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City Council approves four orders on seniors and traffic safety
Amesbury City Council approved four orders in second reading unanimously, advancing benefits for seniors and traffic safety.
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Amesbury Council Accepts District 2 Resignation, Posts Seat
Amesbury City Council accepts District 2 resignation and opens the councilor seat. President Jessica Redfern declared the District 2 position open after accepting Claudel Frederique's resignation, while the council unanimously approved three municipal appointments: Jonathan Greeno to the Board of
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Council approves National Grid underground conduit project
City Council authorizes National Grid underground conduit project as part of substation upgrade. At a special August 5 meeting, President Jessica Redfern and five council members unanimously approved bill 2026-123 for underground conduits on Sparhawk and Main streets. National Grid said the upgrade
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Solid waste ordinance approved with one dissent
Solid waste ordinance advances on fee dispute. The Amesbury City Council voted 7-1 on July 14 to amend the solid waste ordinance and establish a fee schedule intended to offset rising municipal waste and recycling costs, with Councilor Steve Stanganelli opposed over the $100 annual fee level.
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City Council adopts Housing Production Plan, approves waterfront revitalization grant
City Council adopts Housing Production Plan, approves waterfront investment. The Amesbury City Council unanimously adopted a five-year Housing Production Plan developed in collaboration with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and unanimously approved a $1,199,660 amendment to a Massachusetts
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Budget Committee backs $93.2M FY27 spending plan despite reservations.
Budget Committee recommends $93.2M FY27 spending plan to full City Council. Chair Amanda Haggstrom led the Ad Hoc Budget Committee of the Whole through Mayor Gove's proposal, with Councilor Steve Stanganelli proposing 11 separate expense cuts totaling tens of thousands of dollars, each failing for
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City Council hears FY27 budgets for schools, police, fire, and harbormaster.
City Council budget hearing examines four FY27 departmental proposals. Superintendent Elizabeth McAndrews presented the Amesbury Public Schools budget, which reserves funds for contract negotiations but raises concerns about the School Choice account's viability; Councilor Maryann Welch warned
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Council approves $513,316 capital appropriation; housing plan continued
Amesbury City Council approves $513,316 in capital spending. On May 26, the City Council voted unanimously to appropriate $513,316.36 from Free Cash for fiscal 2027 capital projects and $55,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings for emergency wastewater repairs following a May 6 centrifuge failure. The
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City Council holds third budget hearing on FY27 spending plans.
City Council holds third FY27 budget hearing across 14 departments and agencies. Vice Chair Scott Mandeville oversaw presentations from Inspectional Services Director Jim Wilson, Health Services officials, Community and Economic Development Director Nicholas Cracknell, Department of Public Wellness
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City Council holds first FY27 budget hearing on seven departments.
Amesbury City Council holds first FY27 budget hearing on seven municipal departments. Vice President Amanda Haggstrom presided over presentations from Chief of Staff Pamela Tobey (Mayor, Legal Services), Mayor Gove (Administration and Finance), Director of Human Resources Christine Caminero, Chief
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