Methuen Zoning Board denies setback variance for unpermitted two-family addition. The board voted 3-2 to deny Yoly Meran's request for a 16-by-16-foot, two-story addition at 1 River Place that violates both side setback (required 15 feet, requested 5.02 feet) and rear setback (required 20 feet,
Methuen Conservation Commission defers four permit applications and six violation matters. Chair David DiZazzo and commissioners continued the National Grid transmission-line refurbishment project to August 20, setting five compliance requirements including wetland delineation, flagging, structure
Methuen Licensing Board approved four applications including three separate one-day alcohol licenses. Chairman Bryan Chase and Commissioner Ana Camargo approved a beer garden license for Mariachi Foods Inc. at 90 Pleasant Valley Street on July 11 for the July 4 fireworks celebration, with two
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
Methuen Conservation Commission authorizes emergency beaver dam intervention. The commission unanimously ratified an emergency certificate authorizing Conservation Officer Christopher Parsons to breach a dam at 34, 36, and 38 Oaks View Street that has caused residential flooding; the certificate
Methuen Historic District Commission approves roof work at Cristo Rey, denies solar installation. The four-member commission unanimously approved a phased roof-replacement project at Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School proposed by Sister Maryalyce Gilfeather and James Rousseau of N. Boston
Methuen Conservation Commission warns of potential daily fines for unpermitted wetland work. Chair David DiZazzo directed Muhammad Tasleem to hire a wetland consultant to delineate wetlands on a 60 Ames Street property where unauthorized fill was placed, warning that failure to comply could result
The Methuen Council on Aging approved its June financial report and previous meeting minutes. Executive Director Susan Riccio reported that Mayor D.J. Beauregard granted $5,000 for heating and air conditioning and $2,000 for food and related items, while a $250 request for office supplies was
Methuen approves license transfers for two retailers and 3 a.m. closing option. Chairman Bryan Chase and Commissioner Ana Camargo voted unanimously to approve amendments to Prospect Liquors LLC at 441 Prospect Street involving manager changes and premises alterations adding 2,000 square feet of
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
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