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Methuen council appoints Paul O'Neil as city solicitor, tables consideration of his contract amid pay-scale questions

5378712 · June 10, 2025
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The Methuen City Council voted to appoint Paul O'Neil as city solicitor at a June 10 special meeting but tabled consideration of his contract after public criticism of the proposed $160,000 agreement and a councilor's objection that the contract did not follow the city's solicitor step pay scale ordinance.

The Methuen City Council appointed Paul O'Neil as city solicitor at a June 10 special meeting, then voted to table consideration of an agreement for the position after public comments and a councilor's objection to the contract's pay structure.

The appointment, filed as resolution GR 02/1932, was moved by Councilor Ferretra and seconded by Councilor Campagnon and approved by roll call (approved; unanimous with one member absent). The related contract, listed as agenda item C2592, was the subject of public criticism and was tabled after a motion by…

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