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
Fourteen Amesbury properties sold between July 10 and Aug. 8, with recorded prices ranging from $195,000 to $1.4 million and a median of $468,000, per Essex County Registry of Deeds records. The top sale was 4 Point Shore Overlook Lot 6 at $1.4 million, followed by 6 Monroe St Lot 3 at $949,000.
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 recorded 15 property sales between July 3 and Aug. 1, with 13 recorded prices ranging from $195,000 to $1.4 million and a median of $595,000. The month's top sale was 4 Point Shore Overlook, Lot 6, which sold for $1.4 million on July 31, followed by 30-32 Orchard St. at $1,199,000. Nine
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
Open Space, Natural Resources, and Trails Committee approved the Invasive Plant Management Plan on July 22.
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