Methuen public meetings in 2022

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive updates from the CAFO regarding electric vehicle charging station income and usage. The committee will also receive a report on the expiration dates of Mass Save Grants and an update on ARPA funds.

• Update on EV charging station income and usage
• Report on Mass Save Grant expiration dates
• ARPA update from CAFO and Mayor

City Council

The Council authorized a $2.55 million transfer from free cash to pay off a state qualified deficit financing loan. Several police department promotions were approved, while the appointment of a DPW Superintendent was tabled. The Council also accepted multiple grants and a business license.

• Approved transfer of $2.55M from Free Cash to pay off State Qualified Deficit Financing Loan
• Approved appointment of Randy Haggar as Deputy Police Chief (8-1)
• Approved promotion of Eric Ferreira to Captain (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of James Moore to Lieutenant (Unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Chad Sirois to Sergeant (Unanimous)
• Tabled appointment of Marc Jordan as Superintendent of Environmental Management
• Approved license for Vinny’s Billiards on Prospect Street (Unanimous)
• Approved $37,000 Local Cultural Council Program Grant (Unanimous)

Unaccepted Ways Task Force

The subcommittee reviewed the accuracy of the city's accepted and unaccepted ways list and discussed the lack of standardized terminology. Members proposed creating a more detailed map for citizens and researching legislation regarding road development specifications.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/21 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five Notices of Intent for work in wetlands buffer zones, including projects at 80 Hampstead Street, Brentwood Road, Hampshire Road, 49 Ayers Village Road, and 1 Frost Avenue. The meeting also includes old business on a Certificate of Compliance for 134 Meriline Avenue.

• Notice of Intent for 80 Hampstead Street (Eddy Guzman, continued from 12/1/2022)
• Notice of Intent for Brentwood Road, Parcel ID 412-126B-123 (RKA Co., LLC, tabled from 12/1/2022)
• Notice of Intent for Hampshire Road (Julio Romero, tabled from 12/1/2022)
• Notice of Intent for 49 Ayers Village Road (Karen Nadeau, tabled from 12/1/2022)
• Notice of Intent for 1 Frost Avenue (Five C Construction, LLC)

The Commission issued a partial certificate of compliance for a property on Meriline Avenue. Several other Notices of Intent for residential projects were tabled or continued to future meetings following requests from representatives and public concerns regarding drainage.

• Issued partial certificate of compliance for 134 Meriline Avenue (Unanimous)
• Accepted Notice of Intent for Brentwood Road (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 80 Hampstead Street to January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for Brentwood Road to February 2, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for Hampshire Road to January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for 49 Ayers Village Road to January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for 1 Frost Avenue to January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board approved plan endorsements for two properties and extended deadlines for a subdivision hearing. Two other public hearings were continued to January 11, 2023. The Board also formed a subcommittee to address state MBTA Communities multi-family housing requirements.

• Authorized Chairman to endorse plans for 1 Milk Street and 501 and 600 Griffin Brook Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of time to January 31, 2023, for 80 Hampstead Street subdivision (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 80 Hampstead Street to January 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 269 Broadway & 2 Osgood Street to January 11, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Scheduled rescheduled public hearing for 80 Myrtle Street for January 11, 2023
• Formed MBTA Communities subcommittee with members Neal Hunter and Heather Plunkett
• Accepted minutes from June 8, September 27, and October 12, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure contracts, including a site investigation for the Arlington neighborhood and a sewer system analysis. The Council also authorized the rededication of the Patriots Bridge and approved three municipal appointments. Tax exemption proposals for residential and open space properties were denied.

