Methuen, MA

Commission on Disability

Zoning Board

The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two special permit matters. The first is a request to modify an approved special permit for an existing auto body shop at 348 Howe St. The second is an application to reconstruct a non-conforming retail structure at 298 Merrimack St, which will not meet required setbacks and buffer. The board will also accept minutes from the July 22, 2026 meeting.

• Minor plan modification to approved special permit for SK Autobody LLC at 348 Howe St
• Special permit application for reconstruction of non-conforming structure at 298 Merrimack St (Parcel ID: 1111-108-354)
• Proposed 4,200 sq ft retail space in BN zone, not meeting front/rear setbacks
• Buffer strip requirement not met adjacent to RD Single-Family Residence zone
• Public comments accepted via email by noon on July 21, 2026

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for 30 Argilla Road and continue reviews of two other wetland projects. The regular meeting agenda includes the acceptance of minutes and the continuation of nine enforcement and compliance cases, including one with a $104,500 performance bond that was closed in August. No new business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 30 Argilla Road (DEP File #219-13XX, MCC File #26-006)
• Continued review of 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (DEP File #219-1321)
• Continued review of Brook Street Culvert project (DEP File #219-1324)
• Review of Enforcement Order #25-006 at 2 Muirfield Lane
• Review of Notice of Violation #25-012 at 13 Lyndale Ave. to assess driveway plan

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold a special public meeting via Zoom to consider a Certificate of Compliance for a completed city drainage project at 35 Harmony Lane. The certificate would confirm that the project meets the conditions of the Order of Conditions (Bk 6115 Pg 171). No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Certificate of Compliance MCC# 01-021 for 35 Harmony Lane
• Review of completed city drainage project
• Registered Order of Conditions Bk 6115 Pg 171

City Council

The Methuen City Council is holding a special meeting to consider three contracts for roadwork: cold planing and paving of 36 streets, pavement markings, and the Arlington Neighborhood Street Scape Phase 1. The council will also vote on whether to enter executive session to discuss disclosure of past executive session minutes from 2020-2022.

• C-27-24: EJ Paving Company - Cold planing & paving of 36 streets - $2,594,728.25 (CIP FY25 $394,000, FY26 $2,200,728.25)
• C-27-25: KS Corporation - Pavement markings citywide - $89,950 (Chapter 90 funds)
• C-27-26: PAO Corp - Arlington Neighborhood Street Scape Phase 1 - $2,572,326 (Chapter 90 funds, pending Mayor's signature)
• Executive session vote to discuss acceptance/disclosure of minutes from July 2020, June 2021, June 2021, September 2022 (x2), October 2022, December 2022

Community Development Board

The Community Development Board will hold public hearings on two special permits: an affordable housing density bonus and multi-family permit for 11 Hampstead Street, and a continued hearing for the Cross Street Planned Residential Development District. The board will also set a hearing date for a drive-through permit at 70 Pleasant Valley Street and consider bond releases for several subdivisions. The meeting is remote only.

• Public hearing: 11 Hampstead Street – Affordable Housing Density Bonus Special Permit, Multi-Family Special Permit, Site Plan Approval
• Continued public hearing: 11 Cross Street – Planned Residential Development District Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
• Set hearing date: 70 Pleasant Valley Street – Drive-through Special Permit and Site Plan Approval
• Bond releases: Copper Lane, 65 Haverhill Street, The Preserve
• Remote meeting via Zoom; public participation by registration only

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will not hold its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, because there is no new business to consider. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 2026.

• Regular meeting cancelled due to no new business
• Next meeting set for September 9, 2026

City Council

The Methuen City Council will consider a $2,555,280 contract for educational and behavioral services, funded from the stabilization fund, along with several other contracts and resolutions. They will also vote on declaring three school properties as surplus for sale and redevelopment, and on an ordinance to increase ambulance rates and add a lift assist fee. The agenda includes many routine items such as appointments, grants, and reports.

