Methuen, Massachusetts

Charter Review Committee

The Methuen Charter Review Committee will continue its review of the city charter and may approve a final document to send to the City Council. The committee will also review recommendations from the Solicitor and consider any remaining edits.

• Accept minutes of April 9, 2026 meeting
• Continue reviewing the City Charter
• Review recommendations of the Solicitor
• Possible final approval and transmittal to City Council

Historic District Commission

The Methuen Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two projects at 203 Lawrence Street and review a railing modification at 16 Ditson Place. The agenda also includes a review of updated enforcement letters.

• Public hearing for Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School signage at 203 Lawrence Street
• Public hearing for slate roof replacement at 203 Lawrence Street
• Review of railing modification at 16 Ditson Place
• Review of updated enforcement letters

Zoning Board

The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications: a fence ordinance waiver for a 6-foot privacy fence in a front yard at 1 Autumn Lane, and a variance for a 16'x16' two-story addition already built without permits at 1 River Place, which is too close to the side and rear setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from May 28, 2026.

• Fence ordinance waiver for Rebecca Squires: 6 ft. privacy fence in front yard along Cochrane St. at 1 Autumn Ln (Parcel 712-59-39AJ)
• Variance for Yoly Meran: 16x16 two-story addition at 1 River Place (Parcel 614-119-24) requires 15 ft. side setback, requests 5.02 ft.; requires 20 ft. rear setback, requests 5.28 ft. in CBD zone
• Addition at 1 River Place already under construction without permits

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on four new Notices of Intent for projects at 109 North Street, 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment, 11 Cross Street, and Brook Street Culvert. It will also consider an ongoing stormwater permit application and several existing notices of violation for properties on Thayer Street, Brown Court, Conte Drive, Riverside Dr., and Lindberg Ave. The meeting includes the Conservation Officer’s report and routine agenda items.

• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1323, 109 North Street (Andover Consultants, Inc.)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1321, 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (BSC Group)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1320, 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1324, Brook Street Culvert (TEC, Inc.)
• Stormwater Permit Application – 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC)

Cultural Council

The July meeting of the Methuen Cultural Council has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Nevins Memorial Library.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM @ Nevins Memorial Library

Licensing Board

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen revisará varias solicitudes. Hay dos licencias de alcohol de un día pendientes: una para un jardín de cerveza en El Potro Mexican Grill el 11 de julio durante los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio, y otra para una recepción de boda en St. Basils el 18 de julio. La junta también considerará un cambio de gerente para el Olive Garden en 90 Pleasant Valley Street y una nueva licencia de todo alcohol y de comerciante común para KPOT Korean BBQ and Hotpot en la misma dirección.

• Licencia de alcohol de un día para el jardín de cerveza de El Potro Mexican Grill, 90 Pleasant Valley St., 11 de julio
• Licencia de alcohol de un día para la boda de Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro en St. Basils, 30 East St., 18 de julio
• Solicitud de cambio de gerente para Olive Garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St.
• Solicitud de licencias de todo alcohol y de comerciante común para KPOT Korean BBQ, 90 Pleasant Valley St.

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen votará sobre resoluciones para declarar la Pleasant Valley School, la Currier School y el 30 Railroad Street como propiedades excedentes para su venta y redesarrollo. También recibirán una presentación sobre el puesto de coordinador de basura y el progreso en el abordaje del déficit de residuos sólidos/tarifas de vertido financiado mediante una solicitud de efectivo libre de $850,000. Varias enmiendas a las ordenanzas están bajo consideración, incluyendo la rezonificación en Arcadia Street, cambios en la recolección de basura y un aumento en las tarifas de ambulancia con una nueva tarifa de asistencia de elevación. Múltiples contratos y acuerdos de licencia de proyectos solares para dos escuelas primarias también están en la agenda.

• Resoluciones para declarar Pleasant Valley School (180 Pleasant Valley Street), Currier School (36 Boylston Street) y 30 Railroad Street como excedentes y autorizar su venta/redesarrollo
• Presentación y discusión sobre el puesto de Coordinador de Basura y $850,000 de efectivo libre para el déficit de residuos sólidos/tarifas de vertido
• Acuerdos de Licencia de Proyectos Solares entre la Ciudad y Solect Energy Development LLC para Tenney Grammar School (75 Pleasant Street) y Comprehensive Grammar School (100 Howe Street)
• Contrato C-27-1 con Brox Industries por $111,425 para concreto bituminoso para la temporada de pavimentación del FY26
• Ordenanza TO-26-18 para aumentar las tarifas de ambulancia y establecer una nueva tarifa de asistencia de elevación

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la Resolución TR-25-75, que declara la intención del Concejo de establecer Cooper Lane como una vía pública. El plan de trazado está disponible en la oficina del Secretario Municipal.

• TR-25-75: Resolución que ordena la intención de establecer Cooper Lane como una vía pública

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Methuen celebrará una audiencia pública sobre una subvención de servicios públicos para National Grid. El proyecto implica reemplazar el cable directo enterrado con un sistema de conduit en Temple Drive, Westgate Circle y Jewel Circle.

• Subvención de Servicios Públicos #31043582: Reemplazo de la infraestructura de servicios públicos de National Grid en Temple Drive, Westgate Circle y Jewel Circle

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación celebrará audiencias públicas continuadas del 18 de junio sobre tres Avisos de Intención para proyectos en 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line (BSC Group) y Brook Street Culvert (DPW). Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una Solicitud de Determinación en 4 Gleason Street. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen una certificación de emergencia que aborda la inundación por presa de castor en 34, 36 y 38 Oak Street, además de varios Avisos de Violación y un Certificado de Cumplimiento.

• Aviso de Intención continuado: 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (DEP #219-1320)
• Aviso de Intención continuado: 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment – BSC Group (DEP #219-1321)
• Aviso de Intención continuado: Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. / DPW (DEP #219-1324)
• Certificación de emergencia #26-010: Inundación por presa de castor en 34, 36, 38 Oak Street
• Certificado de Cumplimiento: 175 Pelham Street – MDR FL Realty LLC (DEP #219-1315)

Commission on Disability

La Comisión de Discapacidad de Methuen revisará el informe del Coordinador de ADA y los informes recientes de See Click Fix. Recibirá una actualización del Departamento de Obras Públicas sobre los problemas de accesibilidad de la ciudad. La comisión discutirá asuntos de negocios anteriores, como el Día del Orgullo por la Discapacidad y posibles nuevos miembros de la comisión, y considerará la designación de un nuevo Coordinador de ADA y una reunión con el alcalde.

• Informe del Coordinador de ADA y informes recientes de See Click Fix
• Actualización del DOP sobre problemas de accesibilidad en la ciudad
• Discusión del evento Día del Orgullo por la Discapacidad
• Consideración de posibles nuevos miembros de la comisión
• Consideración de la designación de un nuevo Coordinador de ADA

Historic District Commission

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres propuestas: dos solicitudes de Certificados de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazos de techos en 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School) y 28 Osgood Street Unit C, y un Certificado de Idoneidad para paneles solares en 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC). La Comisión también revisará una hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento. Debido a una falla en el ascensor en City Hall, la reunión se trasladará a Sanborn Hall, 90 Hampshire St.

• Audiencia pública: Certificado de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazo de techo en 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School)
• Audiencia pública: Certificado de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazo de techo en 28 Osgood Street Unit C (Eastern Octane Services, LLC)
• Audiencia pública: Certificado de Idoneidad para paneles solares en el techo existente en 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC)
• Revisión de la hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

La Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Board revisará y votará el plan de trabajo y presupuesto del FY27, así como programar la próxima reunión. La sesión se realizará de forma virtual.

• Revisión y votación del plan de trabajo y presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027 correspondiente a la Public Health Excellence Grant
• Programar la fecha de la próxima reunión

Zoning Board

La reunión de la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación programada para el 24 de junio de 2026 se ha cancelado por falta de temas en el orden del día. La próxima reunión programada regularmente será el 22 de julio de 2026.

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Methuen celebrará audiencias públicas sobre cuatro Notas de Intención continuadas y abordará numerosas órdenes de cumplimiento y notificaciones de violación de reuniones anteriores. La comisión también votará sobre la liberación de $577 para la membresía en MACC y la aprobación del calendario de reuniones de 2027. La mayoría de los artículos son continuaciones de casos en curso.

• Nota de Intención para 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) continuada desde el 4 de junio
• Nota de Intención para 109 North Street (Nolberto Galicia) continuada
• Solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales para 11 Cross Street continuada
• Orden de Cumplimiento #24-007 en 15 Gleason Street para reevaluar la vegetación y las marcas
• Liberación de $577 de los fondos de la Comisión de Conservación para la membresía en MACC

The Commission voted to continue all pending Notices of Intent and several enforcement actions to future meetings. The board directed one property owner to reinstall conservation markers following unauthorized tree removal. No final approvals or denials were issued for development projects.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 109 North Street to July 16, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 397 Transmission Line project to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Brook Street Culvert to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Enforcement Order #24-007 (15 Gleason Street) to October 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #23-014 (40 Atkinson Street) to October 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25-001 (2 Hayes Street) to September 17, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Directed owner of 8 Grandview Road to reinstall conservation markers (Unanimous)

Council on Aging

El Consejo de Envejecimiento de Methuen se reúne para una sesión regular. Los puntos del orden del día incluyen la aprobación de las actas anteriores, una actualización financiera y el Informe del Director. No se enumeran propuestas ni decisiones específicas; la reunión parece ser de carácter procedimental.

• Aprobación de las actas del 22 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión de las finanzas
• Informe del Director y discusión general

The Council on Aging accepted the previous meeting minutes and the financial report. The board then moved to adjourn the session. The minutes recorded mayoral grants of $5,000 for heat & A.C. and $2,000 for food, and a $250 request for supplies was denied. The Group Affiliations Policy will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen ha cambiado su reunión de junio de 2026 del miércoles 10 de junio al jueves 11 de junio a las 6pm. La agenda se publicará antes de la reunión. No se incluyen puntos sustantivos en la agenda en este aviso.

• Cambio de fecha de la reunión del 10 de junio al 11 de junio de 2026

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen considerará solicitudes para la transferencia y alteración de licencias de licor, incluyendo un cambio de gerente y de ubicación para varios establecimientos. La junta también discutirá y votará sobre una extensión temporal de las horas de cierre para los titulares de licencias de la Sección 12 del 8 de junio al 31 de julio de 2026, según lo propuesto en la Ley H.5478 de Massachusetts.

• Solicitud de Prospect Liquors LLC d/b/a Oscar Liquors en 441 Prospect Street para cambio de gerente, alteración de las instalaciones, garantía de garantía y cambio de d/b/a.
• Transferencia de una licencia de vino y cerveza de la Sección 15 y cambio de ubicación de AK Convenience Inc. d/b/a Quick Stop II (155 Lowell St) a la nueva razón social Jackpot Beer and Wine Inc. en 161 Pelham Street.
• Transferencia de una licencia de alcohol de la Sección 15, cambio de ubicación, garantía de inventario y garantía de garantía de Narayan Muni Store LLC d/b/a A&B Package Store (161 Pelham Street) a AK Convenience Inc. (155 Lowell Street) para ubicarse en 155 Lowell Street bajo la razón social Quick Stop Market & Liquors.
• Discusión y votación sobre la Ley H.5478 de Massachusetts para una extensión temporal de las horas de cierre para los titulares de licencias de la Sección 12 del 8 de junio al 31 de julio de 2026.

