Meetings

JUN 24, '24

School Committee agendas include appointment of Ms. Paula Donnelly as Director of Student Services, approval of the Superintendent’s summative evaluation, a $34,536 transfer request, a re-vote of the FY25 budget, and approval of the Salter contract renewal for FY25.

JUN 24, '24

Conservation Commission site visits to properties at 28 Birchmeadow Rd and 8 Lindbergh Ave in Amesbury on June 24, 2024.

JUN 21, '24

Site visit at 287 Elm St. (Amesbury) on June 21 concerning a State Notice of MEPA filing.

JUN 21, '24

Site visit by the Planning Board at 287 Elm St., Amesbury on June 21, 2024 (1:30 PM) concerning a State Notice of MEPA filing for that property.

JUN 20, '24

Approved a variance for 5 Winter St to allow setback relief for an addition expanding the kitchen and creating a work‑from‑home area.

JUN 18, '24

Review of two sign applications: Dollar General at 198 Main St. and Casa Maria at 37 Main St.

JUN 18, '24

Agenda includes a review of FY'24 for Cashman Elementary School (193 Lions Mouth Rd).

JUN 17, '24

Subcommittee voted to forward Ordinance 2024-065 (extend R-40 zoning along Haverhill Road) and Ordinance 2024-066 (amend Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District regulations and map) to the full City Council with positive recommendations.

JUN 13, '24

JUN 13, '24

The Commission issued Certificates of Compliance for 212 Lions Mouth Rd (barn & paddock), 20 Pond St (new dwelling), and two actions at 54 Pleasant Valley Rd (home construction and riverbank restoration), and approved a three‑year extension to OOC 002-1288 at 5 Fifth St. Pending NOIs for 28 Birchmeadow Rd, 51 Lake Attitash Rd, Friend St., and 11–13 Newton Rd were continued and several site visits were scheduled for further review.

JUN 13, '24

JUN 13, '24

Agenda includes review and signing of motor vehicle excise tax abatements (two date ranges), review/signing of boat abatements, review/signing of the Motor Vehicle Commitment Book (2024-3), review/signing of a corrected revision of the valuation warrant, review/signing of a denied exemption application, and discussion of an abatement application.

JUN 13, '24

The agenda includes a presentation of end-of-year assessment data (DIBELS and MAP) for Shay Memorial and a discussion of next year’s School Council meeting schedule and potential changes.

JUN 13, '24

Board approved staffing and program adjustments: Outreach Coordinator position posted; new van driver David Jellison hired; EMHOT clinician hours increased to 30 hrs/week. Board agreed to send a letter supporting the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission’s downtown sidewalk accessibility assessment.

JUN 12, '24

Public forum scheduled June 18 at 7:00 PM (Costello Transportation Center) on the Library Facilities Master Plan; trustees discussed the FMP process with architect Bruner/Cott and noted a FY25 Library Custodian staffing proposal submitted to the City (decision pending).

JUN 12, '24

Planning & Development Committee agenda includes Ordinance 2024-065 to extend the R-40 zoning district along Haverhill Road and Ordinance 2024-066 to amend the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District (AGV‑SGOD).

JUN 11, '24

Council adopted the FY25 operating budget (2024-001), approving a Total Appropriation of $86,598,257 and key line items including school and library funding; the council also confirmed the reappointment of KP Law, P.C. as City Attorney (2024-077).

JUN 11, '24

Agenda includes updates on the Amesbury Innovation High School budget, the Innovation Renewal, building/facilities matters, summer school programming, and the success of a certification program.

JUN 11, '24

JUN 10, '24

The Planning Board sent positive recommendations to City Council for Bill 2024-065 (R-40 zoning extension along Haverhill Road) and Bill 2024-066 (amendments to the Amesbury Gateway Village Smart Growth Overlay District). The Board also approved a minor earthwork permit modification for 12 South Hunt Rd, modified the covenant for 130 Market St to withhold final COs in lieu of a performance bond, and released the remaining performance bond for 20 Maple St.