This week in Methuen

What's coming up at City Hall, what was decided, and how the city is doing. Updated every morning.

Coming up

Zoning Board of AppealsWednesday, October 28, 2026, 7:00 PMSpecial permit applications for a Walmart warehouse at 256 Pleasant St. and a garage addition at 11 Tobey Ave.AI summary

5 public meetings this week.

Mon, Oct 196:30 PM
Cultural Council
Methuen Cultural Council reviews Methuen Day feedback and begins FY27 grant voting process.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Mon, Oct 197:00 PM
City Council
Council to consider $29,500 police chief search contract, 2026-2027 grants, and an ordinance adding a Sealer of Weights and Measures position.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Tue, Oct 202:00 PM
School Committee Finance Subcommittee
FY 26-27 budget discussion and FY28 budget planning for Methuen Public Schools.
AI summary · Agenda posted
Thu, Oct 229:30 AM
Methuen Retirement Board No agenda posted yet
Thu, Oct 227:00 PM
Historic District Commission No agenda posted yet

From the latest minutes the city has posted. Minutes come out after a board approves them, usually a few weeks after the meeting.

Sep 25
Council on Aging
Approved previous minutes and financial report; no other votes taken on projects or funding.
AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 18
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Passed several Section J policies on student records while holding E-Bike, AI, and nurse-review policies for further study.
AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 11
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Approved Section J policies JJH, JJH-R, JJIB, and JK; held other Section J items for further review.
AI summary · Minutes posted