Amesbury's Community Preservation Committee voted 8-0 to approve $1,750 in membership dues for the Community Preservation Coalition, which provides statewide information and local resources on Community Preservation Act programming. The committee reviewed its draft Community Preservation Plan, with
Planning Board unanimously approves Maple Street subdivision that will create two single-family lots. Keith Ratner and Joel Nice backed the approval with four conditions and also advanced unanimous votes on a sign for The Fruitful Fig at 57 Main Street and an ANR subdivision at 135-145 Main Street.
Amesbury Conservation Commission continued five environmental applications and approved a Certificate of Compliance. Chair Fred Zackon presided over votes to continue projects at Elm Street, which includes 11,031 square feet of riverfront restoration and a wildlife crossing, and at Lake Attitash
Planning Board approves residential modifications, continues four applications. Chair Pascal Rettig's board unanimously approved a minor modification to 102 Kimball Road for house design changes and driveway adjustments, with Tracey Chalifour abstaining, and approved a driveway-paving modification
Amesbury Technical Review Committee approves mill conversion; two prospective downtown projects advance. The committee unanimously approved a construction management plan for a six-unit residential conversion at 29 Water Street, with exterior work scheduled to wrap by November 1, 2026. Committee
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
Amesbury Cultural Council advances Open Studios 2026 with record artist registration. The council unanimously approved a $3,750 Salem Trolley rental with 22 artists already registered and the Cultural Center at capacity. Sponsors Mel Webster and Emily Scott have committed financial support. A
Amesbury Retirement Board adopts Schedule B-4 funding plan for next two budget years. The board voted unanimously to adopt Schedule B-4 for the 2026 actuarial valuation based on actuary Linda L. Bournival's recommendation, scheduling completion of the unfunded liability for 2037 and setting
Amesbury Planning Board approves three sign applications in routine session. The board voted unanimously to approve signage for Main Street Congregational Church at 135 Main Street, Oye Mira at 100 Macy Street, and Stop n Shop at 110 Macy Street, with Design Review Committee-recommended
Zoning board approves three applications, continues housing complex review. The Amesbury Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved variance applications for residential projects at 136 Haverhill Road and 253 Main Street, and a finding application at 10 Portsmouth Road, with all votes passing
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