Decisions

What the City Council, boards, and committees decided, from their minutes, newest meeting first.

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September 2026

Council on Aging

Friday, September 25, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved the financial report. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the previous meeting's minutes. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Friday, September 18, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Removed policy JLA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCB. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JLCC. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Removed policy JLI. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
2 more decisions
- Passed policy JQ. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JRA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Committee recommendations to the City Council
- Removal of policy JLCDA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Friday, September 11, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved policy JJH. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved policy JJH-R. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved policy JJIB. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved policy JK. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Decided to keep the Methuen version of policy JJIF. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 more decisions
- Decided to keep the Methuen version of policy JJIF-R. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Decided to keep the current version of policy JKAA. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Decided to remove policy JKB. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes for 8/5/2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the minutes for 8/12/2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Conservation Commission

Thursday, September 10, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Issued Order of Conditions with Special Conditions 1-50 for the Brook Street Culvert project (DEP File #219-1324, MCC File #26-005). page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued Order of Conditions with Special Conditions 1-48 for the 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (DEP File #219-1321, MCC File #26-002).
- Issued Order of Conditions with Special Conditions 1-48 and a $22,700 Performance Bond for 30 Argilla Road (DEP File #219-1325, MCC File #26-006).
Conservation Commission

Thursday, September 3, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Closed the hearing on the Brook Street Culvert replacement project (DEP File #219-1324, MCC File #26-005). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Closed the hearing on the 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (DEP File #219-1321, MCC File #26-002), subject to revised impact calculations, a revised WPA form, and clarified resource-area delineations. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Closed the hearing on the accessory dwelling unit at 30 Argilla Road (DEP File #219-1325, MCC File #26-006). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for 28 West Street under Conditions 1-9. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Lifted the Notice of Violation #23-010 at 26 Phoebe Street (Toll Brothers). page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
7 more decisions
- Lifted the Enforcement Order #24-005 at 48 Kensington Avenue. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Lifted the Enforcement Order #23-006 at 510 Lowell Street, LLC. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued a Certificate of Compliance and released a $34,500.00 bond for 65 Haverhill Street (Amigos Coffee, LLC). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Released a $146,100.00 bond for 33 Danton Drive (47R Danton Landowner, LLC). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Released a bond of $17,600.00 for 175 Pelham Street (Grieco Automotive Group). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Released a $4,800.00 bond for 65 Ormonde Road (Cristina Stonionis). page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Adopted the Methuen Conservation Commission Roles and Responsibilities Guide. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
13 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Tabled the Request for Determination of Applicability for 38 Atkinson Street until a special meeting. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #23-004 at Hampshire Road to May 20, 2027.
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-010 at 14 Freeport Street to May 6, 2027. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation MCC #23-006 at 109 Milk Street to May 6, 2027. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #23-009 at 60 Pond Street to April 15, 2027. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #25-010 at 14 Myrtle Street to April 15, 2027. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-009 at 91 Lindbergh Avenue to November 6, 2026. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #25-002 / Enforcement Order #25-005 at 39 Tyler Street to June 3, 2027. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-011 at 97 Weybossett Street to May 20, 2027.
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-012 at 71 Lowell Boulevard to November 5, 2026. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Enforcement Order #24-006 at 91 Sevoian Drive to June 3, 2027. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Enforcement Order #24-004 at 47 Tedesco Road to June 3, 2027. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Deferred the vote on a proposed three-minute public-comment rule to a future regular meeting. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

August 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved the minor plan modification to the Special Permit for SK Autobody LLC/M.K. Howe Street Realty Trust at 348 Howe St, by roll call. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the Special Permit application 2026-12 for Madhuben Patel, Trustee of K&K Realty Trust, to reconstruct a pre-existing non-conforming structure at 298 Merrimack St, by roll call vote 5-0. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Accepted the minutes of the July 22, 2026 meeting. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Conservation Commission

Friday, August 14, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved issuing the Certificate of Compliance for MCC File 01-021 at 35 Harmony Lane, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Passed policy JICH. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Removed policy JICHA. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Removed or relocated policy JICHA-R. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JIE. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Removed policy JIHA. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
4 more decisions
- Passed policy JII. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Passed policy JJ. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Relocated policy JJ-R to the handbook. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Maintained current policy JJE. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Conservation Commission

