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City Council approves accessory dwelling unit zoning amendment, 14 National Grid pole permits.

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

Poet Laureate Support Committee approves prior meeting minutes.

Amesbury's Poet Laureate Support Committee approved prior minutes and tackled website accuracy issues. Committee member Bryan Riley will reach out to BareWolf Brewing to lock in a karaoke fundraiser for July and search for a willing DJ, while pursuing inquiries about Stop & Shop snack donations for

Zoning Board approves revised-plan submissions for 27 Kimball Road 40B project

Amesbury Zoning Board advances 95-unit rental housing proposal with mandatory revisions. The board unanimously required Marcus Partners to resubmit plans addressing limits of work, grading, parking, and open space calculations before the April 30 hearing on the comprehensive permit for 27 Kimball

Library Board approves closure on Saturday, June 20.

Library Board of Trustees votes to close Saturday, June 20, citing budget strain. The six-member board unanimously approved the closure following Juneteenth, when union staff are entitled to the holiday off; opening the following Saturday would require volunteers and risk exhausting the

Board of Assessors approves abatement reports for boats and vehicles.

The Amesbury Board of Assessors unanimously approved abatement reports covering boats and motor vehicles for the week of April 1-7, 2026. Board members Emily Behn, Thatcher Kezer, and Crystal Hall, joined by Head Assessor John Greeno and Assistant Assessor Bruce Collins, also approved the prior