Meetings

OCT 29, '26

Notice that the City of Amesbury will be opening and advancing the processing/depositing of early voted ballots at City Hall on Oct 29–Nov 2, 2026; processed ballots will be added to Election Day results and not announced until polls close on Nov 3, 2026.

OCT 29, '26

School Council will consider appointing a co-chair and notetaker, review BOY MAP results alongside Spring 2026 MCAS accountability data, and discuss the draft School Improvement Plan.

OCT 28, '26

Review of a proposed pump track/flow trail concept presented by the Recreation Department and discussion of the Draft Trail Management and Stewardship Plan.

OCT 28, '26

The committee will consider CPA eligibility for six projects: historic nominations for 114 Main Street and 136 Main Street; a Survey of Historic Places and Spaces (Historic and Open Space); a ramp for launch of a roof-top watercraft (Open Space and Recreation); an Open Space/Recreation request for 4-8 Noel Street; and chimney repair at the Whittier Home Museum (Historic).

OCT 28, '26

Board will consider approving the FY2026 audited financial statements, authorize the Executive Director search committee’s scope and decision-making authority, and acknowledge DESE’s October 21, 2026 determination regarding Complaint No. 16603.

OCT 27, '26

Council voted to withdraw Ordinance 2026-128 (City Clerk Salary Ordinance) without prejudice and created an ad hoc committee to rework it; the Council also endorsed Resolution 2026-161 urging a NO vote on November Ballot Question 8. The body approved several grants (MEMA radiological grant 2026-151; FFY27 Municipal Road Safety Grant 2026-152; BHOAP amendment 2026-154; MassDOT Shared Streets grant 2026-155) and granted National Grid permits for utility work at Elm St (2026-140), Back River Rd (2026-156), Highland St (2026-158) and Kimball Rd (2026-159).

OCT 27, '26

The trustees' Communications Sub-Committee will discuss the committee's role, promotion of current projects including the annual appeal marketing, social media strategy, informal advocacy ideas, and coordination with the City Council meeting schedule for advocacy.

OCT 27, '26

Discussion of facility funding and approved grants for gallery lighting and hanging systems, review of rental income and 2027 budget needs including artist stipends, and consideration of programming including an October community art exhibit and a proposed Indigenous languages workshop by Joanna Tomah.

OCT 27, '26

The sub-committee will receive 2026–2027 presentations likely covering curriculum, inclusion, and community engagement initiatives for the school year.

OCT 26, '26

Planning Board approved the Rocky Hill development site plan (Elm Street properties) with amended conditions addressing MEPA certificate changes and MassWorks mitigation, and approved an ANR subdivision at 43 Oakland Street to create a non-buildable lot for Powwow River remediation. The board also endorsed the final plan set for 2-4 Elmwood Street.

OCT 26, '26

Notice of multiple sessions at Amesbury City Hall for advanced removal of early voted ballots from envelopes between Oct 25 and Nov 1, 2026; processing begins at 9:00 AM each listed day. Results will not be determined or announced until after polls close on November 3, 2026 and will be added to Election Day totals.

OCT 25, '26

The City will conduct advanced removal of early voted ballots from envelopes at City Hall on Oct 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 and Nov 1, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM; results will not be determined or announced until after polls close on Nov 3, 2026.

OCT 23, '26

Review and potential approval of the draft FY 2026 audit financial statements and a discussion/review of the September financials for River Valley Charter School.

OCT 22, '26

Continued public hearing on an appeal challenging the Building Commissioner's August 11, 2026 determination that a commercial use at 102 Friend Street (rear) is a pre-existing nonconforming use. Continued public hearing on a Comprehensive Permit application to construct a 95-unit multifamily cottage rental development at 27 Kimball Road with 25% deed-restricted units.

OCT 21, '26

Discussion of the 2026 Annual Appeal including timeline, thank-yous, and documenting workflows; consideration of a fundraising opportunity to preserve the library circulation desk; and review/update of the procedure for expenditure of library funds.

OCT 20, '26

Committee returned a negative recommendation on Ordinance 2026-128 (City Clerk Salary Ordinance) after legal review; KP Law advised on charter, HR plan constraints, and open-meeting-law considerations. The committee also recommended positive referrals to City Council for several grant actions: MEMA EOC grant (2026-151), the revised FFY27 Municipal Road Safety Grant (2026-152), a $146,653 BHOAP award amendment for elder behavioral health services (2026-154), and a MassDOT Shared Streets grant to fund pre-construction work for the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge replacement (2026-155).

OCT 20, '26

Board will consider a vacancy on the Board of Health, receive an update from MVPHA, and review implementation of new legislation. The meeting also includes inspections updates and general discussion.

OCT 19, '26

The School Committee declared a vacancy for the Amesbury representative on the Whittier Regional School Committee, unanimously voted to ask City Council to adopt M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 71 to enable school bus stop‑arm camera enforcement, rescinded obsolete policy JKAA‑R, and approved budget transfers totaling $597,935.81.

OCT 19, '26

The committee will review its current financial status and discuss recent and planned Poet Laureate activities, including monthly poetry readings at Whittier House (Sept–Dec) and readings planned for 2027.

OCT 19, '26

Workshop for the school district focused on food services operations and related topics at Amesbury High School.