Board of Health

La Junta de Salud de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión el 11 de junio de 2026. La junta discutirá y decidirá sobre un programa de tarifas. También aprobarán las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Discusión y decisión sobre el Programa de Tarifas

Housing Authority

La Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión regular el 10 de junio de 2026, en 22 Mystic Street. Los puntos clave incluyen la adjudicación de un contrato de calefacción de disponibilidad a Eric C. Shaw Mechanical, LLC por hasta $50,000, la enmienda de la política de personal sobre tiempo compensatorio para el personal directivo y la revisión de la evaluación del director ejecutivo. La junta también recibirá informes sobre vacantes, órdenes de trabajo y una designación de Alto Desempeño de HUD SEMAP.

• Consideración de adjudicar contrato de calefacción de disponibilidad a Eric C. Shaw Mechanical, LLC NTE $50,000
• Consideración de enmendar la política de personal con respecto al tiempo compensatorio para el personal administrativo de alto nivel
• Revisión de los resultados de la evaluación del director ejecutivo
• Aprobación de pagos para el período 5/1/2026 – 5/31/2026
• Carta de Designación de Alto Desempeño de HUD SEMAP para FYE 3/31/2026

Community Development Board

La Junta de Desarrollo Comunitario llevará a cabo una audiencia pública conjunta con el Concejo Municipal respecto a una solicitud de rezonificación para 0 Arcadia Street. La junta también continuará una audiencia pública para el Distrito de Desarrollo Residencial Planificado de Cross Street.

• Rezonificación de 0 Arcadia Street de RD a BN
• Permiso Especial y Aprobación del Plano del Sitio para el Distrito de Desarrollo Residencial Planificado de Cross Street

City Council

El texto proporcionado contiene solo información procedimental sobre la ubicación y accesibilidad de la reunión. No se listan acciones legislativas o administrativas para esta sesión.

Cultural Council

El Methuen Cultural Council votará sobre la agenda, aprobará las actas de mayo y revisará los informes financieros, incluyendo un cheque de $1,500 para el evento GemsTones del 12 de junio. Discutirá asuntos pendientes y nuevos para eventos próximos hasta agosto, y escuchará un informe del Subcomité de Engagement and Outreach.

• Informe financiero: Saldo de la cuenta de subvenciones $3,550 con dos partidas pendientes (#6 - $1,900, #12 - $1,000); Saldo de Council Sponsored Programs $6,460; Costos administrativos $1,889.86
• Cheque para el evento GemsTones del 12 de junio en el Senior Center: $1,500
• Discusión de eventos de mayo/junio: 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)
• Asuntos nuevos: Eventos de junio/julio/agosto que incluyen James Manning 'Stomp, Chomp, and Read' en la Nevins Memorial Library el 07/14, Music and History en MMMH el 07/16, Gigi and the GravityMen en el Senior Center el 07/21, StoryTelling Workshop el 07/28
• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 11 de mayo de 2026

City Council

La agenda contiene únicamente información procesal sobre cómo ver la reunión y solicitar adaptaciones. No se enumeran ordenanzas, resoluciones, audiencias públicas u otros puntos accionables. La reunión se llevará a cabo en el Great Hall del Searles Building.

• No hay temas sustantivos enumerados en la agenda

Commission on Disability

La Comisión de Discapacidad de Methuen se reunirá para discutir actualizaciones sobre problemas de accesibilidad de la ciudad, incluyendo un informe del DPW y del Coordinador de ADA. También planificarán el evento del Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad en julio, realizarán el seguimiento de los proveedores y considerarán la posible mudanza de un negocio y una nueva página de Facebook.

• Actualización del DPW sobre problemas de accesibilidad en toda la ciudad
• Planificación del evento del Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad para julio
• Seguimiento de proveedores para el Día del Orgullo de la Discapacidad
• Correo electrónico de un negocio de Methuen sobre una posible mudanza
• Discusión de una nueva página de Facebook para la comisión

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Methuen llevará a cabo una audiencia pública y revisará varios avisos de intención para proyectos en 11 Cross Street, 109 North Street y una renovación de la línea de transmisión. Considerará una solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales para 11 Cross Street y múltiples órdenes de violación y ejecución relacionadas con humedales y control de erosión. La reunión también incluye la discusión del bono de 99 Cross Street y temas breves sobre un santuario de aves y Griffin Brook.

• Aviso de Intención – 11 Cross Street (DEP File #219-1320) – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC
• Aviso de Intención – 109 North Street (DEP File #219-1323) – Andover Consultants, Inc.
• Aviso de Intención – Proyecto de Renovación de la Condición de Activos de la Línea de Transmisión 397 (DEP File #219-1321) – BSC Group
• Solicitud de Permiso de Aguas Pluviales – 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC
• Discusión del Bono de 99 Cross Street

The Conservation Commission continued several wetlands hearings to June 18, 2026, and unanimously approved the minutes from the previous meeting. The group also continued monitoring several restoration sites through the growing season.

• Continued 11 Cross Street hearing to June 18, 2026
• Continued 109 North Street hearing to June 18, 2026
• Continued Transmission Line Project hearing to June 18, 2026
• Continued Brook Street Culvert hearing to June 18, 2026
• Continued Stormwater Permit Application to June 18, 2026
• Continued monitoring 109 Milk Street to September 3, 2026
• Lifted Notice of Violation at 64 Sycamore Rd.
• Continued monitoring 60 Pond Street to September 3, 2026

Zoning Board

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación de Methuen llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una solicitud de variación para una ampliación de dos pisos de 16' x 16' en 1 River Place que fue construida sin permisos. La ampliación requiere alivio de los requisitos de retranqueo lateral y posterior en la zona CBD.

• Solicitud de variación para un retranqueo lateral de 5.02 ft (requerido 15 ft) y un retranqueo posterior de 5.28 ft (requerido 20 ft) en 1 River Place, Parcela 614-119-24
• Solicitante: Juan T. Hernandez para Yoly Meran; la ampliación ya está bajo construcción sin permisos
• Audiencia pública con fecha límite de comentarios del 19 de mayo de 2026

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

La Junta de la Asociación de Salud Pública Methuen Lawrence revisará las actas del 11 de marzo, recibirá actualizaciones de proyectos y discutirá el plan de trabajo del año fiscal 27. También revisarán el progreso hacia las áreas identificadas en el informe de Servicios Fundacionales de Salud Pública del año fiscal 25. Todos los puntos son para discusión; no se enumeran votaciones ni decisiones.

• Revisar y aceptar las actas de la reunión del 11 de marzo de 2026
• Actualizaciones de proyectos (no se proporcionan detalles)
• Discusión del Plan de Trabajo del año fiscal 27
• Progreso hacia las áreas identificadas en el Informe de Servicios Fundacionales de Salud Pública del año fiscal 25

Historic District Commission

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un Certificado de Idoneidad para un nuevo edificio propuesto en 9 River Street. También escuchará un Certificado de Idoneidad para paneles solares en el techo de 163 Broadway. La reunión incluye actualizaciones sobre asuntos de cumplimiento y proyectos de construcción en 36 Hampshire Street, 16 Ditson Street, y reparaciones de emergencia en 28 Osgood Street.

• Certificado de Idoneidad – 9 River Street #26-06 (propuesta de nuevo edificio)
• Certificado de Idoneidad – 163 Broadway #26-04 (paneles solares en techo existente)
• Hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento
• Actualización de construcción – 36 Hampshire Street
• Actualización de construcción – 16 Ditson Street

The Historic District Commission approved the April meeting minutes. It granted a Certificate of Appropriateness for 9 River Street, adding conditions on windows, lighting and signage. The commission tabled the 163 Broadway application until the next meeting. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 9 River St Certificate of Appropriateness with conditions (unanimous)
• Tabled 163 Broadway application until next meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen se reunirá en una sesión especial para realizar la segunda lectura del Presupuesto Municipal para el año fiscal 2027. Esto sucede después de los talleres de presupuesto realizados del 19 al 20 de mayo y las audiencias públicas el 21 de mayo. El concejo decidirá sobre la adopción final del presupuesto.

• Segunda lectura del Presupuesto Municipal del año fiscal 2027
• Audiencias públicas realizadas el 21 de mayo sobre Agua y Alcantarillado y el Presupuesto Municipal
• Talleres que cubrieron todos los departamentos de la ciudad, incluyendo Police, Fire, Schools y Public Works
• Presupuesto del Alcalde presentado al concejo el 15 de mayo de 2026

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación de Methuen llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres Avisos de Intención, incluyendo un proyecto de alcantarillado en Brook Street por parte del Departamento de Obras Públicas. La agenda también incluye órdenes de cumplimiento continuas, una solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales y la discusión de cambios de redacción propuestos para la Política de Eliminación de Árboles. La comisión retomará la discusión de Veterans Park.

• Aviso de Intención – DEP #219-1324, MCC #26-005 – Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. para DPW
• Aviso de Intención – DEP #219-1320, MCC #26-001 – 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (continuación)
• Aviso de Intención – DEP #219-1323, MCC #26-004 – 109 North Street – Andover Consultants (continuación)
• Cambio de redacción propuesto para la Política de Eliminación de Árboles: revisar 'rutting' a 'soil compaction or rutting'
• Orden de Cumplimiento #24-007 – 15 Gleason Street – continuación para reevaluar el crecimiento de la vegetación y los marcadores de conservación

The Commission ratified two emergency certificates (tree removal at 9 Cardinal Rd and beaver dam breach at 64 Maple Street/Howe Street culvert) and appointed Tighe & Bond as peer reviewer for the Brook Street culvert replacement project. All other agenda items—including notices of intent, enforcement orders, and notices of violation—were continued to future meetings. The minutes of April 2 and May 7 were approved as corrected.

• Approved agenda as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved April 2 minutes as corrected (unanimous)
• Approved May 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued Brook Street culvert hearing to June 4 (unanimous)
• Appointed Tighe & Bond as peer reviewer for Brook Street culvert (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certificate #26-007 (hazardous tree removal at 9 Cardinal Rd) (passed, one abstention)
• Ratified Emergency Certificate #26-008 (beaver dam breach at 64 Maple Street/Howe Street culvert) (unanimous)
• Continued all other enforcement orders and notices of violation to June 4 or June 18 (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen ha programado audiencias públicas para el presupuesto de Water & Sewer Enterprise y el Presupuesto Municipal general para el año fiscal 2027 (FY2027), seguidas de una reunión especial para la primera lectura del Presupuesto Municipal. Estas audiencias y lecturas son parte del proceso de adopción del presupuesto FY2027, que comenzó con la presentación del presupuesto del Alcalde el 15 de mayo de 2026.

• Audiencia pública sobre el presupuesto de Water & Sewer Enterprise a las 6:00 PM
• Audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto Municipal FY2027 a las 6:15 PM
• Reunión especial para la primera lectura del Presupuesto Municipal FY2027 a las 6:30 PM

Zoning Board

Housing Authority

La Methuen Housing Authority considerará la adjudicación de múltiples contratos, incluyendo un reemplazo de techo por $548,646 a JJS Universal Construction y un contrato de plomería bajo demanda por $50,000 a Kannan & Pricone. La junta también votará sobre una enmienda de $4.27 millones a un contrato de asistencia financiera y aprobará diversas políticas y certificaciones. La reunión incluye participación pública.

• Considerar la adjudicación del proyecto de reemplazo de techo #181154 a JJS Universal Construction por $548,646
• Considerar la adjudicación del contrato de plomería bajo demanda a Kannan & Pricone por hasta $50,000
• Considerar la aprobación de la Enmienda #22 al Contrato de Asistencia Financiera 5001 por $4,267,627.07
• Considerar la aprobación de los certificados de terminación sustancial y final para el Proyecto #181157
• Considerar la aprobación de la Política de Capitalización y Depreciación de Equipos

City Council

La reunión del 20 de mayo del Concejo Municipal de Methuen incluye talleres presupuestarios que cubren todos los departamentos y dos audiencias públicas: una sobre Agua y Alcantarillado a las 6:00 PM y otra sobre el Presupuesto Municipal del FY2027 a las 6:15 PM. El concejo también llevará a cabo reuniones especiales el 21 de mayo y el 26 de mayo para la primera y segunda lectura del presupuesto.