Thursday, August 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Set Order of Conditions for 109 North Street including no-mow restriction beyond 50-foot line, no pesticides or herbicides in no-disturb zone, posts with conservation markers, and partial waiver of the 50-foot no-disturb zone for two limited areas. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued Certificate of Compliance for 602 Lowell Street, File #219-1255, MCC File #21-003.
- Issued Certificate of Compliance for 65 Ormonde Road, DEP File #219-1313, MCC File #25-001.
- Issued Emergency Certification #26-011 for 80 Hampstead Street. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Issued Emergency Certification #26-012 for 64 Maple Street. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
12 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Closed the public hearing for the Notice of Intent at 109 North Street, DEP File #219-1323, MCC File #26-004. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Intent for Brook Street Culvert, DEP File #219-1324, MCC File #26-005, to August 20, 2026.
- Continued the Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street, DEP File #219-1320, MCC File #26-001, to October 1, 2026.
- Continued the Stormwater Permit Application for 11 Cross Street to October 1, 2026.
- Continued Enforcement Order #25-006 at 2 Muirfield Lane to August 20, 2026.
- Continued Notice of Violation #24-008 / Enforcement Order #25-001 at 25 Thayer Street to August 20, 2026.
- Continued Notice of Violation #25-016 at 46 Ayer Street to October 1, 2026.
- Continued Notice of Violation #26-007 at 8 Grandview Road to October 1, 2026.
- Continued Notice of Violation #26-008 at 28 West Street to October 1, 2026.
- Continued Notice of Violation #26-010 at 14 Freeport Street to September 3, 2026. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Certificate of Compliance request for 33/47R Danton Drive, DEP File #219-1250, MCC File #20-009, to August 20, 2026.
- Deferred the vote on adopting the draft Roles & Responsibilities document to the September 3, 2026 meeting. page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Policy JI was held for questions about rights listed. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JIB was approved. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JIC was held for admin review. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICA was held because there is a plan to move forward on collecting data (crown act). page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICC was approved. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
7 more decisions
- Policy JICE was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICF was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICFA was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICFA-E was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICFH kept the old version instead of a new one. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICH was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JICH-R was approved. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

Earlier months

July 2026 7 meetings

Historic District Commission

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved the application for exterior decorative banners and new signage at 203 Lawrence Street #26-10 by a vote of 3 yes to 1 no. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the Certificate of Non-Applicability for roofing work at 203 Lawrence Street #26-08 with conditions, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the railing update application at 16 Ditson, unanimously. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Zoning Board of Appeals

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved the Fence Ordinance Waiver for Rebecca Squires at 1 Autumn Ln. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Denied the variance for Yoly Meran's addition at 1 River Place, with a roll call vote. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Accepted the minutes of May 28, 2026 by unanimous vote. page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Held policy JIB for administrative review. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Held policy JICA on dress code for district-wide input before moving forward. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes from the July 1, 2026 meeting, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Licensing Board

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Approved the one-day alcohol license for Mariachi Foods Inc., d/b/a El Potro Mexican Grill, for a beer garden at 90 Pleasant Valley Street on July 11th. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Conditionally approved the one-day alcohol license for Sev Mar LLC, d/b/a Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro, for a July 18th wedding reception at St. Basils, 30 East Street, pending an updated Certificate of Liability Insurance. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the change of manager to Brenden Brandes for GMRI, Inc. d/b/a Olive Garden Restaurant, 90 Pleasant Valley Street. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the new All-Alcohol License and Common Victualler Licenses for KHP Valley Methuen, LLC d/b/a KPOT Korean BBQ and Hotpot, 90 Pleasant Valley Street. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
City Council