• Approved $1.25M contract to Woodard & Curran for Arlington neighborhood infrastructure design (Unanimous)
• Approved $560,000 contract to Woodard & Curran for West End/Burnham Rd sewer analysis (Unanimous)
• Approved $143,800 purchase of 2022 John Deere 324L from United Construction Forestry, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 contract for Clean River Project debris cleanup (Unanimous)
• Approved rock salt contract with Eastern Mineral, Inc. at $70.47 per ton (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution TR-22-108 for the rededication of the Patriots Bridge (Unanimous)
• Denied residential tax exemption of up to 20% (Unanimous)
• Denied Class II Open Space tax exemption of up to 25% (8-1)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will continue hearings on wetland-related projects at 80 Hampstead Street, Brentwood Road, Hampshire Road, and 49 Ayers Village Road, and consider an amendment for 18-20 Ayers Village Road. New business includes three Requests for Determination of Applicability at 56 Hidden Road, 58 Danton Drive, and 14 Rolling Ridge Lane. Old business covers enforcement actions at 945 Riverside Drive and 31 Pleasant Street, plus bond releases and the 2023 meeting calendar.

• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent for 80 Hampstead Street (Eddy Guzman)
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent for Brentwood Road (RKA Co., LLC)
• Continued hearing: Notice of Intent for Hampshire Road (Julio Romero)
• New: Request for Determination of Applicability at 56 Hidden Road, 58 Danton Drive, and 14 Rolling Ridge Lane
• Enforcement: NOV #22-001 at 945 Riverside Drive (continued) and EO #22-001 at 31 Salem Street (update)

The Commission issued Negative 2 and 3 determinations for tree maintenance at 56 Hidden Road. Several other public hearings for Notices of Intent were tabled or continued to future meetings. The 2023 meeting calendar was accepted.

• Issued Negative 2 and 3 determinations for tree maintenance at 56 Hidden Road (Unanimous)
• Accepted 2023 meeting calendar (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of February 3, 2022 and November 17, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 80 Hampstead Street to December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for Brentwood Road to December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for Hampshire Road to December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for 49 Ayers Village Road to December 15, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 18-20 Ayers Village Road to January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Commission approved the installation of three antennas at 51-57 Osgood Street and a new 3-bay garage at 9 River Street. A proposal for a new building at 269 Broadway & 2 Osgood St. received support subject to further details and city board approvals. A request to remove a rock wall at 1 Locust Road was tabled.

• Approved installation of 3 antennas and rooftop equipment at 51-57 Osgood Street (Unanimous)
• Approved new 3-bay garage and building siding at 9 River Street with specific material and color conditions (Unanimous)
• Supported plan for new building at 269 Broadway & 2 Osgood St. subject to final review and other city board approvals (Unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for rock wall removal at 1 Locust Road until applicant appears (Unanimous)
• Approved the 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from September 22, 2022 (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will receive a monthly financial overview including an update on the opioid settlement and three engineering studies. They will also discuss the tax rate and the possibility of hiring a project manager for ARPA-funded projects. The meeting is remote with public participation available via sign-up.

• Monthly financial overview including ARPA update
• Update on opioid settlement payments and future schedule
• Status update on three engineering land studies
• Discussion of hiring a project manager for ARPA projects
• Presentation on setting the tax rate for the full Council

The committee accepted the October 26, 2022, meeting minutes. The CAFO provided updates on opioid settlement payouts, Mass Save Grants, and the impact of the new tax rate on residents.

• Accepted Oct 26, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Recreation Committee

The committee reviewed maintenance updates for city fields and discussed safety concerns regarding the Tenney fields. Members discussed potential improvements to Nicholson Stadium and upcoming ARPA-funded projects including a dog park and tennis courts.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved several emergency water pipe repairs and a $160,000 asset management contract. The council also passed resolutions prohibiting supervised narcotics injection sites and opposing the 'Defund the Police' movement. Additionally, the council authorized the taking of property at 9 Branch Street for school-related purposes.

• Approved $160,000 contract for Woodard and Curran asset management (Unanimous)
• Approved emergency water pipe repair contracts for N. Granese & Sons totaling $108,098.97 (Unanimous)
• Approved $72,000 contract with UTEC for carpet and mattress recycling (Unanimous)
• Approved $27,324 contract for police bulletproof vests (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution prohibiting supervised narcotics injection sites (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing 'Defund the Police' movement (Unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for ADA accessible door at Senior Center (Unanimous)
• Approved Order of Taking for 9 Branch Street for school purposes (7-1-1)

Unaccepted Ways Task Force

The task force held its initial meeting to define its mission of clarifying the process for making unaccepted roadways accepted and preventing them from being treated as public ways. The group agreed to a monthly meeting schedule and will review a list of unaccepted ways last updated in 2014.

