approve2026-065
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102026-065 An Order to accept and expend FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant
2026-065 · GRANT · 2026
An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept and expend a FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the amount of $20,000 for maintenance and improvements to a pocket park in the City of Amesbury.
This order authorizes the City of Amesbury to accept a $20,000 state earmark grant for pocket park improvements. The work, done with the 26 Friend Street developer, includes landscaping, curbing, an outdoor patio, and an access walkway. Funds support enhancements to a local park for residents and visitors.
approved NEIGHBORHOODENVIRONMENTAL
- STEP 1SubmittedMAR 10 2026
- STEP 2 · CURRENTApprovedMAR 24 2026
AI summary · plain-language
Bill 2026-065 authorizes the Mayor to accept and expend a $20,000 Legislative Earmark Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for maintenance and improvements to a pocket park in Amesbury. The project, developed with the 26 Friend Street developer, includes landscaping, curbing, an outdoor patio, and an access walkway, enhancing local park amenities without using city tax dollars.
Key provisions
§1 Accepts a $20,000 FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant Award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
§2 Authorizes the Mayor to expend the grant funds for maintenance and improvements to a pocket park in Amesbury.
§3 Improvements will include landscaping, curbing, an outdoor patio, and an access walkway.
§4 Work will be carried out in collaboration with the developer of 26 Friend Street.
Discussed at meetings
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
City CouncilCity Council Meeting
refer2026-065
refer 2026-065 to committee with a second reading on March 24
2026-0652026-065 An Order to accept and expend FY26 Legislative Earmark Grant ($20,000)