Methuen Conservation Commission continued four permit hearings and voted unanimously to lift one violation. Chair Dave Di Zazzo led the panel in continuing Notices of Intent for 11 Cross Street, 109 North Street, the Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project, and the Brook Street
Zoning Board hears withdrawal in Central Business District setback case. Attorney Anthony Copani withdrew the variance application for Yoly Meran's 16-by-16-foot addition at 1 River Place after being retained only three hours before the May 28 hearing. The board unanimously approved the withdrawal
Methuen Historic District Commission approves River Street commercial project. The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for 9 River Street with conditions requiring the applicant to delete window muntins, submit light fixtures for historic planner review, and provide a
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 Conservation Commission continued three Notices of Intent and ratified emergency tree and beaver dam removal certificates. Chair Dave Di Zazzo oversaw the May 21 hybrid meeting, during which the Commission appointed Tighe & Bond as peer review consultant for the Brook Street Culvert
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 Board of Assessors elects Tristan Hoare as Chief Assessor. The board voted unanimously to appoint Tristan Hoare, MAA, as Chief Assessor at its May 14 meeting, as required under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41, Section 25A. Chairman Janet McLennan, board members Thomas J. Hoye and Susan
Methuen Licensing Board approves three routine applications unanimously. The board signed off on a Class I auto dealers license transfer at 175 Pelham Street from Grieco Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram to Methuen Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, with plans for significant staffing increases. TGI Friday's at
Community Development Board endorses plans, continues Cross Street hearing. The board unanimously authorized Chairman Stephen DeFeo to endorse final plans for the 47 Lowell Street historic preservation special permit after the applicant submitted required landscape plan revisions, a draft historic
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,
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