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

La reunión de julio del Methuen Cultural Council ha sido cancelada. La próxima reunión está programada para el 10 de agosto de 2026, a las 6:30 PM en la Nevins Memorial Library.

• Reunión cancelada
• Próxima reunión: 10 de agosto de 2026, 6:30 PM @ Nevins Memorial Library

Licensing Board

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen revisará varias solicitudes. Hay dos licencias de alcohol de un día pendientes: una para un jardín de cerveza en El Potro Mexican Grill el 11 de julio durante los fuegos artificiales del 4 de julio, y otra para una recepción de boda en St. Basils el 18 de julio. La junta también considerará un cambio de gerente para el Olive Garden en 90 Pleasant Valley Street y una nueva licencia de todo alcohol y de comerciante común para KPOT Korean BBQ and Hotpot en la misma dirección.

• Licencia de alcohol de un día para el jardín de cerveza de El Potro Mexican Grill, 90 Pleasant Valley St., 11 de julio
• Licencia de alcohol de un día para la boda de Sevmar Mediterranean Bistro en St. Basils, 30 East St., 18 de julio
• Solicitud de cambio de gerente para Olive Garden, 90 Pleasant Valley St.
• Solicitud de licencias de todo alcohol y de comerciante común para KPOT Korean BBQ, 90 Pleasant Valley St.

City Council

El Consejo Municipal de Methuen celebrará una audiencia pública sobre una subvención de servicios públicos para National Grid. El proyecto implica reemplazar el cable directo enterrado con un sistema de conduit en Temple Drive, Westgate Circle y Jewel Circle.

• Subvención de Servicios Públicos #31043582: Reemplazo de la infraestructura de servicios públicos de National Grid en Temple Drive, Westgate Circle y Jewel Circle

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen votará sobre resoluciones para declarar la Pleasant Valley School, la Currier School y el 30 Railroad Street como propiedades excedentes para su venta y redesarrollo. También recibirán una presentación sobre el puesto de coordinador de basura y el progreso en el abordaje del déficit de residuos sólidos/tarifas de vertido financiado mediante una solicitud de efectivo libre de $850,000. Varias enmiendas a las ordenanzas están bajo consideración, incluyendo la rezonificación en Arcadia Street, cambios en la recolección de basura y un aumento en las tarifas de ambulancia con una nueva tarifa de asistencia de elevación. Múltiples contratos y acuerdos de licencia de proyectos solares para dos escuelas primarias también están en la agenda.

• Resoluciones para declarar Pleasant Valley School (180 Pleasant Valley Street), Currier School (36 Boylston Street) y 30 Railroad Street como excedentes y autorizar su venta/redesarrollo
• Presentación y discusión sobre el puesto de Coordinador de Basura y $850,000 de efectivo libre para el déficit de residuos sólidos/tarifas de vertido
• Acuerdos de Licencia de Proyectos Solares entre la Ciudad y Solect Energy Development LLC para Tenney Grammar School (75 Pleasant Street) y Comprehensive Grammar School (100 Howe Street)
• Contrato C-27-1 con Brox Industries por $111,425 para concreto bituminoso para la temporada de pavimentación del FY26
• Ordenanza TO-26-18 para aumentar las tarifas de ambulancia y establecer una nueva tarifa de asistencia de elevación

City Council

El Concejo Municipal de Methuen llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para considerar la Resolución TR-25-75, que declara la intención del Concejo de establecer Cooper Lane como una vía pública. El plan de trazado está disponible en la oficina del Secretario Municipal.

• TR-25-75: Resolución que ordena la intención de establecer Cooper Lane como una vía pública

Commission on Disability

La Comisión de Discapacidad de Methuen revisará el informe del Coordinador de ADA y los informes recientes de See Click Fix. Recibirá una actualización del Departamento de Obras Públicas sobre los problemas de accesibilidad de la ciudad. La comisión discutirá asuntos de negocios anteriores, como el Día del Orgullo por la Discapacidad y posibles nuevos miembros de la comisión, y considerará la designación de un nuevo Coordinador de ADA y una reunión con el alcalde.

• Informe del Coordinador de ADA y informes recientes de See Click Fix
• Actualización del DOP sobre problemas de accesibilidad en la ciudad
• Discusión del evento Día del Orgullo por la Discapacidad
• Consideración de posibles nuevos miembros de la comisión
• Consideración de la designación de un nuevo Coordinador de ADA

Conservation Commission

La Comisión de Conservación celebrará audiencias públicas continuadas del 18 de junio sobre tres Avisos de Intención para proyectos en 11 Cross Street, 397 Transmission Line (BSC Group) y Brook Street Culvert (DPW). Los asuntos nuevos incluyen una Solicitud de Determinación en 4 Gleason Street. Los asuntos antiguos incluyen una certificación de emergencia que aborda la inundación por presa de castor en 34, 36 y 38 Oak Street, además de varios Avisos de Violación y un Certificado de Cumplimiento.

