Since officially taking office as Methuen’s new mayor in December 2024, Mayor D.J. Beauregard has focused on what matters most to Methuen families: safe neighborhoods, strong schools, stable finances, and a city government that works.
Tackling the Cost of Living
Delivered a conservative FY26 budget with one of the lowest projected tax impacts since the 1990s
Locked in lower electric supply rates for residents through 2027
Championed affordable housing for low-income seniors in Methuen
Launched a citywide textile recycling program to reduce trash costs and environmental impact
Expanded property tax relief for seniors and veterans in need while serving as a city councilor
Prioritizing Public Safety and Education
Hired more police officers to strengthen neighborhood patrols and reduce response times
Delivered advanced cancer screening for Methuen’s firefighters
Modernized the city’s emergency response systems for faster, smarter coordination
Increased local education funding to protect teaching positions, keep class sizes low, and address decades of deferred school building maintenance
Secured initial funds for a new children’s literacy initiative and school safety upgrades to protect students and educators
Initiating Smart Investments for a Stronger City
Launched Methuen’s new Safe Streets for All Task Force to fix roads, redesign dangerous intersections, and reduce speeding
Introduced a new Financial Transparency Dashboard so residents can see how every tax dollar is spent in real time
Pushed to preserve the historic Searles Estate
Secured more funding to improve parks and recreational spaces
Protected critical mental health services threatened by federal funding cuts
Common Sense. Energy. A Reformer with Results. Mayor Beauregard has already delivered real results - and he’s just getting started.