Meetings

Most agendas are posted two to four days before the meeting, so the week's later meetings may not have one yet. Each meeting's page has its agenda once it's posted.

Monday, October 26

• 6:00 PM
  Human Rights Commission

  Presentation on City ADA compliance and review of a draft description for a student member recruitment search.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option
• 6:30 PM
  Historical Commission

  Historic house plaques for 1206 Washington St, 5 Wiley St, 34-36 Summer St, and 11 Pirates Lane, plus Lanesville National Register funding.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option
• 6:30 PM
  Licensing Board

  Public hearing on Mehfil liquor license at 226 Washington St., plus Rocky Neck Lobster Company II license change at 115 East Main St.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option · Special meeting

Tuesday, October 27

• 5:30 PM
  Sawyer Free Library Board of Trustees

  Treasurer's report and fundraising update, plus the 2028 Action Plan and Library Network Comparative Analysis.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option
• 6:30 PM
  City Council

  Public hearings on zoning lot size, tax classification, and city fees; National Grid utility pole on Madison Avenue.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option

Wednesday, October 28

• 3:00 PM
  Gloucester Retirement Board

  Proposed 2027 budget, travel to a December conference, and new member, refund, and superannuation requests.

  AI summary · Agenda posted
• 6:00 PM
  School Committee

  Vote on updated school operating protocols, plus a Biotechnology Academy presentation and special education update.

  AI summary · Agenda posted · Online option

Minutes posted

Minutes this site collected from October 19, 2026, to October 25, 2026, and what each meeting decided.

• Zoning Board of Appeals, September 10, 2026

  • Approved the Chair signing the consent agenda decisions for 24R Lyndale Ave., 877 Washington St., 25 Marina Dr., and 6 Collins Ave., 5-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the application of Seaver Properties LLC for a special permit and/or variance to exceed maximum building height at 3 Deacon Farm Ln., with Mr. Cannavo recused. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the application of Martha Leven and Peter Hornbeck for a special permit and/or variance to demolish and rebuild a shed at 15 Traverse St., 5-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Determined there is no increase in the non-conformity for the application of Kate and Timothy Donovan for a new entry at 73 Dolliver Neck Dr., 5-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the application of Patricia Doherty for a special permit and/or variance to add a second story at 1000 Washington St.. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Checked against the city's PDF

• Zoning Board of Appeals, September 24, 2026

  • Approved the Chair signing the decisions for 1000 Washington St. and 15 Traverse St., 5-0. p. 1page 1 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Motion to approve a special permit and/or variance for a deck at 8 Angle St. failed, 1 in favor and 3 opposed. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a variance extension for MS9 Rose Realty, LLC at 18-18B Rogers St. to May 15, 2027, 4-0. p. 3page 3 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved a special permit and/or variance to construct a porch at 22 Calder St., 4-0. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved the YMCA of the North Shore application for a sign permit at 67 Middle St., 4-0. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  2 more decisions on the meeting's page

  Checked against the city's PDF

• Licensing Board, September 28, 2026

  • Approved the application of Larry Rodolosi of Magnolia Oceanside, dba Magnolia 525 Tavern, to extend its alcohol service area to serve food and alcohol on October 11, 2026, during Magtoberfest, 2-0. p. 2page 2 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  Checked against the city's PDF

• Conservation Commission, October 7, 2026

  • Approved NOI 028-3147 12 Woodward Avenue with the conditions discussed. p. 4page 4 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved NOI 028-3163 6 River Road with the conditions discussed. p. 5page 5 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved NOI 028-3162 2 Wallace Court. p. 12page 12 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved NOI 028-3160 7 Sumac Lane. p. 13page 13 of the minutes (opens in new tab)
  • Approved NOI 028-3161 11 Old Salem Path with the conditions discussed. p. 14page 14 of the minutes (opens in new tab)

  5 more decisions on the meeting's page

  Checked against the city's PDF

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