• Aviso de Intención continuado: 11 Cross Street – CROSSLD QOZB, LLC (DEP #219-1320)
• Aviso de Intención continuado: 397 Transmission Line Asset Condition Refurbishment – BSC Group (DEP #219-1321)
• Aviso de Intención continuado: Brook Street Culvert – TEC, Inc. / DPW (DEP #219-1324)
• Certificación de emergencia #26-010: Inundación por presa de castor en 34, 36, 38 Oak Street
• Certificado de Cumplimiento: 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

La Comisión del Distrito Histórico llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre tres propuestas: dos solicitudes de Certificados de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazos de techos en 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School) y 28 Osgood Street Unit C, y un Certificado de Idoneidad para paneles solares en 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC). La Comisión también revisará una hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento. Debido a una falla en el ascensor en City Hall, la reunión se trasladará a Sanborn Hall, 90 Hampshire St.

• Audiencia pública: Certificado de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazo de techo en 203 Lawrence Street (Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School)
• Audiencia pública: Certificado de No Aplicabilidad para reemplazo de techo en 28 Osgood Street Unit C (Eastern Octane Services, LLC)
• Audiencia pública: Certificado de Idoneidad para paneles solares en el techo existente en 163 Broadway (Sunrite Solar LLC)
• Revisión de la hoja de cálculo de cumplimiento actualizada y cartas de cumplimiento

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

La Methuen Lawrence Public Health Partnership Board revisará y votará el plan de trabajo y presupuesto del FY27, así como programar la próxima reunión. La sesión se realizará de forma virtual.

• Revisión y votación del plan de trabajo y presupuesto para el año fiscal 2027 correspondiente a la Public Health Excellence Grant
• Programar la fecha de la próxima reunión

Zoning Board

La reunión de la Junta de Apelaciones de Zonificación programada para el 24 de junio de 2026 se ha cancelado por falta de temas en el orden del día. La próxima reunión programada regularmente será el 22 de julio de 2026.

Council on Aging

El Consejo de Envejecimiento de Methuen se reúne para una sesión regular. Los puntos del orden del día incluyen la aprobación de las actas anteriores, una actualización financiera y el Informe del Director. No se enumeran propuestas ni decisiones específicas; la reunión parece ser de carácter procedimental.

• Aprobación de las actas del 22 de mayo de 2026
• Revisión de las finanzas
• Informe del Director y discusión general

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

La Comisión de Conservación de Methuen celebrará audiencias públicas sobre cuatro Notas de Intención continuadas y abordará numerosas órdenes de cumplimiento y notificaciones de violación de reuniones anteriores. La comisión también votará sobre la liberación de $577 para la membresía en MACC y la aprobación del calendario de reuniones de 2027. La mayoría de los artículos son continuaciones de casos en curso.

• Nota de Intención para 11 Cross Street (CROSSLD QOZB, LLC) continuada desde el 4 de junio
• Nota de Intención para 109 North Street (Nolberto Galicia) continuada
• Solicitud de permiso de aguas pluviales para 11 Cross Street continuada
• Orden de Cumplimiento #24-007 en 15 Gleason Street para reevaluar la vegetación y las marcas
• Liberación de $577 de los fondos de la Comisión de Conservación para la membresía en MACC

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

La Junta de Salud de Methuen llevará a cabo una reunión el 11 de junio de 2026. La junta discutirá y decidirá sobre un programa de tarifas. También aprobarán las actas de la reunión anterior.

• Discusión y decisión sobre el Programa de Tarifas

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen ha cambiado su reunión de junio de 2026 del miércoles 10 de junio al jueves 11 de junio a las 6pm. La agenda se publicará antes de la reunión. No se incluyen puntos sustantivos en la agenda en este aviso.

• Cambio de fecha de la reunión del 10 de junio al 11 de junio de 2026

Licensing Board

La Junta de Licencias de Methuen considerará solicitudes para la transferencia y alteración de licencias de licor, incluyendo un cambio de gerente y de ubicación para varios establecimientos. La junta también discutirá y votará sobre una extensión temporal de las horas de cierre para los titulares de licencias de la Sección 12 del 8 de junio al 31 de julio de 2026, según lo propuesto en la Ley H.5478 de Massachusetts.

• Solicitud de Prospect Liquors LLC d/b/a Oscar Liquors en 441 Prospect Street para cambio de gerente, alteración de las instalaciones, garantía de garantía y cambio de d/b/a.
• Transferencia de una licencia de vino y cerveza de la Sección 15 y cambio de ubicación de AK Convenience Inc. d/b/a Quick Stop II (155 Lowell St) a la nueva razón social Jackpot Beer and Wine Inc. en 161 Pelham Street.
• Transferencia de una licencia de alcohol de la Sección 15, cambio de ubicación, garantía de inventario y garantía de garantía de Narayan Muni Store LLC d/b/a A&B Package Store (161 Pelham Street) a AK Convenience Inc. (155 Lowell Street) para ubicarse en 155 Lowell Street bajo la razón social Quick Stop Market & Liquors.
• Discusión y votación sobre la Ley H.5478 de Massachusetts para una extensión temporal de las horas de cierre para los titulares de licencias de la Sección 12 del 8 de junio al 31 de julio de 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