• Audiencia pública sobre Agua y Alcantarillado a las 6:00 PM
• Audiencia pública sobre el Presupuesto Municipal del FY2027 a las 6:15 PM
• Talleres presupuestarios para todos los departamentos de la ciudad, incluyendo Police, Fire, Schools y DPW
• Reunión especial el 21 de mayo para la 1ra lectura del Presupuesto Municipal
• Reunión especial el 26 de mayo para la 2da lectura del Presupuesto Municipal

City Council

El Concejo Municipal llevará a cabo talleres de presupuesto los días 19 y 20 de mayo, seguidos de una audiencia pública sobre el fondo de empresa de agua y alcantarillado y el presupuesto municipal el 20 de mayo. Una reunión especial el 21 de mayo incluirá una primera lectura del presupuesto municipal, con una segunda lectura programada para el 26 de mayo. El concejo está considerando el presupuesto del año fiscal 2027 presentado por el alcalde.

• Talleres de presupuesto para múltiples departamentos, incluyendo Police, Fire, Schools, Public Works y otros
• Audiencia pública sobre Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund el 20 de mayo a las 6:00 PM
• Audiencia pública sobre Municipal Budget el 20 de mayo a las 6:15 PM
• Reunión especial el 21 de mayo para la primera lectura del Municipal Budget
• Reunión especial el 26 de mayo para la segunda lectura del Municipal Budget

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen considerará varios contratos, incluyendo un contrato de pavimentación de $1.2 millones para el año fiscal 2026 y una compra de emergencia de $897,677 para tanques de productos químicos de la planta de tratamiento de agua. En la agenda se encuentran los nombramientos de bomberos y oficiales de policía para los cargos de teniente y sargento. Las nuevas ordenanzas incluyen una que requiere el control de plagas para la demolición y la limpieza de sitios, y otra que permite las estaciones de servicio de autoservicio. También se discutirá una petición de autonomía municipal sobre la reinstalación de puestos por antigüedad.

• C-26-92: Contrato de pavimentación de $1,197,448 con E.J. Paving Company para la temporada de pavimentación del año fiscal 2026
• C-26-93: Compra de emergencia y reemplazo de tanques de productos químicos a granel en la planta de tratamiento de agua por $897,677
• TO-26-14: Ordenanza para permitir estaciones de servicio de autoservicio en Methuen
• Nombramientos: Bomberos Jesse Kattar y Sean Wholley a Teniente; Teniente de Policía Interino Matthew Mueskes a Teniente de Policía Permanente; Sargento de Policía Interino Matthew St. Jean a Sargento de Policía Permanente
• TR-26-50: Petición de autonomía municipal sobre la reinstalación de puestos por antigüedad

Board of Assessors

La Junta de Tasadores de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión regular para aprobar las actas del 2 de abril de 2026 y elegir a Tristan Hoare como Tasador Jefe. La junta también entrará en una sesión ejecutiva para revisar las solicitudes de reducción de impuestos y exenciones según lo permitido por la ley estatal.

• Elección de Tristan Hoare como Tasador Jefe bajo M.G.L. c. 41, §25A
• Aceptación de las actas de la reunión del 2 de abril de 2026
• Sesión ejecutiva para revisar solicitudes de reducción de impuestos y exenciones según el Capítulo 59, Sección 60

Community Development Board

La Junta de Desarrollo Comunitario llevará a cabo una continuación de la audiencia pública sobre un Permiso Especial de Distrito de Desarrollo Residencial Planificado y la Aprobación del Plan del Sitio para 11 Cross Street. La junta también considerará respaldar un Permiso Especial de Preservación Histórica para 47 Lowell Street y aceptará las actas de siete reuniones anteriores. La reunión se llevará a cabo de forma remota a través de Zoom y el comentario público estará disponible mediante registro.

• Continuación de la audiencia pública para 11 Cross Street – Permiso Especial de Distrito de Desarrollo Residencial Planificado y Aprobación del Plan del Sitio
• Respaldo de los planes para 47 Lowell Street – Permiso Especial de Preservación Histórica
• Aceptación de las actas del 29 de julio de 2025; 8 de octubre de 2025; 12 de noviembre de 2025; 10 de diciembre de 2025; 14 de enero de 2026; 11 de febrero de 2026; y 11 de marzo de 2026
• Agenda de consentimiento y asuntos de zonificación a discutir
• Los asuntos nuevos incluyen la fijación de una fecha para la audiencia pública y cualquier otro asunto nuevo

The Board approved the endorsement of plans for 47 Lowell Street and continued the hearing for 11 Cross Street to June 10. A joint public hearing was scheduled for a rezoning request at 0 Arcadia Street.

• Approved meeting minutes from July 29, 2025, through March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued 11 Cross Street special permit and site plan hearing to June 10 (unanimous)
• Scheduled joint public hearing for 0 Arcadia Street rezoning for June 10 (not voted)
• Authorized Chairman to endorse plans for 47 Lowell Street (unanimous)

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen considerará transferir una licencia de Concesionario de Automóviles Clase I de Grieco Chrysler a Methuen Chrysler en 175 Pelham Street, y una solicitud de TGI Friday's para extender su horario de funcionamiento una hora comenzando a las 10:00 AM. La junta también aprobará un cambio de gerente para el Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902 en 459 Merrimack Street. La reunión incluye la aprobación de la agenda y las actas del 8 de abril de 2026.

• Transferencia de Licencia de Concesionario de Automóviles Clase I de MDR Motors MA, LLC (Grieco Chrysler) a Methuen Motor Sales (Methuen Chrysler) en 175 Pelham Street
• Cambio de horario para Sugarloaf Hospitality LLC (TGI Friday's) en 90 Pleasant Valley Street de su actual 11 AM–1 AM a 10 AM–1 AM
• Cambio de gerente para Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902 en 459 Merrimack Street

The Methuen Licensing Board unanimously approved three new business items: a transfer of a Class I Auto Dealers License from Grieco Chrysler to Methuen Chrysler at 175 Pelham Street, a change of hours for TGI Friday's to open at 10:00am instead of 11:00am, and a change of manager for Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902. The board also rescheduled the June meeting from June 10 to June 11.

• Approved transfer of Class I Auto Dealers License from MDR Motors MA, LLC to Methuen Motor Sales, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of hours for TGI Friday's from 11am–1am to 10am–1am Monday–Sunday (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Methuen Sons of Italy Lodge 902 (unanimous)
• Voted to reschedule June meeting from June 10 to June 11 at 6:00pm (unanimous)

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública revisará su encargo y cronograma, luego discutirá asuntos de sesiones anteriores que incluyen la seguridad a lo largo del Rail Trail, estacas de hidrantes, un semáforo en Pleasant Valley Street, ordenanzas de permisos de servicios públicos, espacios de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad y una propuesta de ordenanza para restringir que las estaciones de servicio vendan gasolina a motos de cross. Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una discusión sobre el estacionamiento del centro. Se permite la participación del público.

• Discusión de seguridad a lo largo del Rail Trail
• Estacas de hidrantes en cada hidrante contra incendios
• Semáforo en Pleasant Valley Street hacia Route 213 cerca del antiguo Walgreens
• Ordenanza que restringe a las estaciones de servicio la venta de gasolina para motos de cross
• Discusión sobre el estacionamiento del centro

Cultural Council

El consejo aprobará las actas de abril, recibirá una actualización financiera y discutirá asuntos pendientes, incluida una actualización de la subvención para el StoryTelling Workshop y la programación de eventos de mayo/junio, como presentaciones musicales y espectáculos del club de teatro. Los nuevos asuntos incluyen la revisión de una reunión con el Mayor Beauregard, capacitación sobre conflictos de interés y la planificación de eventos veraniegos.

• Actualización de subvenciones 2026 #19 StoryTelling Workshop (reprogramado para el 07/28)
• Eventos de mayo/junio: #2 This Land is Your Land, #3 Jazz Committee, #20 Musical Baseball Show, #1 AppleJack Trio, #4 Prismatic Magic
• Revisión de la reunión con el Mayor Beauregard
• Capacitación sobre Conflictos de Interés para los miembros
• Revisión de materiales para eventos veraniegos

The Council approved the minutes from the April 13, 2026, meeting. Financial reports indicated $35,999 has been paid out of $38,999 in total grants, with two grants still outstanding. The Council also reviewed upcoming community events and outreach plans.

• Approved April 13, 2026 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (5-0)

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre cinco Avisos de Intención para proyectos en 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line, 29 Oak Street y 109 North Street, además de una enmienda a una Orden de Condiciones en 9 River Street. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen una solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales, órdenes de cumplimiento y varios avisos de infracción. Otros asuntos cubren una certificación de emergencia por la rotura de una presa y una discusión sobre la política de eliminación de árboles.

• Aviso de Intención para el Proyecto de Renovación de la Condición de Activos de 397 Transmission Line (DEP #219-1321, MCC #26-002)
• Enmienda a la Orden de Condiciones para 9 River Street (DEP #219-1274, continuado desde el 16/4/2026)
• Orden de Cumplimiento #25-006 para 2 Muirfield Lane (continuado desde el 16/4/2026)
• Aviso de Infracción #25-012 para la evaluación del plan de entrada de 13 Lyndale Ave. (continuado desde el 19/2/2026)
• Certificación de Emergencia #26-006 por rotura de presa en los lotes 510-124-14 y 410-124-9

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the amendment to the Order of Conditions for the 9 River Street property, adding an ADA parking space and related stormwater controls. The hearing on that notice was also closed unanimously. The Commission authorized Lucas Environmental to conduct the peer review for the 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project, and voted to continue that hearing to the June 4 meeting.

• Approved amendment to Order of Conditions for 9 River Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 9 River Street notice (unanimous)
• Authorized Lucas Environmental to perform peer review for 397 Transmission Line project (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 397 Transmission Line project to June 4 (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

La Comisión sobre Discapacidad de Methuen se reunirá para discutir asuntos de rutina, incluyendo la aprobación de actas, el informe del tesorero y actualizaciones del Coordinador de ADA y del DPW sobre problemas de accesibilidad de la ciudad. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen la planificación para el Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad en julio y seguimientos de una ruta accesible para el sendero ferroviario y una solicitud de subvención de ADA. Los asuntos nuevos abordan la consulta de un concejal sobre una calle sin aceras (posiblemente Milk St.) y la queja de un residente sobre un paso de peatones desgastado para el acceso al sendero ferroviario.

• Seguimiento de la nueva ruta accesible para el sendero ferroviario con el Concejal Dizoglio
• Actualización sobre la solicitud de subvención de ADA para Methuen IT
• Discusión de una calle sin aceras, posiblemente Milk St.
• Correo electrónico del residente Paul Logan con respecto al paso de peatones desgastado para el acceso al sendero ferroviario
• Planificación para el evento del Mes del Orgullo de la Discapacidad y el Día del Orgullo de la Discapacidad en julio

The Commission on Disability approved a $2,000 budget for the upcoming Disability Pride Day event on July 25 at the YMCA and accepted the treasurer's report showing $153,102.05 in available funds. Members passed motions to have commissioners contact the recreation director about playground accessibility and to send a letter to the mayor regarding automated door issues at city hall. The ADA coordinator reported that a crosswalk near the rail trail will be repaired by end of July and that sidewalks are being installed on Hampstead Street from Howe to Maple Street.

• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Accepted treasurer's report ($153,102.05)
• Approved $2,000 budget for Disability Pride Day event
• Passed motion to contact recreation director about school playground accessibility
• Passed motion to send letter to mayor about automated doors after hours

Board of Health

La Junta de Salud de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión pública que incluirá una apelación de un permiso denegado para Kerry's Katering. La junta también revisará las actas de reuniones anteriores y discutirá una revisión del programa de tarifas.

