Past meetings

October 2026

Oct 15
Conservation Commission
Public hearings on wetlands notices for Independence Drive, Cross Street, and new requests at Briarcliff Drive and Lyndale Ave.
Thursday, 7:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 14
Community Development Board
Public hearings on 255 Hampshire Road, 11 Hampstead Street, 70 Pleasant Valley Street, and 11 Cross Street special permits.
Wednesday, 6:30 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 14
Licensing Board
Application to change license type for Sons of Italy Lodge 902 at 459 Merrimack Street.
Wednesday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 14
Methuen Housing Authority
Board will consider awarding a $1,324,000 fire alarm replacement contract and a $299,650 asphalt roof replacement project.
Wednesday, 5:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 13
School Committee
Methuen School Committee to vote on E-Bike and Micromobility Safety Policy and a related city ordinance resolution.
Tuesday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 5
City Council Monday, 7:00 PM · Agenda posted
Oct 2
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Policy Subcommittee to review E-Bike and Micromobility Safety Policy, Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies Policy, and Section J and K policy recommendations.
Friday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Oct 1
Conservation Commission Thursday, 7:00 PM · Agenda posted
Oct 1
Commission on Disability Thursday, 7:00 PM · Agenda posted
Oct 1
Board of Assessors Thursday, 8:30 AM

September 2026

Sep 30
School Committee Finance Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee will discuss the FY 26-27 budget and begin FY28 budget planning.
Wednesday, 2:30 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Sep 28
School Committee Meeting
Methuen School Committee to review AP scores, Redistricting RFP, out-of-state field trip, and staffing requests.
Monday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Sep 28
School Committee Meeting
Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel or devices and related safety strategies.
Monday, 5:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Sep 25
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Reviewed proposed E-Bike and Micromobility Safety Policy and approved minutes from 9/11/2026 and 9/18/2026.
Friday, 11:00 AM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 25
Council on Aging
Approved previous minutes and financial report; no other votes taken on projects or funding.
Friday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 24
Historic District Commission Thursday · Agenda posted
Sep 24
City Council Thursday · Agenda posted
Sep 23
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Agenda posted
Sep 23
Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Wednesday · Agenda posted
Sep 22
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Cancelled · Tuesday · Agenda posted
Sep 21
City Council Meeting (3 of 3) Monday · Agenda posted
Sep 21
City Council Public Hearing (2 of 3) Monday · Agenda posted
Sep 21
City Council Meeting (1 of 3) Monday · Agenda 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.
Friday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 14
School Committee
School Committee to review policies on E-bikes, Artificial Intelligence, PROTECT Act, and contracts for food services and supplies.
Monday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Sep 14
Cultural Council Monday · Agenda 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.
Friday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 10
Conservation Commission
Approved orders of conditions for Brook Street Culvert, 397 Transmission Line project, and 30 Argilla Road with $22,700 bond.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 9
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Sep 9
Licensing Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Sep 9
Community Development Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Sep 8
City Council Tuesday · Agenda posted
Sep 3
Conservation Commission
Closed the hearing on the Brook Street Culvert replacement project (DEP File #219-1324, MCC File #26-005).
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Sep 3
Commission on Disability Thursday · Agenda posted
Sep 3
Board of Assessors
Board accepted May 14, 2026 minutes and entered executive session to consider exemption and abatement applications.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted

August 2026

Aug 26
Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved minor plan modification for SK Autobody at 348 Howe St and granted Special Permit for 298 Merrimack St redevelopment
Wednesday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 24
School Committee Meeting
School Committee to review PK-8 and 9-12 handbooks for approval, plus FY27 budget update.
Monday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Aug 24
School Committee Meeting
Executive session on deployment of security personnel, devices, or strategies related to safety.
Monday, 5:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Aug 20
Conservation Commission
Continued wetland permit and violation cases at multiple addresses; ruled resident may not mow beyond conservation markers at 30 Conte Drive.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 18
School Committee Finance Subcommittee
Finance Subcommittee to discuss FY 26-27 budget, FY28 budget planning, and the Education Foundation.
Tuesday, 2:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Aug 17
School Committee
School Committee to review FY27 grant awards, school choice openings, staffing requests, and vaccination executive order impact.
Monday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Aug 14
Conservation Commission
Certificate of Compliance issued for completed city drainage project at 35 Harmony Lane (MCC File 01-021)
Friday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 13
City Council Thursday · Agenda posted
Aug 12
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Reviewed Section J school policies, passing several and placing others on hold for further review.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 12
Licensing Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Aug 12
Community Development Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Aug 10
Cultural Council
Approved June 8, 2026 minutes and planned table and flyer for October 3rd Methuen Day
Monday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 10
City Council Monday · Agenda posted
Aug 6
School Committee
Discussion of the superintendent search, with public participation on the matter.
Thursday, 5:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Aug 6
Conservation Commission
Closed hearing and set conditions for 109 North Street project; continued reviews for Brook Street Culvert and 11 Cross Street.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Aug 6
Commission on Disability Thursday · Agenda posted
Aug 5
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Approved several school policy sections in category J, including JIB, JICC, JICE, JICF, JICFA, JICFA-E, JICH, and JICH-R.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted

July 2026

Jul 23
Historic District Commission
Approved signage for Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School at 203 Lawrence Street and roofing changes and railing update for 16 Ditson
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 23
Charter Review Committee Thursday · Agenda posted
Jul 22
Zoning Board of Appeals
Approved fence waiver at 1 Autumn Ln; denied variance for addition at 1 River Place
Wednesday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 22
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Approved minutes from July 8, 2026 and July 15, 2026; discussed residency enforcement and school choice policy sections.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 22
School Committee Special Meeting
School Committee to vote on Interim Superintendent Contract, Assistant Superintendent appointment, school choice for SY, and transfer of 10 Ditson Place.
Wednesday, 6:00 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Jul 22
School Committee Meeting
Executive session to discuss contract negotiations for the Interim Superintendent position.
Wednesday, 5:30 PM · AI summary · Agenda posted
Jul 16
Conservation Commission
Continued multiple wetland permit reviews, including 11 Cross Street's 168-unit project and National Grid's transmission line refurbishment, pending more information.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 15
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Policy Subcommittee reviewed Section I and Section J policy recommendations, including school choice issues
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 13
Cultural Council Monday · Agenda posted
Jul 8
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Held dress code and student expression policies for further review; no policy changes made.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 8
Licensing Board
Approved beer garden permit for El Potro, conditional wedding alcohol license for Sevmar, new manager for Olive Garden, and new liquor license for KPOT Korean BBQ.
Wednesday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 6
City Council Meeting (2 of 2)
Approved solar power deals for Tenney and CGS schools, declared Pleasant Valley and Currier school properties surplus for housing, tabled a trash-fee ordinance.
Monday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 6
City Council Public Hearing (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Jul 2
Conservation Commission
Issued Negative Determination for 4 Gleason Street parking lot repaving and ratified beaver dam emergency certificate on Oaks View Street.
Thursday · AI summary · Minutes posted
Jul 2
Commission on Disability Thursday · Agenda posted
Jul 1
School Committee Policy Subcommittee
Approved several Section J school policies including JFABD, JFABE, JFABF, JFBB, and JHD; held or removed others.
Wednesday, 12:00 PM · AI summary · Minutes posted

June 2026

Jun 29
School Committee Special Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Jun 29
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Jun 25
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 25
Historic District Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 24
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jun 24
Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jun 22
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Jun 22
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Jun 18
School Committee Special Meeting (1 of 2) Thursday · Minutes posted · Special meeting
Jun 18
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Thursday · Agenda posted
Jun 18
Council on Aging Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 18
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 17
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Jun 11
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 11
School Committee Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 11
Licensing Board Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 11
Board of Health Thursday · Agenda posted
Jun 10
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jun 10
Community Development Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jun 8
School Committee Monday · Minutes posted · Special meeting
Jun 8
Cultural Council Monday · Agenda posted
Jun 8
City Council Monday · Minutes posted
Jun 6
City Council Saturday · Agenda posted
Jun 4
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Jun 4
Commission on Disability Thursday · Agenda posted
Jun 3
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted

May 2026

May 28
Zoning Board of Appeals Thursday · Minutes posted
May 27
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Wednesday · Minutes posted
May 27
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 27
Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 26
Historic District Commission Tuesday · Minutes posted
May 26
City Council Tuesday · Minutes posted
May 21
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
May 21
City Council Thursday · Minutes posted
May 20
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 20
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
May 20
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 20
City Council Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 19
City Council Tuesday · Agenda posted
May 18
City Council Monday · Minutes posted
May 14
Board of Assessors Thursday · Minutes posted
May 13
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 13
Licensing Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
May 13
Community Development Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
May 11
School Committee Monday · Minutes posted
May 11
Cultural Council Monday · Minutes posted
May 11
City Council Public Safety Committee Monday · Agenda posted
May 7
School Committee Thursday · Minutes posted
May 7
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
May 7
Commission on Disability Thursday · Minutes posted
May 7
Board of Health Thursday · Minutes posted
May 6
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Cancelled · Wednesday · Agenda posted
May 5
School Committee Tuesday · Minutes posted
May 4
City Council Recreation Committee Monday · Agenda posted
May 4
City Council Monday · Minutes posted