• Contract C-27-22 with The Stepping Stones Group for educational and behavioral services, $2,555,280
• Resolution TR-26-77 to appropriate $2,555,280 from General Stabilization Fund for the behavioral services program
• Resolutions declaring Pleasant Valley School, Currier School, and 30 Railroad Street as surplus for sale and redevelopment
• Ordinance TO-26-18 to increase ambulance rates and establish new lift assist fee
• Contract C-27-6 with TEC, Inc. for paving program construction administration, $190,000

Cultural Council

The Methuen Cultural Council is meeting to approve minutes, review finances, and discuss unfinished business from past events. They will also plan for Methuen Day on October 3rd, discuss grant guidelines due August 28th, and prepare for the 2027 grant season. The agenda includes several event updates and a subcommittee report on outreach.

• Review of events: Stomp, Chomp, and Read; Music and History at MMMH; Gigi and the GravityMen; StoryTelling Workshop; Artful Aging; Cultural Reflection of the 1960s; Belly Dancing for Seniors; Tommy Rull Musical Journey
• Discussion of Methuen Day on October 3rd, 10:00-3:00
• Guidelines and priorities due to MA Cultural Council on August 28th
• 2027 Grant Season from September 1 to October 15
• Engagement and Outreach Subcommittee report on application announcement poster

The Methuen Cultural Council met on August 10, 2026, and approved the June 8, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (6 yes, 1 absent). The council discussed upcoming events, applied for a table at Methuen Day on October 3rd, and adjusted its guidelines and priorities for the 2027 grant season. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved June 8, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Applied for a table at Methuen Day on October 3rd
• Adjusted Guidelines and Priorities for 2027 grant season
• Approved adjournment (6-0-1)

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability's August 6, 2026 meeting is cancelled. The agenda lists only procedural items such as approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and updates from the ADA coordinator and DPW on accessibility issues.

• Meeting cancelled for August
• ADA Coordinator's report and See Click Fix reports
• Update from DPW on accessibility issues

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on continued Notices of Intent for projects at 109 North Street, Brook Street Culvert, and 11 Cross Street, and will discuss a proposed three-minute public speaking limit. The regular meeting also includes continued enforcement orders and notices of violation for multiple properties, plus requests for certificates of compliance.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 109 North Street (DEP #219-1323)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Brook Street Culvert (DEP #219-1324)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (DEP #219-1320)
• Enforcement Order #25-006 at 2 Muirfield Lane
• Proposed three-minute public speaking limit during public hearings

Charter Review Committee

The Methuen Charter Review Committee will continue its review of the city charter and may approve a final document to send to the City Council. The committee will also review recommendations from the Solicitor and consider any remaining edits.

• Accept minutes of April 9, 2026 meeting
• Continue reviewing the City Charter
• Review recommendations of the Solicitor
• Possible final approval and transmittal to City Council

Historic District Commission

The Methuen Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on two projects at 203 Lawrence Street and review a railing modification at 16 Ditson Place. The agenda also includes a review of updated enforcement letters.

• Public hearing for Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School signage at 203 Lawrence Street
• Public hearing for slate roof replacement at 203 Lawrence Street
• Review of railing modification at 16 Ditson Place
• Review of updated enforcement letters

Zoning Board

The Methuen Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two applications: a fence ordinance waiver for a 6-foot privacy fence in a front yard at 1 Autumn Lane, and a variance for a 16'x16' two-story addition already built without permits at 1 River Place, which is too close to the side and rear setbacks. The board will also approve minutes from May 28, 2026.

• Fence ordinance waiver for Rebecca Squires: 6 ft. privacy fence in front yard along Cochrane St. at 1 Autumn Ln (Parcel 712-59-39AJ)
• Variance for Yoly Meran: 16x16 two-story addition at 1 River Place (Parcel 614-119-24) requires 15 ft. side setback, requests 5.02 ft.; requires 20 ft. rear setback, requests 5.28 ft. in CBD zone
• Addition at 1 River Place already under construction without permits

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on four new Notices of Intent for projects at 109 North Street, 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment, 11 Cross Street, and Brook Street Culvert. It will also consider an ongoing stormwater permit application and several existing notices of violation for properties on Thayer Street, Brown Court, Conte Drive, Riverside Dr., and Lindberg Ave. The meeting includes the Conservation Officer’s report and routine agenda items.

• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1323, 109 North Street (Andover Consultants, Inc.)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1321, 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project (BSC Group)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1320, 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC)
• Notice of Intent – DEP File #219-1324, Brook Street Culvert (TEC, Inc.)
• Stormwater Permit Application – 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC)

The Methuen Conservation Commission held a hybrid meeting on July 16, 2026, and continued all pending items to future meetings. No orders of conditions were issued. The commission continued the 397 Transmission Line project to August 20, 2026, requiring additional wetland delineation, flagging, a structure size table, an approved Turtle Protection Plan, and revised plans. The 11 Cross Street project was continued to August 6, 2026, with the applicant to prepare draft perpetual monitoring conditions. Other items, including the 109 North Street notice and Brook Street culvert, were also continued.

• Continued 109 North Street NOI to August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued 397 Transmission Line NOI to August 20, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued 11 Cross Street NOI to August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Brook Street Culvert NOI to August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued stormwater permit for 11 Cross Street to August 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued enforcement cases at 25 Thayer St, 30 Brown Ct, 30 Conte Dr, 824 Riverside Dr, 91 Lindberg Ave to various dates (unanimous)
• Accepted agenda and July 2, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The July meeting of the Methuen Cultural Council has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for August 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the Nevins Memorial Library.

• Meeting cancelled
• Next meeting: August 10, 2026, 6:30 PM @ Nevins Memorial Library

Licensing Board

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will review several applications. Two one‑day alcohol licenses are pending: one for a beer garden at El Potro Mexican Grill on July 11 during the 4th of July fireworks, and another for a wedding reception at St. Basils on July 18. The board will also consider a change of manager for the Olive Garden at 90 Pleasant Valley Street and a new all‑alcohol and common victualler license for KPOT Korean BBQ and Hotpot at the same address.

• One‑day alcohol license for El Potro Mexican Grill beer garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St., July 11
• One‑day alcohol license for Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro wedding at St. Basils, 30 East St., July 18
• Change of manager application for Olive Garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St.
• Application for all‑alcohol and common victualler licenses for KPOT Korean BBQ, 90 Pleasant Valley St.

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a public service grant for National Grid. The project involves replacing direct buried cable with a conduit system on Temple Drive, Westgate Circle, and Jewel Circle.

• Public Service Grant #31043582: National Grid utility infrastructure replacement on Temple Drive, Westgate Circle, and Jewel Circle

City Council

The Methuen City Council will vote on resolutions declaring the Pleasant Valley School, Currier School, and 30 Railroad Street as surplus property for sale and redevelopment. They will also receive a presentation on the trash coordinator position and progress addressing the solid waste/tipping fee shortfall funded by an $850,000 free cash request. Several ordinance amendments are up for consideration, including rezoning on Arcadia Street, trash collection changes, and an increase in ambulance rates with a new lift assist fee. Multiple contracts and solar project license agreements for two grammar schools are also on the agenda.

• Resolutions to declare Pleasant Valley School (180 Pleasant Valley Street), Currier School (36 Boylston Street), and 30 Railroad Street as surplus and authorize sale/redevelopment
• Presentation and discussion on the Trash Coordinator position and $850,000 free cash for solid waste/tipping fee shortfall
• Solar Project License Agreements between the City and Solect Energy Development LLC for Tenney Grammar School (75 Pleasant Street) and Comprehensive Grammar School (100 Howe Street)
• Contract C-27-1 with Brox Industries for $111,425 for bituminous concrete for FY26 paving season
• Ordinance TO-26-18 to increase ambulance rates and establish a new lift assist fee

City Council

The Methuen City Council will hold a public hearing to consider Resolution TR-25-75, which declares the Council's intent to lay out Cooper Lane as a public way. The layout plan is available in the City Clerk's office.

