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July 2026 4 meetings

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 90 Boyles Street, DEP File #5-1458, including perpetual conditions #37-40, 4-0.
    • Approved the tree removal request for 181 Lothrop Street with standard conditions, 4-0.
    • Approved the tree removal request for 27 South Terrace with standard conditions, 4-0.
    • Ratified the Emergency Certification for a culvert repair at 1 Brookwood Road, 4-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 40 Prince Street, DEP File #5-1474, 3-0.
    10 more decisions
    • Closed the hearing for 200 Lothrop Street, DEP File #5-1475, 4-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 100 Pond View Lane, 4-0.
    • Issued a Negative 1 & 6 Determination of Applicability for 37 Enon Street, 3-0-1 (Squibb abstained).
    • Lifted the Enforcement Order for 12 Museum Road, 4-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 25 Linden Avenue requiring continued monitoring and documentation by September 30, 2026, 4-0.
    • Left the Enforcement Order for 11 & 13 Bay View Avenue open with no vote taken.
    • Approved payment of MSMCP membership dues of $50, 4-0.
    • Approved payment of Conservation Agent June mileage of $26.53 and Conservation Field Inspector June mileage of $11.12, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 40 Prince Street, DEP File #5-1474, with special conditions, 3-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 200 Lothrop Street, DEP File #5-1475, with special conditions, 4-0.
    7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the 28 Whitehall Circle tree removal item to the August 18, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 58 West Street, DEP File #5-1472, to August 18, 2026, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 343 Dodge Street, DEP File #5-1476, to August 18, 2026, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 31 Haskell Street to August 18, 2026, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 11 & 13 Bay View Avenue to August 18, 2026, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 22 Kittredge Street to August 18, 2026, 4-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of June 30, 2026, as presented, 3-0-1 (Miller abstained).

  • Planning Board

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    • Authorized George Gomes as Chair of the Beverly Planning Board as the Planning Board signatory; motion carried (6-0-1, Gomes abstained).
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled the vote for a Planning Board representative to the Community Preservation Committee to the August 18, 2026 meeting; motion carried unanimously (7-0).
    • Approved the May 26, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended; motion carried (6-0-1, Vigorito abstained).

  • Harbor Management Authority

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    • Approved funding of $1700 to cover the cost for Ciancarelli to attend the APWA Conference along with incidentals, 8-0.
    • Approved funding of $9995 for the water portion of the Beverly 400 reenactment costs, 7-0, with Rotondo abstaining.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved June 17, 2026 minutes, 7-0.

  • Design Review Board

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approval of the sign for La Condesa at 374 Rantoul St., subject to the plans submitted. (6–0)
    • Approval of the sign for Away Games at 407 Cabot St., as presented. (6–0)
    • Approval of the wall sign and window sign for CVS Pharmacy at 19 Dodge Street, as presented. (6–0)
    • Approval of the sign for Modern Elegance at 410 Rantoul Street, as presented. (6–0)
    • Approval of the signage application for Children's Art Classes at 409 Cabot Street, as presented. (6–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the June 4, 2026 meeting minutes, as presented, 5-0-1 with Thornton abstaining.
June 2026 7 meetings

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 12 Fosters Point, DEP File #5-283, including perpetual condition #5, 4-0.
    • Recessed for Public Hearings, 4-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 15 Wirling Drive, DEP File #5-1471, 4-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 8 Upland Road, DEP File #5-1473, 4-0.
    • Approved the Delineation Policy as discussed, 5-0.
    3 more decisions
    • Approved payment of MACC Membership dues of $847, 5-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 15 Wirling Drive, DEP File #5-1471, with special conditions, 4-0-1 (Redmond abstains).
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 8 Upland Road, DEP File #5-1473, with special conditions, 4-0-1 (Redmond abstains).
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the hearing for 58 West Street, DEP File #5-1472 to July 28, 2026, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 40 Prince Street, DEP File #5-1474 to July 28, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of June 9, 2026, as presented, 5-0.

  • Board of Library Trustees

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    • Approved the Standards of Conduct Policy, 7-0.
    • Approved the Public Internet Use Policy, 7-0.
    • Approved the Security Policy, 7-0.
    • Approved the revised Meeting Room Policy, 7-0.

  • Economic & Community Development Council

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    • Elected Zach Servideo as Chair and Chris Wrenn as Vice Chair, 10-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, 10-0.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Agreed that the Lynch Park_OOC-2_2024 closeout report could be signed off on.
    • Agreed to request detailed backup for invoices and a 50% progress report for the Independence Park_OOC-1_2024 project, with Delios drafting a letter for Pearl's review.
    • Agreed to seek an opinion from the City Solicitor on a potential amendment to the Girdler House Generator_OOC-3_2024 application after receiving updated written information from Girdler House.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes of May 21, 2026, as presented, motion carries 7-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Partial Certificate of Compliance for 47 Corning Street, DEP File #5-345, including perpetual condition #5; motion carried 3-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 228 Common Lane; motion carried 3-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 16 Robinson Road; motion carried 3-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 564 Hale Street; motion carried 3-0.
    • Approved the restoration plan for 181 Elliott Street as presented; motion carried 3-0.
    2 more decisions
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 181 Elliott Street to require restoration, plantings, and repairs completed by June 30, 2026; motion carried 3-0.
    • Approved Conservation Agent May mileage of $29.35 and Conservation Field Inspector May mileage of $14.20; motion carried 3-0.
    5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the hearing for 58 West Street (No DEP File as of posting) to June 30, 2026; motion carried 3-0.
    • Continued the Certificate of Compliance review for 12 Fosters Point, DEP File #5-283, to June 30, 2026; motion carried 3-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 15 Wirling Drive (No DEP File as of filing) to June 30, 2026; motion carried 3-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 8 Upland Road (No DEP File as of filing) to June 30, 2026; motion carried 3-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of May 19, 2026, as amended; motion carried 3-0.

  • Beverly Golf & Tennis Club Commission

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    • Approved purchase of green covers for winter protection not to exceed $8,000.
    • Approved windscreen for the tennis courts not to exceed $3,100.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of May 12, 2026, 6-0.

  • Design Review Board

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    • Voted to invite a representative of the Cummings Center to the Board's next meeting to discuss the global sign variance, 6-0.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • The first floor Pressed Café sign be revised to include the bean drop logo centered in the sign band, that the 'coffee, juice, panini, pizza, catering' sign be moved to the right side, and that the second floor Pressed Café sign be removed from the application. (6–0)
    • Approval of the signs for The Granite Group, 97 River Street, subject to submitted plans, except for internal illumination of the awning sign. (6–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the May 7, 2026, meeting minutes as amended, 6-0.
May 2026 10 meetings

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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    • Granted a Variance at 26 Mason Street to construct a new detached single-car garage with storage above, 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 20 Roundy Street under Section 300-37 D(8) to allow demolition and reconstruction of a nonconforming accessory structure as an accessory dwelling unit, resulting in a rear yard setback encroachment, 5-0.
    • Granted a continuance of the Matthew Hergott application at 140 Essex Street to the July 22, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 26 Vine Street to build an additional floor on the existing nonconforming two-family house, 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 6 Berkeley Avenue to construct and replace an existing garage with a new garage, 5-0.
    4 more decisions
    • Granted a Variance at 824 Hale Street from Section 300-34 D(5) to construct a rear addition encroaching into the rear setback, 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 820 Hale Street from Section 300-27 E(3) to allow an accessory building height of 17 feet where 15 feet is allowed, with special conditions tied to the barn, 5-0.
    • Acknowledged an error in the April 22, 2026 minutes regarding the 12 Tozer Road continuance date, correcting it to June 24, 2026, 4-0.
    • Approved the request to continue the 12 Tozer Road application to the June 24, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled approval of the April 22, 2026 meeting minutes to the June 24, 2026 meeting, 4-0.

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Agreed to move the 38 Paine Ave demolition delay determination (DD-26-3 / DEMO 26-6) forward to a public hearing.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes of February 25, 2026, as amended, 5-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of March 12, 2026, as amended, 5-0.
    • Tabled discussion of the meeting minutes of April 29, 2026, 5-0.

  • Planning Board

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    • Elected George Gomes as Chair of the Beverly Planning Board, 5-0-1 (Gomes abstaining).

