Haverhill public meetings in 2022

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider an order to hold a special election on May 2, 2023, asking voters to approve a debt exclusion to fund the new Dr. Albert B. Consentino Middle School at 685 Washington St. The council will also hold hearings on discontinuing streets for the Goecke Parking Deck and a flexible development at Scotland Hill Rd and Snow Rd, and consider a $750,000 loan for a lead water service program.

• Order for special election on May 2, 2023, for Consentino School debt exclusion
• Hearing to discontinue Hale St from Burke and Norfolk Streets (Broco Oil)
• Hearing to discontinue streets in Goecke Parking Deck footprint (Haseltine, Academy Ct, Pecker St, etc.)
• Loan order of $750,000 for lead water service program
• Petition for Flexible Development 'Sunset Oaks' at 0 Scotland Hill Rd and Snow Rd

The City Council approved a special election for May 2, 2023, to determine if voters will fund the new Consentino Middle School via a debt exclusion. The Council also approved the discontinuance of several old streets within the Goecke Parking Deck footprint and authorized a multi-year contract for assessment services.

• Approved special election on May 2, 2023, for Consentino Middle School debt exclusion (6-3)
• Approved discontinuance of streets within Goecke Parking Deck footprint (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Authorized contract with Patriot Properties, Inc for assessment services FY 2024-2028 (9-0)
• Approved $750,000 loan for lead water service program, placed on file (9-0)
• Confirmed Tyler Kimball to Rocks Village Historic District Commission (9-0)
• Tabled discontinuance of portion of Hale St to January 10, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved license renewals for Market Basket and GLS Associates coin-ops (All in Favor)
• Approved junk dealer license for Jarrod Billingsley (All in Favor)

License Commission

The License Commission ordered East West Tavern to implement an 11 p.m. closing time for 30 days due to a pattern of disturbances and security failures. The establishment must also repair its security cameras and increase deck security. The 2023 meeting schedule was also approved.

• Ordered East West Tavern to close early at 11pm from Dec 19, 2022, to Jan 18, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Required East West Tavern to repair security cameras by Dec 22, 2022, and provide proof to city clerk (Unanimous)
• Ordered East West Tavern to increase security with staff at both deck entrances (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule (Unanimous)

License Commission

The Board approved an updated Investment Policy Statement and authorized a Request for Proposal for U.S. Investment Grade Fixed Income. Members also approved several warrants, military buybacks, and new member enrollments.

• Approved Investment Policy Statement (4-0)
• Approved Request for Proposal (RFP) for U.S. Grade Fixed Income (4-0)
• Approved November 2022 Warrant #1 1-2022 for $2,490,602.46 (4-0)
• Approved Estimated December 2022 Warrant for $2,600,000.00 (4-0)
• Approved military buybacks for John Barbieri, Samuel Marinez, and Paul Baxter (4-0)
• Approved new member enrollments for various city departments and housing authority (4-0)
• Decided not to participate in Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) VY 2023
• Approved maintaining remote board meetings through March 31, 2023 (4-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to handle routine business, including license renewals and appointments, but the main items are unfinished business from the prior meeting: a bond order for $159,944,154 to build a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino Middle School at 685 Washington St, and a related scope and project agreement submitted by the mayor. The council will also consider an ordinance to add handicap parking in front of 124-128 Winter St.

• Bond order for $159,944,154 for new Consentino Middle School at 685 Washington St
• Scope and project agreement for Consentino Middle School submitted by Mayor Fiorentini
• Ordinance to add handicap parking in front of 124-128 Winter St
• Various license renewals including hawker peddlers, drainlayers, taxi drivers, and pawnbrokers
• New drainlayer licenses for Kaden Connell and Robert Connearney

The City Council approved a bond order and a scope and project agreement for the construction of a new Dr. Albert B Consentino Middle School. The council also approved a parking ordinance change and several license renewals.

• Approved $159,944,154 bond for new Dr. Albert B Consentino Middle School (9-0)
• Approved scope and project agreement for Consentino Middle School (9-0)
• Approved ordinance to add handicap parking in front of 124-128 Winter St (9-0)
• Approved drainlayer license renewals for Kaden Connell and Robert Connearney (9-0)
• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold a zoning hearing on a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, postponed from November 29, and consider a request for reconsideration on the Mohawk Trail flexible development. The council will also vote on an excavation request at 310 East Broadway and handle routine items like license renewals and appointments.

• Zoning hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance (Document 119, 119-B)
• Request for reconsideration on Mohawk Trail flexible development (Document 112, CCSP 22-13)
• Excavation request at 310 East Broadway for underground utilities
• Abatement report for November 2022
• Annual license renewals including taxi, liquor, and pawnbroker

The Council voted to reconsider and ultimately approve a special permit for a single-family home development at 188 Lake St. The approved plan was amended to reduce the number of units from 14 to 11 and include additional buffering and a community area. An ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units was referred to the Administration and Finance Committee for further review.

• Approved special permit for 11-unit housing development at 188 Lake St (6-3)
• Referred Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to A&F Committee (9-0)
• Approved request to excavate for underground utilities at 310 East Broadway (9-0)
• Approved 2023 City Council meeting schedule (9-0)
• Approved coin-op license renewal for Crescent Yacht club (9-0)
• Approved minutes from November 15, 2022 (9-0)
• Placed November 2022 abatement report on file (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting on December 1, 2022, to consider entertainment and common victualler license applications, renewals for 2023, and discuss incidents at two establishments. The agenda includes new entertainment license requests for Village Square Restaurant and Burrito Spice, pending zoning approval, and a request from Wicked Axe to change a wristband condition. The commission will also discuss incidents at Hans Garden and Bradford Liquors from October 2022.

• Entertainment license applications for Village Square Restaurant (109 South Main St) and Burrito Spice (225 Lincoln Ave), pending zoning approval
• Common victualler license applications for Village Square Restaurant and Burrito Spice
• Wicked Axe (721 South Main St) requests removal of wristband requirement for patrons
• Discussion of incidents at Hans Garden (114 Washington St) on Oct 22, 2022 and Bradford Liquors (91 South Main St) on Oct 18, 2022
• Approval of 2023 renewals for entertainment, common victualler, alcohol, and motor vehicle licenses upon compliance

The Commission approved several new entertainment and common victualler licenses and authorized 2023 renewals for entertainment, common victualler, outdoor dining, alcohol, and motor vehicle licenses upon compliance. A trial change to wristband requirements was approved for Wicked Axe, and a show cause hearing was scheduled for Bradford Liquors.

• Approved entertainment licenses for Village Square Restaurant and Burrito Spice pending zoning approval (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 renewal applications for all entertainment, common victualler, and motor vehicle licenses upon compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 outdoor dining renewals pending city engineer approval (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Section 12 and 15 alcohol license renewals upon compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved common victualler license for Burrito Spice (Unanimous)
• Approved common victualler transfer for Village Square Restaurant pending business occupancy (Unanimous)
• Approved 6-month trial for Wicked Axe to band only 21+ patrons (Unanimous)
• Scheduled show cause hearing for Bradford Liquors in March 2023 following an intoxication incident (Unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider a $159,944,154 bond order to construct a new Dr. Albert B. Consentino Middle School at 685 Washington St, along with a scope and project agreement. The council will also hold hearings on a flexible development at 188 Lake St, an Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance, and the discontinuance of several streets for the Goecke Parking Deck. Additionally, they will vote on transferring opioid settlement funds and other budget adjustments.

• Bond order for $159,944,154 for new Consentino Middle School at 685 Washington St
• Hearing on flexible development for single-family homes at 188 Lake St (Mohawk Trail)
• Zoning hearing on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance
• Hearing to discontinue streets (Haseltine, Academy Ct, Pecker St, etc.) for Goecke Parking Deck
• Transfer $197,743.49 in opioid settlement funds to Opioid Stabilization Fund

The Council rejected a proposal for a flexible zoning development at 188 Lake Street. An ordinance regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) was postponed to December 6, 2022. The Council also approved several fund transfers and a Home Rule Petition for police details.

• Denied flexible zoning for single family home development at 188 Lake st (5-4)
• Postponed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance to Dec 6, 2022 (8-1)
• Approved Home Rule Petition to appoint Retired Police Officers as Detail Police Officers (9-0)
• Approved request to excavate 25 Essex st for underground utilities (9-1)
• Approved request to discontinue several ways within Goecke Parking Deck footprint (8-0)
• Waived right of first refusal for 0.45 acre parcel on Crystal st (7-0)
• Approved transfer of $197,743.49 to the Opioid Stabilization Fund (8-0)
• Approved $7,000 transfer for Winnekenni Castle survey analysis (8-0)

License Commission

The Board voted to adopt a one-time additional 2% increase on top of a previously passed 3% COLA, totaling 5% for FY23. The Board also decided to obtain a cost estimate from the actuary regarding this increase.

• Approved 5% COLA for FY23 (3-2)
• Approved request for actuary cost estimate on additional 2% COLA (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07AM (5-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold a public hearing on the FY2023 tax classification, including votes on residential and commercial exemption factors and a 7% CPI increase for elderly exemptions. The Council will also consider a $1.82 million appropriation to fund the Teacher's Union collective bargaining agreement, and a scope agreement for the Consentino Middle School project. Several commendations and license renewals are on the agenda.

• Order to transfer $1,700,000 from free cash and $120,000 from FY23 local receipts to fund Teacher's Union agreement
• Tax Classification Hearing for FY2023 with orders on residential factor, commercial exemption, and residential exemption
• Order to accept 100% CPI increase (7.0%) for FY2023 exemptions
• Mayor submits scope and project agreement for Consentino Middle School
• Permit request for 58th Annual VFW Santa Parade on Nov. 20 with fee waiver

The City Council voted to keep the residential tax factor at 165, rejecting the Mayor's recommendation to increase it. The Council also approved a $1.82 million appropriation for the School Department to fund a teachers' union agreement.

• Maintained FY 2023 residential tax rate at 165 (5-3)
• Approved $1.82M appropriation for Teacher’s Union collective bargaining agreement (8-0)
• Approved 7.0% CPI increase for FY 2023 exemptions (8-0)
• Approved additional real estate exemption for certain blind persons, veterans, surviving spouses and seniors (8-0)
• Postponed Consentino Middle School scope and project agreement to 11/29/22 (8-0)
• Approved 58th Annual VFW Santa Parade permit and fee waiver (All in Favor)
• Approved new drainlayer licenses for Ben Perez and Ron Concotta (8-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement and salary ordinance for Superior Officers Group (8-0)

License Commission

The Board approved the October 2022 warrant and estimated November 2022 warrant. It also accepted new member enrollments, service buybacks, refunds, and rollovers. The Board extended the GTI 8 agreement through July 3, 2026.

• Approved October 2022 Warrant for $2,770,863.90 (3-0)
• Approved Estimated November 2022 Warrant of $2,600,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved GTI 8 agreement extension to July 3, 2026 (3-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for various city departments (3-0)
• Approved service buybacks for Robert Pistone ($2,238.75) and Matthew Ferguson ($6,613.34) (3-0)
• Approved refunds for Cynthia Rwabuhinga ($1,904.64) and Saralyn Hernandez ($2,174.72) (3-0)
• Approved rollovers for Jennifer Calnan ($45,320.44) and Jennifer Taft ($21,720.07) (3-0)
• Denied membership information request from Mass Retirees (3-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will meet to handle routine business, including approving minutes and considering license applications. Notable items include a new entertainment license and a new common victualler application for Plaza Food Market and Restaurant Inc. at 236 Winter Street, and a common victualler transfer for Village Square Restaurant at 109 South Main Street.

