The City Council's Ad Hoc Budget Committee of the Whole opened its fiscal year 2027 budget hearings with leadership elections. Amanda Haggstrom was elected chair unanimously, while Scott Mandeville was elected vice chair in a 5-1 vote, with Claudel Frederique opposing. The committee heard
City Council approves Conservation Commission appointment, FY27 budget referral. The council unanimously approved the appointment of Brian Higgins to the Conservation Commission for a term expiring February 28, 2029, and referred Mayor Kassandra Gove's proposed FY27 operating budget totaling
City Council approves three mayoral appointments and multiple municipal fee changes. President Jessica Redfern led the April 28 meeting, which unanimously approved Frederick Range and Jason Donovan to the Trustees of the War Memorial and Elizabeth McConnell to the Energy, Environment and
Amesbury City Council and School Committee jointly appoint two new School Committee members. Chris Hunt of 12 Perkins Street received all 13 votes for the first vacancy, winning unanimous support. Debra Manseau of 54 Lake Attitash Road secured the second seat with 9 votes; four members voted for
Amesbury City Council unanimously expands housing options with new accessory dwelling unit zoning. The amended ordinance (2026-068), revising Section XI.K.3, increases permitted ADU size to 900 square feet, allows ADUs in multi-family structures and outside residential districts, and removes
City Council approves $69,858 in grants and transfers, restructures committee system. The Council voted unanimously for three separate mayoral orders: a $20,000 pocket park improvement grant (2026-065), $75,000 in budget reserve transfers to revaluation and legal services (2026-066), and a $14,858
City Council approves $55,000 free cash appropriation for City Hall completion. President Jessica Redfern and six other councilors voted 6-2 in favor of the amended order, down from the proposed $100,000, with Councilors Steve Stanganelli and Claudel Frederique opposed. The council unanimously
Amesbury City Council advances budget and appointments in streamlined session. The council unanimously approved eight mayoral reappointments to municipal boards and committees and passed 14 budget, grant, and capital orders, with the notable exception of an order to appropriate $100,000 from Free
Amesbury City Council approves 21 board reappointments and appointments in unanimous votes. The council unanimously confirmed reappointments of Jane Snow to the Cemetery Advisory Commission, Fred Zackon to the Conservation Commission, Sally Nutt to the Cultural Council, and nine others to various
City Council convened Saturday for FY27 budget workshop with Mayor's office. Eight of nine councilors attended in person; CFO Marissa Batista and Chief of Staff Pam Tobey joined remotely. The Administration presented FY27 budget proposals including new revenue sources and expense estimates,
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