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Adoption of the proposed ADU amendments. (6–0)
    • Amended motion to recommend adoption of the proposed ADU amendments, noting the State is aligning with Beverly's ADU rules, carried 6-0.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Closed the Public Hearing on the proposed ADU amendments, 6-0.
    • Tabled the vote for Vice Chair until July 2026, 6-0.
    • Approved the April 28, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended, 6-0.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Elected Wendy Pearl as Chair of the CPC, 8-0.
    • Elected David Ershun as Vice Chair of the CPC, 8-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes of April 16, 2026, as amended, 8-0.

  • Board of Assessors

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    • Signed motor vehicle warrant to Collector for commitment 2026-01 in the amount of $4,933,218.44.
    • Signed motor vehicle warrant to Collector for commitment 2026-02 in the amount of $689,324.54.
    • Signed motor vehicle warrant to Collector for commitment 2025-08 in the amount of $200.00.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Accepted minutes of the April 2, 2026 meeting.

  • Harbor Management Authority

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    • Approved the FY27 budget as proposed, 8-0.
    • Approved a transfer of $1,100 to the Harbormaster's office to account for electrical usage for the commercial marina, 8-0.
    • Approved a transfer of $11,663.68 to the Harbormaster's FY26 budget for boats and equipment, 8-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the April 15, 2026 minutes, 7-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 55 Abbott Street, DEP File #5-1008, including perpetual conditions #40-43, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 206 Greenwood Avenue, DEP File #5-1469, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 55 Abbott Street, DEP File #5-1468, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 212 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1467, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 7 Hathaway Avenue, DEP File #5-1466, 5-0.
    14 more decisions
    • Closed the hearing for 5 Orchard Street, DEP File #5-1470, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 13 Butterworth Road, DEP File #5-1465, 5-0.
    • Failed a motion to issue a Negative 3 Determination for 228 Common Lane deck and stairs project, 2-3.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 11 Meadow Road fence replacement, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 23 Virginia Avenue staircase addition, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 21 Temi Road tree removal, 5-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 181 Elliott Street to require a final restoration plan by June 2, 2026, to be presented at the June 9, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Approved Conservation Agent April mileage of $32.63 and $29.48, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 206 Greenwood Avenue, DEP File #5-1469, with special conditions, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 55 Abbott Street, DEP File #5-1468, with special conditions, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 212 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1467, with special conditions, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 7 Hathaway Avenue, DEP File #5-1466, with special conditions, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 5 Orchard Street, DEP File #5-1470, with special conditions, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 13 Butterworth Road, DEP File #5-1465, with special conditions, 4-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the 228 Common Lane Request for Determination to the June 9, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of April 29, 2026, as submitted, 4-0.

  • Open Space & Recreation Committee

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    • Approved a motion to draft a letter to the Mayor advocating for the City's ownership of the 61 acres of land at Trask Lane, with Greenbelt holding a Conservation Restriction; motion carried 8-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 4, 2026 meeting minutes as presented; motion carried 7-0.

  • Beverly Golf & Tennis Club Commission

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    • Approved ordering the 6 ft sections, right and left of the center 8 ft, for the Hole #15 fence, 6-0.
    • Approved purchasing a new refrigerator under the counter and across from the grills, 6-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of April 7, 2026, 6-0.

  • Design Review Board

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    • Moved the discussion of The Cummings Center Global Sign Variance to the June meeting. Motion carried 5-0.
    • Moved the discussion of Sign Ordinance updates to the June meeting. Motion carried 5-0.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approval of the wall and window signs for Everbowl, 19 Dodge Street, as presented. Motion carried. (5–0)
    • Approval of the freestanding sign for Cabot Dental, 332 Cabot Street, as presented. Motion carried. (5–0)
    • Approval of the wall sign for JM Gaddis Fine Home Building and Remodeling, 94 Corning St, with the findings as determined. Motion carried. (5–0)
    2 more recommendations
    • Approval of the wall sign and any future panel sign changes to the freestanding sign for Uncharted, 65 Dodge Street, as presented. Motion carried. (5–0)
    • Approval of the signage for New Harmony Center for Health and Wellness, 7 Thorndike Street, with the findings as determined. Motion carried. (5–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the April 16, 2026 meeting minutes as amended. Motion carried 5-0.
April 2026 19 meetings

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Approved the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure, as edited and discussed, 5-0.
    • Voted to ask the City Solicitor for an opinion on whether a fee schedule and a physical sign requirement for historic applications need an ordinance change, 5-0.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled discussion on proposed Bills HD.4331 and S.1428 to a later date.
    • Tabled discussion on the consultation letter to MHC regarding the Beverly Housing Rehabilitation program to a later date.
    • Tabled approval of the February 25, 2026 and March 12, 2026 minutes to a later date.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Approved a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 55 Abbott Street, DEP File #5-1008, including perpetual conditions #35-38, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability with conditions for 51 Brimbal Avenue, 4-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 140 Hart Street to accept the restoration plan with specified conditions, 4-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 181 Elliott Street to require a formal restoration plan by May 12, 2026, and attendance at the May 19, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 11 & 13 Bay View Avenue to require a Notice of Intent filed by July 14, 2026, for dune fencing, 4-0.
    8 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the hearing for 206 Greenwood Avenue, DEP File #5-1469, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 55 Abbott Street, DEP File #5-1468, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 212 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1467, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 7 Hathaway Avenue, DEP File #5-1466, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 5 Orchard Street, No DEP File # as of posting, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 13 Butterworth Road, DEP File #5-1465, to May 19, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the Request for Determination of Applicability for 228 Common Lane to May 19, 2026, 4-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of April 7, 2026, as submitted, 4-0.

  • City Council

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    • Set a public hearing for June 1, 2026, at 7:30 PM on naming the road into Beverly Golf & Tennis as "Matzeliger Way," as recommended by the subcommittee; motion carried 7-0.

  • Planning Board

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    • Approved Special Permit #205-26 findings for 46 Federal Street, 6-0.
    • Approved Special Permit #205-26 for 46 Federal Street subject to Conditions #1, 2, and 3 from the Parking & Traffic Commission's recommendation letter dated April 28, 2026, 6-0.
    • Approved Site Plan Review #170-26 for 46 Federal Street incorporating conditions from the Design Review Board, Board of Health, and Engineering Department, 6-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the April 7, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended, 6-0.

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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    • Granted a Variance at 60 Longmeadow Road for a two-bay garage addition encroaching into the side yard setback, 4-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 32 Dunham Road to allow 9,000 sq. ft. of retail use by Boston Consignment and 12,000 sq. ft. for storage and office use, 4-0.
    • Accepted the written request to continue the application at 12 Tozer Road to the May 27, 2026 meeting, subject to signing the Waiver and Agreement, 4-0.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Allowed the applicant to withdraw the application at 26 Mason Street without prejudice, 4-0.
    • Accepted the written request to withdraw the application at 21 Bridge Street without prejudice, 4-0.
    • Approved the March 25, 2026 meeting minutes as written, 4-0.

  • City Council

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    • No action was taken on Order #061 regarding a public meeting on Camp Paradise.
    • Approved Order #118 (Handicapped Parking Sign, 23 Front Street) on final passage, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #065 (National Grid Petition #31124344 for underground facilities on Broadway) with an amended site plan and 8 conditions, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #107, reappointing Julia Work Vient to the Beverly Waste Reduction Committee, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #108, reappointing Barbie Papalios to the Beverly Waste Reduction Committee, 8-0.
    9 more decisions
    • Approved Order #109, reappointing Brenda Wong Murphy to the Beverly Cultural Council, 8-0.
    • Approved a residency waiver for Amanda Bittner and her appointment to the Beverly Cultural Council (Order #110), 8-0.
    • Approved Order #111, appointing Alex Weatherup to the Beverly Cultural Council, 8-0.
    • Set a public hearing for Order #129 (National Grid Petition #31302639) for May 4, 2026, at 7:50 PM, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #106, reappointing William Finch to the Beverly Historic Commission, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #128, renewing the Ice Cream Truck Vending Permit for Steven Wright, 8-0.
    • Set a public hearing for Order #124 ($190,000 interdepartmental transfer) for May 4, 2026, at 8:00 PM, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #125, accepting the ten $100 Paper Store gift card donation, 8-0.
    • Approved Order #126, accepting the $250 Elks Lodge 1309 donation, 8-0.
    9 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Order #124 (interdepartmental transfer of $190,000 for Fire Department shift coverage) to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #125 (ten $100 Paper Store gift cards donated for the Council on Aging) to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #126 ($250 donation from Beverly/Peabody Lodge Elks 1309 for the Veterans Department) to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #127 (request to name the road into Beverly Golf & Tennis 'Matzeliger Way') to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
    • Referred Order #128 (Ice Cream Truck Vending Permit renewal for Steven Wright) to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
    • Referred Order #129 (National Grid Petition #31302639 for Chase St/West Dane St) to the Committee on Public Services to set a public hearing.
    • Closed the public hearing on Order #049 (GONETSPEED underground facilities, Ashton Street) and referred it to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Closed the public hearing on Order #050 (GONETSPEED underground facilities, Friend Street) and referred it to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Closed the public hearing on Order #051 (GONETSPEED underground facilities, East Street) and referred it to the Committee on Public Services.