• New entertainment application for Plaza Food Market and Restaurant Inc., 236 Winter Street
• New common victualler application for Plaza Food Market and Restaurant Inc., 236 Winter Street
• Common victualler transfer application for GDX Realty Trust d/b/a Village Square Restaurant, 109 South Main Street

The Commission approved a new MV II car dealer license for Mercedes & sons automotive and several alcohol license amendments. A show cause hearing regarding an alleged violation at the American Legion resulted in no action. One common victualler transfer was continued to December 2022.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Placed Plaza Food Market and Restaurant Inc. applications on file (unanimous)
• Continued Village Square Restaurant transfer application to December 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved manager change for Circle K at 32 Knipe Road (unanimous)
• Approved officer change for Circle K at 32 Knipe Road (unanimous)
• Approved officer change for American Legion at 1314 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved license transfer and pledge of collateral for Academy Liquors (unanimous)
• Approved new MV II car dealer license for Mercedes & sons automotive with provision regarding landlord relationship (unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider several items, including a $832,335 appropriation for the Moody School roof replacement, a Planned Development District for the Oxford Crossing project, and a discontinuance of Oxford Avenue. They will also review a salary ordinance and MOA for the Superior Officers Group, and various license renewals and appointments.

• Appropriate $832,335 for Moody School roof replacement at 59 Margin St
• Amend zoning to create Oxford Crossing Planned Residential Development District at 145 Oxford Ave
• Discontinue Oxford Avenue as a public way for Oxford Crossing project
• Salary Ordinance and MOA with Haverhill Superior Officers Group
• Drive Thru Holiday Light Show at 1058 Boston Rd, Nov 18-Dec 31

The City Council approved the Oxford Crossing Planned Residential Development District and the discontinuance of a portion of Oxford Avenue. The council also appropriated funds for the Moody School roof replacement and approved a holiday light show application.

• Appropriated $832,335.00 for Moody School roof replacement (9-0)
• Approved Oxford Crossing Planned Residential Development District with city department conditions (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Denied requirement for nine affordable units at Oxford Crossing (2-6, 1 abstain)
• Approved 'no right on red' at proposed Oxford Avenue light (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved discontinuance of Oxford Avenue as a public way from Cross Road to 125 (8-0, 1 abstain)
• Accepted resignation of Helen D Sheehan from Cultural Council (7-0, 2 absent)
• Approved Drive Thru Holiday Light Show at 1058 Boston rd (9-0)
• Filed salary ordinance for Superior Officers Group for 10 days (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold hearings on discontinuing Eagle Avenue and part of Willow Avenue as public ways, a flexible development proposal for a single-family home at 188 Lake Street, and a National Grid request for joint pole locations on Tenadel Avenue. The council will also consider a mayor's request to waive the right of first refusal on a 0.45-acre parcel on Crystal Street, and discuss long-term funding for major projects.

• Hearing on discontinuing Eagle Ave (formerly Edward St) and part of Willow Ave as public ways (Document 110)
• Hearing on flexible development for single-family home at 188 Lake St, Mohawk Trail (Document 112)
• Utility hearing for joint pole locations on Tenadel Ave by National Grid (Document 117)
• Mayor recommends waiving right of first refusal on 0.45-acre parcel at Crystal St (parcel 576-436-27)
• Discussion on 5-10 year funding plan for Consentino and Whittier Middle Schools, road, water/wastewater, and fire station improvements

The City Council approved a request for the Mayor to provide a 5-10 year funding plan for schools, roads, and infrastructure. The Council also approved a utility request for new power poles on Tenadel Avenue and scheduled a tax classification hearing for November 15, 2022.

• Approved joint pole locations on Tenadel av for National Grid (9-0)
• Requested 5-10 year funding plan from Mayor for schools, roads, and fire station (9-0)
• Approved sending tasking to Planning & Development Committee regarding sustainable developer incentives (9-0)
• Approved letter to legislator delegation regarding State Auditor’s report on unfunded mandates (9-0)
• Scheduled Tax Classification Hearing for FY2023 for November 15, 2022 (9-0)
• Postponed hearing for 188 Lake st flexible development to November 1 (9-0)
• Postponed public way discontinuation of Eagle av and Willow av to February 7, 2023 (9-0)
• Approved new drainlayer license for John Pandelena (All in Favor)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold hearings and consider several items, including a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) ordinance, salary agreements with municipal employee unions, and a Planned Development District for a project at 145 Oxford Ave. They will also vote on orders related to a gas leak repair, an easement amendment, and establishing an opioid recovery fund.

• Zoning hearing for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) ordinance
• Salary ordinance and MOA with Teamsters Local 170 for Animal Control, Police Mechanics, etc.
• Hearing for PDD-22-1 at 145 Oxford Ave (Joseph's Trattoria site)
• Order to establish Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund
• Order to pay prior year bills totaling $3,255.00

The City Council voted 6-1 to establish an Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund to receive about $320K by 2031, with spending requiring Council approval. They also approved a salary ordinance and MOA for Animal Control Officers, Police Mechanics, Building Craftsmen, and Custodians (Teamsters Local 170). A hearing for a Planned Development District at 145 Oxford Ave was continued to November 1, and a street discontinuance for Oxford Crossing was also continued.

• Established Opioid Recovery and Remediation Stabilization Fund (6-1)
• Approved salary ordinance and MOA for Teamsters Local 170 union groups (all in favor)
• Continued PDD hearing for 145 Oxford Ave to Nov 1 (6-0-1 abstention)
• Continued street discontinuance for Oxford Avenue to Nov 1 (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved warrant for 2022 State Election (7-0)
• Authorized amendment to easement for Bethany Homes senior housing at 100 Water St (7-0)
• Approved transfer from capital project funds to cover prior year deficits (7-0)
• Approved paying $3,255 in prior year bills from current appropriations (7-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board voted to rescind the A-7 Funding Schedule adopted in August and instead adopt the actuary-recommended A-2 Funding Schedule. The board also approved warrants, new member enrollments, refunds, rollovers, transfers, retirements, and a promotion. No substantive decisions were made on disability applications or collective bargaining, as those were discussed in executive session.

• Rescinded A-7 Funding Schedule from August 8, 2022 (3-0-1-1)
• Adopted actuary-recommended A-2 Funding Schedule (4-0-0-1)
• Approved September 2022 warrant for $2,481,691.31 (4-0-0-1)
• Approved estimated October 2022 warrant for $2,600,000 (4-0-0-1)
• Accepted new member enrollments for various city departments (4-0-0-1)
• Approved refunds for Martin Longo ($12,679.71) and Anthony Barone ($7,995.59) (4-0-0-1)
• Approved rollovers for Adriana O’Rorke ($7,922.84) and Ellen Case ($18,497.82) (4-0-0-1)
• Promoted Lannie Patel to Retirees’ Retirement Assistant Clerk (4-0-0-1)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will meet to consider one-day alcohol permits, license transfers, and several show-cause hearings. The most significant item is a show-cause hearing for Moonshiners at 103 Washington St, facing multiple alleged violations for failing to maintain a safe environment. The commission will also discuss failures to attend mandatory liquor license renewal meetings by several establishments.

• Show-cause hearing for Moonshiners, 103 Washington St, over 7 incidents from April to September 2022
• Transfer of all-alcohol license from Super Joe LLC to Super James LLC for New Moon Garden, 701 South Main St
• New all-alcohol license for Crusttown, 150 Washington St
• One-day permits for NECC, Haverhill Firefighter Museum, Knights Hall, and Hellenic Orthodox Community events
• Discussion of failure to attend mandatory liquor license renewal meetings for 10 establishments

The Haverhill License Commission approved several entertainment, common victualler, and alcohol license transfers and new applications, including for Stacks, Crusttown, O Yummy Asian Bistro, Liquor Warehouse, Wang's Liquors, and 99 Restaurants. The commission also revoked the Car Dealer II license for White St Motors due to abandonment and postponed show cause hearings for Moonshiners and several other items. No public discussion occurred on any vote.

• Approved amended entertainment license for Stacks at 122 Washington St for acoustic music on deck (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainment license for Crusttown at 150 Washington St (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of entertainment license to John Li Asian Bistro dba O Yummy Asian Bistro at 233 Lincoln Ave (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of common victualler license to John Li Asian Bistro dba O Yummy Asian Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved new common victualler license for Crusttown Inc. at 150 Washington St (unanimous)
• Postponed change of location for Liquor Warehouse from 54 Locust St to 64 Locust St (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of all alcohol license to John Li Asian Bistro dba O Yummy Asian Bistro (unanimous)
• Revoked Car Dealer II license for White St Motors at 69 White St due to abandonment (unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider a zoning amendment to reclassify a 40-acre parcel on Neck Road entirely as BP (business park), currently split between BP and RH (residential). The council will also vote on road openings, utility permits for National Grid, and a $57,785 budget transfer for software licensing. Several license renewals and public discussions are on the agenda.

• Zoning amendment for 40-acre parcel at Neck Road (766-1-3) to BP zone
• Discontinuance of Eagle Ave (formerly Edward St) and part of Willow St as public ways
• Road openings for 431 Kenoza St and 887 Boston Rd for utility work
• National Grid joint pole and conduit permits on Research Dr and Computer Dr
• Transfer $57,785 from Budget Reserve to IT software licensing

The council approved a zoning amendment to reclassify approximately 7 acres of a 40-acre parcel at 130 Neck Road from RH to BP, making the entire lot Business Park. The approval included conditions: no vehicular access from Ferry Road except for safety or utilities, and a buffer within 20 feet of the Ferry Road frontage. The council also tabled a street discontinuance request for Eagle Avenue and a portion of Willow Street until October 25, 2022, after neighbors objected to an uneven land split.

• Approved zoning amendment for 130 Neck Road, making entire parcel BP (8-0)
• Tabled street discontinuance for Eagle Avenue and portion of Willow Street until Oct 25 (8-0)
• Approved National Grid joint pole locations on Research Drive (8-0)
• Approved National Grid joint pole locations on Computer Drive (8-0)
• Approved National Grid underground electric conduits on Research Drive (8-0)
• Approved $57,785 transfer from Budget Reserve to IT software licensing (8-0)
• Approved opening 431 Kenoza Street and 887 Boston Road for utility work (8-0)
• Approved junk dealer license renewal for Michael Malvers/Haverhill Steel at 115 Hale Street (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a special permit for Donald Leathers to add a garage, dining room, and bedroom at 306 Liberty Street in the Watershed Protection Overlay District, with conditions from all city departments. The council also approved a major modification for a 27-unit development at 1 Lafayette Square, and passed several other items including a letter to the mayor requesting a comprehensive plan for addiction treatment services.

• Approved special permit for residential addition at 306 Liberty St in WSPOD (9-0)
• Approved Special Permit Major Modification for 27-unit development at 1 Lafayette Square (9-0)
• Approved 16th annual pumpkin festival at Chris Farmstand (9-0)
• Approved letter to mayor for comprehensive plan on addiction treatment and funding within 30 days (9-0)
• Approved letter to mayor and DPW requesting schedule for crosswalk painting (9-0)
• Approved ordinance deleting school dropoff/pickup zones at 26 Broadway (9-0)
• Approved ordinance adding 4 handicap parking spaces at 26 Broadway (9-0)
• Approved ordinances and MOAs for Library Group and Inspectional/Nursing Services salaries (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold a public hearing on a petition to rezone several parcels at the corner of Boston and Freeman streets from RM to RH zone, matching abutting lots. The council will also vote on a National Grid utility permit, appointments, licenses, and ordinances. Several items are routine, including license renewals and a stop sign ordinance.

