Methuen has opened preregistration for a new curbside composting program with Black Earth Compost, offering residents an easy way to cut waste. The rollout comes as Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore settles into the post he assumed Aug. 24 following Chief Scott J. McNamara's retirement, a…
Methuen Zoning Board approved two special permits at its August 26 session. The board unanimously approved a minor modification to SK Autobody LLC's site plan at 348 Howe St, moving the proposed garage 12 feet to separate it from the existing structure in response to fire-department requirements.
Methuen voters have until 5 p.m. today to apply for a mail ballot in the 2026 State Primary. Early in-person voting continues at Sanborn Hall through Friday, Aug. 28, part of a week that also saw Acting Police Chief Jamie Moore formally take over the department Aug. 24 after Chief Scott…
Methuen High School welcomes new teachers this week as the district readies for its Sept. 2 opening. New Teacher Orientation runs Tuesday and Wednesday, Aug. 25 and 26, with all staff reporting Sept. 1 and students returning Sept. 2, per the Methuen Public Schools calendar. Separately, …
Mayor D.J. Beauregard named Captain Jamie Moore as Methuen's acting police chief, effective when Chief Scott McNamara retires Monday. The appointment, announced this weekend, hands department leadership to Moore starting August 24, 2026, with no timeline yet given for a permanent search…
Methuen's electric supply rate stays locked through December 2027 despite National Grid's latest Basic Service rate hike, the city said. The rate protection shields residents from higher costs starting to hit other Massachusetts communities on National Grid's default service. Early in-p…
Methuen will mark International Overdose Awareness Day this month with a family support meeting, a memorial flag placement and a televised program. The city's Circle of Hope Family Support Group meets Monday, Aug. 24, followed by a Flag Placement Event for 2025 Overdose Victims on Aug. …
Conservation Commission continues monitoring wetland violations, authorizes emergency tree work. The Commission required enhanced erosion controls for an accessory dwelling unit proposed at 30 Argilla Road, directing the applicant to submit revised plans with additional protective measures. In
Methuen opens preregistration for a new curbside composting program with Black Earth Compost to cut household waste. The city also confirmed vote-by-mail applications for the 2026 State Primary and State Election are now arriving in Methuen mailboxes, giving residents another option ahe…
Methuen voters get a week of in-person early voting starting Monday, Aug. 22, at Sanborn Hall. The city's Historic District Commission canceled its Aug. 27 meeting after no new applications came in, while Methuen Public Schools set new-teacher orientation for Aug. 25 and 26 ahead of the…
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