  • Design Review Board

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approval for the Big Chicken sign, 55 Dodge Street, Ste. A-250, as presented (. (6–0)
    • Approval of the wall sign for Auburn, A Nederman Company, 880 Cummings Center, with the condition that all lettering fit within the sign band (. (6–0)
    • Approval of the signage for MFM Health, 181 Elliott Street at the Cummings Center, as presented (. (6–0)
    • Approval of the signage for Coldwell Banker Realty, 181 Elliott Street in the 900 Building of the Cummings Center, as presented (. (6–0)
    • Approval of the wall and blade signage for Tacoboutit, 380 Cabot Street, as presented (. (6–0)
    1 more recommendation
    • Approval of the Site Plan Review for the 46 Federal Street townhouses with recommendations on landscape, site design, architecture, roof lines, permeable paving, trash storage, snow removal, and energy management (. (6–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 5, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended (6-0).

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved the Gillis Park Basketball Court Replacement project for $130,155 from the General Fund, 7-0.
    • Approved the Ahearn Park/Goldway Playground Renovation project for $250,000 from the General Fund, 7-0.
    • Approved the Gilbert Park/Bartlett Gardens Renovation project for $240,000 from the General Fund, 7-0.
    • Approved the Garden City Towers Fire Protection Sprinkler System Installation project for $825,645 total ($279,998.46 from Community Housing, balance from General Fund), 7-0.
    • Approved the Designate Housing Funds to the Beverly AHT project for $64,004 from the General Fund, with MOU conditions on CPA criteria review, 6-1.
    4 more decisions
    • Approved the Central Cemetery Tomb House project for $23,390 from the Historic Resources Fund, including HDC coordination, 7-0.
    • Approved the Central Cemetery Fence and Gates project for $237,000 from the Historic Resources Fund, 7-0.
    • Approved the Outbuilding Roof Replacement - The Garden School project for $25,672 total ($6,999.61 from Historic Resources Fund, balance from General Fund), with claw back clause and HDC coordination, 7-0.
    • Extended the R7-6 MOU for Greenenergy Park (Solar Now) to September 30, 2026, 7-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, 7-0.

  • Harbor Management Authority

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    • Approved keeping commercial rates at $80 per foot and raising the administration fee to $250, with a note about considering a rate increase next year, 9-0.
    • Approved contributing $2500 to Dive KS to train high school students for scuba certification, 9-0.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 28, 2026 minutes, 7-0, with Rotondo and Spang abstaining.
    • Approved the September 10, 2025 minutes, 6-0, with Lane, Rotondo, and White abstaining.
    • Approved the November 19, 2025 minutes, 6-0, with Lane, Rotondo, and Suminsby abstaining.

  • Parking & Traffic Commission

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • City Council that the Commission supports installing a crosswalk crossing Hale Street near Oak Street and Juniper Street, at an ADA-compliant location with a sidewalk connection; motion carried by roll call. (5–0)
    • Sending a letter to City Council supporting long-term sidewalk plans for Common Lane and suggesting 'Share the Road' signage in the meantime; motion carried by roll call. (5–0)
    • The Planning Board approve Site Plan Review application #170-26 (SPR-26-2) and Special Permit application #205-26 (SP-26-6) for 46 Federal Street with four listed conditions; motion carried. (5–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled review of the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes to the next meeting.

  • Human Rights Committee

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    • Motioned to reimburse Carole $110 for copies and name tags, motion passed 6-0.
    • Motioned to establish an interim chair until the quorum issue is resolved, motion passed 6-0.
    • Nominated and elected Eric as interim chair, motion passed 6-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved February 2026 minutes, motion passed 6-0.

  • Planning Board

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    • Endorsed the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 39 and 41 Woodbury Street, applicant Wrecking Crew LLC c/o Joe Cunningham, 5-0.
    • Set the Joint Public Hearing with City Council on Order #119 – Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance Update for May 4, 2026, at 7:30pm, 6-0.
    • Endorsed the Definitive Subdivision Plan Without a Covenant for 85-87 Bridge Street, applicant Thomas J. Alexander, Alexander and Femino, o/b/o Robert Noyes II & Stephanie Marie Noyes, 6-0.
    • Changed the Election of Officers vote to the May 19, 2026 meeting, 6-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the March 10, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended, 6-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Complete Certificate of Compliance for 110-228 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1405, including perpetual conditions #37-40, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 4 and Negative 6 Determination of Applicability for 5 Hawk Hill Road, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 2 Determination of Applicability for 222 Dodge Street with conditions as discussed, 5-0.
    • Issued an Enforcement Order for 140 Hart Street requiring a restoration planting plan by April 21, 2026, to be presented at the April 28, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Approved Conservation Agent March mileage of $21.84 and Conservation Field Inspector March mileage of $8.71, 5-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the Request for Determination of Applicability for 228 Common Lane to April 28, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the March 18, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, 4-0-1 with Charles abstaining.

  • Beverly Golf & Tennis Club Commission

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    • Agreed to Councilor Todd Rotundo's request to name the entrance road after Jan Ernst Matzelinger, 5-0.
    • Accepted the bid for resurfacing the Tennis Courts, 5-0.
    • Approved adding one handicap parking space next to the path to the pro shop, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of March 3, 2026, 5-0.

  • City Council Public Services Committee

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    • Approved reappointments of James Muse, Diantha Phothisan, Jason Consalvo, Donna Musumeci, Thomas Holland, Christopher Wrenn, Nathan Seavey, Zach Servideo, Dan Allon and Kevin Grant to the Economic and Community Development Council, 2-0 (Order #094).
    • Approved reappointment of Christopher Tatnall, 91R Hale Street, to the Economic and Community Development Council, 2-0 (Order #096).
    • Approved the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club 2026 Member Rate Schedule, 2-0 (Order #097).

  • City Council Legal Affairs Committee

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    • Approved amendments to Chapter 117-Animals, Order #058A, 3-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Timothy R. Creamer, 36 Appleton Avenue, as Constable, Order #112, 3-0.
    • Approved motion to strike section 117-21 from the amendments to Order #058A, 3-0.
    • Approved motion to accept Solicitor Dole's suggested wording for section A of the amendment, 3-0.

  • City Council Finance and Property Committee

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    • Approved Order #088, an FY2026 Inter Departmental Transfer of $241,250 from the Reserve for union negotiations to fund retroactive costs back to July 1, 2024, 2-0.
    • Approved sending the matter to the full Council for discussion, 2-0.