• Apelación del permiso denegado para Kerry's Katering
• Revisión y aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores
• Revisión del programa de tarifas y posibles cambios

The Board of Health rejected an appeal and denied a food permit for Kerry’s Katering for the period of May 3 to May 31, 2026, citing food safety violations. The Board requested written food safety procedures from the owner before considering future permits. A proposed new fee schedule for health permits was introduced for future review.

• Rejected appeal and denied permit for Kerry’s Katering for May 3-31, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 10, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 9, 2026 (Unanimous)

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Methuen considerará varias resoluciones y ordenanzas, incluida una transferencia de $850,000 del Fondo General para financiar las tasas de vertedero y una subvención de $75,000 para sitios contaminados. La orden del día también incluye una ordenanza para enmendar las reglas de nepotismo, una solicitud para aceptar Cooper Lane como vía pública y actualizaciones sobre proyectos de infraestructura como la alcantarilla de Echo Lane y el puente de Oakland Avenue.

• Resolución TR-26-45 que autoriza una transferencia de $850,000 del Fondo General para las tasas de vertedero de la Oficina de Parques y Vías Públicas (DPW)
• Resolución TR-26-46 que acepta una subvención de $75,000 del Fondo de Reurbanización de Sitios Contaminados de MassDevelopment
• Ordenanza TO-26-13 que enmienda el código municipal Sección 4-1 (J) Nepotismo (eliminar de la tabla, como enmendada)
• Consideración de la designación de Kevin Barry como Subjefe de Bomberos
• Resolución TR-25-75 para aprobar el trazado de Cooper Lane para su aceptación como vía pública

Recreation Committee

El Comité de Recreación de Methuen se reunirá para escuchar una actualización del departamento por parte del Superintendente Steve Angelo, que incluye actualizaciones de proyectos de capital y planes estacionales. También llevarán a cabo una mesa redonda con organizaciones de deportes juveniles para discutir las condiciones de los campos, la programación y las necesidades. Los temas de discusión adicionales incluyen posibles actualizaciones de las tarifas de uso de campos, los impactos del ruido de las canchas de pickleball y la aclaración de la responsabilidad del mantenimiento de los campos escolares entre el DPW y el Departamento Escolar.

• Discusión de las tarifas de uso de campos y posible actualización de la ordenanza
• Mesa redonda con organizaciones de deportes juveniles (fútbol americano, béisbol, lacrosse, fútbol)
• Actualización sobre proyectos de capital en Nicholson, Burnham Rd y Vets Park
• Solicitud para colocar Little Free Libraries en áreas de parques
• Discusión de los impactos del ruido de las canchas de pickleball y posibles regulaciones de uso/multas

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión especial para considerar una resolución que autorice la transferencia de fondos para mantener los servicios de residuos sólidos sin interrupciones e implementar medidas de control de costos, según lo solicitado por la EPA. La reunión incluye el pase de lista, la aceptación de la agenda y la participación pública antes de la votación.

• TR-26-48 – Resolución que autoriza la transferencia de fondos para mantener los servicios de residuos sólidos sin interrupciones e implementar medidas de control de costos [solicitado por la EPA]

Council on Aging

Esta es una reunión de negocios regular del Methuen Council on Aging. El tema principal de discusión es una revisión de la política con respecto a las afiliaciones de grupos. La junta también aprobará las actas del 27 de marzo, revisará las finanzas y recibirá un informe del director.

• Aprobación de las actas de la reunión del 27 de marzo de 2026
• Revisión de finanzas
• Informe del director
• Revisión de la política sobre afiliaciones de grupos

The Methuen Council on Aging met on April 24, 2026, but lacked a quorum. The board approved the minutes from March 27, 2026, and authorized Executive Director Susan Riccio to hire Belko Landscaping for property updates. A motion to accept the financial report was not made due to the lack of quorum. The board also discussed a policy on Senior Participation & Caregiver Requirements, still in process.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2026 (motion by Aura Fluet, second by Maureen Sharrock)
• Authorized Executive Director to hire Belko Landscaping for property updates (pulling rose bushes, weeds, laying plastic)
• Financial report motion not accepted due to lack of quorum
• Discussed policy on Senior Participation & Caregiver Requirements (in process)

Historic District Commission

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre un Certificado de Idoneidad para que Sunrite Solar LLC instale paneles solares en un techo existente en 163 Broadway. La comisión también revisará una hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y una actualización sobre 36 Hampshire Street, y discutirá la actualización de la Nominación Nacional de Searles Estate.

• Audiencia pública para el Certificado de Idoneidad en 163 Broadway (paneles solares de Sunrite Solar LLC)
• Actualización de cumplimiento: 36 Hampshire Street
• Hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento
• Actualización de la Nominación Nacional de Searles Estate

The Historic District Commission approved minutes from January and February meetings. They tabled a Certificate of Appropriateness application from Sunrite Solar LLC for 17 solar panels and battery storage at 163 Broadway, due to apparent unapproved work on the property including replaced shingles and vinyl fencing.

• Approved January and February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 163 Broadway (unanimous)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión especial para discutir y potencialmente actuar sobre una resolución que propone una reducción de la fuerza laboral de emergencia a través de un programa de incentivos de separación y/o jubilación anticipada para ciertos empleados municipales. El punto, solicitado por el Mayor Beauregard, también involucra una Petición de Regla Local (Home Rule Petition) y un componente de la EPA. No hay otros puntos sustantivos en la agenda.

• TR-26-48: Resolución para la Reducción de la Fuerza Laboral de Emergencia a través del Programa de Incentivos de Separación/Jubilación Anticipada

Zoning Board

La Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación considerará asuntos antiguos que involucran una solicitud de cambio material a una decisión desfavorable previa en Center Street, y dos nuevas solicitudes de variación. Una variación busca permitir un anexo de un solo piso y una terraza en 2 Hayes Street con retiros laterales y traseros reducidos. Otra variación solicita una reducción del retiro frontal para un anante en 14 Derry Road.

• Asuntos Antiguos: Dana Kilroy (VP) Center Street – solicitud de cambio específico y material tras decisiones desfavorables en 2025 y 2026 (PARCEL ID: 716-113-4)
• Variación de 2026-07: Brian Zepkoski para Donna Zappala – construir anexo de 23'x16' y terraza de 7'x20' en 2 Hayes St; variación de retiro lateral a 3.1 pies (requerido 30 pies), trasero a 27.7 pies (requerido 30 pies)
• Variación de 2026-08: Nicholas Marion para Soubsub Wanlop – anexo en 14 Derry Road; variación de retiro frontal a 19.4 pies (requerido 20 pies) y aclaración del retiro frontal existente

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a request for a specific and material change to a previously denied petition (3‑2 vote). It approved a variance for a single‑story addition and deck at 2 Hayes St, granting the required setbacks (5‑0 vote). It also approved a variance for an addition at 14 Derry Rd to reduce the front setback by 0.6 ft (5‑0 vote).

• Denied specific and material change request (3-2)
• Approved variance for 2 Hayes St addition and deck (5-0)
• Approved variance for 14 Derry Rd addition front‑setback reduction (5-0)

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen considerará múltiples contratos y resoluciones, incluyendo una transferencia de $850,000 de Free Cash para tarifas de vertido de residuos sólidos, un contrato de $796,689 para el reemplazo de una caldera y una resolución para aceptar una subvención de Green Communities. Los concejales también solicitarán actualizaciones sobre conexiones de alcantarillado, planes para los edificios de policía y bomberos, distribución de contenedores de basura y el cierre propuesto de los servicios de maternidad en el Holy Family Hospital. Una audiencia pública ha sido aplazada para la rezonificación de un terreno en Arcadia Street.

• Contrato C-26-82: $796,689 para el reemplazo de la caldera de Marsh (Rise Group)
• Resolución TR-26-45: $850,000 de Free Cash para tarifas de vertido de residuos sólidos del DPW
• Resolución TR-26-39: Aceptar la subvención FY26 Green Communities del MA DOER
• Ordenanza TO-26-12: Rezonificar la parcela de Arcadia Street para uso comercial (aplazada para audiencia)
• Resolución TR-26-44: Transferencia de $40,000 para gastos de procesamiento de nómina

Public Safety Committee

El Comité de Seguridad Pública de Methuen discutirá varios temas de seguridad en curso y considerará una nueva ordenanza que prohibiría a las estaciones de servicio vender gasolina a motos de cross. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen una discusión sobre la seguridad del sendero ferroviario (rail-trail), la instalación de estacas en todos los hidrantes de incendio y un semáforo en Pleasant Valley Street cerca del antiguo Walgreens. El comité también revisará resoluciones y ordenanzas relacionadas con permisos de servicios públicos y estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad.

• Discusión sobre la seguridad a lo largo del Rail Trail (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Instalación de estacas en cada hidrante de incendio (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Semáforo en Pleasant Valley Street cerca del antiguo Walgreens (Councilor DiZoglio)
• Ordenanza que establece espacios de estacionamiento para personas con discapacidad en Methuen (Councilor Soto)
• Ordenanza que restringe a las estaciones de servicio la venta de gasolina a motos de cross (Councilor DiZoglio)

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación llevará a cabo audiencias públicas y asuntos regulares, incluyendo la continuación de las audiencias sobre un Aviso de Intención para 11 Cross Street y una Enmienda a la Orden de Condiciones para 9 River Street. La agenda también incluye la discusión de un permiso de aguas pluviales, el proyecto Brookview Heights, y varias certificaciones de emergencia y órdenes de cumplimiento.

• Continuación del Aviso de Intención para 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) desde el 2/4/2026
• Continuación de la Enmienda a la Orden de Condiciones para 9 River Street desde el 2/4/2026
• Solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales para 11 Cross Street discutida bajo asuntos antiguos
• Certificaciones de emergencia #26-003 (Pelham & Salem Sts.), #26-004 (9 Harris St.), #26-005 (10 Cameron Way) de DPW
• Continuación de múltiples órdenes de cumplimiento y avisos de infracción para varias propiedades

The Commission ratified three emergency certifications for beaver dam removal and hazardous tree removal. Several enforcement orders and notices of violation were continued to future meeting dates.

• Accepted continuance for 11 Cross Street to May 7 (unanimous)
• Accepted continuance for 9 River Street to May 7 (unanimous)
• Approved amended agenda including Notice of Violation #25-014 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 11 Cross Street stormwater permit to May 7 (unanimous)
• Required corrected bond documentation for 99 Cross by June 4 (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency certification #26-003 for beaver dam removal (unanimous)
• Ratified emergency certification #26-004 for beaver dam removal (unanimous)

Cultural Council

El Consejo Cultural de Methuen revisará el estado de las subvenciones de 2026, discutirá una propuesta de borrador para aumentar la participación y programará próximos eventos culturales que incluyen presentaciones en el Senior Center y en la Nevins Memorial Library. Los miembros también discutirán una reunión con el alcalde Beauregard y una posible recepción de subvenciones.

• Actualización sobre las subvenciones de 2026, incluyendo presentaciones de Dennis Wise, Howard Newman, AppleJack Trio, Prismatic Magic y otros
• Propuesta de borrador para aumentar la participación en el Consejo Cultural
• Discusión de la reunión con el alcalde Beauregard
• Revisión de los eventos de abril tales como 'The Theft of Dignity', MHS MultiCultural Fair y Storytelling Workshop

Charter Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de la Carta votará para aprobar las revisiones finales de la Carta de la Ciudad de Methuen, que luego serán presentadas al Alcalde y al Concejo Municipal. La reunión incluye participación pública y la aceptación de las actas anteriores.

