Ordinances

This order accepts a drainage easement from Thomas Barrasso for 11 East Greenwood Street and authorizes the Mayor to execute acceptance on behalf of the City, enabling access and maintenance of drainage infrastructure on the site.

City Council authorizes a $2,267.04 transfer from the SAFER Grant Fund to the General Fund to reconcile FY23 reporting variances. The move corrects grant-to-GL discrepancies identified in FEMA reporting, affecting fire department funding. A detailed accounting is attached.

City Council authorizes reallocating the remaining $28,895 from the HVAC Replacement Capital Account to fund Elm Street Fire Station floor repairs. The move completes funding gaps with insurance support and returns Elm Street Station to service while avoiding new School Street repairs.

City officials have approved an amendment to the FY2024 Seaport Economic Council grant for $1,199,660 to advance the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project. The amendment increases funding with a 20% local match required. The project components include a new boat ramp, landside boardwalk, docking facilities, and parking improvements to enhance river access and maritime operations.

This order authorizes the Mayor to accept a $10,000 FY26 legislative earmark grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to buy soft-shell helmet covers for the Amesbury High School football team. The funds come from a state delegation earmark supporting safety equipment for youth and high school football across several communities and will be administered by the Amesbury High School Athletic Department.

Certificate certifies a license to store flammable, combustible, or explosive materials at 23 Rocky Hill Rd, Amesbury, with postings and quantity limits.

The document certifies that a license holder is authorized to keep, store, or sell flammable materials at 60 Haverhill Road in Amesbury. It requires compliance with the M.G.L. Chapter 148 provisions and the Fire Code, and mandates posting and adherence to license-specified quantities. It applies to the land and any operations at that site.

City Council transfers $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to three accounts to cover urgent wastewater plant repairs after a centrifuge failure on May 6, 2026. Funds cover sludge disposal, equipment maintenance, and consulting, and kick off an emergency replacement plan if needed. Design work is set to begin in FY 2026.

This order transfers the remaining balance of the Greenleaf Supportive Day Revolving Fund to the Council on Aging Revolving Fund to support senior services in Amesbury.

The City will accept a $15,000 ARSL grant to help replace the Amesbury Public Library's aging ADA ramp. The project costs about $60,000 and will combine grant funds with other funding sources, including a possible FY27 state earmark. The work improves accessibility and safety for library visitors.

Amesbury will receive $6,727.92 for SAFE and $2,859.19 for Senior SAFE in FY26. The Mayor is authorized to accept and expend these grants to fund fire and life safety education for students and seniors. Spending must follow the contract addendum and begin only after a fully executed contract with DFS.

Designates FY2027 CPA revenues into three reserve funds (Open Space and Recreation, Historic Resources, Community Housing) and allocates 5% for CPC administration; the rest goes to Budgeted Reserve for future CPA projects.

This order sets maximum spending for three departmental revolving funds for FY27 (starting July 1, 2026). Funds cover youth programs, Council on Aging activities, and EV charging stations, funded by fees charged for services. Limits remain in effect until revised by City Council.

The City of Amesbury proposes to appropriate $513,316.36 from Free Cash for FY2027 capital expenditures, funding police equipment and vehicles, school safety upgrades, and various city facility improvements, plus items from the Mayor’s Office.

The City of Amesbury adopts the 2024-2029 Housing Production Plan to guide affordable and diverse housing development. Prepared with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, the plan informs zoning, permitting, and future housing policies citywide.

Amesbury will accept an $18,999 state grant to purchase firefighter safety equipment for the Fire Department. The grant is reimbursement-based with no local match, and delivery deadlines and reporting requirements apply.

The Amesbury City Council is authorizing payments totaling $10,055.27 from the FY26 general fund to four vendors for prior-year invoices. Payments will be drawn from current-year department budgets and require a two-thirds vote.

This order transfers $1,000 within the Building Inspection budget from the Overtime account to the Training account to fund two inspector trainings over the coming months. It authorizes an internal budget transfer with no changes to overall departmental spending.

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.

The City of Amesbury adds a No Parking Anytime restriction on Highland Street (both sides) from Friend Street to Hillside Avenue, allowing parking only in marked spaces. The change responds to park/high school activity and safety concerns on a narrow street, with a 15-day effective date.