Meetings

JAN 27, '26

Agenda covers updates including budget, an SSU field trip, and a Trade/College Fair; review of the School Improvement Plan; and renewal discussions focused on requested autonomies and planned renewal asks.

JAN 27, '26

Discussion of the Library FY27 budget for review by the Finance Sub-Committee.

JAN 26, '26

Public hearings on site plan and historic preservation permits for 14 Maple Street and multiple continued hearings for projects at 45 Main Street, 27.5 & 29 Clarks Road, 5 & 13 School Street, the Rocky Hill Elm Street multi‑parcel development, and 29 Lake Attitash Road (including an MBTA Communities multi‑family overlay review).

JAN 26, '26

The School Committee will vote on an AHS STUCO field trip, approve the 2026 school calendar, establish a new revolving account, and make committee appointments. The committee will also receive a Q2 budget update, review school improvement plans, and get an update on the superintendent search.

JAN 26, '26

Discussion of the FY27 school budget by the Finance & Facilities Subcommittee of the Amesbury School Committee.

JAN 22, '26

A public hearing is scheduled for a variance application by Todd Fitzgerald and Michael Flanagan to construct a single-family home at 68A Fern Avenue (Map 15 Lot 16A).

JAN 21, '26

Board discussed the Facilities/Easement & Grounds project — including permitting approval, an outstanding easement iteration delaying release of $150,000, and a $450,000 CPA request — and reviewed engagement of Human Power Solutions (HPS) for organizational support with potential grant funding of up to $125,000.

JAN 21, '26

The committee will elect a co-chair, review the Community Preservation Plan schedule, and set meeting dates and agendas for the first quarter of 2026.

JAN 20, '26

Discussion of a facility update and development of a proposal for usage of the Cultural Center, including goals, definition of “culture,” prioritization, and approval/scheduling processes.

JAN 20, '26

Board will hear Health Department updates including an infectious disease (MAVEN) report and consider a vote on the proposed Amesbury Health Services Department fee schedule; other discussion topics include flu season, website updates, 2026 events, and possible February meeting cancellation.

JAN 20, '26

Agenda includes a review of Fall 2025 math and reading screener data and updates on the school Accountability Plan with a specific focus on Criterion 7: School Climate and Family Engagement, including discussion of caregiver and staff survey results.

JAN 15, '26

Superintendent search update with NESDEC consultant Mary Malone and next steps for the search. Discussion and decisions on organization and timeline including delegation/procedure for reference checks, interview scheduling, and site visit scheduling.

JAN 15, '26

JAN 15, '26

Committee will review Poet Laureate Support Guidelines to incorporate Whittier Home involvement, plan the new Poet Laureate inauguration/reception (confirmed for Jan 25 at Amesbury Public Library), and consider the retirement of committee member Ellie O’Leary effective Jan 26, 2026.

JAN 14, '26

Board will hold officer elections and assign subcommittees, receive the library budget presentation, and consider votes on the Community Information Board Policy and the Museum Pass Policy.

JAN 14, '26

Committee agreed to send updated bylaws to the full board with a recommendation to approve and forward to DESE, and planned a board retreat with facilitator Kate Scott (including 20‑minute trustee interviews to prepare scope). The committee also advanced succession and board‑recruiting efforts, including outreach to families, alumni and community advisors.

JAN 13, '26

Council will nominate officers (Council President and Vice President), consider City Council rules (2026-002) with a planned Addendum L revision, review 2026–2027 meeting schedules, and accept resignations/announce vacancies for the School Committee and the Library Board of Trustees.

JAN 13, '26

JAN 12, '26

Planning Board approved an ANR for 38.5 Rocky Hill Rd, approved the Definitive Subdivision and Special Permit for 102 Kimball Rd (including deeded open space to the city), and approved a Special Permit for 6 Lake Attitash Way; the large 27.5–29 Clarks Road proposal (Eagles Crossing) was continued with significant design, traffic, and environmental discussion.

JAN 8, '26

The Historical Commission will review several property-specific matters including preliminary presentations for preservation projects at 19 Prospect Street, 2-4 Elmwood, and 230 Main Street, and will hear determinations of historic eligibility or demolition significance for properties at 9 School Street (Ordway), 5 School Street, 14 Maple Street, and 234 Main Street.