Ordinances

Amesbury City Council adopts a resolution opposing Ballot Question 8, which would repeal Massachusetts' licensed adult-use cannabis framework. The resolution argues the repeal would hurt local job opportunities and tax revenue and worsen public health goals, and urges voters statewide to vote NO.

Amesbury City Council is being asked to approve a joint National Grid/Verizon pole location petition for Portsmouth Road. The plan calls for a new joint pole (P7-1) to raise the overhead service to 26 Portsmouth Road, with possible underground laterals. The DPW finds no major issues but requires confirmation of no conflicts with other utilities in the right-of-way and coordination with Dig Safe and the City’s Water/Sewer departments before installation.

National Grid and Verizon request permission to locate and install a joint utility pole on Kimball Road in Amesbury, with underground laterals possible. DPW has no major concerns but requires coordination and notice before installation, including a hearing.

Ordinance approving a joint pole location petition by National Grid and Verizon for Highland Street to install one joint pole (Pole P1-50) with wires and underground laterals, subject to city review and a hearing.

City of Amesbury approves National Grid's plan to install a gas pressure-relief vault on Chestnut Street Extension. The project will occur in the public right-of-way and requires coordination with DPW, Water/Sewer, and Dig Safe before installation. Compliance with all laws and city ordinances is required.

City Council approves National Grid's petition to install underground electric conduits on Back River Road in Amesbury, using directional drilling and pull boxes. Work requires coordination with Dig Safe and city departments before starting.

Amesbury will accept a $175,000 MassDOT Shared Streets grant to support the replacement of the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge. Funds will pay for surveying, geotechnical work, design, and environmental permitting, with costs reimbursed by MassDOT. The project aims to restore a key pedestrian connection and advance with MassDOT in designing the bridge replacement.

This order authorizes the Mayor to accept a grant amendment of $146,653 for the FY27 Behavioral Health Outreach for Aging Populations (BHOAP) program to support aging behavioral health services in Amesbury. The funds will hire two LICSWs and clerical staff to serve residents aged 60+ through the COA/Senior Center and related programs, with a duration through mid-2027.

City Council orders payment of $3,227 to settle prior-year invoices charged to DPW and utility accounts, funded from FY27 budgets; subject to a two-thirds vote by the Council.

Authorizes Amesbury to accept a $25,200 grant to fund traffic enforcement under the FY27 Municipal Road Safety program. The grant is cost-reimbursed and supports targeted enforcement through Sept. 15, 2026.

This order authorizes the Mayor to accept a $9,020 MEMA grant for Amesbury's Emergency Management Agency to support the Radiological Emergency Response Preparedness Program for FY 2026. Funds will be managed by the Fire Chief and used to operate the EOC and related planning.

Voters will decide statewide offices and nine initiative questions on November 3, 2026, with Amesbury High School as the polling place. Ballot measures address government transparency, labor rights, election structure, voter registration, taxes, natural resources funding, housing, marijuana, and firearms.

City of Amesbury grants National Grid permission to install eight utility poles and 60 feet of conduit along Pond Hill Road in the public right-of-way. The order requires the poles to follow the approved plan, with wires at least 20 feet above ground and space reserved for municipal wires. A public hearing occurred as part of the process, and the work requires coordination with city departments.

The Amesbury City Council approved a joint pole location for two National Grid/Verizon poles on Elm Street (east side near 72 Elm St) to support utilities. The order includes safety requirements, limits on underground connections, and mandatory coordination with DPW, Dig Safe, and Water/Sewer prior to installation.

The Amesbury City Council approves a National Grid-Verizon joint pole location on Ring Street for installation and relocation of a pole, with underground connections allowed and standard safety/coordination conditions. The order follows the petition WR #30628380 and requires notice to city departments and Dig Safe.

National Grid seeks authority to install a new utility pole on Glenwood Street (Pole #9-84) as part of ongoing infrastructure work. The City of Amesbury has issued the order after public notice and hearing, with requirements to coordinate with city departments and respect municipal utilities.

This order authorizes National Grid and Verizon to locate and relocate a joint utility pole on Thompson Street, Amesbury, within the public right-of-way. It sets placement and height standards, identifies the relocation details, and requires coordination with Dig Safe and city departments before installation.

This ordinance authorizes National Grid to install and maintain a new utility pole on Allens Ct in Amesbury, with associated wires and underground connections as needed. It sets height and safety requirements and requires coordination with city departments and Dig Safe. The action affects Allens Court and the local public right-of-way.

National Grid and Verizon seek permission to locate/install two joint poles and related wiring along High Street in Amesbury. The request includes liberty to place underground laterals and to coordinate with city departments; a public hearing and safety checks are required before any work proceeds.

Amesbury approves National Grid’s petition to locate and install a pole on Cedar Street as part of a joint pole-and-wire project. The order confirms placement per plan, establishes a 20-foot minimum height, allows underground connections, and requires coordination with city departments and Dig Safe.