Methuen Conservation Commission approves peer review for transmission line project, continues four development hearings. Chair Dave Di Zazzo presided as the commission unanimously authorized Lucas Environmental to review the 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project, a 7.5-mile
Methuen Commission on Disability approves $2,000 budget for July 25 Disability Pride Day at YMCA. Chair Brad J. Gosselin and six commissioners voted unanimously to fund the event, tasking members Ms. Gonzalez and Ms. Lee with recruiting police and fire department participation and sourcing vendors.
Board of Health unanimously rejects permit appeal for Kerry's Katering. Health Inspectors Darren Dee and Heidi Spina documented repeated food safety violations; operator Kerry Aghoian was found working without a permit at an event over the weekend. Board member Abbey Myers moved to deny the permit,
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 on Aging approves prior minutes without full quorum present. Chair Maureen Sharrock gaveled the April 24 meeting at 10:11 a.m.; the board voted unanimously to accept March minutes but could not formally action the financial report. Executive Director Susan Riccio reported an April
Zoning Board denies early return request, approves two residential variances. The Board voted 3-2 to reject Dana Kilroy's request to challenge a prior unfavorable decision without waiting the standard two years, despite attorney Arthur Broadhurst's argument that a revised two-story building with
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
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
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
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