The board conducted several public hearings. The application for 12 Oak Street was approved with conditions, while the subdivision plan for 2-4 Elmwood Street was also approved. Hearings for 29 Lake Attitash Road, 3 Old Merrill Street, 28 Haverhill Road, the Rocky Hill site plan and subdivision, and 4 Lake Attitash Road were continued to future meetings. Additionally, the board received an update from the Community Preservation Committee liaison regarding the upcoming CPA meeting and the public comment process, and noted that there were no updates to the Master Plan.
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The board approved the sign design for The Fruitful Fig at 57 Main Street and authorized the ANR plan for 135-145 Main Street. A preapplication for a new bakery, Sunrise Bagels, at 46 Elm Street was reviewed, with discussions focusing on parking and site usage. Several public hearings were continued to a future date, including those for 12 Oak Street, 28 Haverhill Road, 4 Lake Attitash Road, and 2-4 Elmwood Street. The board approved the Definitive Subdivision for 14 Maple Street with specific conditions and continued deliberations regarding the Rocky Hill Development. Administrative actions included the endorsement of plans and a covenant for 29 Water Street, the approval of an invoice for 28 Haverhill Road, and the establishment of a cash surety bond for 102 Kimball Road.
Jul 27, 2026·Board meeting
Amesbury Planning Board Meeting Minutes
The board addressed several sign applications, granting approvals for 135 Main Street and 100 Macy Street properties. Multiple hearings were continued to future meetings. Administrative business included authorizing the release of specific lots from a covenant, discussing project modifications for 102 Kimball Road, appointing an additional signatory for the board, approving a bond reduction for 2 Merrimac Street, and authorizing the payment of pending invoices.
The committee reviewed a prospective project for Leaf Water Farms at 83-91 Macy Street, focusing on site access, parking, fire safety, and environmental considerations for their proposed hydroponic farm and retail space. A proposal for a bathhouse and sauna facility at 6 Morrill Street was also discussed, with particular emphasis on parking management, fire code requirements, and potential site contamination. Additionally, the committee provided status updates on several ongoing development projects.
