Meetings

NOV 18, '24

Agenda includes a Facilities Update and discussion of ESSER III funding; the meeting also schedules financial reporting and questions on the Q1 report.

NOV 15, '24

The agenda schedules a Post Election Tabulation Session on Monday, November 15, 2024 at 12:30 PM in the City Hall Auditorium to complete tabulation of ballots following the recent election.

NOV 14, '24

Agenda includes a preliminary discussion of the Amesbury High School budget timeline and a review of the school's 'Vision of the Graduate', alongside curriculum and program updates.

NOV 14, '24

Agenda includes guidance for upcoming presentations on District Strategy Progress (December) and Enrollment (January).

NOV 14, '24

Agenda focuses on review and discussion of the Shay Elementary School Improvement Plan (2024–2025) — detailed grade-level reading and math proficiency targets — plus continued implementation of a PBIS school‑wide model and a review of Title I processes.

NOV 14, '24

Contract signed to install railings at the Costello Center; consideration of relocating the 2025 Health Fair to Coastal Connections' new site behind the Post Office; Holiday Luncheon set for Dec. 11 (Toys for Tots drive, tickets $10 members/$15 non-members).

NOV 13, '24

Agenda includes City Council referral Bill 2024-133 concerning surplus of 9 School St. and 5 School St., a Trustee Trust Fund allocation vote for project management services, and a vote on Holiday Closings 2025; the meeting also schedules updates on capital projects and the Facilities Master Plan.

NOV 13, '24

Agenda includes review of the Amesbury Public Library Director's evaluation and setting a date to present that evaluation to the broader board or public.

NOV 13, '24

Continued discussion of implementation of Bill 2021-107 (Means‑Tested Senior Citizen Rental Assistance), continued discussion of a Homebuyer Down Payment Assistance Program, and review of the city's 2018–2022 Housing Production Plan.

NOV 12, '24

Council appointed Amanda Haggstrom to fill the District 3 council seat (2024-121), accepted resignations creating vacancies on the Library Board (2024-134) and Planning Board (2024-135), referred the annual tax classification order (2024-138) and related exemption order (2024-139) to Budget & Finance, and referred a late-filed order to acquire 5 Market St. for City Hall with a $3,150,000 appropriation (2024-149) to multiple committees and set a public hearing.

NOV 12, '24

Amesbury Innovation High School Advisory Meeting agenda includes a building update & planning discussion, enrollment review, and an AIHS family/parent group item.

NOV 11, '24

The agenda includes an election audit of District 6 to be conducted by the Board of Registrars.

NOV 11, '24

The agenda includes a vote to designate the city clerk to conduct the election audit for Ward/District 6.

NOV 7, '24

The commission voted to preferably preserve the principal house at 230 Main St (excluding the detached rear garage), recognized 80 Haverhill Rd as historically significant to enable a Historic Preservation Special Permit, and endorsed Bill 2024-133 to surplus 5 School St and 9 School St for future sale and restoration.

NOV 7, '24

The agenda includes consideration of a new sign application for Riseilience at 19 Main St and review of continued design applications.

NOV 6, '24

The agenda includes discussion of the AIHS location (Fall 2024) and a revised long-range planning process informed by lessons from recent community conversations and the district's financial status.

NOV 4, '24

Agenda includes a Q1 district budget update and a vote expected on two policies: ADB (Title I parental involvement) and IJNDB (Responsible Use); the committee will also consider Policy BDDH‑E (guidelines for committee participation in public meetings).

NOV 4, '24

The Conservation Commission issued Certificates of Compliance for 193 Lionsmouth Rd (NOI 002-1260) and 62 Lake Attitash Rd (NOI 002-341), ratified an emergency tree work certification at 118 Pleasant Valley Rd, and appointed Robert Manseau as the Commission’s representative to the Community Preservation Committee.

NOV 4, '24

Discussion of communications related to the Amesbury Public Library Facilities Master Plan and meetings concerning an order on School Street properties.

NOV 2, '24

The agenda schedules advanced removal of early voted ballots on Sunday, Oct 27 (9:00 AM) and advanced processing/depositing on Saturday, Nov 2 (9:00 AM) at Amesbury City Hall; processed ballots will be added to and posted with the Election Day results after polls close on Nov 5, 2024.