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Conservation Commission approves emergency beaver dam removals and bond deadline.

Conservation Commission ratifies three emergency certifications for beaver dam and tree removal. Chair Dave Di Zazzo oversaw unanimous approval of removal work at Harris Grove and Cameron Way by the Department of Public Works, with all certifications ratified on emergency grounds due to active

Board of Health approves ordinance prohibiting kratom products.

Methuen Board of Health unanimously approves ordinance banning kratom manufacturing and sales. Members Francesca Rogato, Donald Marcus, and Traci Lavigne Milnes voted to prohibit the unregulated product, which can activate opioid-like brain receptors and carries documented withdrawal symptoms

Licensing Board approves three dealer licenses, denies one

Methuen Licensing Board approves three applications, rejects contentious dealership proposal. Chairman Bryan Chase and Commissioners Ana Camargo and Fisher unanimously approved a One-Day Alcohol license for Simply Elegant Catering's Methuen 300 event on May 9 at the Music Hall (provisional pending

Recreation Committee approves spring park initiatives, addresses field access concerns.

Recreation Committee hears report on $20,000 in Rail Trail improvements and field conditions. Superintendent of Parks and Recreation Stephen Angelo reported 600 children registered for spring and summer programs with a new cooking class added, Forest Lake bathrooms expected ready for summer, and an

Conservation Commission elects Di Zazzo chair, issues tree-removal determination.

Methuen Conservation Commission elects new leadership and continues enforcement oversight. Dave Di Zazzo was unanimously elected Chair, with Cara Seaman named Vice Chair. The Commission issued a Negative 2 and Negative 3 Determination for Gene Joly's proposed removal of 8-10 hazardous trees at