• Votación para aprobar las revisiones finales de la Carta para su presentación al Alcalde y al Concejo Municipal

Board of Health

La Junta de Salud de Methuen discutirá y potencialmente votará una propuesta para prohibir la fabricación, venta y distribución de productos de kratom. La reunión también incluye la aprobación de las actas de reuniones anteriores.

• Discusión y decisión sobre la prohibición de productos de kratom (fabricación, venta, distribución)
• Aprobación de las actas de las reuniones del 10 de diciembre de 2025 y el 4 de marzo de 2026

The Board of Health unanimously voted to table the approval of the December 10, 2025 and March 4, 2026 meeting minutes. The Board then unanimously approved an ordinance prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom products in Methuen. Both motions passed with unanimous yes votes.

• Tabled approval of Dec 10, 2025 and Mar 4, 2026 minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approved ordinance prohibiting manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom products (unanimous yes)

Charter Review Committee

El Comité de Revisión de la Carta de Methuen llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre la Carta de la Ciudad enmendada, seguida inmediatamente por una votación para aprobar el documento revisado. La reunión está abierta al público a través de televisión por cable, transmisión en vivo y archivada bajo demanda.

• Audiencia pública sobre la Carta de Autonomía (Home Rule Charter) de Methuen enmendada
• Votación del Comité para aprobar la Carta revisada tras la audiencia
• Versiones con control de cambios y versiones limpias de la carta disponibles para su revisión

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen considerará varias licencias nuevas y transferidas, incluyendo un permiso de alcohol de un día para la celebración Methuen 300, nuevas licencias de concesionarios de automóviles de Clase II y la transferencia de una licencia de concesionario de automóviles existente. La junta también escuchará una presentación sobre la propuesta de asientos al aire libre de temporada en el Sweetheart Inn.

• Licencia de alcohol de un día para Salvatore Ambra / Simply Elegant Catering en Methuen Music Hall para el evento Methuen 300 el 9 de mayo de 2026
• Nueva licencia de concesionario de automóviles de Clase II para Gary Martinez / Oval Motor Deals en 447 Prospect Street (la licencia de 2025 venció)
• Transferencia de licencia de concesionario de automóviles de Clase II de Charles Gillespie / Charles Auto en 670 Lowell Street a Mohammad Al Omari / Alomari, LLC d/b/a Astra Motors
• Nueva licencia de concesionario de automóviles de Clase II para Keith Harley / KMH Sales, LLC d/b/a KMH Sales en 8 Marshall Street
• Presentación de Todd Dow y Matthew Goodfriend sobre la propuesta de asientos al aire libre de temporada en Sweetheart Inn, 80 Myrtle Street

The Board approved a one-day alcohol license for the 'Methuen 300' event and two Class II Auto Dealers licenses. A request for a new Class II Auto Dealers license at 8 Marshall Street was denied following resident objections.

• Approved one-day alcohol license for Simply Elegant Catering, Inc. for May 9, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved New Class II Auto Dealers License for Oval Motor Deals at 447 Prospect Street (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class II Auto Dealers license from Charles Auto to Alomari, LLC (unanimous)
• Denied New Class II Auto Dealers license for KMH Sales LLC at 8 Marshall Street (unanimous)

Housing Authority

La Autoridad de Vivienda de Methuen votará sobre la adjudicación de un contrato para servicios de inspección de Estándares de Calidad de Vivienda/NSPIRE a McCright & Associates, Inc. por hasta $110,000. También considerarán órdenes de cambio para dos proyectos, un contrato de paisajismo, una adquisición de fuente única para equipos de alarma contra incendios y una donación a la asociación de inquilinos. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen una orden de cambio aplazada y el establecimiento de metas para el director ejecutivo.

• Considerar la adjudicación del contrato de servicios de inspección HQS/NSPIRE a McCright & Associates, Inc., NTE $110,000
• Considerar la aprobación de la Orden de Cambio 0002 para el Proyecto #181113 ($31,618.13)
• Considerar la aprobación de la Orden de Cambio 0002 para el Proyecto #181157 ($11,405.98) — previamente aplazada
• Considerar la adjudicación del contrato de servicio de mantenimiento de paisajismo a True Landscaping, NTE $50,000
• Considerar la aprobación de la adquisición de fuente única para equipos de alarma contra incendios de la marca Notifier para el Proyecto de Mejora de Capital #181155

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will receive a department update on current priorities, capital projects, and program plans. It will discuss grant opportunities for lighting the rail trail, placement of Little Free Libraries, and the feasibility of eminent‑domain for rail‑trail depot overhangs. The committee will also review the water‑service issue affecting park restroom accessibility and plan a community cleanup day scheduled for April 25.

• Rail Trail Lighting – review of known grant opportunities, deadlines, match requirements
• Little Free Libraries – proposal to place libraries in Parks and Recreation areas
• Rail Trail Depot Overhangs – assessment of eminent‑domain feasibility
• Parks Accessibility – timeline for activating water service to park restrooms
• Councilor Community Cleanup Day – proposed sites, DPW support, volunteer and sponsor plan

The subcommittee received updates on park and field conditions, program registrations, and upcoming events. Members discussed concerns about Tenney Field, Rail Trail depot overhangs, Little Free Libraries, and the Island Adoption Program, but no formal actions were approved. The meeting concluded with plans for a Cleanup Day and scheduling the next meeting.

City Council

The Methuen City Council will discuss the sale of the Oakland Avenue School to the Oakland Avenue Trust. The body is also considering several city appointments, new contracts for police equipment and health screenings, and ordinances regarding cottage food production and pest control.

• Resolution to approve Oakland Avenue Trust's offer to purchase Oakland Avenue School
• Contract C-26-80 with Seacoast Harley-Davidson for a 2026 Police Road Glide: $29,870.00
• Contract C-26-81 with Telemedicine Group DE, LLC for cardiac/metabolic screening: $32,340.00
• Ordinance TO-26-9 allowing residential cottage food production
• Grant acceptance of $34,988.02 for firefighter safety equipment

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a stormwater permit application and consider a tree removal emergency certification. The meeting will also address several continued enforcement orders and violations.

• Stormwater Permit Application – 11 Cross Street
• Emergency Certification #26-001 – 60 Cornelie Rd. (Tree removal)
• Notice of Violation #25-014 – 134 Meriline Ave.
• Notice of Violation #25-015 – 44 Ayer Street
• Notice of Violation #25-016 – 46 Ayer Street

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to issue a Negative 2 Determination under state law and a Negative 3 Determination under local law for the Preserve at Emerald Pines tree‑hazard request. It also ratified an Emergency Certification for 60 Cornelie Road and continued several pending hearings to the April 16 meeting (9 River Street amendment, 11 Cross Street stormwater permit, 2 Muirfield Lane enforcement order, 15 Ayers Village Road violation, and 134 Meriline Avenue violation) and to May 7 for the latter. All votes were unanimous.

• Issued Negative 2 State and Negative 3 Local Determinations for Preserve at Emerald Pines (unanimous)
• Opened hearing on amendment to Order of Conditions for 9 River Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on 9 River Street amendment to April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Stormwater Permit hearing for 11 Cross Street to April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certification for 60 Cornelie Rd (unanimous)
• Continued Enforcement Order hearing for 2 Muirfield Lane to April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation hearing for 15 Ayers Village Road to April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation hearing for 134 Meriline Ave to May 7, 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct regular business and enter an executive session. The board will review abatement and exemption applications under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 60.

• Executive session to review abatement and exemption applications

The Board opened the meeting at 8:47 a.m. and unanimously accepted the March 19, 2026 minutes. They noted that the assessor has not received a response from B.C.E.A. Neema Church regarding requested information. The Board then unanimously voted to enter Executive Session to consider statutory exemption and abatement applications. The meeting adjourned at 9:26 a.m.

• Opened meeting at 8:47 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted March 19, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Noted lack of response from B.C.E.A. Neema Church (informational)
• Entered Executive Session to consider statutory exemption applications (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session to consider abatement applications (unanimous)
• Ended general meeting at 9:00 a.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:26 a.m. (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability meets on April 2, 2026 at City Hall. The agenda includes routine reports from the treasurer, ADA coordinator, and DPW, as well as updates on Disability Pride Month, the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade, the Methuen Rail Trail accessibility, and an Autism Awareness Month flag raising. The commission will discuss a new ADA grant application. No formal decisions are listed beyond discussion items.

• Treasurer’s Report
• ADA Coordinator’s Report and See Click Fix reports
• DPW update on city accessibility issues
• Methuen Rail Trail accessibility update
• ADA Grant Application

The commission unanimously approved a $6,200 grant to make the city website ADA compliant. The Treasurer’s Report was approved by Ms. Lee and Ms. Gonzalez. Commissioners discussed and agreed to raise a flag at City Hall for Autism Awareness Month on April 6. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved $6,200 grant for ADA‑compliant website (unanimous)
• Treasurer’s Report approved by Ms. Lee and Ms. Gonzalez
• Flag raising for Autism Awareness Month scheduled for April 6
• Motion to approve agenda (outcome not recorded)
• Public discussion of Methuen Rail Trail accessibility project (no decision)
• Old business flyer draft for Disability Pride event circulated (no formal vote)
• No ADA coordinator report (coordinator absent)
• No new business beyond flag raising

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review financial reports and the director's report. The body will also conduct a policy review regarding group affiliates.

• Review of minutes from February 27, 2026
• Financial report
• Director's report
• Policy review for group affiliates

The board accepted the prior meeting minutes after a motion by Aura Fluet and approved the financial report presented by Chair Maureen Sharrock. Both motions were recorded as approved. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (motion by Aura Fluet)
• Approved the financial report (motion by Christine Metzmaekers)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will consider a variance application for an addition measuring 10.25' × 25.67' at 595 Prospect Street, seeking a side setback of 8.9 feet instead of the required 15 feet in a Residential C district. The board will also review a request for a specific and material change concerning Dana Kilroy’s Center Street parcel, which has prior unfavorable variance and special‑permit decisions. Procedural items include the pledge of allegiance, roll call, and acceptance of February 25, 2026 minutes.

• Variance application for 595 Prospect St (addition 10.25' × 25.67') requesting 8.9 ft side setback (required 15 ft), Parcel 1D:814-80-5
• Request for specific and material change for Dana Kilroy, Center Street, Parcel ID 716-113-4, referencing prior variance (May 2025) and special permit (Jan 2026)
• Acceptance of minutes from February 25, 2026

The Zoning Board unanimously accepted the February 25, 2026 minutes. It approved Maximiliano Rizzo’s variance request for an addition at 595 Prospect Street with a 5‑yes vote. The Board granted a continuance for Dana Kilroy’s mixed‑use proposal to be reconsidered at the next meeting, also by a 5‑yes vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted February 25, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 595 Prospect Street addition (5‑yes)
• Granted continuance for Dana Kilroy mixed‑use proposal (5‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Methuen Housing Authority will hold a special meeting to continue discussions on the Executive Director's evaluation and goal setting.

• Consideration of the Executive Director Evaluation Form
• Consideration of Setting Goals for the Executive Director

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing and review a stormwater permit application for 11 Cross Street. The body will also discuss a culvert change and an update on work at 29 Oak St.

• Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (DEP File #219-1320, MCC File #26-001)
• Stormwater Permit Application for 11 Cross Street
• Insignificant change to Order of Conditions for Pleasant Valley Culvert (DEP #219-1310, MCC File #24-016)
• Update on proposed work at 29 Oak St.

The Conservation Commission opened the hearing on the 11 Cross Street Notice of Intent and voted to continue the hearing to the April 16, 2026 meeting. The agenda was accepted with a correction noting the hearing had been tabled. The commission issued an insignificant change to the Order of Conditions for the Pleasant Valley Culvert. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Opened hearing on Notice of Intent – 11 Cross Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing to April 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda with correction that hearing was tabled (unanimous)
• Issued insignificant change to Order of Conditions for Pleasant Valley Culvert (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will convene a regular meeting to accept minutes from March 5, 2026, and address new and old business. The primary action is a closed executive session to review abatement and exemption applications under state law.

