Methuen Cultural Council Meeting
February 9, 2026 · Methuen, MA
Attendees
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Alejandro Baez
(Vice Chair)
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Ellen Baranowski
(Chair)
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Olivia Chung
(Member)
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Taana Latu
(Member)
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Lesly Melendez
(Member)
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Carey Smith
(Member)
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Catherine Zembruski
(Member)
✓ Present: 7/7
Decisions
Agenda Items
#1
Call to Order/Roll Call/Vote to Accept Agenda/Public Participation
The meeting commenced at 6:32 PM, and the agenda was accepted with a vote of 6 yes and 1 absent.
#1
Call to Order/Roll Call/Vote to Accept Agenda/Public Participation
The meeting commenced at 6:32 PM, and the agenda was accepted with a vote of 6 yes and 1 absent.
#2
Reading and Approval of Minutes- January 12, 2026 meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with a vote of 6 yes and 1 absent.
#2
Reading and Approval of Minutes- January 12, 2026 meeting
The minutes of the previous meeting were approved with a vote of 6 yes and 1 absent.
#3
Financial Report- Update
The council reviewed the financial report, which included updates on grants and payments.
#3
Financial Report- Update
The council reviewed the financial report, which included updates on grants and payments.
#4
Unfinished Council Business
The council discussed planning for its sponsored event at the Music Hall and follow-up on 2026 grants.
#4
Unfinished Council Business
The council discussed planning for its sponsored event at the Music Hall and follow-up on 2026 grants.
#5
New Council Business-
The council nominated and voted on a new Vice-Chair, and discussed meeting with the Mayor and team to discuss summer options for the town.
#5
New Council Business-
The council nominated and voted on a new Vice-Chair, and discussed meeting with the Mayor and team to discuss summer options for the town.