City Council fills fire and veterans services positions. The Methuen City Council unanimously approved three appointments to fire and veterans services on July 6, filling budgeted vacancies described as contractual obligations by Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Donahue. Lieutenant Michael Ferris was
City Council unanimously promotes firefighter Langlais to lieutenant. The Council advanced Firefighter Craig Langlais, a 14-year Fire Department veteran, to the rank of Lieutenant, filling a position created by Lieutenant James McLachlan's recent death. Fire Chief Thomas Toto recommended the
The City Council approved the FY'27 municipal budget totaling $226.4 million in the general fund with significant school program cuts, while rejecting the Greater Lawrence Technical School budget on a 7-2 vote. The Methuen Schools budget of $114,076,970 passed 7-2 after the city committed $100,000
Methuen approves four safety promotions and $2.5M infrastructure package. The City Council unanimously advanced Firefighters Jesse Kattar and Sean Wholley to Fire Lieutenant and Police Sergeants Matthew Mueskes and Matthew St. Jean to permanent ranks, all budgeted through fiscal 2027. The body also
Methuen Council approves $850,000 trash funding transfer after reconsideration vote. The body unanimously approved the Free Cash transfer for E.L. Harvey waste-disposal tipping fees through June 30, following an 8-1 reconsideration vote by Councilor Ryan DiZoglio with Councilor Yanilda Santos
The Methuen City Council special meeting failed April 28 to resolve an $850,000 trash-funding gap after a procedural vote to end debate stalled. Councilor Ronald Marsan opposed using Free Cash reserves, contending the city should balance budgets rather than draw down reserves; multiple councilors
Methuen council fails on emergency trash funding, approves capital projects and consultant. The City Council's vote to fund year-end waste disposal costs fell short in a deadlock, drawing only five of nine votes when a two-thirds supermajority was required; Mayor Michael Beauregard warned the vote
Methuen City Council approves Oakland Avenue School Trust purchase at $2.68 million. The Trust will pay $200,000 down with the remainder financed through the city at 6 percent interest, with the property restricted to educational use; amendments require CAFO financial review before closing and
Methuen City Council approves Harvey trash renewal, social media safety policy. The council unanimously renewed the Harvey waste-collection contract, securing a $200,000 reduction in cart costs plus improvements including in-house repairs, bilingual support, and a new resident-access app. The
Methuen City Council approves sale of Oakland Avenue School to Islamic Academy for Peace. The Council voted 8-1 to authorize the Oakland Avenue Trust to purchase the property at an assessed valuation of $2,680,100, with a $200,000 down payment and 25-year city financing at 6 percent fixed interest,
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