Meetings

DEC 19, '24

The agenda includes a review of the Amesbury Public Library director's evaluation by the Board of Trustees Director Evaluation Subcommittee.

DEC 19, '24

Public hearings on zoning relief: Michael Silver seeks permits/variances to convert 117 Elm St. from a two-family to a three-family and to alter side setbacks on a pre-existing nonconforming structure; Benjamin Denman seeks a variance for an addition at 9 Osgood Pl. that intensifies a pre-existing nonconforming building.

DEC 19, '24

Council heard concerns about special education service delivery and compensatory services and reviewed a PreK–3 Playful Learning Grant application submitted in collaboration with Shay Elementary to embed more play into schedules and recess.

DEC 19, '24

Agenda includes a review of DIBELS mid‑year benchmark results and a review of Title I processes and procedures for Sgt. Jordan Shay Memorial Lower Elementary School, and a review of the SHAY Parent School Climate Survey planned for distribution in January 2025.

DEC 18, '24

TRC reviewed the redevelopment proposal at 80 Haverhill Rd (historic special permit to renovate the farmhouse and rebuild a barn to create 8 units) and a preconstruction plan for 39-41 Hillside Dr (demolition and replacement with mixed-use building containing 8 residential units over two retail spaces). The Rocky Hill Environmental Impact Report was placed on the Jan 8 TRC agenda and a refiled solar farm plan was referred to the Planning Board with a likely public hearing on Feb 10, 2025.

DEC 17, '24

Design Review will consider a continued ADU preapplication for 10 Lakeshore Drive, a new Site Plan and Special Permit application for 80 Haverhill Road, and review architectural drawings for 2 Merrimac Street.

DEC 16, '24

Agenda includes a joint meeting with the Student Advisory Council and a vote expected on the appointment of members to the Joint Education Committee.

DEC 12, '24

Agenda includes discussion of the Amesbury High School budget and school-focused initiatives: Professional Development, the Vision of the Graduate, and Student Advisory Council updates.

DEC 12, '24

Presentation: Bill Geizentanner delivers a Land Stewardship Report with recommendations for Battis Farm and Powow Hill Conservation Area.

DEC 12, '24

DEC 11, '24

Agenda includes a scheduled vote on Trustee Trust Fund allocation for project management services, updates on capital projects and a facilities master plan/conditions assessment, a Facility Maintenance ad-hoc sub‑committee item, a Board vacancy update, and a discussion of the Library Collection Development Policy.

DEC 11, '24

Agenda includes discussion of communications related to the Library’s Facilities Master Plan and the development of talking points for common public questions; the subcommittee will also consider a call for stories and memories about the library.

DEC 11, '24

Agenda includes continued discussions of a means‑tested Senior Citizen Rental Assistance Program and a Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, plus a continued review of the Housing Production Plan and consideration of surplus orders for City properties.

DEC 10, '24

Council approved Order 2024-149 to acquire 5 Market St. for City Hall and appropriated $3,150,000; the Council also passed ordinance actions on cannabis retail licensing (2024-099 and 2024-132) and confirmed multiple appointments including James Wilson as Interim Director of Inspectional Services.

DEC 10, '24

DEC 10, '24

The subcommittee reviews several policy updates — the New School Committee Member Guide, BDDH-E (Guidelines for Participation at School Committee Meetings), DIC (Financial Reporting), and JBAA (Student-to-Student Harassment) — and considers confirming revised DBJ budget transfer authority language delegating review to the Finance and Facilities subcommittee.

DEC 9, '24

Approved sign application for 19 Main St.; Planning Board selected Stantec for a stormwater peer review of the historic-preservation redevelopment at 80 Haverhill Rd.; the Board set performance bonds and released the covenant for 14 S Hunt Rd. and accepted erosion-control bond and covenant actions for 39-41 Hillside Drive.

DEC 9, '24

Long‑Range Planning Task Force conversation on Amesbury Public Schools’ strengths and future growth, an overview of the current district budget and implications for the coming school year, and a brainstorming session on possible efficiencies.

DEC 5, '24

Review of City Council referral Bill 2024-133 concerning 5 & 9 School St. (update and scheduling) and an update/scheduling discussion with the CPA Committee.

DEC 5, '24