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School Committee adds workshop before meeting

Amesbury School Committee holds a workshop before its regular meeting Monday night. Also in today's brief (16 items): Library trustees hold Sunday morning retreat; Library closed all day Sunday; Watercolor with Muriel meets at Elm Street; School Committee holds a Monday night workshop.

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Library trustees meet at Cultural Center

Amesbury library trustees held their monthly meeting at the Cultural Center Wednesday. Also in today's brief (9 items): Technical Review Committee meets Thursday; Board of Registrars meets Thursday; Regional planning commission meets in Amesbury; Library trustees hold retreat Sunday morning.

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Government · City Council

City Council approves five appointments, multiple grants

The City Council unanimously approved five mayoral appointments. Courtney Hutchinson was named Director of Public Wellness, Jonathan Greeno Chief Assessor, Jennifer Welter and Kevin Latady to the Historical Commission, and Lisa Higgins to the Cultural Council, all on 6-0 votes.

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14 property transfers logged this fall

Amesbury property transfers hit 14 in a September-October stretch, led by a notable condo sale. From our own coverage: Amesbury real estate roundup counts 14 transfers. Also in today's brief (13 items): Library hosts storytime at Cider Hill Farm; StoryHike nature walk set at Woodsom Far…

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Library marks Banned Book Week with read-in

Amesbury Public Library marked Banned Book Week with a Saturday read-in on its side lawn. Also in today's brief (13 items): Library marks Banned Book Week with read-in; Library closed Monday for Columbus Day; Watercolor class returns to Costello Center; Library storytime moves to Cider …

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Preservation panel to shape funding plan

Amesbury's Community Preservation Plan subcommittee meets Friday to shape how CPA money gets spent. Also in today's brief (10 items): School Council holds regular meeting Thursday; CPC subcommittee takes up preservation funding plan; Ipswich visits Amesbury for Friday soccer match; Wate…

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13 property sales recorded, prices pending

Amesbury's latest property transfer report lists 13 sales with most prices still pending registry updates. From our own coverage: 13 Amesbury property transfers recorded amid price gap. Also in today's brief (12 items): Amesbury builder offers in-law suite advice; Regional health allian…

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Amesbury Sees 13 Property Transfers as Most Sale Prices Await Registry Update

Amesbury recorded 13 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, though sale prices have posted for only four so far, ranging from $400,000 to $735,000 with a median of $457,500. The period's top sale was 4 Roselett Way Unit 4 at $735,000. Friend Street saw three separate transfers, including

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Planning Board's special meeting set for Monday

Planning Board's special session Monday adds a third town board to that night's meeting calendar. Also in today's brief (14 items): Watercolor class returns to library Monday morning; Conservation Commission meets Monday evening; School Committee convenes Monday evening; Planning Board …

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