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
Methuen City Council approves Oakland Avenue School Trust purchase at $2.68 million. The Trust will pay $200,000 down with the remainder financed through the city at 6 percent interest, with the property restricted to educational use; amendments require CAFO financial review before closing and
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
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
Methuen Commission on Disability unanimously approves $6,200 grant for website accessibility. Louis Santiago, head of IT and web development, secured the funding for the Civic Plus program to add accessibility tools to the city website, with costs allocated over four years. The commission also
Methuen Board of Assessors meets briefly in open session, then enters executive session. Chairman Janet McLennan, members Thomas J. Hoye and Susan Davila, City Assessor Suzanne E. Doherty, and Assistant Assessor Theresa M. Solomon were present. The board unanimously approved prior minutes and heard
Methuen Council on Aging approves prior minutes and financial report unanimously. Executive Director Susan Riccio, returning from medical leave, outlined initiatives to boost the Methuen Senior Activities Center's profile, including scheduling monthly office hours for City Councilors and requesting
Zoning Board approves home-addition variance, defers mixed-use application. The Board voted unanimously to grant application 2026-06 for Maximiliano Rizzo, permitting a 10.25-by-25.67-foot addition at 595 Prospect Street to be set back 8.9 feet instead of the required 15 feet, designed to provide
Methuen Conservation Commission approves minor culvert alignment change and defers 168-unit housing project to April. Chair Matthew Davidson and the commission unanimously approved an insignificant change to the Pleasant Valley Culvert Order of Conditions for the Department of Public Works,
Board of Assessors approves charitable status for one church property, defers another pending inquiry. Chairman Janet McLennan and board members Thomas J. Hoye and Susan Davila unanimously voted to grant tax-exempt charitable status to Fellowship Bible Church's property at 255 Oakland Avenue. A
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