• Zoning map amendment for Map 520, Block 314 Lots 3,4,4A,4B,32 at Boston/Freeman st from RM to RH
• National Grid underground electric conduits for Research Drive (Document 106)
• Appointment of Kaitlin Wright to Historic Commission
• Stop Street ordinance at South Grove st/South Kimball st and Dalton av/South Williams st
• Mutual Conservation Restrictions for 97 Corliss Hill rd (continued from Aug 9)

The council approved a zoning map amendment for properties at the corner of Boston and Freeman streets, changing them from RM to RH zone to allow duplex development. The vote was 8-0 with one absent. The council also approved a bingo night fundraiser for the Haverhill Education Foundation, subject to approvals from the Mayor and Police Chief, and confirmed Kaitlin Wright to the Haverhill Historic Commission.

• Approved zoning change from RM to RH for 37 Hancock St properties (8-0)
• Approved Haverhill Education Foundation bingo fundraiser Nov 19 (8-0)
• Confirmed Kaitlin Wright to Historic Commission (8-0)
• Approved HHS Wrestling tag day Oct 8-9 (8-0)
• Approved HHS Boys Swim & Dive tag day Dec 10-11 (8-0)
• Approved Christmas tree vendor Charles Hibbert at 297 Lincoln Ave (8-0)
• Approved stop street ordinances at South Grove/South Kimball and Dalton/South Williams (8-0)
• Approved mutual conservation restrictions for 97 Corliss Hill Rd (8-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board voted to exchange $10 million from the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) General Allocation Fund into the segmented PRIT as of October 1, 2022. The board also approved warrants, new member enrollments, refunds, transfers, retirements, and a survivor benefit. A vote on new actuarial schedules was tabled until the October meeting.

• Approved $10M transfer within PRIT funds for October 1, 2022 (4-0)
• Approved August 2022 warrant of $2,557,011.93 (4-0)
• Approved estimated September 2022 warrant of up to $2,000,000 (4-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for 44 individuals (4-0)
• Approved refund for Tammy Roberts ($4,909.55) (4-0)
• Approved transfers for 5 employees (4-0)
• Accepted retirements for 3 employees and a survivor benefit for Matthew Turell (4-0)
• Tabled vote on new actuarial schedules until October 2022 meeting (4-0)

City Council

The City Council voted unanimously to accept Sarah J Circle, Bailey's Court, Holly Lane, and Keith Lane as public ways, helping the city qualify for Chapter 90 road funding. The council also placed on file salary ordinances and memoranda of agreement with the Teamsters Library Group and Inspectional & Nursing Group. A proposed amendment to waive public hearings for right-of-first-refusal ordinances failed 4-5.

• Accepted Sarah J Circle as a public way (9-0)
• Accepted Bailey's Court as a public way (9-0)
• Accepted Holly Lane as a public way (9-0)
• Accepted Keith Lane as a public way (9-0)
• Placed on file salary ordinance and MOA with Teamsters Library Group (all in favor)
• Placed on file salary ordinance and MOA with Teamsters Inspectional & Nursing Group (all in favor)
• Failed amendment to waive public hearing for right-of-first-refusal ordinances (4-5)
• Approved excavation permits for underground utilities at multiple streets (8-0-1 and 9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting to consider license transfers, new applications, and several show-cause hearings. The most significant items are seven alleged violations against Moonshiners at 103 Washington St, including disorder, failure to maintain a safe environment, possible overserving, and preventing entry of licensing authorities. The commission will also consider a possible abandonment of a car dealer license and a discussion of an incident at Peddlar's Daughter.

• Show-cause hearings for Moonshiners, 103 Washington St, alleging multiple violations of 204 CMR 2.05(2) and MGL Ch 138 Sec 63
• Transfer of all-alcohol license from Wang Wang Asian Bistro to John Li Asian Bistro dba O Yummy Asian Bistro at 233 Lincoln Ave
• New Section 15 wine and malt license for Wang's Brother Spirits dba Wang's Liquors at 38 Washington St
• Change of location for Liquor Warehouse from 54 Locust St to 64 Locust St
• Possible abandonment of Car Dealer II license for White St Motors at 69 White St

The Haverhill License Commission revoked the Car Dealer II license for White St Motors after the manager failed to appear and the lot was found vacant. The commission also approved several alcohol license transfers and new entertainment licenses, including for Stacks and Crusttown, and postponed a show cause hearing for Moonshiners to October 6.

• Revoked White St Motors Car Dealer II license for abandonment (unanimous)
• Approved Stacks outdoor entertainment license for acoustic music on deck (unanimous)
• Approved Crusttown new entertainment license and common victualler license pending business certificate and payment (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of all alcohol, common victualler, and entertainment licenses from Wang Wang Asian Bistro to John Li Asian Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved change of location for Liquor Warehouse from 54 Locust St to 64 Locust St pending corrected application (unanimous)
• Approved new Section 15 wine and malt license for Wang's Liquors pending corrected application and floor plan (unanimous)
• Postponed D&B Supermarket transfer of Section 15 license to October 6 (unanimous)
• Postponed Moonshiners show cause hearing to October 6 (unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider several land-use items, including a zoning map amendment for properties on Hancock Street, a Planned Development District for the Joseph's Trattoria site on Oxford Avenue, and a discontinuance of Oxford Avenue. The council will also discuss a Home Rule Petition for a civil service exam age waiver, delegate police assignments for polling places, and hear a utility request from National Grid. Several public hearings are scheduled for future dates.

• Zoning map change for 37 Hancock St (Map 520, Block 314, Lots 3,4,4A,4B,32) from RM to RH zone
• Planned Development District (PDD 22-1) for 145 Oxford Ave (Joseph's Trattoria site)
• Discontinuance of Oxford Avenue for Oxford Crossing PDD
• Home Rule Petition to allow Lauren Bonnell to take Civil Service exam despite age limit
• Order to pay prior year bills totaling $29,956.31

The council approved installation of an illuminated flag pole at the WWII Ward Hill Memorial on Route 125 and Neck Road, donated by Councillor Rogers. They also delegated police detail assignments for polling places to the Police Chief, adopted new special permit modification rules, and sent a home-rule petition to allow a resident to take the civil service exam despite age limits. Several hearings and petitions were continued or set for future dates.

• Approved flag pole installation at WWII Ward Hill Memorial (7-0)
• Delegated police detail assignments for polling places to Police Chief (7-0)
• Adopted new special permit major/minor modification rules (7-0)
• Sent home-rule petition for Lauren Bonnell to take civil service exam (7-0)
• Continued zoning map amendment hearing for 37 Hancock St to Sept 20
• Approved $29,956.31 in prior-year bills (7-0)
• Approved stop street ordinance at Douglas and Brown Streets (7-0)
• Approved AFSCME Wastewater Treatment Plant salary ordinance (6-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved the July 2022 warrant ($2,580,800.96), an estimated August warrant ($2,700,000.00), new member enrollments, refunds, transfers, retirements, and a beneficiary withdrawal. The board also adopted the A-7 Funding Schedule and approved prior meeting minutes. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine administrative approvals.

• Approved July 2022 warrant $2,580,800.96 (3-0, 2 absent)
• Approved estimated August 2022 warrant $2,700,000.00 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted new member enrollments (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved refunds totaling $28,120.07 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved transfers totaling $111,620.61 (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved retirements and survivor benefit withdrawal (4-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted A-7 Funding Schedule (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved July 12, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0, 2 absent)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider a salary ordinance and memorandum of agreement with the AFSCME Wastewater Treatment Plant Employees Group, and a home rule petition to allow Melanie Figueroa to take the firefighter civil service exam despite the age limit. The agenda also includes several property transactions, a zoning change request, and various license renewals and event permits.

• Salary Ordinance and MOA with AFSCME Wastewater Treatment Plant Employees Group
• Home rule petition for Melanie Figueroa to take firefighter civil service exam
• Lease of Room 3, City Hall to HTM Credit Union
• Sale of Library Condo to Trustees of Haverhill Public Library for $1.00
• Zoning change request for 40-acre parcel at 766-1-3 to BP

The Haverhill City Council approved several salary ordinances and a Memorandum of Agreement with the AFSCME Wastewater Treatment Plant Employees Group 4-K. The council also approved a home rule petition for Melanie Figueroa to take the firefighter civil service exam despite the age limit, and authorized the lease of City Hall Room 3 to HTM Credit Union and the sale of the Library Condo to the Trustees of the Haverhill Public Library for $1.00. All votes were unanimous (8-0) with Councillor Toohey absent.

• Approved salary ordinance and MOA with AFSCME Wastewater Treatment Plant Group 4-K (8-0)
• Approved home rule petition for Melanie Figueroa to take firefighter civil service exam (8-0)
• Authorized lease of City Hall Room 3 to HTM Credit Union (8-0)
• Authorized sale of Library Condo to Trustees of Haverhill Public Library for $1.00 (8-0)
• Approved zoning hearing referral for 40-acre parcel at 766-1-3 to change entire parcel to BP zoning (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Artist Market on Wingate St with fee waiver (8-0)
• Approved Dale Roger's Big Dog Show Exhibit on Bradford Common with fee waiver (8-0)
• Approved paying $13,918.90 in prior fiscal year bills (8-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, one-day liquor licenses, and various applications. The most significant items are two show-cause hearings: one for Hans Garden at 114 Washington St regarding an incident on May 28, 2022, and one for White St Motors at 69 White St regarding possible abandonment of its car dealer license.

• One-day beer and wine license for Armenian Church at Hye Point, 1280 Boston Rd, Sept 28 2022, 12-6PM
• Show-cause hearing: Hans Garden, 114 Washington St, incident May 28 2022
• Show-cause hearing: White St Motors, 69 White St, possible abandonment of car dealer license
• Approval of minutes from July 7 and July 18, 2022 meetings

The Haverhill License Commission approved a one-day beer and wine license for the Armenian Church at Hye Point on Aug 28, 2022, subject to proof of liquor liability insurance. A show cause hearing for Hans Garden regarding a May 28 incident was placed on file with no action taken after discussion. A possible abandonment hearing for White St Motors was postponed to September to ensure proper notification.

• Approved one-day beer and wine license for Armenian Church at Hye Point (unanimous)
• Placed Hans Garden show cause hearing on file, no action taken (unanimous)
• Postponed White St Motors abandonment hearing to September (unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider several items, including salary ordinances for city employees, a $220,000 transfer for a roof replacement at the South Mill Street Pumping Station, a special permit for a three-unit dwelling with a hair salon at 381 South Main Street, and a license for a diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Road. The council will also discuss a proposal to require 2-hour notification of sewerage discharges into the Merrimack River and neighborhood concerns about noise at the Hunking School parking lot.

• Ordinances setting salaries for Administrative/Professional and Non-Union positions
• Transfer $220,000 from Wastewater Retained Earnings for roof at South Mill St Pumping Station and treatment plant improvements
• Special permit for 3-unit multifamily dwelling with hair salon at 381 South Main St
• Inflammable license for 32,000-gallon diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd
• Proposal for 2-hour notification of sewerage discharge into Merrimack River

The Haverhill City Council denied a special permit for a diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Road after a motion to approve with conditions failed 1-6. The council also approved a special permit for a 3-unit dwelling with a hair salon at 381 South Main St, and filed salary ordinances for administrative and non-union positions.

