Methuen, Massachusetts

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will review several applications. Two one‑day alcohol licenses are pending: one for a beer garden at El Potro Mexican Grill on July 11 during the 4th of July fireworks, and another for a wedding reception at St. Basils on July 18. The board will also consider a change of manager for the Olive Garden at 90 Pleasant Valley Street and a new all‑alcohol and common victualler license for KPOT Korean BBQ and Hotpot at the same address.

• One‑day alcohol license for El Potro Mexican Grill beer garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St., July 11
• One‑day alcohol license for Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro wedding at St. Basils, 30 East St., July 18
• Change of manager application for Olive Garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St.
• Application for all‑alcohol and common victualler licenses for KPOT Korean BBQ, 90 Pleasant Valley St.

Licensing Board

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a public service grant for National Grid. The project involves replacing direct buried cable with a conduit system on Temple Drive, Westgate Circle, and Jewel Circle.

• Public Service Grant #31043582: National Grid utility infrastructure replacement on Temple Drive, Westgate Circle, and Jewel Circle

City Council

The Methuen City Council will vote on resolutions declaring the Pleasant Valley School, Currier School, and 30 Railroad Street as surplus property for sale and redevelopment. They will also receive a presentation on the trash coordinator position and progress addressing the solid waste/tipping fee shortfall funded by an $850,000 free cash request. Several ordinance amendments are up for consideration, including rezoning on Arcadia Street, trash collection changes, and an increase in ambulance rates with a new lift assist fee. Multiple contracts and solar project license agreements for two grammar schools are also on the agenda.

• Resolutions to declare Pleasant Valley School (180 Pleasant Valley Street), Currier School (36 Boylston Street), and 30 Railroad Street as surplus and authorize sale/redevelopment
• Presentation and discussion on the Trash Coordinator position and $850,000 free cash for solid waste/tipping fee shortfall
• Solar Project License Agreements between the City and Solect Energy Development LLC for Tenney Grammar School (75 Pleasant Street) and Comprehensive Grammar School (100 Howe Street)
• Contract C-27-1 with Brox Industries for $111,425 for bituminous concrete for FY26 paving season
• Ordinance TO-26-18 to increase ambulance rates and establish a new lift assist fee

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution TR-25-75, which declares the Council's intent to lay out Cooper Lane as a public way. The layout plan is available in the City Clerk's office.

• TR-25-75: Resolution ordering intent to lay out Cooper Lane as a public way

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings continued from June 18 on three Notices of Intent for projects at 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line (BSC Group), and Brook Street Culvert (DPW). New business includes a Request for Determination at 4 Gleason Street. Old business includes an emergency certification addressing beaver dam flooding at 34, 36, and 38 Oak Street, plus several Notices of Violation and a Certificate of Compliance.

• Notice of Intent continued: 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (DEP #219-1320)
• Notice of Intent continued: 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment – BSC Group (DEP #219-1321)
• Notice of Intent continued: Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. / DPW (DEP #219-1324)
• Emergency Certification #26-010: Beaver dam flooding at 34, 36, 38 Oak Street
• Certificate of Compliance: 175 Pelham Street – MDR FL Realty LLC (DEP #219-1315)

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability will review the ADA Coordinator’s report and recent See Click Fix reports. It will receive an update from the Department of Public Works on city accessibility issues. The commission will discuss old business items such as Disability Pride Day and potential new commission members, and will consider a new ADA Coordinator and a meeting with the mayor.

• ADA Coordinator’s report and recent See Click Fix reports
• DPW update on accessibility issues in the city
• Discussion of Disability Pride Day event
• Consideration of potential new commission members
• Consideration of appointing a new ADA Coordinator

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three proposals: two requests for Certificates of Non-Appliability for roof replacements at 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School) and 28 Osgood Street Unit C, and one Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC). The Commission will also review an updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters. Due to an elevator outage at City Hall, the meeting is relocated to Sanborn Hall, 90 Hampshire St.

