Meetings

OCT 19, '26

Director will present a monthly update and the Executive Committee will discuss goals, finance/audit matters including audit update, MCAS accountability results, next steps for the Executive Director search, and board/committee governance items and timelines.

OCT 18, '26

Library trustees will participate in a training session led by Danielle Giannone of Withinsight Development, followed by an afternoon activity led by Zach Field of Zach Field Drums and Music.

OCT 15, '26

Board will consider a finance update including votes on capital items (outdoor classroom/gazebo and fencing), vote to engage executive search consultant Kristin Levine, and will hear a search presentation from Kristin Levine.

OCT 15, '26

Discussion items include adopting the HQIM curriculum, consideration of a “Right-Size” goal for the School Committee, and review of the School Improvement Plan.

OCT 15, '26

The Board will conduct ballot testing in preparation for the November 3, 2026 State Election.

OCT 15, '26

Review of an ADU application for 30 Belmont Street and prospective project reviews for 14 Mill Street (Boston Gas Company) and 43 Oakland Street (ANR). The committee will also discuss project updates and coordination including private projects, public projects, and traffic.

OCT 14, '26

Planning Board continued detailed deliberations on the large Rocky Hill site-plan/definitive subdivision (staff updated the draft decision with MEPA-derived conditions including traffic mitigation, truck-routing/fill controls, phasing, affordable-housing documentation and easements). The board continued and scheduled further review of the contested 29 Lake Attitash Road special-permit (stormwater, WRP-district zoning/Zone A vs C, and right‑of‑way concerns) and received an accessory-dwelling-unit proposal for 30 Belmont St (DRC/TRC referrals).

OCT 14, '26

Agenda includes a vote to close the library for a carpet project, discussion of the FY27-29 Strategic Plan and a trustee retreat, an election for Vice Chair, and an update on the School Street construction project.

OCT 14, '26

Discussion and task assignments for multiple fundraising efforts including the Annual Fund, a fall fun run, seasonal fundraisers, and a decision on the golf fundraiser; possible demo/discussion of a community portal. Also includes a Family Alliance update.

OCT 14, '26

Trustees will review the 2026 year in review, discuss proposed bylaws updates, and review metrics, audit items, and dashboard reporting. The committee will also cover new board member onboarding, plan the annual retreat, and confirm the holiday party date.

OCT 14, '26

Committee approved adding an outdoor classroom/gazebo and middle school fencing to the school's capital budget, funded by an $80,000 Foundation allocation including a $10,000 grant.

OCT 13, '26

Council confirmed five mayoral appointments including Courtney Hutchinson as Director of Public Wellness and Jonathan Greeno as Chief Assessor, and unanimously approved multiple National Grid pole installations at Cedar St., High St., Allens Ct., Thompson St., Glenwood St., Ring St., and Pond Hill Rd. (the Elm St. pole hearing was continued to October 27).

OCT 13, '26

Discussion of progress toward the Accountability Plan (2024–2029) and a presentation of a new dashboard for school performance; committee will also finalize calendar dates and meeting format (Zoom vs. in person).

OCT 13, '26

Review of policy BDDH-E on participation at School Committee meetings; discussion of strategies to stabilize and strengthen the district's financial picture including a review of the Long-range Planning Final Report; and a check of progress against committee goal documents.

OCT 9, '26

Discussion of the Community Preservation Committee sub-committee's Project Application Ranking Format for the Community Preservation Plan.

OCT 8, '26

The agenda includes substantive discussion of Amesbury High School's NEASC accreditation status, proposed cell-phone policy changes, staffing updates, and a check-in on the School Improvement Plan.

OCT 6, '26

Agenda includes votes on funding four ads in The Merchant and insurance to serve alcohol at the October 23 Artists’ Mixer, plus discussion of the Cultural District, Open Studios 2026, and the fundraising plan.

OCT 6, '26

The commission will consider a license amendment application from Walgreens (vote expected), review the liquor license renewal process, discuss license fees with the possibility of voting to refer a fee change to City Council, and set a December meeting to review renewals.

OCT 6, '26

Committee will review technology spending and the procurement outlook, discuss facilities updates and sub-committee goals for FY27, and consider approval of transfers.

OCT 6, '26

Committee will plan the November 7 "Pumpkin Smash" composting event and review adoption of the Renewable Energy Siting Regulations effective Oct 1, 2026. Members will also review ongoing projects (National Grid PPP, Lumos Lighting, CES RTU #5 feasibility, Green Communities grant items), solid waste initiatives including PAYT, mattress recycling and composting opportunities, and receive the Energy Manager’s monthly report with Q&A.