April 2026

Apr 30
School Committee Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 29
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 28
City Council Tuesday · Minutes posted
Apr 27
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted
Apr 27
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Apr 24
Council on Aging Friday · Minutes posted
Apr 23
Historic District Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 23
City Council Cancelled · Thursday · Agenda posted
Apr 22
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 22
School Committee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 21
City Council Public Safety Committee Tuesday · Agenda posted
Apr 21
City Council Tuesday · Minutes posted
Apr 16
School Committee Thursday · Agenda posted
Apr 16
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 15
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 13
School Committee Monday · Minutes posted
Apr 13
Cultural Council Monday · Agenda posted
Apr 9
School Committee Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 9
Charter Review Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Thursday · Agenda posted
Apr 9
Charter Review Committee Public Hearing (1 of 2) Thursday · Agenda posted
Apr 9
Board of Health Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 8
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 8
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Apr 8
Licensing Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Apr 6
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Monday · Agenda posted
Apr 6
School Committee Monday · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Apr 6
City Council Recreation Committee Monday · Minutes posted
Apr 6
City Council Monday · Minutes posted
Apr 2
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 2
Commission on Disability Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 2
Board of Assessors Thursday · Minutes posted
Apr 1
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted

March 2026

Mar 27
Council on Aging Friday · Minutes posted
Mar 25
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Minutes posted
Mar 25
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Mar 25
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Mar 23
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Monday · Minutes posted
Mar 23
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted
Mar 23
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Mar 19
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Mar 19
Charter Review Committee Thursday · Agenda posted
Mar 19
Board of Assessors Thursday · Minutes posted
Mar 18
School Committee Policy Subcommittee Wednesday · Minutes posted
Mar 16
City Council Unaccepted Ways Task Force Monday · Agenda posted
Mar 16
City Council Monday · Minutes posted
Mar 12
Commission on Disability Thursday · Minutes posted
Mar 11
Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Wednesday · Agenda posted
Mar 11
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Mar 11
Licensing Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Mar 11
Community Development Board Wednesday · Agenda posted
Mar 9
School Committee Special Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted · Special meeting
Mar 9
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted
Mar 9
Cultural Council Monday · Minutes posted
Mar 5
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Mar 5
Board of Assessors Thursday · Minutes posted
Mar 4
Board of Health Wednesday · Minutes posted
Mar 2
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Cancelled · Monday · Agenda posted
Mar 2
City Council Finance Committee Monday · Agenda posted
Mar 2
City Council Monday · Minutes posted

February 2026

Feb 27
Council on Aging Friday · Minutes posted
Feb 26
Historic District Commission Cancelled · Thursday · Agenda posted
Feb 25
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Minutes posted
Feb 25
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Wednesday · Minutes posted
Feb 25
School Committee Special Meeting (1 of 2) Wednesday · Minutes posted · Special meeting
Feb 23
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Cancelled · Monday · Agenda posted
Feb 23
School Committee Special Meeting (1 of 2) Cancelled · Monday · Agenda posted · Special meeting
Feb 19
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Feb 18
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Feb 17
City Council Veterans Affairs Committee Tuesday · Agenda posted
Feb 17
City Council Recreation Committee Tuesday · Agenda posted
Feb 17
City Council Tuesday · Minutes posted
Feb 12
School Committee Budget Subcommittee Thursday · Minutes posted
Feb 12
Charter Review Committee Thursday · Agenda posted
Feb 11
Licensing Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Feb 11
Community Development Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Feb 9
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted
Feb 9
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted
Feb 9
Cultural Council Monday · Minutes posted
Feb 9
City Council Unaccepted Ways Task Force Monday · Agenda posted
Feb 9
City Council Public Safety Committee Monday · Agenda posted
Feb 9
City Council Economic Development Committee Monday · Agenda posted
Feb 5
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Cancelled · Thursday · Agenda posted
Feb 5
Conservation Commission Thursday · Agenda posted
Feb 5
Commission on Disability Thursday · Minutes posted
Feb 5
Board of Assessors Thursday · Agenda posted
Feb 4
School Committee Cancelled · Wednesday · Agenda posted
Feb 2
City Council Monday · Minutes posted

January 2026

Jan 30
City Council Economic Development Committee Friday · Agenda posted
Jan 29
Charter Review Committee Thursday · Agenda posted
Jan 28
Zoning Board of Appeals Wednesday · Minutes posted
Jan 28
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Wednesday · Minutes posted
Jan 28
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jan 26
School Committee Meeting (1 of 2) Cancelled · Monday · Agenda posted
Jan 26
School Committee Meeting (2 of 2) Cancelled · Monday · Agenda posted
Jan 22
Historic District Commission Thursday · Agenda posted
Jan 22
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Jan 21
Joint City Council and School Committee Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jan 20
City Council Tuesday · Minutes posted
Jan 15
Commission on Disability Thursday · Minutes posted
Jan 14
Methuen Housing Authority Wednesday · Agenda posted
Jan 14
Licensing Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Jan 14
Community Development Board Wednesday · Minutes posted
Jan 12
School Committee Monday · Minutes posted
Jan 12
Cultural Council Monday · Minutes posted
Jan 8
School Committee Finance Subcommittee Thursday · Minutes posted
Jan 8
Conservation Commission Thursday · Minutes posted
Jan 8
Board of Assessors Thursday · Agenda posted
Jan 5
City Council Meeting (2 of 2) Monday · Minutes posted
Jan 5
City Council Public Hearing (1 of 2) Monday · Agenda posted

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