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Methuen DPW Opens Survey On Milk Street Traffic-Calming Project

Methuen's DPW opened a survey this week on a Milk Street traffic-calming and road improvement project. The move gives residents a direct channel to weigh in before the city finalizes changes to the corridor. Methuen Public Schools welcomes students back for the first full day of classes…

The Methuen Department of Public Works has opened an online survey seeking public comment on a Milk Street traffic-calming and road improvement project, giving residents a formal channel to weigh in before the city finalizes its approach to the corridor.

TOWN HALL

The DPW's survey, announced through the city's News Flash system, asks residents to share feedback on proposed changes meant to slow traffic and improve safety along Milk Street. The survey and additional project details are posted on the city's website, and officials are encouraging residents who use the corridor regularly to respond before planning moves forward.

SCHOOLS

Methuen High School's first full week back includes class meetings for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors on September 9 and 10, along with Picture Day on September 11, according to the district's master calendar. Later this fall, the high school will host a NEASC decennial accreditation visit from October 4 through 7, and Back to School Night is set for September 24.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

MaxPreps previewed "Lawrence vs Methuen | Volleyball | 09/02/2026," reporting that Lawrence's varsity volleyball team will travel to Methuen for a nonconference match on September 2 (read it at https://www.maxpreps.com/ma/volleyball/match/lawrence-vs-methuen/9-2-2026/?c=a90d473c-e80c-4bb0-b576-1132f4419f16).

COMING UP

The Board of Assessors, Conservation Commission and Commission on Disability all meet at City Hall on September 3. Methuen Public Schools have no classes on September 4, and city offices and schools close September 7 for Labor Day. The City Council holds its regular meeting on September 8.


Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.

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