Meetings

MAY 6, '26

Discussion of the Library’s Annual Appeal 2026 including procedures, committee roles, and fundraising goal-setting, plus review of fund expenditure procedures and an update on sub-committee membership.

MAY 6, '26

Committee on Trustees meeting to prepare a board survey, discuss trustee recruitment (applicants, board skillset matrix, and potential faculty member), and review updated board bylaws for approval to move to the full board for a vote.

MAY 6, '26

MAY 5, '26

City Council will consider establishing an Ad Hoc Budget Committee of the Whole.

MAY 5, '26

The committee will consider a Spotlight Award (vote anticipated), discuss community engagement with a focus on communication planning, and plan the calendar by setting a regular meeting cadence.

MAY 5, '26

Discussion of Open Studios 2026 and updates on public art projects and the Cultural Center; consideration of a proposed fundraising plan by Linday Haight and a vote on funding ACC wayfinding signs; adoption of Core Values and review of goals for 2026.

MAY 5, '26

Agenda focuses on development activities at River Valley Charter School: detailed planning for an RVCS Custom House Museum maritime event, review of the school’s annual year‑end report and an in‑kind donation survey for staff, and Parent Alliance updates on spring events and fall planning.

MAY 5, '26

Committee will discuss updates to the district's Time Out Policy and plan calendar logistics by setting an ongoing meeting cadence.

MAY 5, '26

Design Review Committee will review sign applications for 80 Main Street (Barn Moth) and 2 Merrimac (Marker 34).

MAY 5, '26

Agenda includes review of Renewable Siting Regulations and the Solid Waste Ordinance (filed as 2026-109), plus updates on Community Power Aggregation and the Alternate On-Bill Credit (AOBC) program. Project updates include the Middle School controls upgrade (Green Communities grant) and Fire Station HVAC replacement (RTUs).

MAY 5, '26

Agenda includes a RIZE Mosaic program presentation; maternal, child, and family health updates; a FY27 workplan and budget timeline review; a Title 5 update; and inter-municipal agreement and Pathway Program updates.

MAY 4, '26

Major items included review of an RDA for conversion of the brick mill at 29 Water Street (Commission flagged floodplain and riverfront concerns and indicated an NOI/Special Permit and site review are appropriate), a substantial NOI for 28 Haverhill Road (Commission voted to require a combined stormwater and wetlands peer review), and issuance of a Partial Certificate of Compliance for work at 101-107 Market Street.

MAY 4, '26

School Committee approved a full slate of subcommittee appointments and heard major updates: three finalists and scheduled site visits/community forum for the Shea elementary principal search, continued regionalization feasibility work with a report due late May/early June, and formal notice that Amesbury High School remains NEASC-accredited.

MAY 4, '26

Discussion of AMS operational updates including the PC reopening and budget considerations, plus plans for family/parent informational videos and a family survey to gather feedback on 2025-26 and needs for 2026-27.

APR 30, '26

Continued public hearing for a Comprehensive Permit application for a 95-unit multifamily cottage rental development at 27 Kimball Road (25% deed-restricted affordable), including a stormwater management and traffic presentation.

APR 30, '26

Discussion of upcoming MCAS and MAP assessment calendar, updates to the Community Forum and SKR language expectations, and notification of an Investigating History grant award for grades 3 & 4.

APR 30, '26

Discussion of AI use and planning for the 2026–27 school year, review/update of the Student Handbook, and updates on staffing, cell phone policy, and the budget.

APR 29, '26

Approved reservation and allocation of FY27 CPA estimated revenues — $59,427 each to the Open Space, Historic Resources, and Community Housing reserves; $29,713 to the CPC administrative account; remainder to the Budgeted Reserve (Order 2026-094). Appointed Peter Frey, Joe Fahey, and Bob Manseau to the Community Preservation Plan subcommittee.

APR 29, '26

Board declined to adopt a proposed Professional Code of Conduct and approved a 3.5% increase to the salary line for the upcoming school year (allocation to be determined by the Executive Director).

APR 29, '26

Discussion of an invasives demonstration project at Woodsom Farm and review of the Draft Invasive Plant Management Plan for city lands and trails.