• Elected Councilor Zeigler as chair (unanimous)
• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Set meeting schedule for 6pm on the third Monday of the month

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on two Notices of Intent: one for Brentwood Road (DEP File #219-1277) and one for Hampshire Road (DEP File #219-127?). Both are tabled from previous meetings. The meeting also includes acceptance of minutes, old business, and the conservation officer's report.

• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1277 – Brentwood Road, Parcel ID 412-126B-211 – RKA Co., LLC (tabled from 10/20/2022)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-127? – Hampshire Road – Julio Romero – Norse Environmental Services, Inc.
• Acceptance of minutes from 2/3/2022 and 11/3/2022
• Old Business: Enforcement

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to table two Notices of Intent public hearings following requests from the applicants. The commission also accepted the agenda and the minutes from November 3, 2022.

• Tabled public hearing for Brentwood Road (DEP File #219-1277) to December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for Hampshire Road (DEP File #219-127?) to December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Accepted agenda with amendments (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of November 3, 2022 (Unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Commission approved a motion for members to contact Chick-Fil-A management regarding accessible door placement. The board received updates on various city-wide ADA ramp and sidewalk projects and tabled the vote for a new secretary.

• Approved minutes of October meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion for Ms. Lee and Ms. Smallwood to approach Chick-Fil-A management regarding door placement
• Tabled vote on new secretary for next meeting
• Approved funding request for Forest Lake project (expenditure expected spring)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board approved a special permit to divide Lot 1 Milk Street into two lots. A proposal for a mixed-use building at 269 Broadway and 2 Osgood Street was tabled, and a decision on a subdivision at 80 Hampstead Street was extended.

• Approved Special Permit for Frontage Exception Lot at Lot 1 Milk Street (5-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including site plan for 46 Old Ferry Road and special permits for 404 Pelham Street, 386 Oak Street, and 30 Oakcrest Circle (Unanimous)
• Tabled mixed-use building proposal for 269 Broadway & 2 Osgood Street (Unanimous)
• Extended decision deadline to December 31, 2022, for 80 Hampstead Street subdivision (Unanimous)
• Set bond at $53,300 for 23 Hampstead Street and released covenant not to convey (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from June 8, September 27, and October 12, 2022 (Unanimous)

City Council

The City Council adopted a resolution prohibiting supervised narcotics injection sites and passed a resolution opposing the 'Defund the Police' movement. The Council also voted to reverse a previous decision allowing school buses over five tons to park in residential driveways. Several infrastructure and public safety contracts were approved.

• Approved resolution prohibiting supervised narcotics injection sites (Unanimous)
• Approved resolution opposing 'Defund the Police' movement (Unanimous)
• Reversed ordinance allowing school buses 5+ tons to park in residential driveways (8-1)
• Approved $41,800 expenditure from Edwin J. Castle Fund (Unanimous)
• Approved $540,000 contract for Burnham Road Wastewater Pump Station design (Unanimous)
• Approved $595,000 contract for Granite Street Pump Station improvements (Unanimous)
• Approved $119,555 and $342,638 security film and panel contracts for schools (Unanimous)
• Approved $285,474.80 and $118,696.75 contracts for police vehicle outfitting (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission issued a Negative 2/3 determination for a pool filling and patio project at 14 Horne Street and approved a septic system replacement at 26 Myrtle Street. A certificate of compliance was issued for 62 Bumpy Lane, and an emergency certificate for 38 Oak Meadow Lane was ratified.

• Issued Negative 2 (State) and Negative 3 (Local) determinations for pool filling and patio at 14 Horne Street (Unanimous)
• Issued Order of Conditions for septic system replacement at 26 Myrtle Street (Unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance and released bond for 62 Bumpy Lane (Unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certificate #22-009 for 38 Oak Meadow Lane (Unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for roadway and stormwater system at 80 Hampstead Street to December 1, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Set December 1, 2022 deadline for property clean-up at 31 Salem Street to avoid adverse action

Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Committee will meet to discuss a new veterans food pantry at 90 Broadway St, hear a debrief on 'The Wall That Heals,' and consider a trash program benefit for veterans. They will also discuss programs for utility assistance and holiday resources. The meeting includes public participation and approval of prior minutes.

