Meetings

JUL 22, '26

Review of the Invasive Plant Management Plan returned from Conservation Commission review and consideration of the draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan.

JUL 22, '26

Amesbury School Committee will hold a goal-setting workshop to discuss district goals and priorities.

JUL 22, '26

Review and discussion of drafts of the JKAA policy on time-out, seclusion, and physical restraint of students, with possible input from district and MASC counsel.

JUL 21, '26

Committee voted to send Order 2026-117 (a $1.6M borrowing to purchase two fire pumpers) back to the full City Council with a positive recommendation; the committee also recommended favorable action on Order 2026-118 (transfer $48,000 for Water sick leave buy-back), Order 2026-119 (transfer $15,000 to Public Health salaries), and Order 2026-120 (surplus various municipal vehicles and equipment).

JUL 21, '26

Update on the Annual Appeal 2026, discussion of additional fundraising opportunities, and consideration of a fund expenditure procedure under Old Business.

JUL 21, '26

Sign permit reviews for Main Street Congregational Church at 135 Main St; Oye Mira and Stop n Shop at 100 Macy St; and Quick Pit Stop at 63 Friend St.

JUL 16, '26

Final approvals given for Historic Preservation Special Permits at 29 Water St and 9 Oakland St; commission also authorized a letter endorsing preservation of Duxbury's Powder Point Bridge.

JUL 15, '26

Board will consider facilities matters including review of a National Register listing sign and School Street property lines, and discuss updates to the Strategic Plan for FY27–29 and a storm policy review.

JUL 15, '26

The Solid Waste Working Group agenda includes an AEESC review of proposed changes to Chapter 392 Solid Waste (ordinance amendments and fee schedule, related to Ordinance 2026-109), discussion of MSW roles and responsibilities, MassDEP Re-TRAC reporting for FY23–FY25, FY26 MassDEP grant opportunities, and composting/organic waste options.

JUL 15, '26

Discussion of Community Preservation Committee matters and a report from Drew LeFleur; a discussion on pay-in-lieu of affordable housing units; updates on the Emergency Rehab Note Program and the Subsidized Rental Program.

JUL 14, '26

Council approved appointment 2026-116 (Mark Baggeroer to the Design Review Committee), accepted a drainage easement at 11 East Greenwood (2026-106), granted a utility easement at 10 Water Street (2026-107), and adopted amendments to the Solid Waste ordinance with a fee schedule (2026-109). Several budget and transfer orders — including a $1.6M borrowing for two fire pumpers (2026-117) and transfers related to Water and Public Health (2026-118, 2026-119) — were referred to the Committee of the Whole for further review.

JUL 13, '26

Planning Board approved the historic-preservation site plan for 29 Water St (including waivers and a payment-in-lieu framework), approved 9 Oakland St.'s site plan with a $10,000 cap on required off-site parking mitigation, endorsed the ANR for 5 and 13 School St., and approved the sign for 26 Friend St.; the Lake Attitash addition at 30 Lake Attitash Rd was approved with DPW stormwater review and ConCom conditions.

JUL 9, '26

Review of 83-91 Macy St (Leaf Water Farms) — a proposed 6,000+ sq ft phased indoor hydroponic growing facility with retail/kitchen and riverfront/bridge access — and discussion of 6 Morrill St (Skog and Stone) — a proposed permanent sauna/bathhouse and lounge; 12 Oak St ADU was listed but applicant absent.

JUL 9, '26

Final reviews and votes on Historic Preservation Special Permits for 9 Oakland Street and 29 Water Street, plus an update on 394 Main Street.

JUL 8, '26

Approved funding: $500 for new Cultural Center rack cards, $4,000 for Open Studios 2026 marketing, and $2,000 for guest performers at Open Studios.

JUL 8, '26

Agenda highlights include consideration of Bill 2026-109 (An Ordinance to amend Chapter 392 Solid Waste and adopt a schedule of fees), review of an Alternative On-bill Credit for solar farm credits, updates on Municipal Building Water Audits and the Lumos Lighting project, Municipal Solid Waste Working Group updates (including Black Earth Composting opportunities and backyard composting), Mass Save contractor issues, and a vote to revise AEESC bylaws to add two alternate members for submission to City Council.

JUL 7, '26

Design Review Committee agenda includes sign applications for 135 Main St (Main Street Congregational Church) and 26 Friend St (The Barnes Team), and a new application for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 12 Oak St.

JUL 6, '26

The Commission considered multiple permit matters including the multi-lot Elm Street NOI (265R–287.5 Elm St.) and an ADU at 3 Old Merrill St.; it issued Negative Determinations for 0 Deer Island and 7 Birch Lane, granted a Certificate of Compliance for 28 Lake Attitash Rd. (DEP 002-1284), and lifted the Enforcement Order for Lions Mouth Road.

JUN 30, '26

The committee will review Cultural Center rentals and collected/due amounts, discuss recent and upcoming programs including markets, grants panels, and the NBPC exhibit, and consider future projects such as a Community Closet Exchange, Girl Scout meetings, and a photography event & exhibit.

JUN 30, '26

Board will vote to appoint Joey Gustafson as Interim Executive Director for 2026–2027 and discuss the Executive Director search process. The board will consider DESE correspondence and a closed DESE complaint regarding program oversight, and review onboarding of newly appointed trustees.