• Denied inflammable license for diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd (1-6, 2 abstentions)
• Approved special permit for 3-unit multifamily dwelling with hair salon at 381 South Main St (7-1)
• Approved salary ordinances for Administrative/Professional and Non-Union positions (8-0)
• Approved Ward 1 Precinct 1 polling place change to Veterans Northeast Outreach Center (8-0)
• Approved order to open 334 Lake St and 38 Saltonstall Rd for utility work (8-0)
• Approved joint pole location for National Grid/Verizon at 1050 Hilldale Ave (8-0)
• Postponed $220,000 wastewater roof transfer (6-0)
• Approved payment of prior year bills totaling $29,956.31 (7-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission approved a one-day wine and malt license for Bradford Swim Club's fundraiser and another for True Ales North's community event, both pending updated liability insurance. It also approved the transfer of a Class II car dealer license from Michael Lagana to David Magliocchetti at 63 Stetson St, pending bond and bus certificate. The commission dismissed two show cause charges against Moonshiners (items G and H) and postponed four others (items C-F) to the September 1 meeting.

• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Bradford Swim Club fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for True Ales North community event (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Class II car dealer license to David Magliocchetti at 63 Stetson St (unanimous)
• Dismissed show cause items G and H against Moonshiners (unanimous)
• Postponed show cause items C-F against Moonshiners to Sept 1 meeting (unanimous)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is meeting to consider routine items and hold show cause hearings for Moonshiners, a bar at 103 Washington St, over four alleged incidents in May and June 2022. The allegations include permitting disorder or illegality, failure to maintain a safe environment, possible overserving, and preventing entry of licensing authorities. The commission will decide whether to take action against the bar's license.

• Show cause hearing for Moonshiners, 103 Washington St, alleged violation on May 20, 2022 (disorder/illegality, failure to maintain safe environment)
• Show cause hearing for Moonshiners, alleged violation on June 18, 2022 (disorder/illegality, failure to maintain safe environment, possible overserving)
• Show cause hearing for Moonshiners, alleged violation on June 26, 2022 (disorder/illegality, failure to maintain safe environment, preventing entry of licensing authorities)
• Show cause hearing for Moonshiners, alleged violation on June 30, 2022 (disorder/illegality, failure to maintain safe environment, possible overserving)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning amendment that would require 10% of units in all housing projects to be affordable, multiple fund transfers for city projects, and various permits and licenses. The agenda also includes hearings on special permits and a petition to rezone properties on Hancock Street.

• Zoning amendment to add Inclusionary Zoning requiring 10% affordable units in all housing projects (postponed to a later date)
• Transfer $526,000 from Wastewater Fund accounts to Wastewater Capital Outlay for WWTP upgrade
• Transfer $125,000 from Water Expense accounts to Water Meter Replacement Capital
• Petition to rezone 37 Hancock St properties from RM to RH zone (hearing set for Aug 23, 2022)
• Special permit hearing for 3-unit multifamily dwelling with hair salon at 381 South Main St (continued to July 26)

The Haverhill City Council approved an obstruction permit allowing the MBTA to stage construction for replacing the railroad bridge over South Elm Street, with a 6-1 vote. The council also approved several fund transfers, including $50,000 for a Girls Softball League grant and $526,000 for wastewater treatment upgrades. A zoning amendment for inclusionary housing was postponed to a date to be determined, and a special permit for a multifamily dwelling with a hair salon at 381 South Main St was continued to July 26, 2022.

• Approved MBTA obstruction permit for South Elm St bridge construction (6-1)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for Girls Softball League grant (7-0)
• Approved $526,000 transfer for wastewater treatment upgrades (6-0)
• Approved $125,000 transfer for water meter replacement (7-0)
• Approved $72,000 transfer for stormwater improvements (6-0)
• Approved $329,202 transfer to operating reserve fund (7-0)
• Postponed inclusionary zoning amendment to date TBD
• Continued special permit hearing for 381 South Main St to July 26, 2022

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved the June 2022 warrant of $3,254,511.15 and the estimated July 2022 warrant of $2,500,000.00, with transfers up to $3M and $1M respectively. The board also approved new member enrollments, buybacks, refunds, rollovers, transfers, and retirement benefits, all by unanimous 5-0 votes. An executive session was held to discuss disability applications and collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved June 2022 warrant #06-2022 of $3,254,511.15 (5-0)
• Approved estimated July 2022 warrant of $2,500,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of up to $1,000,000.00 from IR&M for July retiree payroll if needed (5-0)
• Approved new member enrollments for 9 individuals (5-0)
• Approved military buyback for John W. Woolf (4 years, $10,690.76) (5-0)
• Approved police reserve buyback for William T. O'Connell (1 year, $372.45) (5-0)
• Approved refunds for 4 individuals totaling $66,806.37 (5-0)
• Approved rollovers for 2 individuals and transfers for 3 individuals (5-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold show-cause hearings for six establishments accused of selling alcohol to minors on June 10, 2022, and one for a disorderly conduct incident. The commission will also consider several license applications, including new alcohol licenses, motor vehicle dealer expansions, and one-day permits. Public participation is scheduled.

• Show-cause hearings for Quik Mart, Downtown Wine and Spirit, Circle K, Harry's Liquors, K's Fuel Stop, and RG's Pub for alleged underage sales
• RG's Pub also cited for over-serving and failure to maintain a safe environment
• Motor vehicle expansions: Car Nova LLC (210 River St) to 16 spaces; Welcome Motors (25 Welcome St) to 31 spaces
• Alcohol applications: Burrito Spice (225 Lincoln Ave), La Lechonera (145 Winter St), Paul Francis Bridal (2 Washington St)
• One-day beer & wine permit for River Ruckus at 70 Washington St

The Haverhill License Commission approved several licenses and placed six businesses on probation for alleged underage alcohol sales or disorderly conduct. New Lantern Café was placed on 6-month probation with a mandate to install cameras within two weeks. Quik Mart, Downtown Wine and Spirit, Circle K, RG's Pub received 3-month probations, while Harry's Liquors and K's Fuel Stop received 1-year probations with weekend closure requirements.

• Approved River Ruckus one-day beer & wine permit, pending updated liability policy (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor dining for Tawa Tandoor Restaurant (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for Burrito Spice (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol license for La Lechonera, adding basement and floors (unanimous)
• Approved new all-alcohol license for Paul Francis Bridal, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved motor vehicle space expansions for Car Nova LLC (16 spaces) and Welcome Motors (31 spaces) (unanimous)
• Placed New Lantern Café on 6-month probation, cameras required within 2 weeks (unanimous)
• Placed Quik Mart, Downtown Wine and Spirit, Circle K, RG's Pub on 3-month probation; Harry's Liquors and K's Fuel Stop on 1-year probation with weekend closures (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved an order of taking for an 11.2-acre parcel on Brandy Brow Road for water supply protection, despite the owner's objection. The Council also approved a home rule petition for firefighter creditable service, a joint pole relocation for National Grid, and several budget transfers. A conservation restriction order was postponed to July 12, 2022.

• Approved order of taking for 11.2-acre parcel on Brandy Brow Road (7-0)
• Approved home rule petition for John Farrell's creditable service (7-0)
• Approved joint pole location for National Grid/Verizon on Kenoza Ave (7-0)
• Approved $22,000 transfer for IT server hardware replacement (7-0)
• Approved $329,202 transfer to Stabilization Fund for Youth Activity/Mental Health (7-0)
• Postponed conservation restriction for 97 Corliss Hill Rd to July 12 (7-0)
• Approved new drainlayer license for Joshua Hayes (7-0)
• Approved sending communication on student activities to Mayor (7-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider the FY2023 operating budget of $221,603,558, along with water and wastewater user rates, and several budget transfers. The agenda also includes public hearings on a new diesel fueling station, a special permit for a garage near a reservoir, and a biodiesel license amendment. Several street acceptance requests and license renewals are also scheduled.

• Appropriate $221,603,558 for FY2023 budget, funded by $5.3M Free Cash and $214.9M taxation/other receipts
• Appropriate $13,795,458 for Wastewater Dept and $11,831,329 for Water Dept
• Order to transfer $150,000 from Highway Salaries to Capital Account for sidewalk repairs
• Public hearing for new Inflammable License for diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd (32,000 gallons underground)
• Special permit request for 2-story garage at 177 Millvale Rd within 500' of Millvale reservoir

The Haverhill City Council approved the FY2023 operating budget of $221,603,558 by a 6-3 vote, after passing amendments that increased the budget by $1,428,520. The Council also approved the acquisition of a conservation restriction for Meserve Woods, funded with $500,000 from a grant and matching funds, and approved several other orders and licenses. The budget vote was preceded by extensive discussion about fire department staffing and a proposed study of public safety operations.

• Approved FY2023 budget of $221,603,558 (6-3)
• Approved budget amendments increasing FY23 budget by $1,428,520 (9-0)
• Approved $500,000 for Meserve Woods conservation restriction acquisition (8-0)
• Approved special permit for 2-story garage at 177 Millvale Rd (8-0)
• Approved Broco Oil biodiesel fuel tank license amendment with conditions (8-0)
• Approved $150,000 transfer for Highway Sidewalk Repairs (9-0)
• Approved $165,000 transfer for water supply protection land acquisition (9-0)
• Approved $65,000 transfer to cover Water Electricity Expense deficit (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several orders regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including appropriations for the General Fund, Wastewater Department, and Water Department. The council will also review proposed updates to water and wastewater user rates effective July 1, 2022.

• Proposed water rate of $4.15 and wastewater rate of $6.55 per hundred cubic feet
• Appropriation of $221,603,558 for the FY2023 municipal operating budget
• Appropriation of $13,795,458 to operate the Wastewater Department
• Appropriation of $11,831,329 to operate the Water Department
• Budget setting for revolving funds including Recreation ($175,000) and Skating Rink ($456,000)

The City Council voted unanimously to table the FY2023 budget orders and the water/wastewater rate increase until June 21, 2022, after extensive debate over two contested items: additional firefighter funding ($350K) and youth mental health services ($250K). The council also approved the May 24, 2022 minutes (9-0) and assigned Councillor Rogers to review the next meeting's minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; all other agenda items were procedural or had no action.

• Approved May 24, 2022 minutes (9-0)
• Tabled water/wastewater rate increase order to June 21, 2022 (9-0)
• Tabled FY2023 budget orders (74-B, 74-C, 74-D, 74-E) to June 21, 2022 (9-0)
• Assigned Councillor Rogers to review next meeting's minutes

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board voted to invest $20 million of its expected $23.6 million FY23 appropriation into the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT), with $10 million to the General Allocation Fund and $10 million across specific PRIT sleeves. The board also approved warrants, new member enrollments, refunds, rollovers, transfers, and retirement benefits, and held an executive session on disability applications and collective bargaining strategy.

• Approved $10M to PRIT General Allocation Fund and $10M to PRIT sleeves (roll call vote)
• Approved May 2022 warrant of $2,783,497.03 with $750,000 transfer (3-0)
• Approved estimated June 2022 warrant of $3.4M with up to $2.7M transfer (3-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for 13 employees (3-0)
• Accepted refunds totaling $57,044.96 for five members (3-0)
• Accepted rollover of $25,452.14 for Shelby Trocki (3-0)
• Accepted transfers totaling $224,146.23 for six members (3-0)
• Accepted three superannuation retirements (3-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission held a hybrid special meeting on June 7, 2022, and approved an outdoor dining application for Kruegar Flatbread at 6 Moulton Way. The manager, Jason Petrou, appeared and had received all department approvals. The motion passed unanimously with no public comment. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved outdoor dining application for Kruegar Flatbread (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council approved a $7,785,500 loan order to finance the closure of the Old Haverhill Landfill off Groveland Road, along with the authority to file the loan documents. The council also approved a special permit for expanding a used car dealership at 25 Welcome and 63 Pecker streets, with one dissenting vote. Several event permits and fee waivers were granted, and a $15,000 gift for gravestone repairs at Old Bradford Burial Ground was accepted.

