Methuen's Commission on Disability elected four new officers for 2026. Mr. Gosselin was unanimously elected Chair, Ms. Santos Co-Chair, Ms. Gonzalez Secretary, and Mr. Hatch Treasurer. The commission voted to release Ms. Gonzalez's revised disability flyer to the community for feedback, with
Methuen Community Development Board tables proposed 122-room hotel project pending design review. The board unanimously deferred a special permit decision on Park Silver Development's Wood Spring Suites hotel at 143 Pleasant Valley Street, citing the need for fire-truck turning-radius verification
Licensing Board approves earlier opening for Shanski's Valley Pub. The board unanimously granted a Change of Hours application for the establishment at 1 Albermarle Street, permitting it to open daily at 10:00 a.m. instead of its current noon start time. Manager Shannon Broski stated the earlier
Methuen Cultural Council approves 2026 calendar despite member conflict. Chair Ellen Baranowski reported the council voted 6-0 to retain the previously adopted meeting schedule, declining to adjust dates despite a scheduling conflict reported by member Lesly Melendez. The council reviewed 2026
Methuen Conservation Commission ratifies emergency tree removal and enforces wetland restoration. Chair Matthew Davidson, Vice Chair Dave Di Zazzo, and four commissioners unanimously approved removal of four hazardous trees at 488 Lowell Street under an emergency certification issued by
Methuen City Council holds reorganization meeting with historic first: election of Councilor Patricia Soto as Chair, making her the city's first Hispanic and first Dominican-descent council chair. The Council unanimously passed a winter parking ban ordinance under Option 2, increasing fines from
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