Amesbury Lakes and Waterways Commission votes to challenge solar farm watershed impact. The commission voted unanimously at its May 18 virtual meeting to direct Acting Chair Tom Murphy and member Cindy Roberts to draft a letter to the Planning Board, Town Council, and Mayor opposing a planned solar
Lakes commission backs West Newbury flood resilience study. The Amesbury Lakes and Waterways Commission unanimously authorized Acting Chair Tom Murphy to draft a letter of support for West Newbury's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant, which would fund evaluation of Merrimack River
Lakes and Waterways Commission hires new Conservation Agent as chair vacancy remains unfilled. Kassandra Pearl was hired as the full-time Conservation Agent. Acting Chair Tom Murphy offered the chair position to members but received no interest. The commission addressed member Kate Mallory's
Amesbury Lakes Commission reviews water-quality initiatives. The commission met virtually to update on a pilot phosphorus-removal project at Lake Attitash, coordinated with the DPW and Lake Attitash Association, with testing planned to evaluate equipment effectiveness. Acting Public Works Director
Amesbury Lakes Commission backs fertilizer-application guidance letter. The Lakes and Waterways Commission unanimously voted to renew a recommendation that the city distribute a letter to local lawn care companies regarding fertilizer application requirements and their impact on local waterbodies,
Traffic Committee backs no-parking zone on Clarks Road. The Amesbury Traffic and Transportation Committee unanimously recommended that the city council establish a no-parking zone on Clarks Road between Route 110 and Main Street. The recommendation responds to a request from resident Tracey
Amesbury considers dissolving its Traffic and Transportation Committee over duplicated duties. Councilor Adrienne Lennon proposed the dissolution during the October 18 meeting, citing overlap with the Technical Review Committee and the advisory-only status the committee has held since 2015. Lennon
Amesbury Traffic Committee removes three items while continuing study of street improvements. The committee voted unanimously to remove requests for speeding monitoring at 19 Woodman Road and speed bumps on Lakeshore Drive, items that had appeared on the agenda multiple times. A request for a
Amesbury Traffic Committee continues Spindletree speed bump appeal with new data. The committee reviewed police speed surveys for Spindletree Lane showing average speeds of 27.5 mph against a 25 mph limit, with 7,446 vehicles counted April 12 to 21. Members Lauren Tirone, Robert Desmarais,
Amesbury Traffic and Transportation Committee approves outdoor dining for three restaurants, rejects one on safety. The committee voted to permit The Morning Buzz, Barking Dog, and Silvaticus to operate outdoor seating this spring, but rejected an application from Wise House Coffee Roasters at 15
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