• Approved $7,785,500 loan order for landfill closure (9-0)
• Approved authority to file for landfill closure (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved special permit for Welcome Motors expansion at 25 Welcome and 63 Pecker St (8-1)
• Approved $5,600 transfer for Health Dept vehicle (9-0)
• Approved $5,748 transfer for kayak launch system (9-0)
• Accepted $15,000 gift from Tenney Family Association for gravestone repairs (9-0)
• Approved River Ruckus festival with all fees waived (9-0)
• Approved L'Arche Longest Table event and liquor license (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting to consider several liquor license applications, including a new beer and wine license for Kenoza Variety, an all-alcohol restaurant license alteration for The Food Bros Corp dba Stacks, and a farmer's market winery permit for Willow Springs Vineyards. The commission will also conduct a show-cause hearing for High Street Market over an alleged alcohol violation, and discuss an incident at Kruegar Flatbread. One-day liquor license requests and a motor vehicle license expansion are also on the agenda.

• One-day liquor license for L'Arche Boston North (The Longest Table) on Aug 18, 2022, 6-10 PM, on boardwalk adjacent to 160 Merrimack St, with police approval and 2 detail officers
• New Section 15 beer & wine license for Kenoza Variety, 68 Kenoza Ave, continued from May 5
• Alteration of premises for all-alcohol restaurant license for The Food Bros Corp dba Stacks, 122 Washington St, pending ABCC approval
• Farmer's market special permit for winery at 2022 farmer's market for Willow Springs Vineyards, 840 West Lowell Ave, pending MDAR and TIPS approval
• Show cause hearing for High Street Market, 91 High St, alleged violation of MGL 138 § 2 (illegal alcohol sales)

The Haverhill License Commission approved several one-day and permanent liquor licenses, including a one-day license for L'Arche Boston North, a new Section 15 beer and wine license for Kenoza Variety, an expansion for Stacks restaurant, a farmer's market winery permit for Willow Springs Vineyards, and an increase in car display spaces for DM Motors. The commission also filed information on a Kruegar Flatbread incident and postponed a show cause hearing for High Street Market pending further investigation.

• Approved one-day liquor license for L'Arche Boston North (unanimous)
• Granted new Section 15 beer and wine license to Kenoza Variety (unanimous)
• Approved alteration of premises for Stacks restaurant (unanimous)
• Granted farmer's market winery permit to Willow Springs Vineyards (unanimous)
• Approved increase in car display spaces for DM Motors (unanimous)
• Filed Kruegar Flatbread incident information for future reference (unanimous)
• Postponed show cause hearing for High Street Market (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will review a $7,785,500 loan order to fund engineering and construction to close the Northern Mound of the Old Haverhill Landfill. The agenda also includes discussions on zoning changes for a new business park off Route 110 and a special permit for a housing project at 345 River St.

• $7,785,500 loan order to fund the closure of the Northern Mound of the Old Haverhill Landfill
• Zoning modification for parcels off Route 110 to create a new business park
• Special Permit request for a 3-unit multifamily housing project at 345 River St
• Inflammable License application for a diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd
• $7,000 budget transfer for a castle evaluation at Winnekenni Park

The City Council voted 8-0 (with one abstention) to rezone parcels off Route 110 from Office Park (OP) to Business Park (BP), including overlaying the CH portion, to create a new industrial park. The council also approved a $7.785 million loan order to fund landfill closure, tabled a road excavation discussion, and continued a diesel fueling station hearing to June 21.

• Approved rezoning of Route 110 parcels to Business Park (8-0, Jordan recused)
• Approved $7,785,500 loan order for landfill closure (9-0)
• Tabled road excavation discussion to June 7 (9-0)
• Continued diesel fueling station hearing to June 21 (9-0)
• Approved special permit for 3-unit multifamily at 345 River St (9-0)
• Approved Haverhill Art Walk with fees waived (9-0)
• Transferred $7,000 for Winnekenni Park castle evaluation (9-0)
• Delayed final budget vote to June 21 (6-3)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is holding a hybrid special meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, continued business, and various license applications. The only specific application listed is a common victualler license for Common Ground Ministries/Common Ground Café at 194 Winter St., managed by William Spirdione, which has all approvals. The rest of the agenda consists of standard categories and procedural items.

• Common victualler application: Common Ground Ministries/Common Ground Café, 194 Winter St., manager William Spirdione, has all approvals
• Approval of minutes
• Continued business
• One-day applications
• Public participation

The License Commission voted 2-0 to grant a Common Victualler license to Common Ground Ministries/Common Ground Café at 194 Winter St, with Commissioner Driscoll absent. The commission also voted 2-0 to refund the license fee because the café serves homeless and poor individuals at the location. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural.

• Granted Common Victualler license to Common Ground Ministries/Common Ground Café (2-0, 1 absent)
• Refunded license fee to Common Ground Ministries/Common Ground Café (2-0, 1 absent)

City Council

The City Council will review Mayor Fiorentini's proposed FY2023 budget and several related budget orders. The agenda also includes discussions on inclusionary zoning, parking map revisions, and various local license renewals.

• FY2023 Budget appropriation of $221,603,558
• Proposed $13,795,458 budget for the Wastewater Department
• Proposed $11,831,329 budget for the Water Department
• Zoning amendment to require 10% affordable units in all new housing projects
• Special Permit request for a five-story apartment building at 19 Railroad Ave

The Haverhill City Council approved a major modification to a special permit for a five-story apartment building at 19 Railroad Ave, changing the project from two buildings to one (8-1). The Council also tabled all FY2023 budget orders until June 14, 2022, and voted to send a letter to the Mayor to reinstitute a Graffiti Response Team and add fines to the ordinance. Several licenses and permits were approved, including a PILOT agreement with Bluewave Solar.

• Approved special permit major modification for 19 Railroad Ave apartment building (8-1, Barrett no)
• Tabled FY2023 budget orders until June 14, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved letter to Mayor to reinstitute Graffiti Response Team and add fines (9-0)
• Approved PILOT agreement with BWC Camp Brook LLC/Bluewave Solar (8-1, Bevilacqua no)
• Approved $72,000 transfer from Free Cash for ARPA consulting services (9-0)
• Postponed inclusionary zoning amendment to July 12, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved amended Central Business District Parking Map (9-0)
• Approved $111 pledge per councillor to Dana-Farber weight loss challenge (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of items, including presentations on ARPA funding, several zoning ordinance changes, special permit requests, and numerous license renewals and fee waivers. The agenda includes public hearings for a special permit at 16-20 South Park St and a zoning text amendment, as well as a transfer of $8,000 for downtown docks.

• Special Permit CSP 22-6 for 16-20 South Park St to restore non-conforming three-family dwelling status
• Zoning amendment to delete 'Not to exceed 4 in total' from Table 1 (Section K-19)
• Ordinance to add Valet Parking Permit article to City Code Chapter 240
• Transfer $8,000 from Waterways Fund for 3 docks for downtown accessibility
• Fee waivers for Haverhill Art Walk busking, Farmers Market, and other events

The Haverhill City Council approved a special permit allowing the owners of 16-20 South Park St to restore the property to a three-family dwelling, subject to conditions including snow removal. The council also passed a zoning amendment removing the 'Not to exceed 4 in total' limit on keeping domestic pets, and approved several event fee waivers and license renewals.

• Approved special permit CSP 22-6 for 16-20 South Park St three-family dwelling (9-0)
• Passed zoning amendment deleting 'Not to exceed 4 in total' from accessory use K-19 (8-0, 1 absent)
• Granted busking fee waiver for Haverhill Art Walk events (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Farmers Market at 51 Merrimack St with fee waiver, pending approvals (9-0)
• Approved Charity Canoe Race at 30 Ferry St with fee waiver, pending permits (9-0)
• Approved $8,000 transfer from Waterways Fund for City Docks Project (9-0)
• Approved handicap parking ordinance changes (9-0)
• Adopted Food Allergy Awareness Week proclamation (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved the April 2022 warrant for $2,506,258.94 and the estimated May 2022 warrant for $2,500,000.00, both with 4-0 votes (one absent). The board also accepted new member enrollments, refunds, rollovers, transfers, and retirements, and approved the 2021 Annual Statement. An executive session was held for collective bargaining strategy, and investment managers presented updates.

• Approved April 2022 warrant #04-2022 for $2,506,258.94 (4-0)
• Approved estimated May 2022 warrant #05-2022 for $2,500,000.00 (4-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for various city departments (4-0)
• Approved refunds for five former employees (3-0, two absent)
• Approved rollovers for one member (3-0, two absent)
• Approved transfers for two members (4-0)
• Approved superannuation retirements for five employees (4-0)
• Approved 2021 Annual Statement (3-0, two absent)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting to consider several license applications, including a one-day all-alcohol license for a Mother's Day concert, new entertainment and common victualler licenses for Roasted Café, and farmer's market special permits for wineries. The commission will also discuss an incident involving Kruegar Flatbread and review minutes from prior meetings.

• One-day all-alcohol license for Armenian Apostolic Church at Hye Point, 1280 Boston Road, for Mother's Day concert on May 7, 2022, 6:30-10:00 PM
• New entertainment license for BCM Holdings d/b/a Roasted Café, 181 Groveland Street, for radio, TV, and amplified music
• New common victualler license for BCM Holdings d/b/a Roasted Café, 181 Groveland Street
• Farmer's market special permits for House Bear Brewing (3 Graf Road #15, Newburyport) and 1634 Meadery LLC (3 Short St) for winery sales at 2022 farmer's market
• New Section 15 beer & wine only liquor license for Kenoza Variety, 68 Kenoza Ave

The Haverhill License Commission approved a one-day alcohol license for the Armenian Apostolic Church's Mother's Day concert, new entertainment and common victualler licenses for Roasted Café, and farmer's market special permits for House Bear Brewing and 1634 Meadery. A new beer and wine license for Kenoza Variety was postponed to the June meeting. The commission also continued a discussion about an incident at Kruegar Flatbread to the next meeting.

• Approved one-day all-alcohol license for Armenian Apostolic Church, May 7, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved new entertainment license for Roasted Café (2-0)
• Approved new common victualler license for Roasted Café (2-0)
• Approved farmer's market special permit for House Bear Brewing (2-0)
• Approved farmer's market special permit for 1634 Meadery (2-0)
• Postponed new beer & wine license for Kenoza Variety to June meeting (2-0)
• Continued discussion of Kruegar Flatbread incident to next meeting (2-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hear a request to rezone parcels off Route 110 from Office Park to Business Park for a new business park, and a presentation on future zoning changes required by MBTA Community legislation. The council will also hold hearings on utility pole locations, a special permit for a townhouse at 43-45 Greenough St, and a new inflammable license for a diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd. Several routine items include license renewals, a $50,000 fund transfer, and a bond order for a snowplow truck and street sweeper.

• Rezoning of parcels off Route 110 from OP to BP for a new business park
• Special permit for 3-bedroom townhouse at 43-45 Greenough St
• Inflammable license for 32,000-gallon diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd
• Transfer of $50,000 from Youth Activity/Mental Health Stabilization Fund for HP3 job skills project
• Bond order of $515,275 for salting/snowplowing truck and street sweeper

The Haverhill City Council approved a letter to the state delegation regarding MBTA Community zoning compliance, passed a motion to rezone parcels off Route 110 for a business park, and approved a special permit for a townhouse addition at 43-45 Greenough St. Several utility pole petitions were granted, and multiple licenses were renewed or denied.