• Acceptance of March 5, 2026 minutes
• Executive session for abatement and exemption applications
• Review of New Business
• Review of Old Business

The Board of Assessors unanimously opened the meeting at 8:38 a.m. and approved the minutes from the March 5 meeting. New growth projects were discussed but no actions were taken. The Board then voted unanimously to enter an executive session at 8:58 a.m. to consider statutory exemption and abatement applications, and adjourned the meeting at 10:07 a.m.

• Opened meeting at 8:38 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted March 5, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session at 8:58 a.m. to consider exemption and abatement applications (3‑0 yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:07 a.m. (unanimous)

Charter Review Committee

The Charter Review Committee will review input from the Solicitor and the Collins Center, accept minutes from previous meetings, and confirm the next meeting on April 9, 2026, as a public hearing to approve the final revised charter.

• Accept minutes of committee workshop January 29, 2026 & Meeting Feb 12, 2026
• Review input from Solicitor and Collins Center
• Confirm next meeting date and time April 09, 2026
• April 09, 2026 will be a public hearing followed by a meeting to approve the final revised Charter

Unaccepted Ways Task Force

The Unaccepted Ways Committee will discuss identifying and recommending a qualified consultant to work with legal counsel, engineering and DPW, and planning and GIS resources to assess unaccepted ways and develop an acceptance framework. The committee will also consider accepting Section 9A of G. L. c. 200A and discuss procedures for using funds to improve unaccepted ways. Standard agenda items such as roll call, agenda acceptance, public participation, and any other business are also included.

• Identify and recommend a qualified consultant for unaccepted ways assessment
• Create a standardized acceptance framework covering legal prerequisites, engineering standards, cost estimates, funding options, abutter responsibilities, and timelines
• Establish criteria to rank unaccepted streets based on safety, access, density, and emergency response needs
• Accept Section 9A of G. L. c. 200A and discuss procedures for using funds to improve unaccepted ways
• No new business items

City Council

The Methuen City Council will delay further discussion and a final vote on the Oakland Avenue Trust’s offer to purchase the Oakland Avenue School until the April 6 meeting. It will also consider several budget transfers, adopt resolutions to amend council rules, and approve a contract for new computer equipment. Additional items include an ordinance amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Ayers Village Road and acceptance of a donated softball field scoreboard.

• Postponement of vote on Oakland Avenue Trust’s offer to purchase Oakland Avenue School (TR-26-24)
• Transfer of $292,000 from General Fund DPW Personal Service to DPW Other Expenses (TR-26-18)
• Transfer of $20,000 from General Fund Fire Personal Service to Fire Other Expenses (TR-26-19)
• Contract C-26-79 with B & H Foto & Electronics for 25 HP Probooks and accessories, amount $31,699.75
• Ordinance TO-26-8 amending the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for Ayers Village Road, Parcel 702-72-83

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability will hear reports, including an ADA Coordinator’s report and a Department of Public Works update on city accessibility. Commissioners will discuss outreach workshops for emergency preparedness, website improvements, flyers, and upcoming events such as Disability Pride Month and the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. New business will allow any additional reports or items of interest to the disability community.

• ADA Coordinator’s Report and recent See Click Fix reports
• Update from DPW on accessibility issues in the city
• Discussion on community outreach workshops for emergency preparedness
• Discussion on updating the MCOD website with disability resources
• Discussion of the Disability Pride Month event in July

The commission scheduled the Disability Pride event for Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. It assigned each commissioner to bring a list of about five vendors to the next meeting to plan the event. The Emergency Preparedness event at the Senior Center was tabled until fall. Mr. Hatch and Ms. Santos will contact city hall to update the commission website and request a Facebook account.

• Scheduled Disability Pride event for July 25, 2026 (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)
• Commissioners to bring ~5 vendor lists to next meeting for event planning
• Tabled Emergency Preparedness event at Senior Center until fall
• Mr. Hatch and Ms. Santos tasked to request website update and Facebook account from city hall

Community Development Board

The Methuen Community Development Board will hold continued public hearings to consider a special permit and site plan for a planned residential development at 11 Cross Street and a hotel project at 143 Pleasant Valley Street. The board will also consider new business items including a historic preservation special permit for 47 Lowell Street, the Methuen Center Smart Growth Overlay District plan for 269 Broadway and 2 Charles Street, and a site plan approval for 99 Cross Street. Votes will be taken to elect board officers and to authorize the chair to sign plans on behalf of the board.

• 11 Cross Street – Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for Planned Residential Development District
• 143 Pleasant Valley Street – Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for a Hotel
• 47 Lowell Street – Historic Preservation Special Permit
• 269 Broadway & 2 Charles Street – Methuen Center Smart Growth Overlay District Plan Approval
• 99 Cross Street – Site Plan Approval

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will review an application for a Common Victualler License for Namaste Café at 436 Broadway, Unit B‑1. The board will also consider a transfer of a Class III auto license from Edward Cruz of Best Price Auto Sales to Antonio Machado of Carnova LLC at 469 Merrimack Street. No other agenda items are listed beyond routine approvals.

• Common Victualler License application – Namaste Café, 436 Broadway, Unit B‑1
• Transfer of Class III auto license – from Edward Cruz (Best Price Auto Sales) to Antonio Machado (Carnova LLC), 469 Merrimack Street

The Licensing Board approved its agenda and the minutes from the February meeting. It granted a Common Victualler license to Guru Mahant Krupa LLC, doing business as Namaste Café at 436 Broadway. The Board also approved the transfer of a Class III auto license from Edward Cruz (Best Price Auto Sales) to Antonio Machado (Carnova LLC) at 469 Merrimack Street.

• Approved agenda for March 11, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler license for Namaste Café, 436 Broadway (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class III auto license to Antonio Machado, 469 Merrimack Street (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board will consider awarding contracts for interior handrails and a community room generator. Members will also discuss goals and the evaluation form for the Executive Director.

• Awarding Project #181170 (interior handrails) to TM Construction for $98,500
• Awarding Project #181174 (Community Room Generator) to CDS Unlimited, LLC for $78,885
• Setting goals for the Executive Director
• Review of the Executive Director Evaluation Form

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

The Public Health Excellence Grant Board will review and accept minutes from the August 27, 2025 and December 10, 2025 meetings. It will then discuss grant reporting, workforce development, and health communications. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review and accept minutes from August 27, 2025
• Review and accept minutes from December 10, 2025
• Grant reporting
• Workforce development
• Health communications

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to review a financial report and plan for 2026 grants. The body will also discuss a proposal to increase engagement in the council and a meeting with Mayor Beauregard.

• Planning for 2026 grants
• Proposal for increasing engagement in the Cultural Council
• Council sponsored event at MMMH
• Modification to grant
• Staples banner designs 1 & 2

The Cultural Council approved a modification to Grant 19 that will return $550 to its budget. The draft proposal for increasing council engagement was tabled until the April meeting. Earlier agenda and minutes approvals were procedural and passed unanimously among members present.

• Accepted agenda (5 yes; 1 absent)
• Accepted February 9 minutes (5 yes; 1 absent)
• Tabled draft engagement proposal until April meeting (5 yes; 1 absent)
• Modified Grant 19, returning $550 to council (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yes; 1 absent)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street. The body will also review requests for determinations of applicability and address ongoing notices of violation.

• Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 2 Sawyer Place (Angel Cedano)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for Merrimack River Boom Installation (City of Methuen)
• Notice of Violation for 134 Meriline Ave. (C& A Enterprises, LLC)
• Notice of Violation for 30 Brown Court (Henrique Alves)

The commission unanimously voted to table the hearing on the 11 Cross Street Notice of Intent to the March 19, 2026 meeting. The agenda was unanimously accepted with an amendment adding DEP File #1320. The minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting were unanimously accepted. The commission unanimously issued a Negative 2 Determination under state law and a Negative 3 Determination under local law, with Special Conditions 1‑9, for the 2 Sawyer Place project.

• Table 11 Cross Street hearing to March 19, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accept agenda amendment adding DEP File #1320 (unanimous)
• Accept minutes from 2/19/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Issue Negative 2 Determination (state) for 2 Sawyer Place (unanimous)
• Issue Negative 3 Determination (local) for 2 Sawyer Place (unanimous)
• Apply Special Conditions 1‑9 to 2 Sawyer Place determination (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Methuen Board of Assessors will meet on March 5, 2026 to accept the minutes from the February 5 meeting, consider new and old business items, and then enter an executive session. In the executive session the board will review abatement and exemption applications under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 60. The meeting will adjourn after the executive session.

• Accept minutes from February 5, 2026 meeting
• Executive session to review abatement and exemption applications (Mass. Gen. Laws Ch. 59, Sec. 60)

The Methuen Board of Assessors met at 8:38 a.m. and unanimously approved a motion to open the meeting. The board also unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 5, 2026 meeting. Later, members unanimously voted to enter executive session to consider statutory exemption and abatement applications. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 a.m.

• Opened general meeting at 8:38 a.m. (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of the March 5, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider exemption and abatement applications (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 a.m.

Board of Health

The Methuen Board of Health will discuss and decide an appeal concerning the Neighborhood Convenience Market at 7 Cross Street. It will adopt emergency bodywork regulations that set minimum standards for bodywork practitioners. It will also adopt an emergency regulation prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of Kratom products, establishing fines of $1,000 for a first violation, $2,000 for a second, and $5,000 for a third or subsequent violation, effective March 9, 2026.

• Appeal – Neighborhood Convenience Market, 7 Cross Street
• Adoption of emergency Bodywork Regulations
• Emergency Kratom prohibition with fines: $1,000 (first), $2,000 (second), $5,000 (third/subsequent)
• Enforcement authority granted to Board of Health agents and Methuen Police Department
• Effective date of Kratom regulation: March 9, 2026

The board accepted the November 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. It upheld a $1,000 fine against Neighborhood Convenience Market for selling tobacco to a minor, and the owner paid the fine in full. The board unanimously voted to table the agenda item on synthetic cannabinoids, kratom and novel intoxication products for further review. The next meeting was scheduled for April 9, 2026.

• Accepted November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous yes)
• Upheld $1,000 fine against Neighborhood Convenience Market; owner paid in full
• Voted to table discussion on synthetic cannabinoids, kratom, novel intoxication products (unanimous yes)
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for April 9, 2026 (agreement)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes)

City Council

The Methuen City Council will discuss the sale of the Oakland Avenue School and vote on several municipal contracts and fund transfers. The body will also consider appointments to the Conservation Commission, Licensing Board, and Historical Commission.

• Proposed sale of Oakland Avenue School to the Oakland Avenue Trust
• Contract for Custodial Cleaning Services with Complete Cleaning Co., Inc. for $156,000.00
• Contract for Water Treatment Plant pump rehabilitation with Northeast Pumps for $168,880.00
• Contract for police and city vehicles with McGovern MHQ Inc. for $234,31.00
• Resolution to accept a $50,000 state earmark for the Methuen Tricentennial Celebration

The council accepted the meeting agenda unanimously. It then approved the FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant requested by the mayor and police chief. Finally, it approved the Oakland Avenue Trust’s offer to purchase the Oakland Avenue School, authorizing the mayor to execute the sale.

• Accepted agenda (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative grant (unanimous)
• Approved Oakland Avenue Trust purchase offer for Oakland Avenue School (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Methuen Finance Committee will meet on March 2, 2026 to conduct roll call, accept the agenda, and allow public participation. A general discussion will be held to set the timeline and objectives for the committee’s role in developing the upcoming city budget. The committee will also set the date for its next meeting before adjourning.

