Amesbury Conservation Commission orders peer review for 126-unit project. Chair Fred Zackon presided as the commission voted 4-0-1 to require stormwater and wetlands peer review for the proposed 126-unit residential development at 28 Haverhill Road, following Department of Environmental Protection
Amesbury Retirement Board approves six new enrollments and authorizes $70,000 in service buybacks. The board unanimously accepted paraprofessionals Natalie H. Girouard, Toni-Ann Pavao, Liam Davey, Susan Joslin, and Chloe Wiekerke and police officer Clara Reich to the system, and approved a
Amesbury Community Preservation Committee authorizes $594,270 in FY27 funds. The committee approved FY27 allocations totaling $594,270, with $59,427 each designated for Open Space and Recreation, Historic Resources, and Community Housing reserves, plus $29,713 to the committee's administrative
City Council approves three mayoral appointments and multiple municipal fee changes. President Jessica Redfern led the April 28 meeting, which unanimously approved Frederick Range and Jason Donovan to the Trustees of the War Memorial and Elizabeth McConnell to the Energy, Environment and
Planning Board approves Elmwood Street residential design. The board voted 5-0 with one abstention to approve a historic preservation special permit for a new residential building at 2-4 Elmwood Street following design adjustments including a 10-foot front setback and repositioned garage to protect
The Amesbury Board of Assessors approved prior meeting minutes and accepted Motor Vehicle Abatement Reports at its April 21 meeting. Board members Emily Behn, Thatcher Kezer, and Crystal Hall, along with Assistant Assessor Bruce Collins, voted unanimously to approve the April 7 Open Session minutes
The Health Care Trust Commission approved six health care grant applications totaling $3,321.96 and denied one. The April 15 meeting, chaired by Anne Bryant with members Anne Ferguson, Mary-Lee Ford, and Deborah Smith present, processed applications including $2,992.00 to Dental Elements and
Amesbury City Council and School Committee jointly appoint two new School Committee members. Chris Hunt of 12 Perkins Street received all 13 votes for the first vacancy, winning unanimous support. Debra Manseau of 54 Lake Attitash Road secured the second seat with 9 votes; four members voted for
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
Amesbury Planning Board approves three historic preservation residential projects in single evening. Chair Pascal Rettig and the six-member board unanimously approved special permits and site plans for 5 and 13 School Street, 14 Maple Street, and 19 Prospect Street, each receiving 6-0 votes. The
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