• Public hearing: Certificate of Non-Appliability for roof replacement at 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School)
• Public hearing: Certificate of Non-Appliability for roof replacement at 28 Osgood Street Unit C (Eastern Octane Services, LLC)
• Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels on existing roof at 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC)
• Review of updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on July 22, 2026.

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

The Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Board will review and vote on the FY27 workplan and budget, and schedule the next meeting. The meeting is held virtually.

• Review and voting on FY27 workplan and budget for the Public Health Excellence Grant
• Schedule next meeting date

Council on Aging

The Methuen Council on Aging is meeting for a regular session. Agenda items include approval of prior minutes, a financial update, and the Director's Report. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2026
• Review of finances
• Director's Report and general discussion

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four continued Notices of Intent and address numerous enforcement orders and notices of violation from prior meetings. The commission will also vote on releasing $577 for MACC membership and approving the 2027 meeting schedule. Most items are continuations of ongoing cases.

• Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) continued from June 4
• Notice of Intent for 109 North Street (Nolberto Galicia) continued
• Stormwater permit application for 11 Cross Street continued
• Enforcement Order #24-007 at 15 Gleason Street to reassess vegetation and markers
• Release of $577 from Conservation Commission funds for MACC membership

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board has changed its June 2026 meeting from Wednesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. No substantive agenda items are included in this notice.

• Meeting date change from June 10 to June 11, 2026

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will consider applications for transfer and alteration of liquor licenses, including a change of manager and location for several establishments. The board will also discuss and vote on a temporary extension of closing hours for Section 12 licensees from June 8 to July 31, 2026, as proposed by Massachusetts Bill H.5478.

• Application from Prospect Liquors LLC d/b/a Oscar Liquors at 441 Prospect Street for change of manager, alteration of premises, pledge of collateral, and change of d/b/a.
• Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt license and change of location from AK Convenience Inc. d/b/a Quick Stop II (155 Lowell St) to new d/b/a Jackpot Beer and Wine Inc. at 161 Pelham Street.
• Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcohol license, change of location, pledge of inventory and pledge of collateral from Narayan Muni Store LLC d/b/a A&B Package Store (161 Pelham Street) to AK Convenience Inc. (155 Lowell Street) to be located at 155 Lowell Street under d/b/a Quick Stop Market & Liquors.
• Discussion and vote on Massachusetts Bill H.5478 for temporary extension of closing hours for Section 12 licensees from June 8 to July 31, 2026.

Board of Health

The Methuen Board of Health will hold a meeting on June 11, 2026. The board will discuss and decide on a fee schedule. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion and decision on Fee Schedule

Housing Authority

The Methuen Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting on June 10, 2026, at 22 Mystic Street. Key items include awarding an on-call heating contract to Eric C. Shaw Mechanical, LLC for up to $50,000, amending the personnel policy on compensatory time for senior staff, and reviewing the executive director's evaluation. The board will also receive reports on vacancies, work orders, and a HUD SEMAP High Performer designation.

• Consideration of awarding on-call heating contract to Eric C. Shaw Mechanical, LLC NTE $50,000
• Consideration of amending personnel policy regarding compensatory time for senior administrative personnel
• Review of executive director evaluation results
• Approval of payments for period 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
• HUD SEMAP High Performer Designation Letter for FYE 3/31/2026

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a joint public hearing with the City Council regarding a rezoning request for 0 Arcadia Street. The board will also continue a public hearing for the Cross Street Planned Residential Development District.

• Rezoning of 0 Arcadia Street from RD to BN
• Cross Street Planned Residential Development District Special Permit and Site Plan Approval

Cultural Council

The Methuen Cultural Council will vote on the agenda, approve May minutes, and review financial reports including a $1,500 check for the June 12th GemsTones event. It will discuss unfinished and new business for upcoming events through August, and hear an Engagement and Outreach Subcommittee report.