• Approved letter to state delegation on MBTA zoning compliance (9-0)
• Passed motion to rezone Route 110 parcels from OP to BP, hearing set for May 24 (9-0)
• Granted special permit for 3-bedroom townhouse at 43-45 Greenough St with conditions (9-0)
• Approved joint pole locations on Forest St, West Lowell Ave, Broadway, and Rochambault St (9-0 each)
• Postponed inflammable license for 298 Amesbury Rd to May 24 (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $515,275 bond for salting/snowplow truck and street sweeper (9-0)
• Denied taxi licenses for Timothy Flanagan and Vicky Gonzalez (0-9 each)
• Approved $50,000 transfer for Youth Risk Behavior Survey (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is holding a special meeting to handle routine business, including approval of minutes and various license applications. The only specific item listed is a request by A. A. Saini Group Inc, doing business as Racing Mart at 402 Amesbury Road, to change its all-alcohol license category under Section 15. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as one-day applications, entertainment licenses, and public participation.

• A. A. Saini Group Inc d/b/a Racing Mart, 402 Amesbury Road, application for change of category Section 15 all alcohol license

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved actuarial assumptions for the 12/31/2021 projections, including keeping the current mortality table, using 7% projected growth, 4% salary costs, and increasing the COLA base to $15,000 on July 1, 2022 (4-1). The board also approved warrants, new member enrollments, refunds, transfers, and a survivor allowance, and tabled an accidental death benefit for further review.

• Approved March 2022 warrant of $2,505,619.09 (5-0)
• Approved estimated April 2022 warrant of $2,600,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved new member enrollments (5-0)
• Approved refunds totaling $28,018.41 (5-0)
• Approved transfers totaling $116,828.22 (5-0)
• Approved survivor allowance for Thomas Allen (5-0)
• Tabled accidental death benefit for Nollie Parolisi to May meeting (5-0)
• Approved 7% projected growth, 4% salary cost, and $15K COLA base (4-1 on COLA)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing a request for proposals for a feasibility study on a road diet for Route 125 from Boston Road to Bradford Street. The study would analyze converting the four-lane roadway to three lanes to improve safety and traffic flow, including intersection improvements. This is a discussion item, not a final decision.

• Road diet feasibility study on Route 125 from Boston Road to Bradford Street
• Study includes intersections with Boston Road, Route 125 Connector, Farrwood Drive (2 locations), and Bradford Street
• Scope includes safety assessments, traffic simulation, conceptual designs, and preliminary cost estimates
• No bicycle accommodations currently exist on the corridor

The Haverhill City Council approved a $515,275 bond order to fund the purchase of a salting/snowplowing truck and a street sweeper, and transferred $10,000 from the Highway Department's equipment lease to cover electricity line item deficits. The council also set a May 10 hearing for a special permit application to restore a non-conforming three-family dwelling, and referred proposals to establish a City Council Chief of Staff position and to discuss downtown traffic safety to committees. All votes were 8-0 except the Chief of Staff referral, which was 7-1.

• Approved $515,275 bond order for salting/snowplowing truck and street sweeper (8-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Highway Dept-Equipment Lease to Vehicle Maintenance-Electricity (8-0)
• Set May 10, 2022 hearing for special permit CCSP 22-6 for restoration of non-conforming three-family dwelling (8-0)
• Referred establishment of City Council Chief of Staff position to A&F Committee (7-1)
• Referred downtown traffic and public safety discussion to Public Safety Committee (7-0)
• Granted coin-op license renewal for Market Basket, 285 Lincoln Ave, 3 machines (8-0)
• Approved limousine license renewal for Gretchen Meserve, 234 Water St, 2 limousines (8-0)
• Approved abatement report for March 2022 (8-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is holding a special meeting to consider multiple applications for Section 15 all-alcohol licenses, including changes of category and new licenses. Two applicants have requested to withdraw their applications. The meeting will also cover routine items like minutes approval and public participation.

• Change of category applications: Racing Mart (402 Amesbury Rd), Riley's Corner (352 Washington St), K's Fuel Stop (297 Lincoln Ave), Mobil Mart (401 Amesbury Rd)
• New Section 15 all-alcohol license applications: Wang's Liquors (38 Washington St), Wine & Market (86 Essex St)
• Withdrawal requests: Andy's Liquors (864 Broadway), Minit Mart (233 Winter St)
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from April 7, 2022

License Commission

The Commission will consider several applications for new and amended alcohol and common victualler licenses. The meeting also includes discussions regarding specific business incidents and a review of private club rules.

• One-day all-alcohol license request for Haverhill Firefighting Museum at 75 Kenoza Avenue
• New common victualler license application for Ginger House at 60 Hilldale Ave
• Ownership interest change for Renaissance Golf Club at 377 Kenoza Street
• Premises alteration for Olympia Social Club at 58 Kenoza Ave
• Discussion of incidents involving Krueger Flatbread and Peddler’s Daughter

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider an Order of Taking for a 13.725-acre portion of 97 Corliss Hill Road to protect the watershed and water supply, with $150,000 in damages to Essex County Greenbelt Association. The agenda also includes accepting Emma Rose Circle as a public way, confirming appointments, and several license renewals and hearings. The April 12 meeting is cancelled due to the Mayor's State of the City address.

• Order of Taking for 97 Corliss Hill Road, 13.725 acres, $150,000 damages
• Accept Emma Rose Circle as public way (postponed from March 15)
• Inflammable license for diesel fueling station at 298 Amesbury Rd (32,000 gallons underground)
• Special Permit for 45 Greenough St rescheduled to April 26
• Zoning hearing on Accessory Uses (Ch 255, Table 1) rescheduled to May 3

The council approved the Order of Taking for 97 Corliss Hill Rd, to be purchased by Essex County Greenbelt Association, with 7 yeas and 0 nays. It also confirmed two Planning Board appointments, postponed the Emma Rose Circle public way acceptance, and set hearing dates for a diesel fueling station and zoning changes. Several schedule changes were accepted, including cancellations of the April 12 and May 3 meetings.

• Approved Order of Taking for 97 Corliss Hill Rd (7-0)
• Confirmed Planning Board appointments: Bobby Brown and Carmen Garcia (7-0)
• Postponed acceptance of Emma Rose Circle as public way to date TBD
• Set hearing for inflammable license at 298 Amesbury Rd for April 26, 2022
• Accepted schedule changes, including cancellation of April 12 and May 3 meetings (7-0)
• Placed outdoor dining ordinance on file for 10 days
• Referred Atherton housing parking discussion to NRPP committee (7-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Armenian Holy Martyrs' Day

City Council

The City Council will review a resolution to submit a Statement of Interest to the MSBA for the JG Whittier Core Project. The agenda also includes an update on the North Avenue Improvement Project and a postponed hearing regarding inclusionary zoning.

• Resolution authorizing a Statement of Interest for the John Greenleaf Middle School project
• Update on the North Avenue Improvement Project
• Postponed zoning amendment to require 10% affordable units in all housing projects
• Request for a 'Slow Children' sign on Goodale Street
• Proclamation recognizing Greek Independence Day

The City Council approved a resolution authorizing the submission of a Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the John Greenleaf Whittier Middle School, addressing deficiencies. The council also postponed the inclusionary zoning ordinance hearing to May 17, 2022, and approved a request from Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill for fee waivers and a dumpster for National Rebuilding Together Day.

• Approved resolution to submit MSBA Statement of Interest for Whittier Middle School (9-0)
• Postponed inclusionary zoning ordinance hearing to May 17, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill request for fee waiver and dumpster (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved sending letter to request 'Slow Children' sign on Goodale Street (9-0)
• Approved taxi driver license renewal for Kasey Gordon (all in favor)
• Adopted proclamation recognizing Greek Independence Day (all in favor)
• Postponed discussion on Farrwood Drive improvements to April 12, 2022 (all in favor)
• Approved ordinance adding handicap parking at 45 Summer St (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will review Payment in Lieu of Tax (PILOT) agreements for two solar projects, including Amesbury Line Solar LLC. The agenda also includes requests from National Grid and Verizon NE regarding utility pole locations and underground conduits.

• PILOT agreement for Amesbury Line Solar LLC starting at $21,520 annually
• PILOT agreement for MA Kimball Farms Solar LLC
• Joint pole location request by National Grid and Verizon NE on Forest St
• Underground electric conduit request by National Grid on Sylvan Hill Rd
• $1,200,000 bond order for City Hall repairs and wall replacement

The Haverhill City Council approved a $1.2 million bond order to fund City Hall retaining wall replacement and exterior repairs. The council also approved two solar PILOT agreements, utility pole and conduit installations, an ordinance amendment on remote participation, and a letter to MassDOT regarding truck traffic on the Rocks Village Bridge. All votes were unanimous except for one item.

• Approved $1.2M bond for City Hall retaining wall and exterior repairs (9-0)
• Approved PILOT agreement with Amesbury Line Solar LLC (9-0)
• Approved PILOT agreement with MA Kimball Farms Solar LLC (9-0)
• Granted National Grid & Verizon joint pole location on Forest St (9-0)
• Granted National Grid underground conduits on Sylvan Hill Rd (9-0)
• Amended City Code Chapter 66 to allow Council to set remote participation limits (9-0)
• Approved sending letter to MassDOT, Mayor, West Newbury Selectmen, and Legislators about Rocks Village Bridge truck traffic (9-0)
• Adopted all items from Administration and Finance Committee meeting (8-1, Bevilacqua opposed)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hold hearings on accepting five streets as public ways, consider a TIF agreement for the HDIP zone, and vote on several capital fund transfers. The agenda also includes a special permit petition for a townhouse addition, license renewals, and a housing forum announcement.

• Hearings to accept Fasulo Court, Mariah Ridge Rd, Pamela Lane, Marina Drive, and Emma Rose Circle as public ways
• Resolution authorizing a TIF Agreement with Railroad Avenue Owner, LLC for the HDIP zone
• Order to transfer $152,500 for Upper Main Street Complete Streets Project
• Order to transfer $188,000 for Plug Pond Improvements (PARC grant)
• Order to transfer $43,500 for a new DPW hot box

The City Council voted to expand the HDIP Zone to include Railroad Avenue and authorized the Mayor to execute a TIF agreement with Railroad Avenue Owner, LLC, despite some opposition. The Council also approved accepting four streets as public ways, transferred funds for capital projects, and received updates on opioid settlement funds and a housing forum.

• Expanded HDIP Zone to include Railroad Avenue (6-2, 1 abstention)
• Authorized Mayor to execute TIF agreement with Railroad Avenue Owner, LLC (5-3, 1 abstention)
• Approved revised precincts and polling locations (9-0)
• Accepted Fasulo Court as public way (9-0)
• Accepted Mariah Ridge Rd as public way (9-0)
• Accepted Pamela Lane as public way (9-0)
• Accepted Marina Drive as public way (9-0)
• Transferred $152,500 for Upper Main Street Complete Streets Project (9-0)

License Commission

The License Commission is meeting to review several preliminary applications for Section 15 all alcohol licenses. The agenda also includes a common victualler application for Village Square Restaurant.

• Common Victualler application for Village Square Restaurant at 101 South Main Street
• Alcohol license application for Riley’s Corner at 352 Washington Street
• Alcohol license application for Andy’s Liquors at 864 Broadway
• Alcohol license application for Minit Mart at 233 Winter Street
• Alcohol license applications for five other locations including Wang’s Liquors and K’S Fuel Stop

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board voted to liquidate $60 million from the Pension Reserves Investment Trust (PRIT) Core General Allocation over six quarters to reduce its overweight private equity allocation, with funds to be moved into other PRIT sleeves. The board also approved February and March warrants, accepted new member enrollments, buybacks, refunds, rollovers, transfers, and retirement/survivor benefits, all by unanimous 4-0 votes (one member absent). The board also approved holding the April 12, 2022 meeting on Zoom.