• New veterans food pantry at 90 Broadway St presented by Kelly Fraser of International Veterans Care Services
• Debrief on 'The Wall That Heals' event by Dir. Paul Jensen
• Proposal for veteran benefits in the trash program by Councilor Finocchiaro
• Discussion on utility and related assistance programs for veterans due to expected rate increases
• Veteran resources through the holiday season discussed by Councilor Faretra

Finance Committee

The Methuen Finance Committee will receive a monthly financial overview including an ARPA update from the Chief Administrative and Financial Officer, and discuss the upcoming setting of the tax rate. The meeting is remote with public participation available via sign-up.

• Monthly financial overview including ARPA update by CAFO Duprey
• Discussion of upcoming setting of the tax rate

The committee reviewed a financial update from the CAFO and an update on ARPA funds. No substantive policy or spending decisions were voted upon during the meeting.

• Approved agenda (2-0)
• Approved September 24, 2022 meeting minutes (2-0)

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board voted unanimously not to appeal a Land Court decision that overturned its denial of a nine-lot subdivision at 80 Myrtle Street. The court found the board's denial based on insufficient Low Impact Development (LID) techniques was not supported by the ordinance. The board will now proceed to issue a subdivision approval with conditions, including a possible private road and homeowners' association.

• Voted unanimously not to appeal Land Court decision on 80 Myrtle Street subdivision
• Board will issue subdivision approval for nine-lot project as directed by court
• Discussed imposing conditions such as private road and homeowners' association

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a failing septic system replacement at 26 Myrtle Street, tabled a single-family home proposal on Brentwood Road for more information, issued a Negative 3 determination for a driveway at 11 Rivers Edge Place, and denied a certificate of compliance for 42 Atkinson Street due to incomplete information.

• Approved Notice of Intent for septic replacement at 26 Myrtle Street (unanimous)
• Tabled public hearing for single-family home at Brentwood Road to November 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative 3 determination for driveway expansion at 11 Rivers Edge Place (unanimous)
• Denied certificate of compliance for 42 Atkinson Street, Lot 2A (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 254 Broadway/4 Gleason Street with conditions (unanimous)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 235 Hampstead Street (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent: one for 26-28 Myrtle Street (Michael Norton) and one for Brentwood Road (RKA Co., LLC), both continued from October 6. The commission will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for 11 Rivers Edge Place, enforcement action on a Notice of Violation at 945 Riverside Drive, and three Certificates of Compliance for properties on Atkinson Street, Broadway/Gleason Street, and Hampstead Street.

• Notice of Intent – 26 Myrtle Street – Michael Norton (continued from 10/6/2022)
• Notice of Intent – Brentwood Road, Parcel ID 412-126B-123 – RKA Co., LLC (continued from 10/6/2022)
• Request for Determination of Applicability – 11 Rivers Edge Place – Michael Dunn
• Enforcement – NOV #22-001 – 945 Riverside Drive – 945 Riverside Drive Condominiums (continued from 9/15/2022)
• Certificates of Compliance – 42 Atkinson Street, Lot 2A; 254 Broadway/4 Gleason Street; 235 Hampstead Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for three properties. The body will also discuss bond reductions and resource area delineations.

• Notice of Intent: 80 Hampstead Street (Eddy Guzman)
• Notice of Intent: 26 Myrtle Street (Michael Norton)
• Notice of Intent: Brentwood Road, Parcel ID 412-126B-123 (RKA Co., LLC)
• Bond Reduction: Howe Street & Jabour Parkway (Toll Brothers III)
• Order of Resource Area Delineation: Land off of Washington Street (Stonebrook Land Developers, LLC)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to receive a monthly financial overview, including ARPA funds, from CAFO Duprey. The committee will also consider the acceptance of minutes from the May 26, 2022 meeting.