• Financial report: Grants account balance $3,550 with two outstanding items (#6 - $1,900, #12 - $1,000); Council Sponsored Programs balance $6,460; Admin Costs $1,889.86
• Check for June 12th GemsTones event at Senior Center: $1,500
• Discussion of May/June events: Timony Grammar School Drama Club (#5), Methuen 300th Committee Military Encampment (#12), MMMH Music Hall Days (#15), GemsTones (#21), Tenney Grammar School Drama Club (#23), Live Music Making History Live (#25)
• New business: June/July/August events including James Manning 'Stomp, Chomp, and Read' at Nevins Memorial Library 07/14, Music and History at MMMH 07/16, Gigi and the GravityMen at Senior Center 07/21, StoryTelling Workshop 07/28
• Approval of minutes from May 11, 2026 meeting

City Council

The provided text contains only procedural information regarding meeting location and accessibility. No legislative or administrative actions are listed for this session.

City Council

The agenda contains only procedural information on how to view the meeting and request accommodations. No ordinances, resolutions, public hearings, or other actionable items are listed. The meeting will be held in the Great Hall of the Searles Building.

• No substantive items listed on the agenda

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and review several notices of intent for projects on 11 Cross Street, 109 North Street, and a transmission line refurbishment. It will consider a stormwater permit application for 11 Cross Street and multiple violation and enforcement orders related to wetlands and erosion control. The meeting also includes discussion of the 99 Cross Street bond and brief items on a bird sanctuary and Griffin Brook.

• Notice of Intent – 11 Cross Street (DEP File #219-1320) – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC
• Notice of Intent – 109 North Street (DEP File #219-1323) – Andover Consultants, Inc.
• Notice of Intent – 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (DEP File #219-1321) – BSC Group
• Stormwater Permit Application – 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC
• Discussion of 99 Cross Street Bond

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability will meet to discuss updates on city accessibility issues, including a report from DPW and the ADA Coordinator. They will also plan the Disability Pride Month event in July, follow up with vendors, and consider a potential business move and a new Facebook page.

• Update from DPW on citywide accessibility issues
• Disability Pride Month event planning for July
• Follow-up on vendors for Disability Pride Day
• Email from a Methuen business about a potential move
• Discussion of new Facebook page for the commission

Zoning Board

The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance application for a 16' x 16' two-story addition at 1 River Place that was built without permits. The addition requires relief from side and rear setback requirements in the CBD zone.

• Variance request for 5.02 ft side setback (required 15 ft) and 5.28 ft rear setback (required 20 ft) at 1 River Place, Parcel 614-119-24
• Applicant: Juan T. Hernandez for Yoly Meran; addition already under construction without permits
• Public hearing with comment deadline of May 19, 2026

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

The Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Board will review minutes from March 11, receive project updates, and discuss the FY27 workplan. They will also review progress toward areas identified in the Foundational Public Health Services FY25 report. All items are discussion items; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Review and accept meeting minutes from March 11, 2026
• Project updates (no details provided)
• FY27 Workplan Discussion
• Progress towards areas identified in the Foundational Public Health Services FY25 Report

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed new building at 9 River Street. It will also hear a Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels on the roof of 163 Broadway. The meeting includes updates on enforcement matters and construction projects at 36 Hampshire Street, 16 Ditson Street, and emergency repairs at 28 Osgood Street.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 9 River Street #26-06 (new building proposal)
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 163 Broadway #26-04 (solar panels on existing roof)
• Updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters
• Construction update – 36 Hampshire Street
• Construction update – 16 Ditson Street

City Council

The Methuen City Council will meet for a special meeting to conduct the second reading of the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2027. This follows budget workshops held May 19–20 and public hearings on May 21. The council will decide on final adoption of the budget.

• Second reading of the FY2027 Municipal Budget
• Public hearings held May 21 on Water & Sewer and the Municipal Budget
• Workshops covering all city departments, including Police, Fire, Schools, and Public Works
• Mayor's budget submitted to council on May 15, 2026

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a culvert project on Brook Street by the Department of Public Works. The agenda also includes continued enforcement orders, a stormwater permit application, and discussion of proposed wording changes to the Tree Removal Policy. The commission will revisit the Veterans Park discussion.

