 (amend Chapter 237 — Cemeteries — and adopt a fee schedule).

FEB 17, '26

Subcommittee recommended forwarding multiple FY26 appropriations, grants, and earmarks — including funding for the AHS ball field (2026-027), a $200,000 transfer to Stabilization (2026-028), a $100,000 Free Cash request for City Hall costs (2026-029, returned without recommendation), Phase 2 of the downtown Parking Study earmark (2026-040), and a cemetery ordinance fee change (2026-041) — to the full City Council for consideration.

FEB 17, '26

Agenda includes a Veterans' Heritage Grant Program update (state reporting) and an update on the Eagle Scout Project, plus membership discussion and financial review.

FEB 12, '26

Discussion and analysis of the SHAY School Climate Survey (January 2026), presentation of K–2 MAP assessment results (ELA and Math), and review of K–2 student attendance data and parent/teacher conference attendance.

FEB 12, '26

FEB 12, '26

Meeting will review the proposed school budget, follow up on the School Improvement Plan, and consider staffing updates including new high school hires, superintendent matters, and retirements/position postings.

FEB 11, '26

The board will review and vote on the Community Information Board Policy and the Museum Pass Policy, and will discuss the FY27 budget.

FEB 11, '26

The board will hear updates on multiple housing programs including the Emergency Rehab Note Program, CDBG audit status, and the Subsidized Rental Program, and will discuss financial planning and future consulting needs. The agenda also includes review of the Housing Production Plan goals and consideration of Housing Choice Community designation.

FEB 10, '26

Council approved a slate of board and commission reappointments and appointments (multiple 2026-0XX items) and declared vacancies on the Library Board and School Committee; the Council also referred a broad set of fiscal and ordinance orders — including 2026-008 (Council Rules), copier lease 2026-024, school ball field funding 2026-027, cemetery ordinance 2026-041, MassWorks grant 2026-037, and the North Shore HOME grant 2026-042 — to standing committees for further review.

FEB 10, '26

Key cultural initiatives on the agenda include a vote on a proposal for use of the Amesbury Cultural Center, planning for Open Studios 2026, Art @ City Hall programming, and ongoing public art projects and the Poet Laureate report.

FEB 10, '26

Council and School Committee will consider appointing a candidate to fill School Committee Vacancy 2026-003 for a two-year term; candidates are Jacqueline Charlotte Westgeest, Christine Ann Bossalini, and Katherine J. Currie.

FEB 10, '26

Committee reviewed Fall 2025 screeners and flagged weak math performance (notably at E2 level), requesting trend and disaggregated data and standardized (timed) administration. The committee also tasked Karen with drafting an English Language Learners policy to meet DESE requirements and confirmed internal audit preparation support from Colin Vanderberg.

FEB 9, '26

The committee will consider approval of School Choice, establishment of a new revolving account under M.G.L. c.71, §26C, and the appointment of a superintendent effective July 1, 2026. The meeting also includes a presentation of school improvement plans for AMS, AHS, and AIHS.