• Monthly financial overview including ARPA by CAFO Duprey
• Acceptance of May 26, 2022 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for Notices of Intent and resource area delineations. The body will also review requests for determination of applicability and certificates of compliance for various properties.

• Notice of Intent for 80 Hampstead Street
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for land off Washington Street
• Notice of Intent for 9 River Street
• Requests for Determination of Applicability for 11 Hideaway Lane, 27 Armory Street, and 100 North Street
• Certificates of Compliance for 42 Atkinson Street, 484 Broadway, and 4 Jefferson Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review Notices of Intent for projects at 46 Old Ferry Road, 9 River Street, and land off Washington Street. The body will also consider Certificates of Compliance for properties on Atkinson Street and Treetrunk Lane.

• Notice of Intent: 46 Old Ferry Road (Triple G, LLC)
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation: Land off Washington Street (Stonebrook Land Developers, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 9 River Street (River Road Auto, LLC)
• Certificate of Compliance: 42 Atkinson Street, Lot 2A (Armano Realty Investments)
• Certificate of Compliance: 4 Treetrunk Lane (Chong Cha So)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review notices of intent and requests for determination of applicability for several properties. The body will also discuss certificates of compliance and orders of conditions for specific local projects.

• Notice of Intent for 46 Old Ferry Road (Triple G, LLC)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 476-480 Broadway and 268 Lowell Street
• Enforcement notice for 945 Riverside Drive Condominiums
• Orders of Conditions/Bond for 46 Old Ferry Road and 22 Brayton Street
• Emergency Certificate for Woodland Street (City of Methuen)

Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Committee is meeting to discuss unfinished business including goals for 2022 and memorials. The committee is seeking volunteers for 'The Wall That Heals' event scheduled for September 29 to October 2, 2022. New business includes the Student Action Committee Council.

• Volunteers needed for 'The Wall That Heals' at PFC Richard Potter Field on Pelham Street
• Discussion of Gold Star Parent Tax Exemption Clause 22H
• Review of Veterans Parking Spaces at City Hall
• Review of Additional Purple Hearts Signs
• Student Action Committee Council

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding various properties in Methuen. The agenda also includes a request for determination of applicability at 476-480 Broadway and several certificates of compliance.

• Notice of Intent: 46 Old Ferry Road (Triple G, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 80 Hampstead Street (Eddy Guzman)
• Notice of Intent: 22 Brayton Street (G Trenton Realty Trust)
• Determination of Applicability: 476-480 Broadway (GR Development)
• Certificate of Compliance: 42 Atkinson Street, Lot 2A (Armano Realty Investments)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The agenda also includes reviewing Certificates of Compliance and Orders of Conditions for various local properties.

• Notice of Intent: 12 Ingalls Court (L.D. Russo, Inc.)
• Notice of Intent: 22 Brayton Street (G Trenton Realty Trust)
• Determination of Applicability: 44 Bicknell Avenue (Manuel Costa)
• Determination of Applicability: 90 Pleasant Valley Street (Raising Cane Chicken Fingers)
• Determination of Applicability: 121 Pleasant Valley Street (Danila Henriquez)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a project at 115 West Street. The commission will also discuss stormwater rules and regulations.

• Notice of Intent for 115 West Street (DEP File #219-1261, MCC File # 21-010)
• Discussion regarding Stormwater Rules & Regulations

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a general discussion regarding the proposed budget following previous workshops. The committee will also conduct a general discussion on Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) progress.

• Review of Proposed Budget
• CIP progress discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 115 West Street. The body will also discuss stormwater rules and regulations and review an enforcement order.

• Notice of Intent for 115 West Street (DEP File #219-1261, MCC File # 21-010)
• Enforcement Order #21-006 for 115 West Street
• Discussion regarding Stormwater Rules & Regulations

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several enforcement orders and potential resource area delineations. The agenda includes a tabled Notice of Intent for 115 West Street and updates on existing enforcement orders.