• Notice of Intent – DEP #219-1324, MCC #26-005 – Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. for DPW
• Notice of Intent – DEP #219-1320, MCC #26-001 – 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (continued)
• Notice of Intent – DEP #219-1323, MCC #26-004 – 109 North Street – Andover Consultants (continued)
• Proposed wording change to Tree Removal Policy: revise 'rutting' to 'soil compaction or rutting'
• Enforcement Order #24-007 – 15 Gleason Street – continued to re-assess vegetation growth and conservation markers

City Council

The Methuen City Council has scheduled public hearings for the Water & Sewer Enterprise budget and the overall FY2027 Municipal Budget, followed by a special meeting for the first reading of the Municipal Budget. These hearings and readings are part of the FY2027 budget adoption process, which began with the Mayor's budget submission on May 15, 2026.

• Public hearing on Water & Sewer Enterprise budget at 6:00 PM
• Public hearing on FY2027 Municipal Budget at 6:15 PM
• Special meeting for first reading of FY2027 Municipal Budget at 6:30 PM

Zoning Board

Housing Authority

The Methuen Housing Authority will consider awarding multiple contracts, including a $548,646 roof replacement to JJS Universal Construction and a $50,000 on-call plumbing contract to Kannan & Pricone. The board will also vote on a $4.27 million amendment to a financial assistance contract and approve several policies and certifications. The meeting includes public participation.

• Consider awarding roof replacement project #181154 to JJS Universal Construction for $548,646
• Consider awarding on-call plumbing contract to Kannan & Pricone for up to $50,000
• Consider approving Amendment #22 to Contract for Financial Assistance 5001 for $4,267,627.07
• Consider approving certificates of substantial and final completion for Project #181157
• Consider approving Equipment Capitalization and Depreciation Policy

City Council

The Methuen City Council's May 20 meeting includes budget workshops covering all departments and two public hearings: one on Water & Sewer at 6:00 PM and one on the FY2027 Municipal Budget at 6:15 PM. The council will also hold special meetings on May 21 and May 26 for first and second readings of the budget.

• Public hearing on Water & Sewer at 6:00 PM
• Public hearing on FY2027 Municipal Budget at 6:15 PM
• Budget workshops for all city departments, including Police, Fire, Schools, and DPW
• Special meeting on May 21 for 1st reading of the Municipal Budget
• Special meeting on May 26 for 2nd reading of the Municipal Budget

City Council

The City Council is holding budget workshops on May 19-20, followed by a public hearing on the water & sewer enterprise fund and the municipal budget on May 20. A special meeting on May 21 will include a first reading of the municipal budget, with a second reading scheduled for May 26. The council is considering the FY2027 budget submitted by the mayor.

• Budget workshops for multiple departments including Police, Fire, Schools, Public Works, and others
• Public hearing on Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund on May 20 at 6:00 PM
• Public hearing on Municipal Budget on May 20 at 6:15 PM
• Special meeting on May 21 for first reading of Municipal Budget
• Special meeting on May 26 for second reading of Municipal Budget

City Council

The Methuen City Council will consider several contracts, including a $1.2 million paving contract for FY2026 and an $897,677 emergency purchase for water treatment plant chemical tanks. Appointments of firefighters and police officers to lieutenant and sergeant positions are on the agenda. New ordinances include one requiring pest control for demolition and site clearing, and one allowing self-service gas stations. A home rule petition regarding reinstatement of positions by seniority will also be discussed.

• C-26-92: $1,197,448 paving contract with E.J. Paving Company for FY2026 paving season
• C-26-93: $897,677 emergency purchase and replacement of bulk chemical tanks at water treatment plant
• TO-26-14: Ordinance to allow self-service gas stations in Methuen
• Appointments: Firefighter Jesse Kattar and Sean Wholley to Lieutenant; Acting Police Lieutenant Matthew Mueskes to Permanent Police Lieutenant; Acting Police Sergeant Matthew St. Jean to Permanent Police Sergeant
• TR-26-50: Home rule petition regarding reinstatement of positions by seniority

Board of Assessors

The Methuen Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from April 2, 2026, and elect Tristan Hoare as Chief Assessor. The board will also enter an executive session to review abatement and exemption applications as allowed by state law.