• Approved liquidating $60M from PRIT Core General Allocation over six quarters to reduce private equity overweight (4-0)
• Approved February 2022 Warrant #02-2022 for $2,619,615.75 (4-0)
• Approved up to $2,600,000 for March 2022 Warrant (4-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for 25 individuals (4-0)
• Approved buybacks for Ernest DeFazio Jr. ($14,018.72) and Paul DeCoste ($18,458.56) (4-0)
• Approved refunds for Alison Herald, Cheryl Daley, and Peggy Lambert (4-0)
• Approved rollover for Diane Chylinski ($10,045.68) (4-0)
• Approved transfers for Gina Enos, Wanda Codair, and Aubrie Campbell (4-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider a $1.2 million bond authorization for the City Hall parking lot retaining wall replacement project, along with several utility conduit petitions, a special permit modification, and various license renewals. The council will also hear updates on school facilities and the Consentino School, and recognize community members and award recipients.

• $1,200,000 bond order for City Hall retaining wall replacement and exterior repairs
• Special permit modification request for 229 Water St. by Water Landing, LLC
• Utility hearings: Verizon conduit on Washington St; National Grid conduit at Shelley Rd and Neck Rd
• Order to accept two easements at 219 Lincoln Ave for Riverside Park parking and trail
• Home Rule petition to amend city charter for at-large and ward councilor elections

The City Council approved a $1.2 million bond authorization for the City Hall Parking Lot Retaining Wall Replacement Project, placing it on file with a unanimous 8-0 vote. The council also approved a special permit modification for a nine-unit residential building at 229 Water St., granted utility conduit locations to Verizon and National Grid, and accepted two easements for Riverside Park. Several license renewals and appointments were approved, and a motion was passed to request a Joint Facilities Committee meeting with the Mayor.

• Approved $1.2M bond for City Hall retaining wall replacement (8-0)
• Approved special permit modification for 229 Water St. residential units (8-0)
• Granted Verizon conduit location on Washington St. with condition (7-0)
• Granted National Grid conduit location at Shelley Rd and Neck Rd (8-0)
• Accepted two easements for Riverside Park parking and trail (8-0)
• Approved petition for Home Rule Charter amendment (8-0)
• Approved constable appointment for Torry Sciacca (8-0)
• Approved junk dealer license for Jarrod Billingsley (all in favor)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is meeting to review several preliminary applications for Section 15 all-alcohol licenses. These applications involve various businesses located throughout the city.

• All-alcohol license application for Riley’s Corner at 352 Washington Street
• All-alcohol license application for Andy’s Liquors at 864 Broadway
• All-alcohol license application for Minute Mart at 233 Winter Street
• All-alcohol license application for Wang’s Liquors at 38 Washington Street
• All-alcohol license applications for K’s Fuel Stop, Racing Mart, Mobil Mart, and Wine & Market

License Commission

The Commission will consider several one-day beer and wine license applications for events at Harbor Place, Tattersall Farm, and Whittier Birthplace. The agenda also includes a new common victualler and entertainment license application for East West Tavern and show cause hearings regarding Smith's Tavern and Carnova.

• One-day beer and wine license for Ciderfeast at 2 Merrimack Street
• One-day beer and wine license for Tattersall Farm at 542 North Broadway
• New common victualler, entertainment, and alcohol licenses for East West Tavern at 27 Lafayette Square
• Show cause hearing for Smith's Tavern regarding alleged violation of 204 CMR 2.05 (2)
• Show cause hearing for Carnova at 210 River Street regarding compliance failure

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider several items, most notably a proposal from The Lupoli Companies to redevelop city-owned downtown parcels on Merrimack Street into 370 market-rate apartments, retail space, and public areas. The council will also hold hearings on utility pole and conduit petitions, a special permit modification for 229 Water St., and proposed ordinance changes to city code. The agenda includes routine items like license renewals and a citation presentation.

• Order to declare city-owned parcels surplus and authorize sale to Lupoli Companies for $1M (Map/Lots 103-1-1, 103-1-6, 103-1-7, 103-3-1A, 103-2-2)
• Site Plan Major review for Downtown/Merrimack St redevelopment: 370 apartments, 640+ parking spaces, 50,000 sq ft retail, food hall, public spaces
• Utility hearings for joint pole on Forest St and underground conduits on Sylvan Rd (National Grid/Verizon)
• Special Permit Modification petition for 229 Water St (Water Landing, LLC)
• Ordinance amendments: Chapter 66 (remote participation) and Chapter 255 (zoning accessory uses)

The City Council approved the major site plan for redevelopment of downtown/Merrimack Street parcels, including 370 market-rate apartments, 640+ parking spaces, and 50,000 sq ft of retail space. The council also approved declaring the property surplus and authorizing the mayor to sell it to The Lupoli Companies for $1M. Two councillors recused themselves due to potential conflicts of interest.

• Approved Major Site Plan for Downtown/Merrimack St parcels (5-2, 2 abstentions)
• Approved declaring property surplus and sale to Lupoli Companies for $1M (5-2, 2 abstentions)
• Amended order to substitute Purchase and Sale agreement with Solicitor Cox's version (6-1, 2 abstentions)
• Approved minutes of Feb 15, 2022 (9-0)
• Set hearing for National Grid/Verizon joint pole location on Forest St for March 22 (9-0)
• Set hearing for National Grid underground conduits on Sylvan Hill Rd for March 22 (9-0)
• Set hearing for Water Landing LLC special permit modification at 229 Water St for March 8 (9-0)
• Set hearing for City Code Chapter 66 remote participation amendment for March 22 (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider several orders from the mayor, including transferring $24,000 from Free Cash for ARPA consulting grant services, authorizing Statements of Interest to the MSBA for the Moody School boiler and Silver Hill School roof projects, and holding a hearing on a major downtown redevelopment with 370 apartments. The agenda also includes public way acceptances, license renewals, and a petition for a Comcast conduit at 24 Essex St.

• Order to transfer $24,000 from Free Cash for ARPA consulting grant services
• Authorization to submit SOI to MSBA for Moody School boiler project (59 Margin St)
• Authorization to submit SOI to MSBA for Silver Hill School roof project
• Petition CCSP 22-1 from Lupoli Companies for 370 apartments, 50,000 sq ft retail, 640+ parking spaces on Merrimack St parcels (hearing March 1)
• Petition to accept Emma Rose Circle as public way (hearing March 15)

The Haverhill City Council approved a $24,000 transfer from Free Cash for ARPA consulting grant services, and authorized submitting Statements of Interest to the MSBA for the Moody School Boiler and Silver Hill School Roof projects. The Council also approved a petition to allow excavation for a Comcast conduit at 24 Essex St, and set hearings for March 15 on accepting several streets as public ways. A petition for a major downtown redevelopment site plan was scheduled for a March 1 hearing.

• Approved $24,000 transfer from Free Cash for ARPA consulting grant services (9-0)
• Authorized submitting Statement of Interest to MSBA for Moody School Boiler Project (9-0)
• Authorized submitting Statement of Interest to MSBA for Silver Hill School Roof Project (9-0)
• Approved excavation for Comcast conduit at 24 Essex St (9-0)
• Set March 15, 2022 hearings for accepting Fasulo Court, Mariah Ridge Road, Marina Drive, and Pamela Lane as public ways (9-0)
• Set March 15, 2022 hearing for accepting Emma Rose Circle as a public way (9-0)
• Set March 1, 2022 hearing for Lupoli Companies downtown redevelopment site plan (7-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved amended special permit for Mellow Fellows, LLC cannabis dispensary at 330 Amesbury Rd (7-1, 1 abstention)

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved the January 2022 warrant of $2,343,753.24 and estimated February warrant of $2,700,000, along with new member enrollments, refunds, rollovers, transfers, and a retirement. The board also voted to continue Zoom meetings through March 8, 2022, and to wait for actuarial numbers before acting on COLA requests. All votes were 4-0 with one member absent.

• Approved January 2022 warrant of $2,343,753.24 (4-0)
• Approved estimated February 2022 warrant of $2,700,000 (4-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments for 21 individuals (4-0)
• Approved five refunds totaling $56,254.08 (4-0)
• Approved one rollover of $49,272.86 (4-0)
• Approved five transfers totaling $71,552.82 (4-0)
• Approved one superannuation retirement (4-0)
• Voted to continue Zoom meetings through March 8, 2022 (4-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider a resolution authorizing the mayor to file documents for a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement with Bay State Pallet Company for a new building and equipment investment at 293 Neck Road in the Ward Hill Business Park. The council will also review the January 2022 abatement report, consider a Board of Health reappointment, and handle various license renewals and petitions. Several items are procedural, including minutes approval and routine license renewals.

• Resolution authorizing TIF agreement for Bay State Pallet Company at 293 Neck Rd (22,000 sq ft addition, 15,000 sq ft rehab)
• Abatement report for January 2022: $347,451.96 in property tax abatements, $4,749.51 in motor vehicle excise abatements
• Reappointment of Diana Sherlock to Board of Health (expires Feb 7, 2025)
• Drainlayer license renewals for Peter Norman and Mark Viens
• Request for IT consultant update on blocking future cyberattacks

The Haverhill City Council approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to file documents for the state Economic Development Incentive Program to support Bay State Pallet Company's expansion at 293 Neck Rd., involving a $4.5 million investment and new construction. The council also approved several routine items, including license renewals, an abatement report, and a Board of Health appointment. A request for an update on cyber attack prevention was postponed to March 8, 2022, and a petition for a mechanical gate at Broco Oil was postponed to February 15, 2022.

• Approved resolution authorizing mayor to file EDIP documents for Bay State Pallet expansion (7-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 2022 abatement report (7-0)
• Approved Board of Health appointment of Diana Sherlock (7-0)
• Approved drainlayer license renewals for Peter Norman and Mark Viens (8-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2022 meeting (8-0)
• Postponed cyber attack update request to March 8, 2022 (7-0)
• Postponed Broco Oil gate petition to February 15, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved ordinance re: handicap parking arch (7-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting on February 3, 2022, to consider various license applications and hearings. Key items include a show cause hearing for White Street Motors for allegedly selling used cars without a license, a discussion of an incident at Moonshiners, and several new or amended entertainment and alcohol licenses.

• Show cause hearing: White Street Motors, 69 White Street, alleged sale of used cars without a license/failure to renew Class 2 license
• Discussion of incident at Moonshiners, 103 Washington Street, on or about Oct 8, 2021
• New common victualler and entertainment licenses for United Cakes, 21 Washington Street
• Amended entertainment license for Azul Mexican Restaurant to include mariachi band (max 4 performers)
• One-day beer & wine license for Northern Essex Community College Athletic Hall of Fame event, March 1, 6-8 PM

The Haverhill License Commission approved several licenses, including a new common victualler and entertainment license for United Cakes, an entertainment license amendment for Maya Azul LLC, and an amendment for Joseph's Trattoria. They also approved a one-day alcohol license for Northern Essex Community College and an ABCC change of officers for Long Horn Steakhouse. The commission placed a discussion item about Moonshiners Lounge on file and imposed a 6-month prohibition on White Street Motors operating a used dealership.