  • City Council

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    • Voted 8-0 to receive and place on file the Department of Public Utilities Notice of Filing and Request for Comments (Order #121).
    • Approved 7-0 (Feldman absent) the reappointments of James Muse, Diantha Phothisan, Jason Consalvo, Donna Musumeci, Thomas Holland, Christopher Wrenn, Nathan Seavey, Zach Servideo, Dan Allon, and Kevin Grant to the Economic and Community Development Council (Order #094).
    • Approved 7-0 (Feldman absent) the reappointment of Christopher Tatnall to the Economic and Community Development Council (Order #096).
    • Approved 8-0 the Beverly Golf and Tennis Club 2026 Member Rate Schedule (Order #097).
    • Approved 8-0 the reappointment of Timothy R. Creamer to serve as Constable (Order #095).
    18 more decisions
    • Approved 8-0 the renewal of a 2nd hand Junk Dealers License for Marconi Radio (Order #113).
    • Approved 8-0 the renewal of a 2nd hand Junk Dealers License for Beverly Bootstraps Thrift Shop (Order #114).
    • Approved 8-0 the renewal of 2026 Flammable Storage Registrations (Order #115).
    • Approved 8-0 the renewal of a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Burgess Auto Sales and Service (Order #116).
    • Approved 8-0 the renewal of a 2nd hand Junk Dealers License for Plum Consignment LLC. d/b/a Worthy Girl (Order #117).
    • Voted 8-0 to set a public hearing on the proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance amendments for May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM (Order #119).
    • Approved 8-0 the Cabot Performing Arts Center's waiver of the alcohol ordinance for a public way or public space (Order #123).
    • Approved 7-0, with Sonia recused, permission for the Beverly Farmers Market to run from June 15 through October 5, 2026 (Order #122).
    • Approved 8-0 the Handicapped Parking Sign request for 23 Front Street on first reading (Order #118).
    • Voted 8-0 to amend the proposed Chapter 117 Animals ordinance by striking section 117-20 section A (Order #58A).
    • Approved 8-0, on final passage, the amended Chapter 117 ordinance adding a new Chapter V on Feeding of Wild Animals and Wildlife (Order #58A).
    • Approved 8-0, as amended, the $250,000 State Earmark for the Brimbal Avenue and Dunham Road intersection improvements project (Order #101).
    • Approved 8-0, as amended, the award of two solar powered speed feedback signs from MassDOT (Order #102).
    • Approved 8-0, as amended, the $19,000 grant from the National Environmental Health Association for the Health Department's food safety outreach program (Order #103).
    • Approved 8-0, as amended, the $24,096 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant for the Beverly Fire Department (Order #104).
    • Approved 8-0, as amended, the donation from Kinship Farm's 'Grown Food for Good Program' to benefit the Council on Aging (Order #105).
    • Approved 7-1, with St. Hilaire opposed, the FY2026 Inter Departmental Transfer of $241,250 for retroactive union costs (Order #088).
    • Took no action on the request to hold a public meeting on the use and plan for Camp Paradise (Order #061).
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Closed the public hearing on National Grid Petition #31124344 and referred the order to the Committee on Public Services (Order #065).

  • Board of Assessors

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    • Settled Fiscal Year 2025 Appellate Tax Board case for 37 Enon St (Map 92 Lot 59), abating $615.33.
    • Settled Fiscal Year 2025 Appellate Tax Board case for 224 Elliott St (Map 19 Lot 105), abating $7,662.66.
    • Voted to abate $803.89 for Fiscal Year 2026 on property at 18 Sturtevant St (Map 29 Lot 145).
    • Voted to abate $1,202.47 for Fiscal Year 2026 on property at 19 Hale Park Ave (Map 22 Lot 10).
    • Voted to abate $17,572.85 for Fiscal Year 2026 on property at 224 Elliott St (Map 19 Lot 105).
    10 more decisions
    • Voted to abate $9,180.85 for Fiscal Year 2026 on property at 37 Enon St (Map 92 Lot 59).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 20 Colon St (Map 31 Lot 13).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 138 Conant St (Map 52 Lot 82).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 152 Conant St (Map 52 Lot 83).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 16 Dodge St (Map 53 Lot 166).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 87 Herrick St (Map 43 Lot 107A).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 131-135 Cabot St (Map 5 Lot 247).
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatement for property at 105 Cherry Hill Dr (Map 52 Lot 101).
    • Reviewed and approved new Statutory Exemption Applications for Fiscal Year 2026.
    • Reviewed and approved new Community Preservation Act Exemption Applications for Fiscal Year 2026.
March 2026 12 meetings

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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    • Granted a 6-month extension of the variance for Stilt House-Atlantic Overlook LLC at 68 Paine Avenue to October 23, 2026, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit for Julie Sorkin at 28 Ashton Street to construct a basement, first floor and deck addition, subject to plans submitted, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit for Alan Synenki at 13 Butterworth Road to construct a building addition with the setback and expansion relief requested, subject to plans submitted, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit for Guy Bouchard at 32 Pratt Avenue to construct a shed dormer, subject to plans submitted, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance for David Veritas at 6 Greenleaf Drive to construct a detached 2-car garage and ADU in the front yard, subject to plans submitted, vote 5-0.
    3 more decisions
    • Granted a continuance for Albert Turner's application at 26 Mason Street to the April 22, 2026 meeting, subject to signing the Waiver and Agreement, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance for Paul Clermont at 8 Upland Road to construct a two-car open-air carport with 7.2 ft of relief, subject to gutter conditions and plans submitted, vote 5-0.
    • Granted a continuance for Jason Irving/21 Bridge Street LLC's application at 21 Bridge Street to the April 22, 2026 meeting, subject to signing the Waiver and Agreement, vote 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes as written, vote 5-0.

  • Board of Library Trustees

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    • Approved the Library Director's contract for 2026-2029. Motion passed 7-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Accepted the minutes of the meeting of February 24, 2026, as amended. Motion passed 7-0.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Agreed the Girdler House Generator project (OOC-24) can be closed out after contractor issue resolution.
    • Approved a partial disbursement of $72,812 to the Girdler House for the generator project, 8-0.
    • Approved extending the Gruppe Mural MOU (R7-8) to October 1, 2026, 8-0.
    • Approved extending the Abbott Street ROW (R12-1) and Beverly Farms Fence (R12-3 plus R10) MOUs for one year each, to May 29, 2027, 7-0.
    • Approved extending the Holcroft Park Splashpad (R12-8) and Gillis Park Pavilion (R12-9) MOUs to December 31, 2026, 8-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the meeting minutes of December 18, 2025, and January 22, 2026, as amended, 8-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of February 19, 2026, as presented, 8-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Issued a Certificate of Compliance for 176 Colon Street, DEP File #5-824, for the driveway resurfacing and terrace/patio work, with perpetual conditions #46-49, and waived sections #2 and #3 of condition #41, 4-0.
    • Approved the Minor Modification for the additional asphalt ADA-compliant walkway for 41 Lothrop Street, DEP File #5-1455, under the local ordinance, 4-0.
    • Amended the Enforcement Order for 181 Elliott Street to require an update by April 21, 2026, to be heard at the April 28, 2026 meeting, regarding the snow pile, vegetation restoration, and a site plan for future snow storage, 4-0.
    • Approved Conservation Agent February mileage of $8.51 and Conservation Field Inspector February mileage of $7.24, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 269 Dodge Street, DEP File #5-1461, under the local Wetlands Ordinance and the Wetlands Protection Act with conditions as discussed, 4-0.
    1 more decision
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 28 Porter Street - Gillis Park, DEP File #5-1463, under the local Wetlands Ordinance and the Wetlands Protection Act with conditions as discussed, 4-0.
    5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the Certificate of Compliance review for 110-228 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1405, to April 7, 2026, 4-0.
    • Closed the public hearing for 269 Dodge Street, DEP File #5-1461, 4-0.
    • Closed the public hearing for 28 Porter Street - Gillis Park, DEP File #5-1463, 4-0.
    • Continued the Request for Determination of Applicability for 5 Hawk Hill Road to April 7, 2026, 4-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of February 24, 2026, as amended, 4-0.

  • City Council Public Services Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • The Council receive and place on file the Public Services Committee Priorities (Order #040). (3–0)

  • City Council

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    • Took no action on Order #061 (request for a public meeting on Camp Paradise).
    • Received and placed on file Order #058 (proposed Chapter 117-Animals amendments) as recommended by committee, 9-0.
    • Received and placed on file Order #074 (motion to reconsider the February 2, 2026 vote on Order #058) as recommended, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #099 (2026 Flammable Registration renewals) as recommended by committee, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #100 (Secondhand Junk Dealers License for Koorosh Rad Jewelers Corp.) as recommended, 9-0.
    9 more decisions
    • Approved Order #098 ($8,500 Fish and Game marine grant) as recommended, 9-0.
    • Received and placed on file Order #040 (Public Services Committee Priorities) as recommended, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #084 (National Grid conduit petition) as recommended, 9-0.
    • Held Order #088 ($241,250 union wage transfer) in the Finance and Property Committee, 3-0.
    • Held Order #058A (proposed wildlife-feeding regulations) in the Legal Affairs Committee, 3-0.
    • Held Order #095 (reappointment of Timothy R. Creamer as Constable) in the Legal Affairs Committee, 3-0.
    • Held Order #094 (reappointments to the Economic and Community Development Council) in the Public Services Committee, 3-0.
    • Held Order #096 (appointment of Christopher Tatnall) in the Public Services Committee, 3-0.
    • Held Order #097 (Beverly Golf and Tennis Club 2026 Member Rate schedule) in the Public Services Committee, 3-0.
    10 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Closed the public hearing on Order #084 (National Grid conduit petition) and referred it to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Closed the public hearing on Order #088 ($241,250 transfer for union wage/classification costs) and referred it to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #094 (reappointments to the Economic and Community Development Council) to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #095 (reappointment of Timothy R. Creamer as Constable) to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
    • Referred Order #096 (appointment of Christopher Tatnall to the Economic and Community Development Council) to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #097 (Beverly Golf and Tennis Club 2026 Member Rate schedule) to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #098 ($8,500 Fish and Game marine grant) to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #099 (2026 Flammable Registration renewals) to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
    • Referred Order #100 (Secondhand Junk Dealers License for Koorosh Rad Jewelers Corp.) to the Committee on Legal Affairs.
    • Referred Order #058A (proposed Chapter 117 amendment on feeding wild animals) to the Committee on Legal Affairs.