• Election of Tristan Hoare to Chief Assessor under M.G.L. c. 41, §25A
• Acceptance of April 2, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive session to review abatement and exemption applications per Chapter 59, Section 60

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will consider transferring a Class I Auto Dealers license from Grieco Chrysler to Methuen Chrysler at 175 Pelham Street, and a request from TGI Friday's to extend its operating hours by one hour starting at 10:00 AM. The board will also approve a change of manager for the Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902 at 459 Merrimack Street. The meeting includes approval of the agenda and minutes from April 8, 2026.

• Transfer of Class I Auto Dealers License from MDR Motors MA, LLC (Grieco Chrysler) to Methuen Motor Sales (Methuen Chrysler) at 175 Pelham Street
• Change of hours for Sugarloaf Hospitality LLC (TGI Friday's) at 90 Pleasant Valley Street from current 11 AM–1 AM to 10 AM–1 AM
• Change of manager for Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902 at 459 Merrimack Street

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold a continued public hearing on a Planned Residential Development District Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for 11 Cross Street. The board will also consider endorsing a Historic Preservation Special Permit for 47 Lowell Street and accept minutes from seven prior meetings. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom with public comment available by registration.

• Continued public hearing for 11 Cross Street – Planned Residential Development District Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
• Endorsement of plans for 47 Lowell Street – Historic Preservation Special Permit
• Acceptance of minutes from July 29, 2025; October 8, 2025; November 12, 2025; December 10, 2025; January 14, 2026; February 11, 2026; and March 11, 2026
• Consent agenda and zoning issues to be discussed
• New business includes setting a public hearing date and any other new business

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review its charge and timeline, then discuss old business items including safety along the Rail Trail, hydrant stakes, a traffic light on Pleasant Valley Street, utility permit ordinances, handicap parking spots, and a proposed ordinance to restrict gas stations from selling gas to dirt bikes. New business includes a downtown parking discussion. Public participation is allowed.

• Safety discussion along the Rail Trail
• Hydrant stakes on every fire hydrant
• Traffic light at Pleasant Valley Street onto Route 213 near the old Walgreens
• Ordinance restricting gas stations from selling gas to dirt bikes
• Downtown parking discussion

Cultural Council

The council will approve minutes from April, receive a financial update, and discuss unfinished business including a grant update for the StoryTelling Workshop and scheduling of May/June events such as musical performances and drama club shows. New business includes a review of a meeting with Mayor Beauregard, conflict of interest training, and planning for summer events.

• 2026 grants update #19 StoryTelling Workshop (re-scheduled for 07/28)
• May/June events: #2 This Land is Your Land, #3 Jazz Committee, #20 Musical Baseball Show, #1 AppleJack Trio, #4 Prismatic Magic
• Meeting with Mayor Beauregard review
• Conflict of Interest Training for members
• Review of materials for summer events

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five Notices of Intent for projects at 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line, 29 Oak Street, and 109 North Street, plus an amendment to an Order of Conditions at 9 River Street. Old business includes a stormwater permit application, enforcement orders, and several notices of violation. Other business covers an emergency certification for a dam breach and discussion on tree removal policy.

• Notice of Intent for 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (DEP #219-1321, MCC #26-002)
• Amendment to Order of Conditions for 9 River Street (DEP #219-1274, continued from 4/16/2026)
• Enforcement Order #25-006 for 2 Muirfield Lane (continued from 4/16/2026)
• Notice of Violation #25-012 for 13 Lyndale Ave. driveway plan assessment (continued from 2/19/2026)
• Emergency Certification #26-006 for dam breach at lots 510-124-14 & 410-124-9

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates from the ADA Coordinator and DPW on city accessibility issues. Old business includes planning for Disability Pride Month in July and follow-ups on an accessible path for the rail trail and an ADA grant application. New business addresses a councilor's inquiry about a road without sidewalks (possibly Milk St.) and a resident's complaint about a worn crosswalk for the rail trail.