• Approved one-day beer & wine license for NECC Athletic Hall of Fame event (unanimous)
• Approved new common victualler license for United Cakes, pending department approvals (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainment license for United Cakes, pending zoning approval (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license amendment for Maya Azul LLC for non-amplified mariachi music indoors (unanimous)
• Approved entertainment license amendment for Joseph's Trattoria (unanimous)
• Approved ABCC change of officers for Long Horn Steakhouse, pending ABCC approval (unanimous)
• Placed Moonshiners Lounge discussion item on file (unanimous)
• Precluded Tello Bellucco from operating used dealership in Haverhill for 6 months (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several petitions for underground electric conduits and pole locations from National Grid and Verizon. The agenda also includes a hearing for a special permit for an 8-unit multifamily rental building at 62 Kenoza Avenue.

• Special Permit hearing for an 8-unit multifamily dwelling at 62 Kenoza Ave
• National Grid petition for underground electric conduits on Creekbrook Dr
• National Grid petition for pole location on Creekbrook Dr
• Verizon New England Inc. petition for underground conduits on Washington St
• Order to transfer $45,000 from Capital Budget to Fire Vehicle Replacement

The Haverhill City Council approved a special permit for an 8-unit multifamily rental dwelling at 62 Kenoza Ave, with conditions including department head comments, building appearance, snow removal, and landscaping. The council also granted National Grid underground conduits and a pole location for Creekbrook Dr, confirmed appointments, and postponed a Broco Oil gate petition to February 8.

• Approved special permit for 8-unit rental at 62 Kenoza Ave (7-2)
• Approved conditions for special permit including department comments (9-0)
• Granted National Grid underground conduits for Creekbrook Dr (9-0)
• Granted National Grid pole location for Creekbrook Dr (9-0)
• Postponed Broco Oil mechanical gate petition to Feb 8 (9-0)
• Confirmed Cultural Council appointment Candice Hoover (9-0)
• Transferred $45,000 for fire vehicle replacement (9-0)
• Approved Hawker Peddlers license for Lisa Wright (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission is holding a regular meeting to consider various license applications and requests, including one-day permits, entertainment, common victualler, outdoor dining, alcohol, motor vehicle, and carry-in licenses. The agenda also includes a discussion on Section 15 licenses and the application process, as well as a show cause hearing. No specific applications or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Discussion of Section 15 licenses and application process
• Show cause hearing
• One-day applications
• Outdoor dining applications
• Alcohol/ABCC applications

The License Commission discussed the issuance of three Section 15 alcohol licenses (two all-alcohol, one wine/malt) made available due to increased census numbers. They agreed to issue all three in the same manner, set an application period of February 1-28, 2022, and scheduled a special meeting between March 7-9 to review applications, with final candidate selection on March 14 and a public hearing by April 7. Applicants must submit a completed ABCC application, a short questionnaire, and the one-page Haverhill alcohol application, but no signed lease is required at submission. The commission also agreed to mail an advisory letter to all license holders about maintaining premises, specifically regarding littered NIPS bottles.

• Agreed to issue all 3 Section 15 licenses in the same manner (unanimous)
• Set application submission period: Feb 1-28, 2022
• Scheduled special meeting between Mar 7-9 to review applications
• Set final candidate decision for Mar 14, 2022
• Required applicants to submit ABCC application, questionnaire, and Haverhill alcohol application
• Agreed to mail advisory letter to license holders about premises maintenance

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will hear presentations on city revenues from the new CFO, a cost estimate to increase firefighter staffing from 19 to 21, and several zoning amendments, including one on inclusionary zoning. They will also vote on transferring funds for youth mental health programs and a school roof study, and approve various appointments and licenses.

• Firefighter staffing cost estimate from 19 to 21 (Local 1011)
• Zoning hearing: two-story garage at 177 Millvale Rd (within 500 ft of reservoir)
• Zoning amendment: allow up to 5 music/art pupils in home occupations
• Inclusionary zoning: 10% affordable units in all housing projects (postponed to March 29)
• Transfer $170,798.40 from Cannabis Local Impact Fees to Youth Activities/Mental Health Fund

The City Council approved transferring $170,798.40 from Cannabis Local Impact Fees to the Youth Activities/Mental Health Stabilization Fund, and $41,607 for a risk behavior survey analysis. They also approved a $75,000 transfer for a feasibility study for the Moody School roof replacement. Firefighter staffing study and inclusionary zoning were postponed.

• Approved $170,798.40 transfer from Cannabis Local Impact Fees to Youth Activities/Mental Health Stabilization Fund (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved $41,607 transfer for risk behavior survey analysis (8-0, 1 absent)
• Approved $75,000 transfer for Moody School roof feasibility study (9-0)
• Approved zoning amendment allowing up to 5 music/art pupils in homes (9-0)
• Approved 75 additional Hometown Heroes banner poles (9-0)
• Approved $162,650 for new voting tabulators (9-0)
• Postponed inclusionary zoning ordinance to March 29, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved road opening at 187 Mill St (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to consider a 20-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Amesbury Line LLC for a 2.6 MW solar project on Amesbury Line Road, starting at $31,200 annually with a 1.5% escalator. The council will also hear a request for $41,000 from youth services and mental health funds for a youth risk behavior survey analysis, and discuss several ordinances and license renewals.

• PILOT agreement with Amesbury Line LLC: $31,200/year for 20 years, 1.5% annual escalator
• Request for $41,000 from youth services and mental health account for survey analysis
• Ordinances to add handicap parking at 37 Arch St and 25 Mt Vernon St
• Annual license renewals: taxi, hawker/peddler, drainlayer, coin-op, and more
• Discussion on adding design review to permitting process

License Commission

The Haverhill Retirement Board approved moving $3.5M from the custodial bank to the PRIT Fund for investment on February 1, 2022, and approved a $10,000 salary increase for Benefits Counselor Laura Angus. The board also approved the Investment Policy Statement, accepted new member enrollments, and approved warrants totaling over $5.2M. All votes were unanimous except where noted.

• Approved $3.5M transfer to PRIT Fund for investment (4-0, Poore absent)
• Approved $10,000 salary increase for Laura Angus (5-0)
• Approved Investment Policy Statement (4-0, Poore absent)
• Approved December 2021 warrant #12-2021 for $2,707,062.41 (5-0)
• Approved estimated January 2022 warrant for $2,500,000 (5-0)
• Accepted new member enrollments (5-0)
• Accepted superannuations for four retirees (5-0)
• Approved GFP 8 and GFP 10 board elections (5-0 each)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council will consider approving a 20-year Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement with Amesbury Line LLC for a solar project on Amesbury Line Road. The council will also hear a request for $41,000 from the youth services and mental health account for analysis of youth risk behavior surveys, and discuss several other items including appointments and ordinance changes.

• PILOT agreement with Amesbury Line LLC: $31,200 annual payment, 1.5% escalator, 20-year term
• Request for $41,000 from youth services and mental health account for youth risk behavior survey analysis
• Appointments to Cultural Council, Community Action Advisory Board, Youth Activities & Mental Health Program Advisory Committee
• Ordinances to add handicap parking at 37 Arch St and 25 Mt Vernon St
• Discussion on adding design review to permitting process and allowing changes after permitting

The Haverhill City Council postponed a decision on the Amesbury Line LLC solar PILOT agreement for two weeks to correct a typo in the escalator rate. It also approved sending a letter to the mayor to fund a $41,000 youth risk behavior survey analysis and to have the solicitor review cannabis shop agreements. Several appointments and routine items were approved.

• Postponed Amesbury Line LLC solar PILOT agreement to Jan 25 (8-1)
• Approved letter to mayor for $41K youth survey analysis and cannabis agreement review (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Cultural Council appointment of Maria Elena Arata (9-0)
• Approved Community Action Advisory Board appointment of Nomsa Ncube (9-0)
• Approved Youth Activities & Mental Health Program Advisory Committee appointments (8-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved handicap parking sign for 25 Mount Vernon St (9-0)
• Approved salary ordinances for City Hall Clerk's Group, Citizen Center Group, Engineering Group, Water/Wastewater (8-0, 1 abstention; 9-0; 9-0; 9-0)
• Postponed catch basin discussion to Jan 25 (9-0)

License Commission

The Haverhill License Commission will hold a virtual and in-person meeting on January 6, 2022, to consider several license applications. Key items include new entertainment and common victualler licenses for Joshua Sports Diner and 200 Main Grill, a request to amend a motor vehicle license, and a new secondhand motor vehicle dealer license. The commission will also discuss Section 15 licenses and the application process.

• Joshua Sports Diner (252 Main St) seeks new entertainment license (radio, TV, amplified music) and common victualler license; entertainment pending zoning approval
• 200 Main Grill (200 Main St, Unit I) seeks new entertainment license (radio, TV, amplified music) and common victualler license; has zoning approval
• TM Auto Group d/b/a DM Motors (251 Winter St) requests amendment to add 5 spaces to motor vehicle license: 4 for customer/employee parking, 21 for car display
• Mike's 215 Water Street Service LLC d/b/a Mike's Sunoco (215 Water St) applies for new secondhand motor vehicle II dealer license (6 spaces for car display)
• ABCC request for LLA approval of administrative change of address for Krueger's Flatbread from 144 Essex St to 6 Moulton Way

The Haverhill License Commission unanimously approved new entertainment and common victualler licenses for Joshua Sports Diner at 252 Main Street and 200 Main Grill at 200 Main Street, Unit I. The commission also approved an administrative address change for Krueger's Flatbread from 144 Essex Street to 6 Moulton Way, and approved motor vehicle license amendments for TM Auto Group and Mike's Sunoco. No applications were denied or tabled.

• Approved new entertainment and common victualler licenses for Joshua Sports Diner (unanimous)
• Approved new entertainment and common victualler licenses for 200 Main Grill (unanimous)
• Approved administrative address change for Krueger's Flatbread to 6 Moulton Way (unanimous)
• Approved 5 additional spaces for TM Auto Group, total 25 spaces (unanimous)
• Approved new secondhand motor vehicle dealer license for Mike's Sunoco, 22 spaces (unanimous)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council is meeting to handle routine business including appointments, license renewals, and a handicap parking sign request. Several items postponed from previous meetings are on the agenda, including a discussion of catch basins, recognition of police accreditation, and a proposal for COVID relief funds for veterans. The meeting also includes a long list of annual license renewals for various businesses.

• Appointment of Diane Boulanger Prescott and Kenneth Quimby to Council on Aging, terms expiring Jan 2, 2023
• Handicap parking sign request for 37 Arch St. by Miguel Cepeda
• Coin-op license renewal for Market Basket at 400 Lowell Ave
• Discussion of catch basins in the city (postponed from Dec 14)
• Discussion of COVID relief funds for Veteran Service Organizations (postponed from Dec 28)

The Haverhill City Council approved several routine items, including appointments to the Council on Aging, a handicap parking sign, a coin-op license for Market Basket, and a motion to send a letter to the Mayor regarding COVID relief funds for Veteran Service Organizations. A discussion about catch basins was postponed to January 11, 2022. The council also heard from Chief Pistone about the police department's national accreditation and the Heroes for Helpers program.

• Approved December 7, 2021 minutes (9-0)
• Approved Council on Aging appointments for Diane Boulanger Prescott and Kenneth Quimby (9-0)
• Approved handicap parking sign application for Miguel Cepeda at 37 Arch St (9-0)
• Approved coin-op license renewal for Market Basket at 400 Lowell Ave (9-0)
• Postponed catch basin discussion to January 11, 2022 (9-0)
• Approved sending letter to Mayor and Andrew Herlihy to identify funds for Veteran Associations (9-0)

City Council

The Haverhill City Council held its organizational meeting for 2022, swearing in the newly elected mayor, councillors, and school committee members. The council unanimously elected Timothy J. Jordan as President and John A. Michitson as Vice President, both by 9-0 votes. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Elected Timothy J. Jordan as City Council President (9-0)
• Elected John A. Michitson as City Council Vice President (9-0)