Ordinances

The City of Amesbury adopts a new fee schedule for renting kayaks, canoes, and stand up paddleboards (SUP) from the Amesbury Recreation Department. The fees fund recreational programming and take effect 15 days after adoption.

This ordinance updates the City Clerk fee schedule to add a Washington Landing Public Boat Ramp parking permit fee of $50 and adjust related parking permit categories. It replaces the old fee schedule and becomes effective 15 days after adoption.

Approves National Grid and Verizon to install and maintain a joint pole on Main Street and a stub pole per plan WR#30630045, with underground laterals possible. Requires coordination with DPW and DIGSAFE and sets minimum pole height and placement.

The City grants National Grid and Verizon permission to install one joint pole on Valley Street near Dublin Street, with underground connections allowed and safety standards specified. Public Works found no major conflicts and a hearing was conducted.

The Amesbury City Council approves a petition by National Grid (with Verizon) to install underground electric conduits on Mill Street. The project will place about 45 feet of underground cables and associated conduit starting ~175 feet northwest of the Mill Street-Valley Street intersection, within the public right of way. Work requires prior DIGSAFE notification and coordination with DPW and the Water/Sewer Department after a public hearing.

Amesbury grants National Grid and Verizon permission to install one joint pole on Mill Street, with the option to lay underground laterals. The order sets standards for pole construction, height, and municipal wire space, and requires pre-installation DIGSAFE notifications.

The Zoning Board of Appeals has referred a comprehensive permit (40B) application for 27 Kimball Road to the City Council for preliminary comments. A Technical Review Committee public meeting with the applicant is set for March 19, 2026, and comments are due by April 6, 2026.

Amesbury updates its ADU rules to meet state requirements and broaden where ADUs may be built. The changes expand size limits, housing types, and locations, while relaxing occupancy rules and adding design waivers.

The City of Amesbury will accept a $14,858 MIIA Wellness Public Safety Grant to fund health screenings and wellness education for the Amesbury Fire Department. The Mayor will oversee the grant administration.

Two transfers from Budget Reserve are proposed: $35,000 to Revaluation Services to begin property revaluation work ahead of schedule, and $40,000 to Legal Consultant Services to support bargaining and legal needs. The transfers reduce the Budget Reserve balance.

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.

Authorizes National Grid and Verizon to install a joint pole on Elm Street in Amesbury, with a mid-span pole, underground connections, and space reserved for municipal wires, following a public hearing.

This order authorizes National Grid and Verizon to locate and relocate a joint pole on Dark Lane in Amesbury, replacing a deteriorated pole hit by cars and across from Elm Street pole 52. It also allows underground laterals and reserves space for municipal wires, with construction to meet specified standards.

City Council approves a petition by National Grid and Verizon to relocate Pole 4 on Lake Attitash Road in Amesbury. The order grants permission to erect and maintain poles and wires along the public way, with future underground connections and space reserved for municipal wires.

National Grid is granted permission to install underground electric conduits along Elm Street to feed a new pad-mounted transformer and EV charging station at 284 Elm Street, including a 3-phase riser at pole 80-50. The project involves work in a public street and private property, with notices and a hearing completed.

National Grid and Verizon seek a location order to install a new joint pole on Elm Street to serve an EV charging station at 284 Elm Street. The order authorizes the pole, underground connections, and space for municipal wires, with construction standards and a hearing process.

National Grid and Verizon are authorized to place and relocate a joint pole on Sanborn Terrace in Amesbury, with underground laterals planned. Poles must meet height and municipal-space requirements according to the attached plan.

National Grid and Verizon seek permission to place two poles on Center Street, Amesbury, and connect underground laterals as needed. The City grants joint pole locations with standard safety and municipal-wire reservations.

City Council grants joint pole locations for National Grid and Verizon on Winkley Street in Amesbury. The order authorizes a new pole and future mid-span pole, with underground laterals and space for municipal wires, subject to plan and safety conditions.

The Amesbury City Council approves a joint pole location order for National Grid and Verizon on Valley Street to install a new joint pole and a midspan pole, with underground connections and municipal wire space. Construction must follow the attached plan and safety standards.