• General discussion to set timeline and objectives for the upcoming budget

Council on Aging

The Methuen Council on Aging will meet on February 25, 2026. The agenda includes a reflection, minutes from the January 23, 2026 meeting, a finances item, a director’s report, and a review of the City’s unlawful harassment and discrimination policy. No other actions are listed.

• Reflection
• Minutes from January 23, 2026
• Finances
• Director’s Report
• Policy Review of unlawful harassment/discrimination policy

The council approved the minutes from the January 23 meeting unanimously. The February financial report was also approved unanimously. Liz Otto will arrange the Sunset Series program while Susan is absent. No other actions were taken.

• Approved previous minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February financial report (unanimous)
• Liz Otto to set up Sunset Series (planned)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold a public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness request by MTZ Realty LLC for 16 Ditson Place. The request includes installing a fence, exterior lighting, painting the garage door, and adding a new sign. The commission will also review an updated enforcement spreadsheet and related letters. No other public hearings are scheduled.

• Certificate of Appropriateness request for 16 Ditson Place – fence, exterior lighting, garage door paint, new sign (MTZ Realty LLC)
• Review of updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board will consider a special permit and several variance applications for a free‑standing sign at 65 Haverhill Street, a detached garage at 13 School Street, and an addition/shed at 43 Blueberry Lane. Each request seeks relief from setback or lot‑coverage requirements in Neighborhood Business, RD, or Residential B zones. The board will also accept the minutes from the January 28 meeting.

• Special Permit for a free‑standing sign at 65 Haverhill St (Neighborhood Business zone)
• Variance for the same sign to reduce front setback to 5' (required 12'‑6")
• Variance for a detached garage at 13 School St to exceed lot coverage (30% vs 25%)
• Variance for a 33.98" × 16" addition and shed at 43 Blueberry Ln to reduce left‑side setback

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a free‑standing sign at 65 Haverhill Street and a variance to locate that sign within the front setback. The board also approved a variance for a detached garage at 13 School Street that exceeds lot‑coverage limits by 5%. No public opposition was recorded and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved Special Permit for free‑standing sign at 65 Haverhill St (unanimous)
• Approved Variance for front‑setback of sign at 65 Haverhill St (unanimous)
• Approved Variance for detached garage at 13 School St (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a Request for Determination of Applicability and review ongoing notices of violation. The body will also discuss a solar panel proposal and commission rules regarding buffer zones.

• Request for Determination of Applicability #26-002 for 2 Sawyer Place
• Notice of Violation #25-012 for 13 Lyndale Ave regarding a driveway plan
• Notice of Violation #25-004 for 30 Brown Court
• Solar panel proposal for 79 Haverhill St
• Discussion of Commission Rules and Regulations regarding 50-foot Buffer Zone

The Commission unanimously accepted the meeting agenda and the minutes from the three prior meetings. It ratified an emergency certification allowing removal of five trees at 65 West Street. Several pending items were continued to future dates: the 2 Sawyer Place applicability request to 3/5/2026, the 13 Lyndale Ave. driveway violation to 5/7/2026, and the 30 Brown Court restoration issue to 3/5/2026. The meeting adjourned at 8:02 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Accept agenda (unanimous)
• Accept minutes from 12/18/2025, 1/8/2026, and 1/22/2026 (unanimous)
• Continue request for Determination of Applicability #26-002 at 2 Sawyer Place to 3/5/2026 (unanimous)
• Ratify Emergency Certification #26-001 for tree removal at 65 West St (unanimous)
• Continue Notice of Violation #25-012 at 13 Lyndale Ave to 5/7/2026 (unanimous)
• Continue Notice of Violation #25-004 at 30 Brown Court to 3/5/2026 (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:02 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Methuen Housing Authority will hold a special meeting on February 18, 2026 at 22 Mystic Street. The board will consider approving the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget for state and federal programs. No other business is listed.

• Approve FY 2027 operating budget for state and federal programs

Veterans Affairs

The Veteran Affairs Committee will meet to vote for a committee chair and review its purpose, scope, and reporting expectations. The committee will also discuss turning a portion of the rail trail into a veterans memorial.

• Vote for Chair of the Committee
• Review of committee charge and timeline
• Discussion on turning a portion of the rail trail into a veterans memorial

City Council

The Methuen City Council will consider several items, including an appointment to the Board of Health and updates on garbage/recycling RFPs, GIS mapping, and sewer projects. Unfinished business includes resolutions on the FY ’25 Community Development Block Grant, staff salary analysis, and rail‑trail lighting. New business features a resolution to accept the FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant and an order to reclassify $19,359 of enterprise capital project borrowing. The council will also act on a legal services contract and an ordinance for board service voting.

• TR-26-14 Resolution authorizing acceptance of FY26 Shannon Community Safety Initiative Grant (requested by Mayor and Chief of Police)
• TR-26-15 Order amending Order No. 5754 to reclassify $19,359 between Enterprise Capital Projects (requested by Mayor and Director of Public Works)
• C-26-71 Revised and Updated Legal Services Retention Letter – Special Counsel – KP Law (contract)
• TO-26-7 Ordinance allowing continued service on boards and commissions by a two‑thirds vote of City Council
• TR-26-9 Resolution authorizing acceptance and expenditure of FY ’25 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant

The council voted to accept the meeting agenda with a unanimous vote. Minutes from the January 20 and February 2 regular meetings were also accepted unanimously. Traci Lavigne Milnes was appointed as an alternate member of the Board of Health, again with a unanimous vote.

• Agenda accepted (unanimous)
• January 20, 2026 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• February 2, 2026 minutes accepted (unanimous)
• Appointed Traci Lavigne Milnes as Board of Health alternate (unanimous)

Recreation Committee

The Methuen Recreation Committee will review its purpose and reporting timeline, hear a department update from Superintendent Stephen Angelo on park capital projects such as Nicholson, Burnham Rd, and Vets Park, and hold a stakeholder roundtable with youth sports organizations about field conditions, scheduling, and capital needs. The committee will also discuss rail trail lighting grant opportunities and plan a community cleanup day scheduled for Saturday, April 25.

• Stakeholder roundtable with youth sports groups (football, baseball, lacrosse, soccer) on field conditions, scheduling, and capital needs
• Department update from Superintendent Stephen Angelo on capital projects (Nicholson, Burnham Rd, Vets Park) and park audit status
• Rail Trail Lighting – review of grant opportunities, deadlines, and match requirements (requested by Councilor Valley)
• Councilor Drew’s Community Cleanup Day planning for Saturday, April 25 (goals, sites, volunteer and sponsor plan)
• Presentation on the purpose, scope, and reporting expectations of the Recreation Committee

Charter Review Committee

The Methuen Charter Review Committee will continue its review of a proposed consolidation of school and city departments. The committee will vote to approve the final revisions of the city charter, if those revisions are complete. The meeting also includes routine items such as accepting the agenda, public participation, and approving minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting.

• Continue review of proposed consolidation of school/city departments
• Vote to approve the final revisions of the Charter if complete
• Public Participation
• Accept minutes of previous meeting January 8, 2026
• Confirm the next meeting date and time

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will conduct public hearings on a planned residential development at 11 Cross Street and a hotel project at 143 Pleasant Valley Street, reviewing special permits and site plans. The board will also set a public hearing date and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. These items are on the agenda for the February 11, 2026 meeting.

• 11 Cross Street – Planned Residential Development District Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
• 143 Pleasant Valley Street – Hotel Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
• Vote to set public hearing date
• Vote to elect Board Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
• Zoning Issues (agenda item)

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will review an application for a new club to obtain an all-alcohol license. The application is from the American Legion Post 122 located at 190 Broadway. The board will discuss the request at this meeting.

• Application for an all-alcohol license for a new club at 190 Broadway (American Legion Post 122)

The board approved its agenda and the minutes from the January 14 meeting. A motion to accept the alcohol‑license application for American Legion Post 122 was made, seconded and passed, with one commissioner abstaining. The board then adjourned the meeting by unanimous consent.

• Agenda for Feb 11, 2026 approved (motion by Giordano, seconded by Camargo, all in favor)
• Minutes of Jan 14, 2026 meeting approved (motion by Camargo, seconded by Giordano, all in favor)
• Application for new all‑alcohol license at American Legion Post 122 accepted (motion by Giordano, seconded by Chase, Camargo abstained)
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Giordano, seconded by Camargo, all in favor)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to nominate and vote for a Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members will also discuss 2026 grants and an event at MMMH.

• Nominations and vote for Vice-Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Planning for council sponsored event at MMMH
• Follow-up on 2026 grants
• Discussion of meeting with Mayor Beauregard on 01/27

The Methuen Cultural Council accepted its agenda and the minutes from the January 12 meeting. Members created an Engagement/Outreach Subcommittee and elected Alejandro Baez as Vice‑Chair. The council voted to allocate $1,500 each for planned events in June, August and September, totaling $4,500. Additional actions included ordering a banner for the March reception and deciding not to join the St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

• Agenda accepted (6 yes, 1 absent)
• January 12 minutes accepted (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Engagement/Outreach Subcommittee formed, Alejandro Baez appointed chair
• Alejandro Baez elected Vice‑Chair (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved $1,500 for each of three summer events, total $4,500 (6 yes, 1 absent)
• Ordered 2 × 6 ft Scrim Vinyl banner, approx. $75, design by Taana Latu
• Decided the council will not participate in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade
• Adjourned the meeting (6 yes, 1 absent)

Unaccepted Ways Task Force

The Unaccepted Ways Committee will discuss identifying a qualified consultant to work with legal counsel, engineering, DPW, and planning staff on assessing unaccepted streets. The committee will also review a proposed standardized acceptance framework covering legal prerequisites, engineering standards, cost estimates, funding options, and abutter responsibilities. Additionally, criteria for ranking priority streets based on safety, access, density, and emergency response needs will be established.

• Identify and recommend a qualified consultant for unaccepted ways assessment
• Develop a standardized acceptance framework (legal, engineering, cost, funding, abutter responsibilities)
• Establish criteria to rank priority streets by safety, access, density, and emergency response

Economic Development

The Economic Development Committee will discuss ongoing plans for small businesses in the city. Members will identify new potential businesses to assist with permitting and licensing. The committee will also consider ways to collaborate with newly opened businesses to support and promote them. The meeting will conclude by setting the date and time for the next session.

• Discuss ongoing plans for small businesses
• Identify new potential businesses for permitting and licensing assistance
• Collaborate with newly opened businesses to support and promote them

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to vote for a committee chair and review its charge. The body will discuss the purpose, scope, and reporting expectations for enhancing public safety and preventing hazards.

• Vote for Chair of the Committee
• Review of committee charge to enhance public safety and prevent hazards
• Discussion of timeline and reporting expectations

Board of Assessors

The Methuen Board of Assessors will hold its regular meeting on February 5, 2026. After routine items, the board will enter an executive session to review abatement and exemption applications under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 60. No other specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Acceptance of the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting
• Executive‑session review of abatement and/or exemption applications pursuant to Mass. General Laws Chapter 59, Section 60

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for February 5, 2026, was cancelled because there were no agenda items.

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to review reports from the ADA Coordinator and DPW regarding city accessibility. Members will discuss community outreach workshops on emergency preparedness and updates to the commission's website and flyer.

• DPW update on city accessibility issues
• Emergency preparedness workshops with MFD, MPD, and EMS
• Updates to the MCOD website and flyer
• Planning for Disability Pride Month in July
• Discussion regarding the St. Patrick's Day Parade

The Commission on Disability voted unanimously to adopt the title “Yes We Can” for the July disability awareness fair in honor of former commissioner Jim Beagan. The meeting also included a treasurer’s report, a commendation of Tenney Grammar School, and updates on accessibility for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, but no other formal actions were recorded.

• Adopted 'Yes We Can' title for July disability awareness event (unanimous vote)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Tax Increment Financing agreement for Eagle Woodworking and several public safety equipment contracts. The body is also considering ordinances to update the winter parking ban and create new coordinator positions for economic development and zero waste.

