Amesbury Planning Board approves MacDaddies sign, hears three historic-preservation preapplications. The board unanimously approved a screen-printed sign at 36 Main Street for MacDaddies. The 230 Main Street project proposes preserving a 1745 house and constructing 68 total residential units across
Poet Laureate Support Committee advances February 15 inauguration and summer programming. The panel confirmed the new Poet Laureate's inauguration and reception on Sunday, February 15, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Amesbury Public Library, with a snow date of February 22, and approved plans
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,
Technical Review Committee hears four development pre-applications. The committee reviewed a 126-unit mixed-use residential project at 28 Haverhill Road from Pulte Homes, with 20 percent affordable units across two 5-story buildings and onsite parking and recreation space. Members emphasized the
Amesbury Historical Commission approves four preservation applications at February meeting. Acting Chair Jay S. Williamson and three members voted unanimously to deem 234 Main Street and 5 School Street not preferably preserved, clearing demolition of both structures. The commission also
Amesbury Cultural Council subcommittee advances Cultural Center usage draft proposal. Bonnie Brady, serving as chair, led four members through updates authorizing food in the facility and establishing Google Calendar access for booking space shared among the Amesbury Cultural Council, the library,
The Amesbury Board of Assessors unanimously approved routine fiscal warrants and excise documents at its February 3 meeting. Members Emily Behn, Crystal Hall, and Thatcher Kezer, joined by Head Assessor John Greeno and Assistant Assessor Bruce Collins, signed off on the 2026 Boat Excise Commitment
Conservation Commission approves peer review for Kimball Road wetland delineation. Chair Fred Zackon and members voted 4-0-1 to accept Weston and Sampson's proposal for ANRAD 002-1361 at 27 Kimball Road, with Vice Chairman Jamie McCarthy abstaining, then unanimously continued the matter to March 2,
Amesbury Retirement Board approves five buybacks and one inter-system transfer. The board unanimously accepted service redeposits from five individuals totaling $33,012.40 and approved transfer of Ann Marie Casey's $34,788.88 account to Middlesex County Retirement System. Five new city employees
Planning Board approves 27.5-29 Clarks Road development at January 29 meeting. Chair Pascal Rettig and the Board voted 5-1 to approve the 146-unit mixed-use site plan with waivers for parking, setback reduction to 10 feet, and maximum building size, incorporating conditions for historic
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