Meetings

DEC 17, '25

Executive session to screen applicants for the superintendent of schools by a preliminary screening committee; the committee will not reconvene in open session.

DEC 17, '25

Election of a co-chair for the Community Preservation Committee; review/discussion of the Community Preservation Plan schedule; and setting meeting dates and agendas for the first quarter of 2026.

DEC 17, '25

Informal TRC review and public comment on a proposed 40B build-to-rent development at 27 Kimball Road; developer presented a cottage-style multifamily concept and answered questions about traffic, wetlands, stormwater, emergency access and affordability.

DEC 16, '25

Board discussed updating the municipal health department fee schedule and agreed to pursue next steps, including determining whether a City Council vote is necessary; the board also lifted the cyanobacteria advisory for Lake Attitash following a recent inspection.

DEC 16, '25

Design Review will consider a sign application for 19 S Hunt (Hiller Sign) and review new site plan and Historic Preservation Special Permit applications for 27.5–29 Clarks Road, 9 and 9#RR Oakland Street, and 45 Main Street.

DEC 16, '25

Agenda includes an amended license application from 14 Merrimac Street, LLC for a new liquor license; formal adoption of the Section 12d license conversion per City Council Bill 2025-098; and votes on 2026 renewal status for all annual liquor licensees.

DEC 15, '25

Discussion and possible vote on the Amesbury Innovation High School; possible vote to approve the Superintendent’s Goals.

DEC 15, '25

DEC 15, '25

Meeting will focus on FY27 budget planning and preparation for the January 15 joint education meeting, including FY27 budget discussion, status of revolving accounts, and budget calendar. Substantive updates on facilities, Whittier, energy/environment/sustainability request, and long-range planning are also scheduled.

DEC 11, '25

Long‑Range Planning Task Force meeting to finalize plans for attracting and retaining students in Amesbury Public Schools and to establish an endowment fund; the group will also review feedback and revisions to its final report.

DEC 11, '25

DEC 10, '25

Discussion of a proposed invasive-species demonstration at Woodsom Farm (referred to DPW for review), invasive-plant removal and messaging around Batchelder (Po Hill) Park work, and referral 2025-121 concerning acceptance of a quitclaim deed for a subdivision open-space parcel at 47.5–57 Kimball Road; committee also prioritized an Open Space & Recreation Plan update for early 2026.

DEC 10, '25

Agenda includes the FY27–29 Strategic Plan update, the Budget Report, capital projects updates (window restoration project and birch tree), a vote on the AHS Promenade request, and discussion/review of the Community Information Board and Museum Pass policies.

DEC 10, '25

DEC 10, '25

DEC 10, '25

Agenda highlights a presentation and Q&A on housing development support for the 276-280 Main St comprehensive permit, discussion of the Trust's financial plan/revenue and future consulting needs, and consideration of appointing a Secretary and Treasurer for the Amesbury Housing Trust.

DEC 10, '25

Committee confirmed receipt of a $150,000 Newburyport CPC award earmarked for the Grounds Redesign (expected January 2026), reported Phase 1 appears on budget, and discussed beginning Phase 2 planning and submitting 2026 CPC requests.

DEC 9, '25

Council approved two collective bargaining agreements (AFSCME 2025-114 and IAFF Local 1783 2025-125), authorized a $120,416.38 salary-reserve transfer (2025-126), withdrew three Kimball Road orders (2025-121/2025-122/2025-123), and finalized FY26 tax classification decisions (2025-124: adopt Factor 1; no open space discount, no residential or commercial exemptions).

DEC 9, '25

The agenda includes two Notices of Intent (NOI 002-1356: 394 Transmission Line and B154/C155 King Street Tap Line; NOI 002-1355: 0 and 14 Mill Street), an Enforcement Order regarding Amesbury DPW (wetland fill), and a discussion item on using AI as an aid for review.

DEC 9, '25

The agenda includes votes on reimbursing Sally Nutt for Open Studios expenses and on expending funds to purchase equipment for the Amesbury Cultural Council (ACC) closet at the Cultural Center, and deliberation and voting on 2026 cultural grant awards.