• Contract C-26-69 with Motorola Solutions, Inc. for $60,199.44
• Contract C-26-70 with Cyber Communication, Inc. for $37,083.88
• TIF Agreement for Eagle Management Co., LLC (DBA Eagle Woodworking) and 189 North Main Street, LLC
• Ordinance TO-26-6 updating the Winter Parking Ban enforcement and notification
• Resolution TR-26-7 to accept a $2,000 gift from Digital Federal Credit Union for the Police Department

The City Council adopted its amended rules and procedures and approved the resolution to accept and spend the FY ’25 Massachusetts Community Development Block Grant. The council also accepted the meeting agenda as amended and approved the minutes from several prior meetings. A proclamation honoring Recreation Director Stephen Angelo was also moved.

• Adopted amended City Council Rules and Procedures (8 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved Resolution TR-26-9 to accept and expend FY ’25 CDBG funding (8 yes, 1 absent)
• Accepted agenda as amended (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Water Enterprise Public Hearing minutes (7 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Approved June 16, 2025 Municipal Budget Public Hearing minutes (7 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Approved June 16, 2025 special meeting Municipal Budget minutes (7 yes, 1 present, 1 absent)
• Approved January 5, 2026 regular meeting minutes (8 yes, 1 absent)

Economic Development

The Methuen Economic Development Committee will meet on January 30, 2026. Members will vote to elect the committee chair and discuss the effects of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) and how a new Economic Development Coordinator will assist local businesses and the community. The agenda also includes a presentation of the committee’s purpose and goals and setting the date for the next meeting.

• Vote for Chair of Committee
• Discuss impacts of Tax Increment Financing (TIF)
• Discuss role of new Economic Development Coordinator for businesses and community

Charter Review Committee

The Methuen Charter Review Committee will hold an information‑gathering workshop to receive input from the Mayor, City Council, School Committee and acting superintendent about a possible consolidation of school business and administrative functions with city departments such as IT, HR, facilities, legal, purchasing and athletic fields. No public participation is allowed at this workshop, but the committee will hold public hearings before making any charter amendment recommendations to the City Council. The meeting is scheduled for January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM in the Great Hall of Methuen City Hall.

• Information‑gathering workshop on proposed consolidation of school and city administrative functions (IT, HR, facilities, legal, purchasing, athletic fields)
• Input sought from Mayor, City Council, School Committee, and acting superintendent
• No public participation permitted at this workshop
• Committee will hold public hearings before recommending charter changes to City Council
• Meeting streamed on Channel 8 (Comcast), Channel 32 (Verizon) and online; archived on demand

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will elect its Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Clerk. It will accept the minutes from November 19, 2025. The board will review a special permit application for a contractor’s yard with outdoor bulk‑material storage on a vacant lot on Center Street (parcel 1D:716-113-4).

• Election of Zoning Board leadership (Chairman, Vice Chairman, Clerk)
• Acceptance of minutes dated November 19, 2025
• Special Permit application (Dana Kilroy, 2026-01) for a contractor’s yard with outdoor bulk material storage on Center St., parcel 1D:716-113-4

The board elected Matthew D’Agostino as Chairman, Nicholas Boucher as Vice Chairman, and Jose Frias as Clerk, each by unanimous vote. The board accepted the November 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. The board denied Dana Kilroy’s request for a special permit to operate a contractor’s yard with outdoor storage at 151 Center Street. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 7:30 PM.

• Elected Matthew D’Agostino as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Nicholas Boucher as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jose Frias as Clerk (unanimous)
• Accepted November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied special permit for contractor yard at 151 Center St (denied)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings to discuss a determination of applicability for 154 Butternut Lane. The body will also address ongoing notices of violation for two properties and a certificate of compliance for 14 First Ave.

• Request for Determination of Applicability #26-001: 154 Butternut Lane
• Notice of Violation #25-004: 30 Brown Court
• Notice of Violation #25-014: 134 Meriline Ave.
• Certificate of Compliance-DEP #219-1311, MCC #24-015: 14 First Ave.

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for the project at 14 First Ave., releasing the associated bond. It also issued a Negative 3 Determination for the 154 Butternut Lane garage/deck proposal. Two Notice of Violation items were continued to future meetings, and a tree‑work guideline was adopted.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 14 First Ave. (unanimous)
• Issued Negative 3 Determination for 154 Butternut Lane project (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25‑004 (30 Brown Court) to 2/5/2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25‑014 (134 Meriline Ave.) to 3/5/2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted tree‑guideline document for commission use (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda as posted (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two Certificate of Appropriateness applications: one for 16 Ditson Place to approve exterior repairs and upgrades, and another for 192 Broadway Street to approve moving the electrical service and installing exterior heat pumps. The commission will also review an enforcement update, including a cease‑and‑desist notice for 36 Hampshire Street, and discuss project updates and the district meeting schedule.

• Certificate of Appropriateness – 16 Ditson Pl #26-01: exterior repairs, doors, windows, roofing, painting, stairs
• Certificate of Appropriateness – 192 Broadway St #26-02: relocate electrical service, install exterior heat pumps
• Enforcement update: Cease & Desist notice for 36 Hampshire Street
• Project updates (unspecified)
• Historic District meeting schedule update

City Council

On January 21, 2026, the Methuen City Council and School Committee will meet jointly in the Great Hall of the Searles Building. The agenda includes a CBIZ presentation reviewing the operational audit of Methuen Public Schools, followed by a structured discussion of key issues identified in that audit. No formal actions or votes on policy are listed beyond routine roll call and agenda acceptance.

• CBIZ presentation: Overview of the Operational Audit of Methuen Public Schools
• Structured discussion on key issues addressed in the audit
• Roll call of Methuen City Council members
• Roll call of Methuen School Committee members
• Vote to accept the agenda by both bodies

School Committee

The Methuen School Committee and City Council will hold a joint meeting to review a presentation on the operational audit of Methuen Public Schools and discuss key issues identified in the report.

• Joint meeting of School Committee and City Council
• Presentation on operational audit of Methuen Public Schools
• Structured discussion on audit findings

City Council

The City Council will discuss a Tax Increment Financing agreement for Eagle Woodworking and various municipal contracts. The body will also consider appointments to the Conservation Commission and requests for city-wide audits of parks and non-school buildings.

• Contract for LED Lighting for Methuen High Lower Turf Field: $235,820.00
• Contract for Timony carpet removal and VCT tile installation: $64,804.00
• Contract for Marsh Grammer School Fire Alarm Upgrades: $42,500.00
• Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Agreement with Eagle Management Co., LLC and 189 North Main Street, LLC
• Resolution to accept a conservation easement at 799 Lowell Street

All nine council members were present. A motion to shift agenda item 7 after item 3 was unanimously approved. The council presented Outstanding Service Awards to Anne Lloyd‑Zaralides and Amy Priante‑Walkowicz and gave citations to Wally Correa and Maryvelisse Nunez. A discussion was held on revising the public‑participation language, but no vote was recorded.

• Agenda item 7 moved to follow agenda item 3 (unanimous approval)
• Outstanding Service Award presented to Anne Lloyd‑Zaralides
• Outstanding Service Award presented to Amy Priante‑Walkowicz
• Citation presented to Wally Correa (E&W Auto Body)
• Citation presented to Maryvelisse Nunez (Glamour Nails)
• Discussion on public‑participation wording; no decision recorded

Commission on Disability

Community Development Board

Housing Authority

Licensing Board

Cultural Council

The Methuen Cultural Council will consider and vote on the final approval of its 2026 meeting schedule. The council will review the 2026 approved grants, updates on 2025 grant monies, and plan a council-sponsored event. Additional discussion will cover follow‑up actions for 2026 grants and recognition of outgoing members.

• Final approval of proposed 2026 meeting dates
• Review of 2026 approved grants and 2025 grant monies
• Planning of council‑sponsored event
• Discussion of follow‑up on 2026 grants
• Recognition of outgoing council members

The council moved the agenda to start with miscellaneous items, which passed 6‑yes to 1‑absent. Minutes from the November 17 and December 1, 2025 meetings were each approved with three votes in favor and three present. The proposed 2026 meeting calendar was finalized and approved by a 6‑yes to 1‑absent vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Agenda order motion passed (6‑yes, 1‑absent)
• November 17, 2025 minutes approved (3‑yes, 3‑present)
• December 1, 2025 minutes approved (3‑yes, 3‑present)
• 2026 meeting calendar approved (6‑yes, 1‑absent)
• Motion to adjourn passed

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to accept previous minutes and enter an executive session. During the executive session, the board will review abatement and exemption applications according to state law.

• Review of abatement and exemption applications in executive session

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss five ongoing notices of violation and enforcement orders. The body will also review plans for 501 and 600 Griffin Brook Drive and elect officers.

• Notice of Violation #25-017/Enforcement Order #25-006: 2 Muirfield Lane
• Notice of Violation #24-005: 5 Riverview Cir. (revegetation monitoring)
• Notice of Violation #24-008/Enforcement Order #25-001: 25 Thayer Street
• Notice of Violation #25-012: 13 Lyndale Ave.
• Notice of Violation #25-014: 134 Meriline Ave.

The Conservation Commission accepted its agenda with an amendment for Emergency Certification #25-010. It unanimously ratified that certification, allowing immediate removal of hazardous trees at 488 Lowell Street. The Commission also issued an Enforcement Order for a violation at 2 Muirfield Lane and continued several other violations for future meetings. New officers were elected for 2026.

• Accepted agenda with amendment adding Emergency Certification #25-010 (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certification #25-010 for 488 Lowell Street (unanimous)
• Issued Enforcement Order for Notice of Violation #25-017/Enforcement Order #25-006 at 2 Muirfield Lane (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25-017 to 4/2/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #24-005 (5 Riverview Cir) to 4/2/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #24-008 to 4/2/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25-012 to 2/5/2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected new officers: Chairman (Matthew Davidson), Vice Chairman (Dave Di Zazzo), Financial Secretary (Sandra A. Boulay), Secretary (Ken Sateriale) (unanimous)

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a proposed ordinance. The meeting focuses on a request from Chief McNamara to amend the winter parking ban.

• TO-25-21: An Ordinance Amending the Winter Parking Ban

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing on January 5, 2026, to consider a grant request for a streetlight pole on Berkley Street. The meeting will be held in the Great Hall of the Searles Building and broadcast on local cable channels.

• Public Hearing: P.S. Grant #31121099 for a streetlight pole on Berkley Street
• Meeting location: Great Hall, Searles Building, 41 Pleasant Street
• Broadcast: Channel 8 (Comcast) and Channel 32 (Verizon)
• Live stream available at Methuen.gov/livestream
• Archived videos available on demand within 1-3 business days

City Council

The council approved removing the Fiscal Analyst position from the city charter (7‑2). It also adopted several rule amendments—including committee size, Clerk Pro tempore, and public‑participation language—by unanimous or majority votes, while rejecting a broader adoption of new rules (5‑4). Additionally, Councilor Soto was elected Chair, Councilor Pesce Vice‑Chair, and Councilor Marsan appointed Acting Mayor.

• Elected Council Chair: Councilor Soto (7 yes, 1 abstention, 1 no)
• Elected Council Vice‑Chair: Councilor Pesce (8 yes, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Acting Mayor: Councilor Marsan (unanimous)
• Rejected adoption of City Council Rules and Procedures (5 yes, 4 no)
• Approved amendment to Rule IX (a) stripping Fiscal Analyst position (7 yes, 2 no)
• Approved amendment to Rule VIII (d) setting committee size to three members (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Rule IX (b) adding “or the Assistant Clerk” for Clerk Pro tempore (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Rule XI (c) requiring full address in public participation (unanimous)