• TR-25-75: Resolution ordering intent to lay out Cooper Lane as a public way

Commission on Disability

The Methuen Commission on Disability will review the ADA Coordinator’s report and recent See Click Fix reports. It will receive an update from the Department of Public Works on city accessibility issues. The commission will discuss old business items such as Disability Pride Day and potential new commission members, and will consider a new ADA Coordinator and a meeting with the mayor.

• ADA Coordinator’s report and recent See Click Fix reports
• DPW update on accessibility issues in the city
• Discussion of Disability Pride Day event
• Consideration of potential new commission members
• Consideration of appointing a new ADA Coordinator

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings continued from June 18 on three Notices of Intent for projects at 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line (BSC Group), and Brook Street Culvert (DPW). New business includes a Request for Determination at 4 Gleason Street. Old business includes an emergency certification addressing beaver dam flooding at 34, 36, and 38 Oak Street, plus several Notices of Violation and a Certificate of Compliance.

• Notice of Intent continued: 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (DEP #219-1320)
• Notice of Intent continued: 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment – BSC Group (DEP #219-1321)
• Notice of Intent continued: Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. / DPW (DEP #219-1324)
• Emergency Certification #26-010: Beaver dam flooding at 34, 36, 38 Oak Street
• Certificate of Compliance: 175 Pelham Street – MDR FL Realty LLC (DEP #219-1315)

The Methuen Conservation Commission voted unanimously to continue several Notices of Intent and stormwater permits to July 16, 2026, including the 11 Cross Street project and the Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project. It issued a Negative Determination of Applicability for a parking lot replacement at 4 Gleason Street, ratified an emergency certificate for a beaver dam at Oaks View Street, and continued multiple Notices of Violation. The Commission also tabled a Certificate of Compliance for 175 Pelham Street due to outstanding items.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street to July 16 (unanimous)
• Continued Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment Project to July 16 (unanimous)
• Continued Brook Street Culvert Notice of Intent to July 16 (unanimous)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 4 Gleason Street parking lot (unanimous)
• Ratified Emergency Certificate #26-0010 for beaver dam at Oaks View Street (unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #26-008 at 28 West Street to August 6 (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for 175 Pelham Street (unanimous)
• Cancelled September 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission will hold public hearings on three proposals: two requests for Certificates of Non-Appliability for roof replacements at 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School) and 28 Osgood Street Unit C, and one Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels at 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC). The Commission will also review an updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters. Due to an elevator outage at City Hall, the meeting is relocated to Sanborn Hall, 90 Hampshire St.

• Public hearing: Certificate of Non-Appliability for roof replacement at 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School)
• Public hearing: Certificate of Non-Appliability for roof replacement at 28 Osgood Street Unit C (Eastern Octane Services, LLC)
• Public hearing: Certificate of Appropriateness for solar panels on existing roof at 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC)
• Review of updated enforcement spreadsheet and enforcement letters

The Commission approved partial roofing work at 203 Lawrence Street and a roof replacement at 28 Osgood Street. An application for solar panels at 163 Broadway was denied due to existing property violations. The board also discussed the maintenance of the depot building porticos.

• Approved May meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved 203 Lawrence Street roofing exhibits A and B; tabled exhibit C (Unanimous)
• Approved 28 Osgood Street roofing application with condition that color be gray (Unanimous)
• Denied solar panel application for 163 Broadway (Unanimous)

Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership

The Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Board will review and vote on the FY27 workplan and budget, and schedule the next meeting. The meeting is held virtually.

• Review and voting on FY27 workplan and budget for the Public Health Excellence Grant
• Schedule next meeting date

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for June 24, 2026 has been cancelled due to lack of agenda items. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be on July 22, 2026.

Council on Aging

The Methuen Council on Aging is meeting for a regular session. Agenda items include approval of prior minutes, a financial update, and the Director's Report. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the meeting appears procedural.

