{
 "city": "Methuen",
 "state": "Massachusetts",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/methuen.gov/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-07",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Licensing Board",
   "headline": "Board will consider a one‑day alcohol license for a July 11 beer garden at El Potro",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1120",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Licensing Board",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-1121",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ],
 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing regarding National Grid utility work",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1096",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Council to vote on selling three surplus school properties for redevelopment",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1119",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Public hearing on resolution to lay out Cooper Lane as a public way",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-1118",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Beaver dam flooding emergency at three Oak Street properties",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1117",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-02",
   "body": "Commission on Disability",
   "headline": "Commission will consider appointing a new ADA Coordinator",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-1116",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-25",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Commission to consider solar panels, roof replacements, enforcement",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06252026-1115",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "Zoning Board meeting cancelled for June 24, 2026",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1105",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "body": "Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership",
   "headline": "Board to review and vote on FY27 workplan and budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-1113",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Council on Aging",
   "headline": "Methuen Council on Aging holds regular June meeting",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1114",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06182026-1114",
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-18",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission continues multiple enforcement actions and permits",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-1111",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Licensing Board",
   "headline": "Methuen Licensing Board meeting rescheduled to June 11",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1094",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Licensing Board",
   "headline": "Licensing Board to vote on liquor license transfers and extended closing hours",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1107",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-11",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to discuss and decide on fee schedule",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-1108",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Housing Authority",
   "headline": "Housing Authority to consider $50k heating contract and policy change",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1106",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-10",
   "body": "Community Development Board",
   "headline": "Proposed rezoning of 0 Arcadia Street and Cross Street development update",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-1102",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Cultural Council",
   "headline": "Council reviews $1,500 event check, $3,550 grant balance",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1103",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "No specific agenda items listed for the June 8, 2026 City Council meeting",
   "summary": "The provided text contains only procedural information regarding meeting location and accessibility. No legislative or administrative actions are listed for this session.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-1104",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-06",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "Methuen City Council meets with no substantive agenda items",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06062026-1112",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Commission will discuss the 99 Cross Street bond proposal",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1101",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06042026-1101",
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-04",
   "body": "Commission on Disability",
   "headline": "Disability Pride Month event planning and DPW accessibility updates",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06042026-1100",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-28",
   "body": "Zoning Board",
   "headline": "ZBA to consider variance for unpermitted addition at 1 River Place",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05282026-1079",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-27",
   "body": "Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership",
   "headline": "Board to discuss FY27 workplan and public health progress",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-1097",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Public hearing on Certificate of Appropriateness for 9 River Street",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1098",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-26",
   "body": "City Council",
   "headline": "City Council to hold 2nd reading of FY2027 Municipal Budget",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-1090",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-21",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "Conservation Commission to hear Notice of Intent for Brook Street Culvert project",
   "summary": "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.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05212026-1095",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212026-1095",
   "source": "https://www.methuen.gov/AgendaCenter"
  }
 ]
}