• Follow-up on new accessible path for rail trail with Councilor Dizoglio
• Update on ADA grant application for Methuen IT
• Discussion of road with no sidewalks, possibly Milk St.
• Email from resident Paul Logan regarding worn crosswalk for rail trail access
• Planning for Disability Pride Month event and Disability Pride Day in July

Board of Health

The Methuen Board of Health will hold a public meeting including an appeal of a denied permit for Kerry's Katering. The board will also review previous meeting minutes and discuss a fee schedule review.

• Appeal of denied permit for Kerry's Katering
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
• Fee schedule review and potential changes

Recreation Committee

The Methuen Recreation Committee will meet to hear a department update from Superintendent Steve Angelo, including capital project updates and seasonal plans. They will also hold a stakeholder roundtable with youth sports organizations to discuss field conditions, scheduling, and needs. Additional discussion items include potential updates to field usage fees, pickleball court noise impacts, and clarification of responsibility for school field maintenance between DPW and the School Department.

• Discussion of field usage fees and potential update to ordinance
• Stakeholder roundtable with youth sports organizations (football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer)
• Update on capital projects at Nicholson, Burnham Rd, and Vets Park
• Request to place Little Free Libraries in park areas
• Discussion of pickleball court noise impacts and potential usage enforcements/fines

City Council

The Methuen City Council will consider multiple resolutions and ordinances, including a transfer of $850,000 from Free Cash to fund tipping fees, and a $75,000 brownfields grant. The agenda also includes an ordinance amending nepotism rules, a request to accept Cooper Lane as a public way, and updates on infrastructure projects like Echo Lane sewer and the Oakland Avenue Bridge.

• Resolution TR-26-45 authorizing $850,000 transfer from Free Cash for DPW solid waste tipping fees
• Resolution TR-26-46 accepting $75,000 Brownfields Redevelopment Fund grant from MassDevelopment
• Ordinance TO-26-13 amending municipal code Section 4-1 (J) Nepotism (remove from table, as amended)
• Consideration of appointing Kevin Barry to Deputy Fire Chief
• Resolution TR-25-75 to approve layout of Cooper Lane for acceptance as a public way

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a special meeting to consider a resolution authorizing a transfer of funds to maintain uninterrupted solid waste services and implement cost control measures, as requested by the EPA. The meeting includes roll call, agenda acceptance, and public participation before the vote.

• TR-26-48 – Resolution authorizing transfer of funds to maintain uninterrupted solid waste services and implement cost control measures [EPA requested]

Council on Aging

This is a regular business meeting of the Methuen Council on Aging. The main item for discussion is a policy review regarding group affiliations. The board will also approve minutes from March 27, review finances, and receive a director's report.

• Approval of March 27, 2026 meeting minutes
• Finance review
• Director's report
• Policy review on group affiliations

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness for Sunrite Solar LLC to install solar panels on an existing roof at 163 Broadway. The commission will also review an updated enforcement spreadsheet and an update on 36 Hampshire Street, and discuss the Searles Estate National Nomination update.

• Public hearing for Certificate of Appropriateness at 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC solar panels)
• Enforcement update: 36 Hampshire Street
• Updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters
• Searles Estate National Nomination update

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on a resolution proposing an emergency workforce reduction through a separation and/or early retirement incentive program for certain city employees. The item, requested by Mayor Beauregard, also involves a Home Rule Petition and an EPA component. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• TR-26-48: Resolution for Emergency Workforce Reduction via Separation/Early Retirement Incentive Program

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider old business involving a request for a material change to a previous unfavorable decision on Center Street, and two new variance applications. One variance seeks to allow a single-story addition and deck at 2 Hayes Street with reduced side and rear setbacks. Another variance requests a front setback reduction for an addition at 14 Derry Road.