Monday, July 6, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Appointed Lieutenant Michael Ferris to Deputy Chief, approved unanimously. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Promoted Firefighter Eric Moreau to Lieutenant, approved unanimously. page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the Solar Project License Agreement with Solect Energy for Tenney Grammar School, 75 Pleasant Street, 6-2. page 33 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the Solar Project License Agreement with Solect Energy for Comprehensive Grammar School, 100 Howe Street, 6-2. page 35 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved contract C-27-1 with Brox Industries, Inc. for paving materials in the amount of $111,425.00, unanimously. page 36 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
16 more decisions
- Approved contract C-27-2 with Kitchen and Floor Décor, Inc. for Marsh Grammar School carpet removal and tile installation, $83,375.00, unanimously.
- Approved contract C-27-3 with Valerio, Dominello & Hillman, LLC for legal services, Fiscal Year 2027, $5,000.00, unanimously.
- Approved contract C-27-4, a Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy for Tenney Grammar School, 7-1. page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved contract C-27-5, a Power Purchase Agreement with Solect Energy for Comprehensive Grammar School, 7-1. page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Accepted Cooper Lane as a public way (TR-25-75), unanimously. page 37 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-53 requesting an insurance review and competitive quotes for city insurance coverage, unanimously.
- Approved ordinance TO-26-12 to rezone a parcel fronting Arcadia Street for commercial improvement, unanimously. page 39 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved ordinance TO-26-17 amending the municipal charges lien section to allow liens for trash fines, unanimously.
- Failed a motion to set a minimum sale price of $125,000 for the Pleasant Valley School property, 2-6. page 46 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-68 declaring the Currier School property, 36 Boylston Street, surplus for sale and redevelopment, unanimously. page 48 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-69 accepting a $15,795.31 Fiscal Year 2027 State 911 Emergency Medical Dispatch grant, unanimously. page 48 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-70 accepting a $168,186.09 Fiscal Year 2027 State 911 Department Training Grant, unanimously.
- Approved resolution TR-26-71 authorizing a transfer between FY26 General Fund budgets, unanimously. page 48 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-73 declaring the property at 30 Railroad Street surplus for sale and redevelopment, unanimously. page 48 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved resolution TR-26-74 transferring funds from the Edwin J. Castle Fund to the Methuen Literacy Project and Methuen Public Schools CTE Early Childhood Care, unanimously.
- Approved ordinance TO-26-18 increasing ambulance rates and establishing a new lift assist fee, unanimously. page 49 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes of the Special Meeting May 26, 2026 FY'2027 Municipal Budget, Second Read, unanimously. page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the minutes of the June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting, 8 yes, 1 present. page 24 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Tabled Public Service Grant 301043582 for Temple Drive, Westgate Circle, and Jewel Circle (National Grid conduit project), 6-2. page 33 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
Conservation Commission

Thursday, July 2, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for the RDA at 4 Gleason Street (Methuen Village at Riverwalk). page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Ratified Emergency Certificate #26-0010 for the beaver dam at 34, 36, 38 Oaks View Street. page 6 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Cancelled the September 17, 2026 meeting and moved continued items to the first October meeting. page 8 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
9 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Continued the Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
- Continued the Notice of Intent for the 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (BSC Group) to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
- Continued the Notice of Intent for the Brook Street Culvert (TEC, Inc.) to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
- Continued the Stormwater Management Permit for 11 Cross Street to the July 16, 2026 meeting.
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-006 for 143B Tyler Street to the August 20, 2026 meeting.
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-008 for 28 West Street to the August 6, 2026 meeting. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-009 for 91 Lindbergh Ave to the July 16, 2026 meeting. page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Continued the Notice of Violation #26-005 for 60 Ames Street to the August 20, 2026 meeting.
- Tabled the Certificate of Compliance for 175 Pelham Street (MDRFL Realty LLC / Grieco Automotive Group). page 7 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
School Committee Policy Subcommittee

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 · Minutes (opens in new tab) · Checked against the city's PDF
- Policy JF was held for review from FRC. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JFABC was held contingent on title. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JFABD passed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JFABE passed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JFABF passed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
6 more decisions
- Policy JFABH was removed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JFBB passed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JH was held for admin review. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JHAA will be re-located to the handbook. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JHAB was removed due to redundancy. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Policy JHD passed. page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
- Approved the minutes for June 11, 2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the minutes for June 17, 2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
- Approved the minutes for June 25, 2026, 3-0. page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

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