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Deemed the 1938 City Hall Annex/Police Station at 191 Cabot Street Historically Significant due to its association with civic development; motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
    • Motion to deem the 1938 City Hall Annex/Police Station Preferably Preserved failed 0-6 by roll call vote (after Heath corrected his vote).
    • Elected William Finch as Chair and Suzanne LaMont as Vice Chair of the Commission; motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended; motion carried 6-0 by roll call vote.
    • Tabled discussion of the February 25, 2026 meeting minutes to the next meeting.

  • Planning Board

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    • Endorsed the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 9-11 Fillmore Street, applicant John Vitale, 6-0.
    • Endorsed the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 63 West Street, applicant 63 West Street LLC, 6-0.
    • Found that the waiver of frontage for 85 and 87 Bridge Street is in the public interest and consistent with the Subdivision Control Law, 6-0.
    • Granted the Waiver of Frontage for 85 and 87 Bridge Street, 6-0.
    • Approved the Definitive Subdivision Plan for 85 and 87 Bridge Street, 6-0.
    1 more decision
    • Set a Public Hearing for Site Plan Review #170-26 and Special Permit #205-26 at 46 Federal Street for April 28, 2026, 6-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Tabled the Election of the 2026 Planning Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to the June 23, 2026 meeting, 6-0.
    • Tabled the Authorization of the Planning Board Signatory to the June 23, 2026 meeting, 6-0.

  • Design Review Board

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approval of the sign as presented, option 1, for The Moon and the Mat at 267 Cabot Street, along with any compliant window signage. (5–0)
    • Approval of the requested replacement projecting sign to be installed in the existing mounting hardware, as presented, along with the proposed Option 1 window signage for the application at 719 Hale Street, applicant Offerings, subject to the plans and images submitted. (5–0)
    • Approval of the wall sign on the Elliot Street façade, the wall sign on the Rantoul Street façade, and the two wall signs on the pharmacy canopy, for CVS at 434 Rantoul Street. (5–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the February 5, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended, 5-0.

  • Beverly Golf & Tennis Club Commission

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    • Approved adding one handicap parking space next to the path to the pro shop, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of December 9, 2025, 4-0.

  • City Council Legal Affairs Committee

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    • Held proposed amendments to Chapter 117-Animals, including the bird feeder height requirement.
    • Held the motion to reconsider the February 2, 2026 vote on Order #058.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approve creating a temporary Special Committee to address the 2027 forecasted budget deficit. (3–0)

  • City Council

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    • Approved appointment of Sarah M. Kirker as Clerk of Committees, 9-0.
    • Received and placed on file the Notice of Phase II Comprehensive Site Assessment Report, 9-0.
    • Took no action on the request to hold a public meeting on the City's use and plan for Camp Paradise (Order #061).
    • Approved a $1,300 grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts MED-Project Drug Stewardship Program, 9-0.
    • Set a public hearing for March 16, 2026 at 7:45 PM on the FY2026 Inter-Departmental Transfer of $241,250, 9-0.
    10 more decisions
    • Approved creating a temporary Special Committee to explore options for the looming 2027 forecasted budget deficit, 9-0.
    • Approved a 3-year Mechanic Garage Space Lease with 51 Park Street LLC, 9-0.
    • Approved the Pawnbrokers License renewal for Nyan Group, Inc. d/b/a Cashpoint, 77 Bridge Street, 9-0.
    • Approved the Second Hand Dealers License renewal for Nyan Group, Inc. d/b/a Cashpoint, 77 Bridge Street, 9-0.
    • Approved the 2026 Flammable Registrations renewals, 9-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Jan Pierce to the Veterans' Advisory Committee, 9-0.
    • Approved reappointment of John Curry to the Veterans' Advisory Committee, 9-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Nicholas Parianos to the Veterans' Advisory Committee, 9-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Kevin M. Gannon to the Veterans' Advisory Committee, 9-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Commissioner Michael P. Collins to the Parking and Traffic Commission, 9-0.
    4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the public hearing on National Grid Petition #31124344 for underground facilities on Broadway to April 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM, 9-0.
    • Continued the public hearing on GONETSPEED's petition for underground facilities on Ashton Street to April 21, 2026 at 7:40 PM, 9-0.
    • Continued the public hearing on GONETSPEED's petition for underground facilities on Friend Street to April 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM, 9-0.
    • Continued the public hearing on GONETSPEED's petition for underground facilities on East Street to April 21, 2026 at 8:10 PM, 9-0.
February 2026 16 meetings

  • Contributory Retirement Board

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    • Approved the retirement applications of Mary Osborne and Shawn Desmond, 5-0.
    • Approved transfers for Kathleen Dupont, Carolyn Hall, Ana Velasquez, and Nora Roche, 5-0.
    • Approved new members Joshua Richardson, Craig Sweetser, Lia Lopez, and Jason Harvey, 5-0.
    • Approved the financial information including the PRIT Statement for January 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the monthly warrants, including a Retiree Payroll Warrant of $1,400,448.16 and a Cash Disbursements Warrant of $295,888.62, 5-0.
    1 more decision
    • Approved a COLA amount of 3% for FY 2027, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the minutes of the January 29th, 2026 meeting, 5-0.

  • Board of Assessors

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    • Voted to abate Fiscal Year 2026 taxes on a list of properties, including $1,747.98 on 39 Central St, $1,081.00 on 9 Seward Ave, $951.28 on 81 Lothrop St, $2,263.74 on 20 Brimbal Hill Dr, $233.50 on 118 Hull St, $1,714.55 on 4 Nelson Ave, $11,485.27 on 108 Sohier Rd, $8,575.57 on 106 Sohier Rd, $1,435.57 on 86 Hale St, $412.94 on 9 Crescent Ave, $4,801.80 on 2 Bridle Path Ln, $341.60 on 45 Rantoul St Unit 301, $474.56 on 8 Peabody Ave, $216.20 on 31 Budleigh Ave, $360.65 on personal property at 900 Cummings Center Dr Ste 101T, $3,367.32 on 890 Hale St, $888.58 on 11 Quincy Park, $2,402.21 on 116-128 Rantoul St Unit 1, and $754.03 on 62 Putnam St.
    • Voted to deny Fiscal Year 2026 abatements for properties at 37 Haskell St, 31 Abbott St, 27 Ocean St, 114 Valley St, 7 Pickman Rd, 79 Rantoul St, 375 Rantoul St Unit 2, 66 Paine Ave, 50 Balch St, 75 Sam Fonzo Dr, 20 Prince St, 1 Curtis Pt, and 498 Rantoul St.
    • Reviewed and approved new Statutory Exemption Applications for Fiscal Year 2026.
    • Reviewed and approved new Community Preservation Act Exemption Applications for Fiscal Year 2026.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Accepted the minutes of the previous meeting held January 15, 2026.

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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    • Granted a Variance at 16 Country Drive to construct a rear addition and deck encroaching 4' into the rear lot line where 25' is required, 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 16 Country Drive to construct an addition 10.3' from the side lot line where 15' is required, 5-0.
    • Found that the proposed change in plans at 143 Brimbal Ave. is a minor modification, 5-0.
    • Granted the requested Minor Modification at 143 Brimbal Ave., 5-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 19 Dodge Street, Unit 110 for new channel letters with 46.71 sq. ft. of signage, 5-0.
    5 more decisions
    • Granted the request to continue the application at 21 Bridge Street to the March 25, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 21 Beaver Pond Road to construct a garage 20' tall where 15' is allowed, 5-0.
    • Granted the request to continue the application at 12 Tozer Road to the April 22, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Approved the proposed 2026 meeting dates, 5-0.
    • Approved a fee increase for ZBA applications to $200 for regular applications and $250 for administrative appeals, 5-0.
    4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 28, 2026 meeting minutes as written, 5-0.
    • Approved the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes as written, 4-0.
    • Approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes as written, 4-0.
    • Approved the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes as written, 4-0.

