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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

Community Preservation Committee adjourns early to reschedule meeting.

Community Preservation Committee adjourns to reschedule when all members can attend. Chairperson Suzanne Egan and four other members attended the virtual meeting, which approved prior minutes 3-0-2 before reviewing draft sections of the Community Preservation Plan covering open space and

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

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

Health Care Trust Commission approves one case, denies reconsideration request.

Health Care Trust Commission approves one case, denies reconsideration. The commission unanimously approved a $504 payment to Amesbury Family Dental for Case 2026-21-01 and moved forward on Case 2026-17-02 pending a signed application and bill submission. Case 2026-15-01 was denied after