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Mayor Beauregard Moves to End Furloughs, Boost School Funding

Mayor Beauregard moves to end unpaid furloughs and boost school funding as the city manages a tight FY2027 budget. On July 8, Mayor D.J. Beauregard announced legislation to eliminate employee furloughs and increase public education investment, even as City Hall prepares to close on Frid…

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Beauregard Announces End to Furloughs, More School Funding

Mayor announces plan to end furloughs and boost school funding, even as Friday office closures begin this week. Mayor D.J. Beauregard unveiled legislation Tuesday to eliminate unpaid employee furloughs and increase public education investment, while the city separately confirmed City Ha…

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City Hall to Close Fridays Through Labor Day Under Furlough Plan

Methuen City Hall will close on Fridays through Labor Day as part of a budget-driven furlough program starting July 10. The FY2027 budget move affects most administrative offices, while Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Methuen Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt separately announced…

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Methuen City Hall to Close Fridays Starting July 10 Under Budget Furlough

Methuen City Hall will close every Friday starting July 10 and running through Labor Day under a furlough program built into the FY2027 budget. Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt also announced the ratification of a health insurance agreement that m…

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Methuen City Hall runs on holiday hours as Fourth of July weekend begins

Methuen enters the Fourth of July holiday weekend with City Hall on modified hours and cooling stations open across the region. The city is also reminding residents that free Summer Eats meals are available at four locations for children and teens 18 and under, with no registration or p…

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Methuen Delays Trash Pickup, Adjusts City Hall Hours for Fourth of July Week

Methuen's holiday week brings back-to-back service disruptions that residents need to plan around now. A trash and recycling collection delay is in effect June 29, and city hall along with the transfer station will run on modified hours through July 4 — details posted at cityofmethuen.n…

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Methuen Ratifies GIC Health Insurance Deal Covering City Employees and Retirees

Methuen locks in a structural benefits overhaul as Mayor Beauregard and city employees reach a deal. Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt announced the ratification of a comprehensive health insurance agreement that transitions Methuen city employees,…

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Methuen Employees, Retirees to Join State GIC Under New Health Insurance Pact

Methuen reaches a landmark health insurance agreement, moving city workers and retirees to the state GIC. Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt announced Thursday the ratification of a comprehensive health insurance agreement that transitions city empl…

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Methuen Ratifies Landmark GIC Health Insurance Deal for City Workers and Retirees

Methuen reaches a landmark labor-management health insurance agreement, covering city employees and retirees. Mayor D.J. Beauregard and Public Employee Committee President Kara Blatt jointly announced Thursday the ratification of a deal that will transition city workers, retirees, and t…

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