City Council approves five appointments, multiple grants
The City Council unanimously approved five mayoral appointments. Courtney Hutchinson was named Director of Public Wellness, Jonathan Greeno Chief Assessor, Jennifer Welter and Kevin Latady to the Historical Commission, and Lisa Higgins to the Cultural Council, all on 6-0 votes.
City Council · Meeting of October 13, 2026
AMESBURY — The City Council unanimously approved five mayoral appointments. Courtney Hutchinson was named Director of Public Wellness, Jonathan Greeno Chief Assessor, Jennifer Welter and Kevin Latady to the Historical Commission, and Lisa Higgins to the Cultural Council, all on 6-0 votes. The council referred grant orders totaling more than $350,000 to Committee of the Whole, including $25,200 for traffic enforcement, $146,653 for elder behavioral health services, and a $175,000 Shared Streets Grant for replacement of the Upper Millyard Pedestrian Bridge, closed since summer due to structural concerns.
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Source: the City Council meeting of October 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
Checked against the official minutes. It was corrected where it differed.
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