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Office Of The Mayor
The Office of the Mayor in the City of Methuen is dedicated to providing strong leadership, promoting transparency, and fostering community engagement to ensure the well-being and prosperity of its residents.
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City Council
The Methuen City Council is a nine member body charged with enacting the resolutions and ordinances that govern Methuen.
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Agendas & Minutes
Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.
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Boards & Commissions
Discover the boards and commissions that drive your local government. Find agendas, member information, and other meeting details.
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City Charter & Ordinances
Read through the Charter and the General Ordinances of the City of Methuen.
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Government Channel
Methuen Government Television On-Demand
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Assessing Department
The Board of Assessors in conjunction with the Department of Assessment is responsible for maintaining a list and description of every parcel of real property within the confines of the City.
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Budget & Finance
Budget & Finance Department is responsible for the accurate reporting of all financial transactions pertaining to this municipality.
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City Clerk & Elections
The City Clerk serves as the head of the Department of Records, including City archives and vital records, and is responsible for overseeing city elections and acting as the custodian of the city seal.
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Fire Department
The Methuen Fire Department's mission is to safeguard the lives and property of Methuen's residents, as well as those who work, visit, or pass through the city.
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Methuen Public Schools
Welcome to Methuen Public Schools! Our school system lies in the heart of the Merrimack Valley in northeast Massachusetts.
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Human Resources
The mission of the Human Resources Department is to provide the citizens of Methuen with a competent municipal workforce that is well trained and reinforces the effective operation of the City.
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Inspections Division
The mission of the Department of Inspectional Services is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the city's residents and visitors through the enforcement of State and local laws, bylaws, and regulations.
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Nevins Library
At the Nevins Library, you’ll find a wide array of resources at your fingertips: media subscriptions, on-site collections, advanced databases, educational events, and support services.
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Economic & Community Development
The Methuen Department of Economic and Community Development aims to promote economic development, monitor neighborhood development, and improve the overall quality of life in Methuen.
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Purchasing & City Contracts
Welcome to the City of Methuen Purchasing Department where we list links to City Bids, Request for Proposals, Quote Requests, etc. as they are available.
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Parks & Recreation
The Recreation Department is responsible for planning and implementing a comprehensive recreation program for the residents of Methuen.
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Police Department
The City of Methuen's Police Department and its officers work hard to serve and protect the community.
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Public Works
The Department of Public Works has nine divisions and includes the Methuen Transfer Station/Landfill on Huntington Avenue.
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Public Health
The Board of Health's mission is to promote, protect, and improve the health and well-being of Methuen residents, including pets and animals, while contributing to a clean and healthy community.
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Retirement Board
The Retirement Board maintains records of member contributions, determines retirement eligibility based on service and disability, and processes retirement benefit payments.
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Senior Center - Council on Aging
The Methuen Department of Elder Affairs/Council on Aging provides programs, services and activities for Methuen's 9000+ senior population.
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Solicitor's Office
The City Solicitor advises the local government, represents the community in legal matters, drafts contracts, provides legal opinions and decisions, prosecutes local law violations, and conducts internal investigations.
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Treasurer / Collector
The Office of the Treasurer/Tax Collector manages all cash-related activities for the City of Methuen, including tax collection, investment of City funds, and disbursing accounts payable and payroll funds.
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Veterans Services
Nearly 5,000 veterans reside in Methuen, 500 of whom are disabled.
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Online Bill Payments
Learn how to pay for various things such as bills, licenses, tickets, applications and more.
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Departments
Find information regarding the departments dedicated to keeping the community moving.