Meetings

JUN 25, '26

JUN 24, '26

Committee voted 4-3 to remove language in the Community Preservation Plan’s Community Housing evaluation criteria that prioritized local residents, city employees, and employees of local businesses.

JUN 24, '26

Discussion of mowing and grassland-bird habitat management at Battis Farm; review of an Invasives Demonstration Project (RDAs) and a Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan referred to the Conservation Commission; and consideration of a Draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan plus park bench placement and the All Persons Trail.

JUN 23, '26

Council approved the Housing Production Plan 2024-2029 (2026-086), authorized a $1,199,660 Seaport Economic Council grant amendment for the Washington Landing Boat Launch restoration (2026-103), and established a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (2026-108). The council also approved revised FY26 inter-departmental transfers (2026-110) and granted storage-permit change-of-ownership approvals for 241-243 Main St (2026-112) and 132 Elm St (2026-113).

JUN 22, '26

Board approved an ANR for 8 Noel St. (creating a non-buildable lot), recommended positive action on Bills 2026-106 and 2026-107 (drainage and utility easements), and approved the site plan and special permit for 84 Congress St. with conditions; continued review of large projects including 29 Water St. and 9 & 9RR Oakland St. for further decision.

JUN 22, '26

Agenda includes welcoming new trustees and a discussion of maintenance needs for Amesbury war memorials.

JUN 17, '26

Agenda includes votes on two school policies (Attendance and Animals); Finance Committee actions to approve $90,000 in staff stipends, adopt the FY26–27 school budget, and appoint Daniel Dennis as auditor; and Committee on Trustees votes on a slate of officers and multiple trustee nominees.

JUN 16, '26

Committee forwarded a $1,199,660 amendment to a Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for the Washington Landing Boat Launch restoration (2026-103), advanced an inter-departmental transfers order (2026-110 Second Revision totaling $836,357), and recommended establishing a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (2026-108) alongside amendments and a fee schedule to Chapter 392 Solid Waste (2026-109). The committee also recommended acceptance of a $10,000 FY26 earmark for Amesbury High School soft-shell helmet covers (2026-102).

JUN 16, '26

Board will discuss potential ordinances and processes for regulating kratom, establishing cannabis smoking establishments, and restricting battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities within the city.

JUN 15, '26

Continued public hearings on 253 Main Street (Special Permit and Variance) and the revised 27 Kimball Road Comprehensive Permit (40B) proposal; the Board heard design revisions and public comment on the 86‑unit project and requested confirmation of Kimball Road’s acceptance status from DPW and the Mayor’s Office.

JUN 15, '26

School Committee approved a modified, two‑year DESE renewal for Amesbury Innovation High School (removing proposed service‑animal autonomy and adding School Committee approval for any co‑location) and authorized a one‑year contract for the Interim Director of Finance & Operations.

JUN 15, '26

Review of an RDA for demolition at 128 Kimball Road filed by the City of Amesbury.

JUN 15, '26

Discussion of AMS staffing and building layout for the 2026–27 school year and review of family survey wants/needs for 2026–27.

JUN 15, '26

The agenda includes a 45-minute discussion, led by Tanya Murdy, focused on an Open Meeting Law (OML) violation.

JUN 12, '26

The Finance Committee agenda includes a review of May 2026 financial results, a vote on the River Valley Charter School 2026–2027 budget, a recommendation to the Board to appoint Daniel Dennis as auditors for FY2025–2026, discussion of requesting up to $100,000 in grounds and grant funds from the Foundation, and consideration of $90,000 in faculty stipends.

JUN 11, '26

The council will review and celebrate end-of-year student data, review the planned SHAY Parent Survey on school climate, and receive an update on the Student Showcase presented to the School Committee on June 1, 2026.

JUN 10, '26

Board will consider FY27 capital and budget updates and potential actions on FY27 funding. New business includes a storm policy review and a vote on how to address Ingram price increases.

JUN 10, '26

Agenda includes review and recommended changes to City Code Chapter 392 (Solid Waste) (ordinance 2026-109), discussion of Municipal Solid Waste roles & responsibilities, presentation of MassDEP Re-TRAC reporting for FY23–FY25 and FY26 MassDEP grant opportunities, and composting/organic waste opportunities.

JUN 10, '26

Discussion of the Community Preservation Committee report, a review of the Housing Production Plan and the Trust's response to the City Council, and updates from Community & Economic Development on the Emergency Rehab Note Program and the Subsidized Rental Program.

JUN 9, '26

Council adopted the FY2027 operating budget (2026-001) totaling $93,229,971, approved water and sewer enterprise budgets, and authorized funding sources. The Council approved transfers of flammable/combustible storage permits at 60 Haverhill Rd (2026-100) and 23 Rocky Hill Rd (2026-101), referred a package of bills including creation of a Solid Waste Enterprise Fund (2026-108) and amendments to the Solid Waste ordinance (2026-109) to committee, and approved a resolution recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month (2026-111).