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Deemed the building at 91 Herrick Street Historically Significant due to its economic and social development importance to the City and the hospital; motion carried 6-0.
    • Motion to deem 91 Herrick Street Preferably Preserved failed 0-6.
    • Deemed the building at 824 Hale Street Historically Significant for architectural and social reasons; motion carried 6-0.
    • Deemed the entire building at 824 Hale Street Preferably Preserved for its historic and architectural values; motion carried 6-0.
    • Approved proposing conditions for lifting the demolition delay for 824 Hale Street, to be sent in a letter to the Director of Municipal Inspections; motion carried 6-0.
    1 more decision
    • Approved informing the Director of Municipal Inspections that the applicant agreed to conditions, requesting the Demolition Delay for 824 Hale Street be lifted per five listed conditions; motion carried 6-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Approved the tree removal request at 208 Hart Street with conditions, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for Offshore Lynch Park, DEP File #5-1462, 5-0.
    • Agreed to table the Enforcement Order for 10 Tall Tree Drive until information is received from MassDEP.
    • Approved the Commission's support letter for the Lynch Park grant application, 5-0.
    • Approved the Conservation Field Inspector January mileage in the amount of $9.65, 5-0.
    1 more decision
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for Offshore Lynch Park, DEP File #5-1462, with special conditions, 5-0.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the Certificate of Compliance for 110-228 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1405, to March 18, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 269 Dodge Street, DEP File #5-1461, to March 18, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of February 3, 2026, as amended, 5-0.

  • Board of Library Trustees

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    • Approved nominating Kevin O'Reilly to serve as Chair of the Board of Trustees.
    • Approved nominating Joanne Panunzio to serve as Secretary of the Board of Trustees.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved accepting the minutes of the January 27, 2026 meeting as amended, 9-0.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Motion that the Chair request an opinion from the City Solicitor regarding the Beverly Affordable Housing Trust project types related to eligibility for CPA funds, as well as terms of affordability. Motion carries (6-0).
    • Motion to extend the R12-2 MOU (Cabot House Porticos) to September 30, 2026. Motion carries (6-0).
    • Motion to request guidance from the City Solicitor regarding if it would be appropriate to recoup some of the funding from the Independence Park project, and to forward the letter dated December 18, 2025, and the application and final report. Motion carries (6-0).

  • City Council

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    • Received and placed on file the Department of Public Utilities notice, 7-0.
    • Took no action on the request to hold a public meeting on Camp Paradise utilization (Order #061).
    • Approved final passage of amendments to Chapter 117-6, Dog Kennel Licensing (Order #045), 7-0.
    • Recessed the public hearing on National Grid Petition 31124344 (Order #065) to March 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM, 7-0.
    • Approved a $160,000 transfer from the Reserve for Unforeseen account to the Dispatch Department (Order #053), 7-0.
    13 more decisions
    • Approved a $150,000 transfer from the Recreation Enterprise fund for park projects (Order #054), 7-0.
    • Approved acceptance of a $2,000 donation from the Beverly/Peabody Elks Lodge for the Veterans Council (Order #067), 7-0.
    • Approved a lease with Ricoh for the School District's copy machine (Order #081), 7-0.
    • Approved a lease with Pitney Bowes for Middle School postage (Order #082), 7-0.
    • Approved a lease with Pitney Bowes for High School postage (Order #083), 7-0.
    • Approved the eminent domain taking of property at 171 Brimbal Avenue (Order #073), 7-0.
    • Approved renewal of the Secondhand Junk Dealers License for Beverly Coin, Jewelry, Recorders and Estate Appraisals, 38 Rantoul Street (Order #075), 7-0.
    • Approved 2026 Flammable Storage Registration Renewals (Order #076), 7-0.
    • Approved a Class II Dealers License for Grand Touring Sales LLP d/b/a GTS Cabot, 43 Cabot Street (Order #077), 7-0.
    • Approved reappointment of David D Dines to the Parking and Traffic Commission (Order #078), 7-0.
    • Waived the residency requirement for Richard Benevento to serve on the Parking and Traffic Commission (Order #079), 7-0.
    • Approved reappointment of Richard Benevento to the Parking and Traffic Commission (Order #079), 7-0.
    • Set a public hearing for National Grid Petition 31247668 on Dodge Street for March 16, 2026 (Order #084), 7-0.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Noted National Grid withdrew Petition 31247668 for Cabot Street work (Order #048).
    • Received and placed on file proposed amendments to Chapter 117-Animals, withdrawing portions on nuisance cats (Order #080), 7-0.

  • Human Rights Committee

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    • Approved using HRC funds to reimburse Carole approximately $80 for snacks, motion passed 6-0.
    • Approved reimbursing Eric approximately $40 for snacks he purchased.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 2026 minutes, motion passed 6-0.
    • Approved the December 2025 minutes, motion passed 6-0.

  • Planning Board

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    • Endorsed the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 0 Brookwood Road, applicant Walter Theodore Miller, 5-0.
    • Approved the Preliminary Plan of Subdivision for 115 Cross Lane, applicant Merrill Nearis, with three comments, 5-0.
    4 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Accepted the applicant's request to withdraw Special Permit #204-25 for 371 Cabot Street without prejudice, 5-0.
    • Tabled the Election of 2026 Planning Board Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson to March 10, 2026, 5-0.
    • Tabled Authorization of Planning Board Signatory to March 10, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the January 13, 2026 meeting minutes as amended, 5-0.

  • City Council Public Services Committee

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    • Held Order #40 until a meeting on Monday, February 23rd at 6:30pm, 2-0.

  • Special Committee on Rental Policies

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    • Adopted the draft purpose statement as amended (changing "integrity" to "safety" and striking "tourism") 9-0 by roll call.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the draft December 11, 2025 meeting minutes 9-0 by roll call.

  • Design Review Board

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    • Nominated and elected Jon Ouellette as Chairperson of the DRB for 2026; motion carried 5-0-1.
    • Nominated and elected Michael Barone Jr. as Vice-Chairperson of the DRB for 2026; motion carried 5-0-1.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Approval of the window sign for Verizon at 55 Dodge Street, Unit 110, found the wall sign consistent in size, and recommended the ZBA approve the Special Permit for the wall sign; motion carried. (6–0)
    • Approval of the Option 1 signage for Signs A and B for TruNorthBank at 254 Cabot Street, subject to plans submitted; motion carried. (6–0)
    • Approval of both the wall sign and panel sign for TruNorthBank at 48 Enon Street, as presented; motion carried. (6–0)
    1 more recommendation
    • Issuance of the sign permit for three requested signs at 140 Brimbal Avenue for TruNorthBank, subject to plans presented; motion carried. (6–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 8, 2026 meeting minutes, as amended; motion carried 6-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Approved the tree removal request at 20 Elnew Avenue with conditions as discussed, 5-0.
    • Closed the hearing for 33 South Terrace, DEP File #5-1461 (as stated in minutes), 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 2 & 3 Determination of Applicability for 28 Cliff Street with conditions as discussed, 5-0.
    • Issued a Negative 3 Determination of Applicability for 412 Hale Street with conditions as discussed, 5-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 33 South Terrace, DEP File #5-1460, with special, general, and perpetual conditions, 5-0.
    5 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the Certificate of Compliance for 110-228 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1405, to February 24, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for Offshore Lynch Park, No DEP File # as of posting, to February 24, 2026, 5-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 269 Dodge Street, DEP File #5-1461, to February 24, 2026, 5-0.
    • Tabled the Enforcement Order for 10 Tall Tree Drive to the February 24, 2026 meeting, 5-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes for January 13, 2026, as amended, 5-0.