• Notice of Intent: 115 West Street (DEP File #219-1261)
• Enforcement Order Update: 115 West Street (EO #21-006)
• Enforcement Order Update: 46 Old Ferry Road (EO #21-003)
• Enforcement Order Update: 60 Pond Street (EO #22-002)
• Resource Area Delineations: Poppy Lane and 90 Wheeler Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Notices of Intent and Resource Area Delineations. The body will also discuss enforcement orders and stormwater rules and regulations.

• Notice of Intent for 61 Old Ferry Road (Desal Ferry, LLC)
• Notice of Intent for 115 West Street (Chum)
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Poppy Lane (O’Brien Homes, Inc.)
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 90 Wheeler Street (O’Brien Homes, Inc.)
• Emergency Certificate #22-003 for Tyler Street / Bartlett Brook

Veterans Affairs

The Veterans Affairs Committee will discuss its goals and objectives for the year 2022. The meeting includes updates on the Gold Star Parent Tax Exemption Clause 22H and discussion regarding 'The Wall That Heals' event at Richard Potter Field.

• Update on Gold Star Parent Tax Exemption Clause 22H
• Discussion of local VFW/American Legion funding letter
• Discussion of Veterans Memorials
• Discussion of The Wall That Heals event at Richard Potter Field (9/29/2022-10/2/2022)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a discussion regarding ARPA. The committee will also consider if there is a need for a fiscal analyst and determine next steps if required.

• ARPA discussion
• Discussion of the need for a fiscal analyst

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on notices of intent and resource area delineations. The body will also review requests for determination of applicability for two properties.

• Notice of Intent for 115 West Street (DEP File #219-1261)
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Poppy Lane
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 90 Wheeler Street
• Request for Determination of Applicability for Broadway & Ingalls Court
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 34 Strongwater Road

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review Notices of Intent for properties on West Street and Old Ferry Road. The agenda also includes a request for determination at Horne Street and Broadway, as well as an extension for Riverside Drive.

• Notice of Intent: 115 West Street (DEP File #219-1261)
• Notice of Intent: 61 Old Ferry Road (DEP File #219-1263)
• Determination of Applicability: Intersection of Horne Street & Broadway
• Extension to Order of Conditions: 960 Riverside Drive
• Orders of Conditions/Bond: 151 Pelham Street

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings and review new business regarding various properties. Items include requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent.

• Notice of Intent: 61 Old Ferry Road (Desal Ferry, LLC) - Tabled from previous meeting
• Notice of Intent: 151 Pelham Street (Clear Channel Outdoor)
• Determination of Applicability: 19 & 19 ½ Mystic Street (Methuen Housing Authority)
• Determination of Applicability: 566 Merrimack Street (Eliander Troncoso)
• Order of Conditions/Bond review: 45 Maple Street (Thomas Evangelista)

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission is meeting to conduct public hearings on Notices of Intent for two properties. The body will also discuss enforcement orders and an Order of Conditions/Bond.

• Notice of Intent for 61 Old Ferry Road (Desal Ferry, LLC)
• Notice of Intent for 45 Maple Street (Thomas Evangelista)
• Enforcement Order EO#21-003 for 46 Old Ferry Road (Triple G, LLC)
• Enforcement Order EO#22-001 for 31 Salem Street (Gloria Gladymar & Oscar Martinez)
• Order of Conditions/Bond for 134 Edgewood Avenue (Father & Son Construction)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet via Zoom to select a committee chair and establish goals for 2022. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding Federal ARPA funding.

• Selection of Committee Chair
• Establishment of 2022 Committee Goals
• Discussion regarding Federal ARPA funding

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several Notices of Intent regarding various properties, including 134 Edgewood Avenue and 61 Old Ferry Road. The agenda also includes a request for determination of applicability at 168 Jackson Street and orders related to Griffin Brook Drive and 484 Broadway.

• Notice of Intent: 134 Edgewood Avenue (Father & Son Construction)
• Notice of Intent: 61 Old Ferry Road (Desal Ferry, LLC)
• Notice of Intent: 45 Maple Street (Thomas Evangelista)
• Notice of Intent: 115 West Street (Chum)
• Determination of Applicability: 168 Jackson Street (Polanco)