Meetings

NOV 20, '25

The board accepted withdrawal of variance and special-permit applications for 282 Lions Mouth Road and reviewed a state-level 40B filing for 27 Kimball Road, discussing density, single access concerns, the 20% affordable unit provision, wetlands jurisdiction, and the option to request a 15-day extension to the state comment deadline.

NOV 20, '25

Agenda includes a donor-management software update and a review of the library's annual fundraising appeal, covering printing/envelope-stuffing logistics, campaign status, and thank-you note procedures.

NOV 20, '25

Council appointed a co-chair and notetaker and reviewed the draft School Improvement Plan with discussion of staffing shortages, assessment practices, report-card communication, and classroom supports.

NOV 20, '25

Agenda includes an update on Future Freshman planning, a discussion of proposed "bell-to-bell" cell phone legislation, presentation of the Budget Override vote outcome and next steps, and development work on the School Improvement Plan.

NOV 19, '25

Board advanced draft bylaws revisions (including new whistleblower, succession, and document-retention provisions), identified members for a Director Evaluation Subcommittee, and approved an SOP to standardize Accountability Committee use of student data. The board also approved a staffing plan to bring back the school psychologist part time and reviewed grounds redesign and playground work with an easement targeted for recording by mid-December.

NOV 19, '25

NOV 19, '25

TRC reviewed a State 40B eligibility filing for a proposed 95‑unit development at 27 Kimball Road (9-acre site) and agreed to request a 15‑day extension to the state comment period and to hold a public TRC meeting on 12/17/2025 to compile comments.

NOV 18, '25

Council adopted Ordinance 2025-112 updating the Solid Waste Code to add regulations on delivery and emptying of dumpsters (passed 6-1). The Council also referred multiple budget and administrative orders — including the AFSCME funding order (2025-114), a sewer budget transfer (2025-116), and the FY26 annual Classification Hearing order (2025-124) — to Budget & Finance, and referred several Kimball Road layout and deed items (2025-121, 2025-122, 2025-123) to planning-related committees.

NOV 18, '25

NOV 18, '25

Review of a sign application at 19 S Hunt (Hiller Sign), consideration of a Historic Preservation Special Permit for 230 Main Street, and continued review of the Rocky Hill Development’s North and South neighborhood architecture.

NOV 18, '25

Trustees approved and marked three locations for an Eagle Scout project (concrete pads and benches), directed staff to complete and submit the Veterans’ Heritage Grant report to the state, and announced plans to pursue Purple Heart City designation targeting August 2026.

NOV 18, '25

Approved a new Section 12 All Alcohol license for 14 Merrimac Street LLC at 2 Merrimac St; raised one-day liquor license fees for for-profit applicants to $50 (non-profits remain $0); and declined to impose a local fee for ABCC Section 12D license conversions.

NOV 17, '25

Agenda includes an informational briefing titled “Override FYI” and a review/final-draft consideration of the Amesbury Middle School School Improvement Plan.

NOV 13, '25

Agenda includes an update on the Playful Learning Grant, a DIBELS overview with outcomes and next steps, and discussion/finalization of the Shay Memorial School Improvement Plan goals for 2025–2026.

NOV 13, '25

NOV 12, '25

Presentation and overview of the FY27–29 Library Strategic Plan by Paper Crane Associates; newly elected trustees Ann Langlois and Jane Becker were introduced.

NOV 12, '25

Agenda includes updates and discussion on the Emergency Rehab Note Program, CDBG audit status, subsidized rental programs, and a review of the Housing Trust's financial plan, revenue outlook, and future consulting needs, plus a review of AHT goals and metrics with an emphasis on tracking and publishing information.

NOV 10, '25

Approved: site plan for a temporary electrical substation at 0 and 14 Mill St (with nine conditions, including a floodplain statement). Other actions: ANR approval for 39 and 41 Oakland St; authorization for VHB peer review on the Rocky Hill Development; staff directed to obtain civil and traffic peer-review quotes for the 9 Oakland St redevelopment.

NOV 10, '25

The agenda includes a review of funds from the Flatbread Fundraiser and planning for National Poetry Month (including whether to incorporate the Amesbury Poetry Fest), and work on the Poet Laureate application and search process (marketing, interview format/schedule, and contingency planning).

NOV 10, '25

Long Range Planning Sub‑Committee meeting to discuss the Amesbury Public Library FY27–29 Strategic Plan.