Meetings

DEC 9, '25

DEC 9, '25

The agenda includes review of proposed revisions to ECAB (Access to Buildings and Grounds) and ECAC (Vandalism), review of KI (Visitors to the Schools), consideration of new changes to EFBA (School Food and Nutrition — Meal Modifications) and KBG (Parent Advisory Councils/PACs), and review/approval of the Superintendent's goals.

DEC 8, '25

Board recommended approval of Bill 2025-121 to accept open space from the Kimball Road subdivision, continued review of the large 27.5–29 Clarks Rd development (peer review outstanding), approved a special permit for 6 Cedar Court (with DPW verification), and authorized bond/covenant actions including a surety bond release for 14 S Hunt Rd and release of 101 Market St Unit A from its covenant.

DEC 8, '25

DEC 8, '25

Agenda includes interviews and a vote to select Amesbury's next Poet Laureate, an update on National Poetry Month fundraising (Flatbread fundraiser), discussion of Whittier Home participation and a possible new liaison, and planning the Poet Laureate inauguration at Amesbury Public Library.

DEC 8, '25

The agenda includes continued development of approaches to attract and retain students in Amesbury Public Schools and a possible review of plans to establish an APS endowment fund.

DEC 8, '25

Technical Review Committee reviewed redevelopment proposals for 45 Main Street (Fuller Building conversion of upper floors to apartments with storefront changes and a modest roof raise) and 5 & 9 School Street (Ordway Building conversion to six units with parking reconfiguration, a new sidewalk connection, and potential easements). The committee also reviewed a proposed dog grooming business at 47 Macy Street and an accessory dwelling unit conversion at 6 Cedar Court.

DEC 4, '25

The Commission found 61 Whitehall Rd not historically significant following a demolition application review and continued review of the Demolition Bylaw to January; commissioners also discussed a proposed 92-unit 40B development at 27 Kimball Rd and a potential site visit to 9 Oakland St.

DEC 3, '25

Agenda includes three land-use orders related to the 47.5-57 Kimball Road subdivision: acceptance of a quitclaim deed to be held by the Conservation Commission (2025-121), a vote of intent to alter Kimball Road and referral to the Planning Board (2025-122), and an order to alter the layout of Kimball Road and accept Parcel Y from the subdivision (2025-123).

DEC 3, '25

DEC 3, '25

The committee will hear application presentations for projects at 45 Main Street and 5 and 9 School Street, and will review applications at 47 Macy Street and 6 Cedar Court.

DEC 2, '25

Council adopted the FY26 annual tax classification (2025-124), setting the factor at 1.00 and declining residential, commercial, and open-space exemptions; the Council also approved a sewer budget transfer (2025-116) and referred firefighter contract funding (2025-125) and a salary-reserve transfer (2025-126) to Budget & Finance for review.

DEC 2, '25

Agenda includes four substantive orders: 2025-114 to fund the AFSCME (Council 93, Local 939) employment agreement by transferring/appropriating funds to DPW, Water and Sewer personnel and expense accounts; 2025-115 to accept and expend a $12,600 FY2026 Massachusetts Cultural Council grant for the Amesbury Cultural Council; 2025-116 to correct the Sewer budget via a $98,042 transfer from Sewer Other Expenses to Sewer Personal Services (and adjust Cemetery Lots revenue by $3,000); and 2025-124 to hold the annual Classification Hearing to set the residential factor and tax burden by class.

DEC 2, '25

DEC 1, '25

Ordinance & Administration Committee reviews three orders related to the 47.5–57 Kimball Road subdivision: acceptance of a quitclaim deed for conservation land (2025-121), a vote of intent to alter Kimball Road and referral to the Planning Board (2025-122), and an order to alter Kimball Road layout and accept Parcel Y from the subdivision (2025-123).

DEC 1, '25

Agenda includes votes on AHS graduation determination, an Innovation lease discussion, approval of South Hampton tuition, and a $255,392 transfer request.

DEC 1, '25

The Commission approved the Notice of Intent and a waiver for 61 Lake Attitash Way (noting stormwater/runoff concerns), accepted an open-space parcel at 47.5-57 Kimball Road, approved a Certificate of Compliance for 130 Market St, and ratified an emergency tree-removal certification at 14 Lake Attitash Road.

NOV 25, '25

The board will consider specific ATB appeal cases at 42 Lake Attitash Road, 16 Oak Circle, and 55 Congress Street, review exemption and Chapter land applications, and act on motor vehicle excise tax abatements and the City purchase abatement.

NOV 25, '25

Agenda includes updates on Amesbury Innovation High School’s space at Amesbury Middle School, the school's Innovation Renewal, and a report on the success of its certification program.

NOV 24, '25

Approved selection of Stantec (civil) and VHB (traffic) for peer review of the 1-9 Oakland Street application; Planning Board discussed the proposed 27 Kimball Road Chapter 40B (raised concerns about density, wetlands, traffic, and lack of sidewalks) and voted to seek a 15‑day extension or forward a memo of comments to the state; the Board approved a minor modification for MassGrow (non-cannabis expansion) and released the bond for 99 Lake Attitash Road.