• Old Business: Dana Kilroy (VP) Center Street – request for specific and material change after unfavorable decisions in 2025 and 2026 (PARCEL ID: 716-113-4)
• 2026-07 Variance: Brian Zepkoski for Donna Zappala – construct 23'x16' addition & 7'x20' deck at 2 Hayes St; side setback variance to 3.1 ft (required 30 ft), rear to 27.7 ft (required 30 ft)
• 2026-08 Variance: Nicholas Marion for Soubsub Wanlop – addition at 14 Derry Road; front setback variance to 19.4 ft (required 20 ft) and clarification of existing front setback

Public Safety Committee

The Methuen Public Safety Committee will discuss several ongoing safety items and consider a new ordinance that would prohibit gas stations from selling gasoline to dirt bikes. Old business includes a rail‑trail safety discussion, installing stakes on all fire hydrants, and a traffic light at Pleasant Valley Street near the former Walgreens. The committee will also review resolutions and ordinances related to utility permits and handicap parking.

• Safety along the Rail Trail discussion (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Installation of stakes on every fire hydrant (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Traffic light on Pleasant Valley Street near the old Walgreens (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Ordinance establishing handicap parking spots in Methuen (Councilor Soto)
• Ordinance restricting gas stations from selling gas to dirt bikes (Councilor DiZoglio)

City Council

The Methuen City Council will consider multiple contracts and resolutions, including an $850,000 transfer from Free Cash for solid waste tipping fees, a $796,689 boiler replacement contract, and a resolution accepting a Green Communities grant. Councilors will also request updates on sewer connections, police/fire building plans, trash barrel distribution, and the proposed closure of maternity services at Holy Family Hospital. A public hearing is tabled for a rezoning of land on Arcadia Street.

• Contract C-26-82: $796,689 for Marsh Boiler Replacement (Rise Group)
• Resolution TR-26-45: $850,000 from Free Cash for DPW solid waste tipping fees
• Resolution TR-26-39: Accept FY26 Green Communities Grant from MA DOER
• Ordinance TO-26-12: Rezone Arcadia Street parcel for commercial use (tabled to hearing)
• Resolution TR-26-44: $40,000 transfer for payroll processing expenditures

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings and regular business, including continued hearings on a Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street and an Amendment to Order of Conditions for 9 River Street. The agenda also includes discussion of a stormwater permit, the Brookview Heights project, and several emergency certifications and enforcement orders.

• Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) continued from 4/2/2026
• Amendment to Order of Conditions for 9 River Street continued from 4/2/2026
• Stormwater permit application for 11 Cross Street discussed under old business
• Emergency certifications #26-003 (Pelham & Salem Sts.), #26-004 (9 Harris St.), #26-005 (10 Cameron Way) from DPW
• Multiple enforcement orders and notices of violation continued for various properties

Cultural Council

The Methuen Cultural Council will review the status of 2026 grants, discuss a draft proposal for increasing engagement, and schedule upcoming cultural events including performances at the Senior Center and Nevins Memorial Library. Members will also discuss a meeting with Mayor Beauregard and a potential grant reception.

• Update on 2026 grants including performances by Dennis Wise, Howard Newman, AppleJack Trio, Prismatic Magic, and others
• Draft proposal for increasing engagement in the Cultural Council
• Discussion of meeting with Mayor Beauregard
• Review of April events such as 'The Theft of Dignity', MHS MultiCultural Fair, and Storytelling Workshop

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will vote to approve final revisions of the Methuen City Charter, which will then be submitted to the Mayor and City Council. The meeting includes public participation and acceptance of previous minutes.

• Vote to approve final revisions of the Charter for submission to Mayor and City Council

Charter Review Committee

The Methuen Charter Review Committee will hold a public hearing on the amended City Charter, followed immediately by a vote to approve the revised document. The meeting is open to the public via cable TV, livestream, and archived on demand.

• Public hearing on the amended Home Rule Charter of Methuen
• Committee vote to approve the revised Charter following the hearing
• Redline and clean versions of the charter available for review

Board of Health

The Methuen Board of Health will discuss and potentially vote on a proposal to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of kratom products. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Discussion and decision on prohibiting kratom products (manufacturing, sale, distribution)
• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2025 and March 4, 2026 meetings

Licensing Board

Housing Authority