Meetings

OCT 17, '25

OCT 15, '25

Agenda includes updates on the library’s window restoration and birch tree, a discussion of proceeds from 5 School St and 9 School St, an update on Council Order 2025-089, the FY27–29 strategic planning update, a vote on the 2026 holiday closure schedule, and a vote on the FY26 materials allotment from Trustee trust funds.

OCT 15, '25

Review of a proposed multi-building residential development at 27.5–29 Clarks Road, including site layout, parking (above- and below-grade), trail connections to Point Shore, stormwater and utility plans; discussion of the City’s Traffic & Transportation process.

OCT 14, '25

Council approved an order (2025-082) authorizing the Mayor to dispose of a portion of the City-owned former Amesbury Elementary School property at 24 South Hampton Rd and confirmed three appointments to local boards (2025-100, 2025-101, 2025-103). Multiple budget and ordinance measures — including building/permits fee changes (2025-110) and late-file amendments to the Solid Waste and Parking ordinances (2025-112, 2025-113) — were referred to committee for further review.

OCT 14, '25

Committee reviewed MCAS and state accountability results showing River Valley Charter School above state averages (grades 3–8) and an overall shift from “moderate” to “substantial” progress; the committee requested a parent townhall and further disaggregated-data review and scheduled a special meeting Oct. 17 to complete remaining agenda items.

OCT 14, '25

Workshop: Goal Setting for the Amesbury School Committee (single substantive agenda item).

OCT 9, '25

Agenda centers on developing SHAY Memorial Lower Elementary’s 2025–2026 School Improvement Plan: K–2 reading proficiency goals using DIBELS‑Next (PSF, NWF, Accuracy, ORF, MAZE), Grade 1–2 number sense targets using Acadience‑Math, continued PBIS school‑wide implementation, and improved two‑way parent/guardian communication measured by mid‑ and end‑of‑year surveys.

OCT 9, '25

OCT 8, '25

Committee directed the director to obtain HR vendor rates and proceed with a staff climate survey, reviewed SPED audit findings (including EL screening and compliance gaps) with a plan to adopt policies and implement supports, and scheduled final audited financials and an MCAS presentation for upcoming board meetings.

OCT 8, '25

OCT 8, '25

The agenda includes updates on disposition status for Trader Allen’s Truck Stop and Cynthia Lane; review of implementation steps for a First‑Time Homebuyer Assistance Program, Subsidized Rental Programs, and Means‑Tested Senior Citizen Rental Assistance; a Community Preservation Committee report; and consideration of accepting Trustee Nancy Frick’s resignation and possible adoption of an Emergency Rehab Note program.

OCT 8, '25

Finance committee approved the draft FY2024–2025 audited financial statements (clean audit); implementation of a new accounting standard increased compensated absence liability by about $99K.

OCT 7, '25

Agenda includes votes on the Open Studios 2025 brochure cover image, the Chamber paper advertisement expense, a memorandum and vote on Cultural Center status, and a vote on whether the Council will act as fiscal agent for Juneteenth 2026, plus updates on Art @ City Hall and public art projects.

OCT 7, '25

Design Review Committee reviews a sign application for Main Street Marketplace at 23 Main St. and holds a continued application for the Rocky Hill Development (MFOD).

OCT 7, '25

OCT 7, '25

OCT 6, '25

Agenda highlights: a presentation by NESDEC on the superintendent search, an FY26 Entitlement Funding overview, a vote on an 8th-grade field trip, and a vote on acceptance of a Green Communities grant.

OCT 6, '25

Commission issued a Negative Determination for RDA 8 Noel Street, approved NOI 002-1353 (93 Whitehall Road) with a native-planting mitigation plan, approved Certificate of Compliance RCOC 002-1342 for I-495 drainage work, approved release of the bond for 12 South Hunt Road, accepted and approved a minor modification for DEP 002-1330 (2 Merrimac Street), and ratified an Emergency Certification for 30 Lake Attitash Road.

OCT 2, '25

The commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval of a preservation restriction for 40 Prospect St to the Planning Board; members also agreed to remove a 'character-defining' clause and to lower the demolition-review threshold to 25% of wall area for structures over 75 years old.

OCT 2, '25

Agenda includes selection of a co-chair, an update on the Vision of the Graduate and NEASC accreditation work, and consideration of a change to the GPA scale for the 2026–27 school year.