• Approval of minutes from May 22, 2026
• Review of finances
• Director's Report and general discussion

The Council on Aging accepted the previous meeting minutes and the financial report. The board then moved to adjourn the session. The minutes recorded mayoral grants of $5,000 for heat & A.C. and $2,000 for food, and a $250 request for supplies was denied. The Group Affiliations Policy will be revisited at the next meeting.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Methuen Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four continued Notices of Intent and address numerous enforcement orders and notices of violation from prior meetings. The commission will also vote on releasing $577 for MACC membership and approving the 2027 meeting schedule. Most items are continuations of ongoing cases.

• Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) continued from June 4
• Notice of Intent for 109 North Street (Nolberto Galicia) continued
• Stormwater permit application for 11 Cross Street continued
• Enforcement Order #24-007 at 15 Gleason Street to reassess vegetation and markers
• Release of $577 from Conservation Commission funds for MACC membership

The Commission voted to continue all pending Notices of Intent and several enforcement actions to future meetings. The board directed one property owner to reinstall conservation markers following unauthorized tree removal. No final approvals or denials were issued for development projects.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 11 Cross Street to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 109 North Street to July 16, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 397 Transmission Line project to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Intent for Brook Street Culvert to July 2, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Enforcement Order #24-007 (15 Gleason Street) to October 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #23-014 (40 Atkinson Street) to October 1, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Continued Notice of Violation #25-001 (2 Hayes Street) to September 17, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Directed owner of 8 Grandview Road to reinstall conservation markers (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Methuen Board of Health will hold a meeting on June 11, 2026. The board will discuss and decide on a fee schedule. They will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion and decision on Fee Schedule

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board has changed its June 2026 meeting from Wednesday, June 10 to Thursday, June 11 at 6pm. The agenda will be posted prior to the meeting. No substantive agenda items are included in this notice.

• Meeting date change from June 10 to June 11, 2026

Licensing Board

The Methuen Licensing Board will consider applications for transfer and alteration of liquor licenses, including a change of manager and location for several establishments. The board will also discuss and vote on a temporary extension of closing hours for Section 12 licensees from June 8 to July 31, 2026, as proposed by Massachusetts Bill H.5478.

• Application from Prospect Liquors LLC d/b/a Oscar Liquors at 441 Prospect Street for change of manager, alteration of premises, pledge of collateral, and change of d/b/a.
• Transfer of a Section 15 Wine and Malt license and change of location from AK Convenience Inc. d/b/a Quick Stop II (155 Lowell St) to new d/b/a Jackpot Beer and Wine Inc. at 161 Pelham Street.
• Transfer of a Section 15 All Alcohol license, change of location, pledge of inventory and pledge of collateral from Narayan Muni Store LLC d/b/a A&B Package Store (161 Pelham Street) to AK Convenience Inc. (155 Lowell Street) to be located at 155 Lowell Street under d/b/a Quick Stop Market & Liquors.
• Discussion and vote on Massachusetts Bill H.5478 for temporary extension of closing hours for Section 12 licensees from June 8 to July 31, 2026.

The Methuen Licensing Board approved all three applications on the agenda: a change of manager, alteration, pledge, and d/b/a for Prospect Liquors LLC; a transfer of a wine and malt license to Jackpot Beer and Wine, Inc.; and a transfer of an all-alcohol license to AK Convenience Inc. The board also voted to opt into the state's temporary extension of closing hours until 3am for on-premise licensees, but not for designated outdoor consumption spaces.

• Approved Prospect Liquors LLC application for change of manager, alteration, pledge, and d/b/a (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of Section 15 Wine and Malt license from AK Convenience to Jackpot Beer and Wine, Inc. (all in favor)
• Approved transfer of Section 15 All Alcohol license from Narayan Muni Store to AK Convenience Inc. (all in favor)
• Voted to opt into temporary 3am closing hours for on-premise licensees, not outdoor consumption spaces