  • City Council Public Services Committee

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    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • The Council approve the reappointment of Chad Crandell, 59 Lothrop Street, to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission (. (3–0)
    • The Council approve the reappointment of Kevin Ascolillo, 4 Sherwood Lane, to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission (. (3–0)
    • The Council approve the reappointment of Arthur Athanas, 77 Hale Street, to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission (. (3–0)

  • City Council

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    • Recessed the public hearing on Order #048 (National Grid Petition #31247668, Dodge Street) to February 17, 2026, 9-0.
    • Recessed the public hearing on Order #049 (GONETSPEED, Ashton Street) to March 2, 2026, 9-0.
    • Recessed the public hearing on Order #050 (GONETSPEED, Friend Street) to March 2, 2026, 9-0.
    • Recessed the public hearing on Order #051 (GONETSPEED, East Street) to March 2, 2026, 9-0.
    • Recessed the public hearing on Order #027 (Seaport Economic Grant match transfer) to March 2, 2026, 9-0.
    21 more decisions
    • Voted to receive and place Order #066, Notice of Filing and Public Hearings, on file, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #027, transferring $68,750 from the Harbor Management Authority Fund and $68,750 from the Waterways Improvement Fund as the match for the $550,000 Seaport Economic Grant, 9-0.
    • Set a public hearing for Order #053, a $160,000 transfer into the Dispatch Department, for February 17, 2026, 9-0.
    • Set a public hearing for Order #054, a $150,000 transfer from the Recreation Enterprise fund, for February 17, 2026, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #055, a $2,000 donation from the Friends of the Beverly Public Library, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #062, reappointment and salary increase for City Council Budget Analyst Gerard D. Perry, 8-1 with Mullady opposed.
    • Set a public hearing for Order #065, a National Grid petition for underground facilities on Broadway, for February 17, 2026, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #029, reappointment of Chad Crandell to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #030, reappointment of Kevin Ascolillo to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #031, reappointment of Arthur Athanas to the Beverly Golf and Tennis Commission, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #028, reappointment of Cory Farinella to the Zoning Board of Appeals, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #063, renewal of a Class II Motor Vehicle License for Elite Collision Center d/b/a All Wheels, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #064, renewal of a Class III Motor Vehicle License for Elite Collision Center d/b/a All Wheels, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #056, a Home Rule Petition on the Police Chief's mandatory retirement age, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #057, grant of permanent easements at 80 and 84 Cabot Street, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #057-A, making 80 Cabot Street available for disposition, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #057-B, grant of permanent easements at 80 Cabot Street, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #057-C, making 84 Cabot Street available for disposition, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #057-D, grant of permanent easements at 84 Cabot Street, 9-0.
    • Approved Order #045, amendments to Chapter 117-6 Dog Kennel Licensing, 9-0, as the first of two required votes.
    • Approved Order #058, amendments to Chapter 117-Animals, 9-0, as the first of two required votes.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Noted that the petitioner withdrew Order #047, National Grid Petition #31234447 for underground facilities on Bow/Wallis/Cabot/Abbott Streets.
    • Referred Order #059 (crosswalk removal review at Hale and Juniper Streets) to the Parking and Traffic Commission, 9-0.
    • Referred Order #060 (traffic signage review on Common Lane) to the Parking and Traffic Commission, 9-0.
January 2026 12 meetings

  • Contributory Retirement Board

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    • Approved refunds and rollovers for Christopher Auld Moroni and Dianna Militello, 4-0.
    • Approved transfers for Demiana Ramzy, Deanna Atwood, Margaret Dyer, and William Buonopane, 4-0.
    • Approved new members Myles Wright, Maribel Jimenez, Daleon Fashaw, Keith Sonia, Julia Long, and Liane De Paula Lopes Ayres, 4-0.
    • Approved financial information including cash books and PRIT statements for November and December 2025, 4-0.
    • Approved the Retiree Payroll Warrant of $1,402,690.87 and Cash Disbursements Warrant of $226,844.61, 4-0.
    3 more decisions
    • Approved a 5% base salary increase for the Executive Director effective January 1, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved a $5,000 market adjustment and 5% COLA increase to base salary for the Assistant Director effective January 1, 2026, 5-0.
    • Approved the 2026 budget as distributed with an amendment to the salary line from $215,087.08 to $231,087.08, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes, 3-0, with Donna Matarazzo abstaining.

  • Zoning Board of Appeals

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    • Granted a Special Permit at 33 South Terrace to construct a 1,000 sq. ft. addition exceeding 25% of existing square footage, subject to Conservation Commission approval, 4-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 33 South Terrace to construct an accessory dwelling unit in a nonconforming structure, subject to Conservation Commission approval, 4-0.
    • Found at 33 South Terrace that the front setback encroachment is not detrimental to the neighborhood, subject to Conservation Commission approval, 4-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 100 Corning Street to construct a second-floor addition above an existing 1-story portion of the dwelling, 4-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 21 Longview Drive to remove an existing garage and build a family room on the same footprint, 4-0.
    7 more decisions
    • Granted a Parking Waiver at 297-299 Cabot Street due to proximity of public parking lots, 4-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 297-299 Cabot Street from Section 300-83A(2) due to narrow lot and building location, 4-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 297-299 Cabot Street to convert a 2-unit structure to a 3-unit structure, 4-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 85-87 Bridge Street to separate and transfer a 1,175 sq. ft. parcel to the abutter at 93 Bridge Street, 4-0.
    • Granted a Variance at 11 Woodbury Drive for a single-story addition based on narrow lot and existing structure hardship, 4-0.
    • Granted a Special Permit at 11 Woodbury Drive as the proposed use will be in harmony with the neighborhood, 4-0.
    • Granted dimensional Variances at 46 Federal Street to build 5 new residential units, with a condition requiring 12-foot columnar arborvitae screening, 4-0.
    7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the application at 19 Dodge Street, Unit 110 to the February 25, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Continued the application at 21 Bridge Street to the February 25, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Granted withdrawal without prejudice of the 46 Federal Street LLC special permit, finding, and variance application, 4-0.
    • Continued the application at 12 Tozer Road (Verizon Wireless tower) to the February 25, 2026 meeting, subject to ample notification to abutters, 4-0.
    • Granted withdrawal without prejudice of the modification application at 371 Cabot Street, 4-0.
    • Continued the application at 21 Beaver Pond Road to the February 26, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Granted withdrawal without prejudice of the application at 9-11 Fillmore Street, 4-0.

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Agreed to contact a few companies to obtain information on design and quotes for the interpretive signage project.
    • Agreed to review a clean copy of the Rules of Procedure document with scrivener's edits at the next meeting.
    • Agreed to hold a site visit for DD 25-12 (824 Hale Street) on February 4, 2026, at 8am.
    • Agreed to meet next on February 25th at the Library.
    3 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the January 7, 2026 minutes, as amended, 6-0.
    • Approved the May 28, 2025 minutes, as amended, 6-0.
    • Approved the June 23, 2025 minutes, as amended, 6-0.

  • Community Preservation Committee

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    • Approved extending the R10-4 Beverly Farms Cemetery Fence MOU to May 29, 2026, 7-0.

