Traffic Committee backs no-parking zone on Clarks Road. The Amesbury Traffic and Transportation Committee unanimously recommended that the city council establish a no-parking zone on Clarks Road between Route 110 and Main Street. The recommendation responds to a request from resident Tracey
Amesbury considers dissolving its Traffic and Transportation Committee over duplicated duties. Councilor Adrienne Lennon proposed the dissolution during the October 18 meeting, citing overlap with the Technical Review Committee and the advisory-only status the committee has held since 2015. Lennon
Amesbury Traffic Committee removes three items while continuing study of street improvements. The committee voted unanimously to remove requests for speeding monitoring at 19 Woodman Road and speed bumps on Lakeshore Drive, items that had appeared on the agenda multiple times. A request for a
Amesbury Traffic Committee continues Spindletree speed bump appeal with new data. The committee reviewed police speed surveys for Spindletree Lane showing average speeds of 27.5 mph against a 25 mph limit, with 7,446 vehicles counted April 12 to 21. Members Lauren Tirone, Robert Desmarais,
Amesbury Traffic and Transportation Committee approves outdoor dining for three restaurants, rejects one on safety. The committee voted to permit The Morning Buzz, Barking Dog, and Silvaticus to operate outdoor seating this spring, but rejected an application from Wise House Coffee Roasters at 15
Traffic Committee approves 25 mph signs on Spindletree Lane. The Traffic and Transportation Committee voted unanimously to place 25 miles per hour speed limit signs on Spindletree Lane and conduct speed studies after residents rejected speed bumps. Police Chief Bailey backed the residents and
Amesbury traffic committee approves five safety improvements for residential neighborhoods. The committee voted unanimously to install 2 speed humps on Lake Attitash Way and 3 on Spindletree Drive, and approved 25 miles per hour speed limit and stop signs for the Old County Road and Cross Street
Amesbury Traffic Committee elects Owen Corcoran as Chair, defers most traffic safety requests. The committee voted 6-1 (with Corcoran abstaining) to elect Corcoran to the leadership role; Corcoran is a graduate student in Public Administration. Newly appointed Councilor Jonathan Hickok, who
Amesbury approves rerouted bus service to underserved senior housing. The Traffic and Transportation Committee unanimously approved modifications to MVRTA Bus Route 51, redirecting the bus from Sparhawk Street through Main Street and Wells Avenue to better serve Heritage Towers and adjacent
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