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With MCAS no longer tied to earning a high school diploma, School Committee Approves new graduation expectations
This new CD policy will function alongside Methuen’s existing graduation requirements, which specify the courses and credits students must earn—such as four years of English, four years of math, and other core classes—to graduate from Methuen High School.
MaryBeth Donovan Grassi
Dec 1, 20252 min read


Methuen 101: Petitioning a Street to Be Fixed or Accepted
n the real world, Methuen already has a lawful playbook. It says abutters start — let me repeat that for anyone on the Council who missed the tiny word: the abutters START the petition.
Council Desk
Dec 1, 20255 min read


Roadmap to buying in Methuen or Surrounding Area…Part 1
e question is simple: Are you ready for homeownership?
If you're reading this, chances are you've been thinking about it for a while. Maybe you're tired of watching your rent climb year after year with nothing to show for it. Maybe you've driven through Methuen neighborhoods and imagined yourself living there.
Dominick Steadman
Dec 1, 20255 min read


A Call to Gather: Gratitude, Civic Engagement, and Community Strength
Together we are strong and we do make a positive difference. Please join me on Friday November 28, between 11:30am – 1:00pm at the corner of Jackson and Pleasant Streets for a peaceful, joyous, kid-friendly display of our love and gratitude for Methuen, our country and each other.
Deb Burch
Nov 24, 20252 min read


TL;DR: What the STIRM Report Says About the Sean Fountain Training Certificate Scandal
The report concludes, unequivocally, that the certificate was a forgery and that the fraud could not have occurred without help from multipl
Dan Shibilia
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Turning the Page on Literacy: Methuen’s Community Effort Begins
This fall, the Nevins Library proudly partnered in launching the Methuen Literacy Partnership , a community-wide initiative focused on strengthening early reading skills. Research is clear: children who are not proficient readers by the end of third grade are four times more likely to drop out of high school , and early reading struggles often affect every subject as students move through school. Organizers of the Literacy program pictured from left to right, Krista McLeod, D
MaryBeth Donovan Grassi
Nov 20, 20251 min read


In Case You Missed It: Community Development Board
By Heather Plunkett, Methuen Resident & current Board Member. Overview of the Community Development Board directly from the official City of Methuen Website: The Community Development Board's primary jurisdiction is defined in M.G.L. Ch 40A and 41. Generally, Chapter 40A relates to zoning and Chapter 41 relates to the subdivision of land. Under the city's local zoning ordinances, the Community Development Board is responsible for all projects requiring site plan approval. Th
Heather Plunkett
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Why does the Methuen City Council have an Unaccepted Roads Task Force?
Fast-forward three years: there’s now a resolution before the Council for the City to pave five unaccepted streets using whatever funds the Mayor has at his disposal. The resident persistence paid off: his unaccepted road made the cut.
Council Desk
Nov 17, 20256 min read


Introducing the MARSH PTO: Building Community and Celebrating Our School
We have an exciting lineup of events designed to engage our students, families, and the community
Marsh PTO
Nov 16, 20253 min read
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