  • City Council

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    • Voted 9-0 to recess the Independence Park CPA hearing to 7:40 PM
    • Voted 9-0 to recess the City Hall loan order hearing to 8:30 PM
    • Voted 9-0 to recess the City Hall loan order hearing a second time to 9:00 PM
    • Voted 9-0 to recess the Debt Stabilization transfer hearing to 8:30 PM
    • Voted 9-0 to recess the Debt Stabilization transfer hearing a second time to 9:00 PM
    39 more decisions
    • Voted 9-0 to take a brief recess from 9:24 PM to 9:27 PM
    • Approved Order #009, CPA funding recommendation for Independence Park Renovations, 8-0 with Rotondo recused
    • Approved Order #010, $25,895,000 Loan Authorization for City Hall and former police station annex rehabilitation, 7-2 with St. Hilaire and Mullady opposed
    • Approved Order #010A, $2,000,000 Debt Stabilization transfer for the City Hall project, 7-2 with St. Hilaire and Mullady opposed
    • Approved Order #011, appointment of Donna Matarazzo as City Accountant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #016, reappointment of Bryant Ayles as Director of Municipal Finance, 9-0
    • Approved Order #017, $850,000 housing rehabilitation grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #018, $3,000 donation from Beverly Female Charitable Society, 9-0
    • Approved Order #019, $10,000 anonymous donation for Council on Aging, 9-0
    • Approved Order #020, $163,964 911 EOPSS-OGR Support and Incentive Grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #021, $69,632.28 911 EOPSS-OGR Training Grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #022, MassDEP Technical Assistant Grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #023, $2,500 Workplace Safety & Education Grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #024, MassTech Broadband Institute grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #025, $15,000 Mass Cultural Council grant, 9-0
    • Approved Order #026, $100 donation from David Mendonca, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #027, $550,000 Seaport Economic Council Grant, for February 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM, 9-0
    • Approved Order #032, $50.00 donation from John Lindahl, 9-0
    • Approved Order #033, Taxi/Livery License renewal for Tri-City Services, 9-0
    • Approved Order #034, Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License renewal for AJ's Mobile Detailing, 9-0
    • Approved Order #035, Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License renewal for American Petroleum, 9-0
    • Approved Order #036, Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer License renewal for Brito Corp. d/b/a Auto-Dyne, 9-0
    • Approved Order #039, Hawkers and Peddlers License renewal for George Sampson, 9-0
    • Approved Order #041, new Taxi/Livery License for Bass River Day Activity Program, 9-0
    • Approved Order #042, proposal to create a Covid Memorial Subcommittee, 9-0
    • Approved Order #044, Conservation Restriction to Essex County Greenbelt Association, 9-0
    • Approved Order #012, appointment of John Reynolds to Veterans' Advisory Committee, 9-0
    • Approved Order #013, reappointment of Joanne Panunzio to Trustees of Public Library, 9-0
    • Approved Order #014, reappointment of Colleen Michaels to Trustees of Public Library, 9-0
    • Approved Order #015, reappointment of Mary Behrle to Trustees of Public Library, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #047, National Grid petition for Bow St./Wallis St./Cabot St./Abbott St., for February 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #048, National Grid petition for Cabot Street, for February 2, 2026 at 7:40 PM, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #049, GONETSPEED petition for Ashton Street, for February 2, 2026 at 7:50 PM, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #050, GONETSPEED petition for Friend Street, for February 2, 2026 at 8:10 PM, 9-0
    • Set public hearing for Order #051, GONETSPEED petition for East Street, for February 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM, 9-0
    • Voted 9-0 to receive and place on file the 2025 Beverly Harbor Management Authority Annual Report
    • Voted 9-0 to approve a request for Police Officers at polling locations for the 2026 elections
    • Voted 9-0 to approve the temporary appointment of Clerk of Committees
    • Voted 9-0 to receive and place on file the Notice of Availability for 150 Sohier Road
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Voted 9-0 to approve the minutes of the December 1, 2025, December 15, 2025, and January 5, 2026 regular meetings
    • Referred Order #043 to the Committee on Legal Affairs, correcting an earlier referral error

  • Planning Board

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    • Endorsed the Subdivision Approval Not Required Plan for 28R and 32 Ober Street, applicant Anthony Graves, 5-0.
    • Deemed the modification to Site Plan Review #161-23 for 103 Cabot Street as Minor, 5-0.
    • Granted the modification to Site Plan Review #161-23 for 103 Cabot Street, 5-0.
    • Set a Public Hearing for Special Permit #204-25 at 371 Cabot Street for February 10, 2026, 5-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the December 16, 2025 meeting minutes as amended, 5-0.

  • Conservation Commission

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    • Approved the tree removal request for one dead white pine at 3 Greenwood Avenue, with conditions including planting a wetland shrub species nearby, 4-0.
    • Issued a Positive 1 and a Positive 3 determination for 22 Kittridge Street, requiring the project be submitted as a Notice of Intent, 4-0.
    • Rescinded the Enforcement Order for 33 Budleigh Avenue, 4-0.
    • Approved mileage expenditures of $8.58, $18.69, $13.74, and $29.08, 4-0.
    • Issued an Order of Conditions for 40 Cliff Street, DEP File #5-1459, including general, special, and perpetual conditions, 4-0.
    8 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Continued the Certificate of Compliance for 110-228 Common Lane, DEP File #5-1405, to February 3, 2026, pending resolution of mulched straw wattles, 4-0.
    • Continued the tree removal request for 20 Elnew Avenue to February 3, 2026, 4-0.
    • Closed the public hearing for 40 Cliff Street, DEP File #5-1459, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 33 South Terrace to February 3, 2026, pending issuance of a DEP File number, 4-0.
    • Continued the hearing for 28 Cliff Street to February 3, 2026, 4-0.
    • Tabled the Enforcement Order for 10 Tall Tree Drive to the February 3, 2026 meeting, 4-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of December 2, 2025, as amended, 4-0.
    • Approved the meeting minutes of December 22, 2025, as presented, 4-0.

  • Design Review Board

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    • Approved the sign as proposed for 48 Dunham Ridge Road, Cabot Wealth Management, 6-0.
    • Approved the signage for Mystryde Athletic Club as presented, 6-0.
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes as presented, 6-0.

  • Open Space & Recreation Committee

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    • Motion carried 7-0-1 to nominate David Alden-St. Pierre as Chair of the Open Space & Recreation Committee.
    • Motion carried 7-0-1 to nominate David Brewster as Vice Chair of the Open Space & Recreation Committee.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Motion carried 8-0 to have David write a letter to Ward 3 Councilor Steve Crowley recommending City Engineering review the sidewalk on McKay Street.
    2 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Motion carried 8-0 to approve the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.
    • Motion carried 8-0 to approve the November 5, 2025 meeting minutes as presented.

  • Historic District Commission

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    • Found the property at 38 Standley Street, including the main building and the 10-footer accessory building but excluding the garage, to be Historically Significant. Motion carries (6-0).
    • Determined that 38 Standley Street, the main house and the shoe shop, are Preferably Preserved. Motion carries (6-0).
    • Motion to submit a letter of support for the CPA Application for Central Cemetery and Tomb House. Motion carries (6-0).

  • Parking & Traffic Commission

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    • Accepted the Traffic Management Plan for 119 Rantoul Street with minor edits, to be resubmitted; motion carried 6-0.

    Committee recommendations to the City Council

    • Modifying Site Plan Review #143-19 and Special Permit #173-19 for 1 Water Street to remove the employee shuttle requirement in favor of a dedicated parking area at 60 Water Street, subject to listed conditions; motion carried. (7–0)
    1 procedural step: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes as presented; motion carried 6-0.

  • City Council

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    • Elected Matthew J. St. Hilaire as Vice President of the Council, 7-0.
    • Set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, at 7:50 PM on Order #010, a $25,895,000 Loan Authorization for City Hall and former Police Station annex renovation, 7-0.
    • Set a public hearing for January 20, 2026, at 8:10 PM on Order #010A, a $2,000,000 Debt stabilization transfer request, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #001, appointing Councilor Houseman and Councilor Feldman as liaisons to the Clean Energy Advisory Committee, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #002, appointing Councilor Houseman and Councilor St. Hilaire to the Financial Forecast Committee, 7-0.
    7 more decisions
    • Approved Order #003, appointing Councilor Flowers to the Beverly Human Rights Committee, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #004, appointing Councilor St. Hilaire and Councilor Sonia as liaisons to the Beverly Police Department Community Advisory Council, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #005, appointing Councilor Crowley as Council Representative to the Economic Community and Development Council, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #006, appointing Councilor Crowley and Councilor Mullady as liaisons to the Beverly School Committee, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #007, appointing Councilor Rotondo and Councilor Spang to the Harbor Management Authority, 7-0.
    • Approved Order #008, appointments to City Council Subcommittees and designation of a Standing Chair, 7-0.
    • Set a public hearing for January 20, 2025, at 7:30 PM on Order #009, Community Preservation Committee Out of Cycle CPA Funding Recommendation for Independence Park Renovations, 7-0.
    7 procedural steps: minutes, continuances, referrals
    • Referred Order #011, appointment of Donna Matarazzo as City Accountant, to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #012, appointment of John Reynolds to the Veterans' Advisory Committee, to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #013, reappointment of Joanne Panunzio to the Trustees of Public Library, to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #014, reappointment of Colleen Michaels to the Trustees of Public Library, to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #015, reappointment of Mary Behrle to the Trustees of Public Library, to the Committee on Public Services.
    • Referred Order #016, reappointment of Bryant Ayles as Director of Municipal Finance, to the Committee on Finance and Property.
    • Referred Order #017, an $850,000 grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities for housing rehabilitation, to the Committee on Finance and Property.

From minutes posted in the city's Agenda Center, for meetings since Thursday, January 1, 2026.