Cultural Council approves Methuen Day participation and prepares grant season. The council voted to apply for a vendor table at the October 3 community event, with members scheduled across three time slots from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., and approved updated guidelines for the Massachusetts Cultural
Methuen Cultural Council approves April minutes and reviews grant and program status. With five members present, the council reported $3,550 remaining in its grant account after paying out $35,999 of $38,999, with two grants outstanding totaling $2,900. Following a meeting with Mayor Beauregard,
Methuen Cultural Council approves $550 grant modification and tables engagement proposal. Chair Ellen Baranowski reported the council has spent $35,239 of its $38,999 grants budget and $700 of $7,860 in council programming funds, with sufficient resources to cover all foreseen costs. The council
Methuen Cultural Council votes unanimously to commit $4,500 to summer programming coordinated with the Mayor's office, allocating $1,500 each to June, August, and September activities. Chair Ellen Baranowski reported twelve grant payments issued January 29 with nine more to follow February 19; five
Methuen Cultural Council approves 2026 calendar despite member conflict. Chair Ellen Baranowski reported the council voted 6-0 to retain the previously adopted meeting schedule, declining to adjust dates despite a scheduling conflict reported by member Lesly Melendez. The council reviewed 2026
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