City Council approves $69,858 in grants and transfers, restructures committee system. The Council voted unanimously for three separate mayoral orders: a $20,000 pocket park improvement grant (2026-065), $75,000 in budget reserve transfers to revaluation and legal services (2026-066), and a $14,858
Amesbury Planning Board reviewed a proposed 47-lot subdivision at Meadowbrook Landing, referring it to the Open Space Committee for environmental feedback. Applicant Paige Libbey presented a conceptual plan for the 153-acre site that would preserve 82 percent as open space while concentrating
Amesbury Technical Review Committee unanimously approves three outdoor dining applications, opens extended technical review of 95-unit 40B housing project. The committee green-lit outdoor dining at Barking Dog, Silvaticus Brewery, and Market Square Bakehouse without opposition. During review of the
Amesbury Health Care Trust Commission approves three cases totaling $341.39 in grants. The commission approved $250 to Anna Jaques Hospital and $91.39 to Mass General Brigham, and denied a collection agency bill, requesting the original hospital invoice instead. Members also approved a $114.58
Amesbury's Municipal Solid Waste Working Group established monthly meetings on the third Tuesday and began early-stage planning to shift trash pickup costs from the city levy to resident fees. Chairperson Bill Messner led the March 17 meeting, where City Energy Manager Dave Johnson presented data
The Amesbury Cultural Council's Cultural Center Subcommittee finalized summer programming, including a three-session Artist Education Series and a June 20 to July 3 exhibit by the NOB Print Collaborative. Markets 101 and Grant Opportunities for Creatives are confirmed for May 28 and June 24
Amesbury Council on Aging Board approved February minutes unanimously and reviewed combined fund balances totaling $23,814.28. Chair and Interim Treasurer Arthur Levine reported Revolving account expenditures of $106.71 for gas and Misc. Grants Fund outlays of $573.78 for senior prescription
The Amesbury Housing Trust reviewed its $294,932.28 operating account balance at its March meeting. Consultant Judi Barrett of Barrett Planning Group presented on financial planning and potential growth opportunities. The Emergency Rehab program used earmarked funds to complete a hot water tank
City Council approves $55,000 free cash appropriation for City Hall completion. President Jessica Redfern and six other councilors voted 6-2 in favor of the amended order, down from the proposed $100,000, with Councilors Steve Stanganelli and Claudel Frederique opposed. The council unanimously
Planning Board receives preapplication for 126-unit residential development at 28 Haverhill Road. Pulte Homes representatives presented a design featuring two 5-story buildings with 25 affordable units (20 percent of total), 216 parking spaces, and a public neighborhood park on the 13-acre site.
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