VOL. III · NO. 18 · MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2026
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2026-082 · INFRASTRUCTURE · 2026

An Order to authorize the Mayor to accept the donation of an equipment shed in the area of Amesbury Town Park’s Skating Rink.

The City Council authorizes the Mayor to accept a donated equipment shed for the Amesbury Town Park skating rink. The gift will support rink operations by providing storage space; improvements are planned for spring.

approved SPECIFIC PROPERTYNEIGHBORHOOD
  1. STEP 1
    Submitted
    APR 14 2026
  2. STEP 2 · CURRENT
    Approved
    MAY 12 2026
AI summary · plain-language

The City Council orders the Mayor to accept a donated equipment shed for the Amesbury Town Park skating rink. The shed, valued about $25,000–$30,000, was funded through community fundraising led by Dan Ouellet and volunteers. It will cost the city under $6,000 to construct and will use pressure-treated framing and cement board siding. The structure will store hockey nets and equipment, with heating, cooling, and a water heater to be completed in spring. Acceptance is authorized under M.G.L. Ch. 44, Sec 53A1/2, allowing the city to accept gifts of property for the stated purpose without a specific appropriation."} } ] 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0 0:0

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Key provisions

§1 Authorizes Mayor to accept the donated equipment shed for the Amesbury Town Park skating rink.
§2 Donated shed valued about $25,000–$30,000; construction cost under $6,000.
§3 Shed will store hockey nets and equipment; heating, cooling, and a water heater to be installed in spring.
§4 Gift accepted per M.G.L. Ch. 44, Sec 53 A1/2; used for the stated purpose.

Discussed at meetings

City CouncilCity Council MeetingMay 12, 2026
approve2026-082
I move to approve bill 2026-082 as approved
MOVED BY COUNCILOR HEXTROM · SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR GILDAY · VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUS (ROLL CALL RECORDED)
1:28:34
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City CouncilCity Council MeetingApril 28, 2026
continue2026-082
i would like a motion to continue until our next meeting on may 12th
MOVED BY COUNCILOR MANDEVILLE · SECONDED BY COUNSELOR HOGUE · VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUS
0:32:27
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City CouncilCity Council Standing Committee of the Whole MeetingApril 21, 2026
refer2026-082
I would like to ... return this with a positive recommendation ... see written agreement ... confirmation regarding potential city liability
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR GILDAY · SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR SULLIVAN · VOTE: APPROVED 6-0
1:21:59
2026-0822026-082 Order to accept donated shed at Town Park ice rink
City CouncilCity Council MeetingApril 14, 2026
refer2026-082
refer bills 2026-079 through 2026-085 to the standing committee of the whole with a second reading to occur on april 28th
MOVED BY COUNCILLOR WELCH · SECONDED BY COUNCILLOR FREDERICK · VOTE: APPROVED UNANIMOUS
1:23:19
2026-082Accept Donation - Amesbury Town Park Rink Shed (2026-082)