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Council grants Essex County Greenbelt license to use city easement at 915 North Broadway
Summary
The Haverhill City Council unanimously approved a mayoral order granting Essex County Greenbelt Association a license to use the city’s 25‑foot easement at 915 North Broadway, enabling access to a 33‑acre parcel previously described as landlocked; a neighbor’s concerns were addressed prior to the vote.
The Haverhill City Council voted 11-0 to approve a mayoral order authorizing the Essex County Greenbelt Association to use the city’s 25‑foot easement at 915 North Broadway to access a 33‑acre parcel the Greenbelt previously received.
Mayor James Barrett presented the order and explained the license would allow the Greenbelt to use the city easement to reach landlocked property the organization holds. The mayor credited Robert E. Moore Jr. (environmental health technician) and city solicitors for work on the agreement and recommended approval. The applicant and city staff said the change affects access only; any future work such as installing gravel for a small parking area would require a separate return to the council.
Neighbor concerns: The council publicized an email from a property owner, identified in the record as Mr. Hamill, who raised questions about potential gravel parking; City Solicitor Christine Lindbergh responded and the transcript records that Mr. Hamill’s concerns were addressed and he now supports the license.
Council action: Motion to approve by Councilor McGonigal, seconded by Vice President Jordan; roll call 11 yeas, 0 nays.
Next steps: The license grants access under specified terms; any material changes such as adding parking will require a separate permitting or council review before being implemented.
