From Stability to Growth: How Mayor Beauregard Plans to Build the Future Methuen Deserves
The next decade should be defined by stability and growth - not dysfunction and decline. With steady leadership and a clear plan, Methuen can grow into a safe, affordable, and vibrant city that works for everyone.
Here’s how we get there:
Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe
Methuen must remain a city where families feel secure and supported.
- Hire and train more police officers
- Protect and expand mental health services
- Utilize modern technology to crack down on crime
Fix Roads, Improve Services
Methuen’s residents deserve smooth streets and reliable services - without waiting on Washington or Beacon Hill.
- Pave more roads, upgrade sidewalks, and redesign dangerous intersections
- Improve trash pickup, emergency response, and other core services
- Secure additional funding for infrastructure projects that make Methuen’s neighborhoods safer and stronger
Strengthen Our Schools
We’ll continue investing in Methuen’s public schools through sustainable, predictable funding.
- Stay on top of school facilities with proactive maintenance and modern upgrades
- Strengthen support for teachers, special education, and early college programs
- Advance children’s literacy and enhance school safety
Lower Tax Burdens, Smarter Budgets
Methuen families deserve affordable taxes and a city budget that cuts waste, not services.
- Hold spending accountable through performance-based budgeting tied to department-by-department strategic plans and measurable KPIs
- Leverage technology and partnerships to deliver services more efficiently
- Expand the commercial tax base so homeowners aren’t left footing the bill
Grow Methuen’s Economy
Methuen’s economy should work for everyone - residents, workers, and small businesses.
- Attract technology, healthcare, research, and innovative companies to create new jobs and strengthen Methuen’s economy
- Partner with organizations like Project Pop-Up to activate vacant or underutilized commercial spaces, especially in downtown Methuen
- Support small businesses and Methuen’s arts community
Secure Homes, Strong Neighborhoods
We must expand affordable housing options for Methuen’s most vulnerable residents while ensuring safe, livable neighborhoods.
- Launch a School-to-Housing Conversion Incentive Program to create affordable housing for veterans and low-income seniors using former school buildings
- Modernize zoning to allow smart growth while balancing community needs and guarding against further overdevelopment
- Strengthen neighborhood protections through stricter noise control and stepped-up traffic enforcement
Quality of Life for All Ages
Methuen families deserve more opportunities for recreation, culture, and community right here at home.
- Attract more entertainment and dining options
- Host more concerts, festivals, and community events
- Invest in parks and recreational spaces
Preserve What Makes Methuen Special
Methuen’s character lives in its people, its diversity, and its historic landmarks - treasures we must safeguard for future generations.
- Establish robust cultural programs, community initiatives, and neighborhood associations to strengthen local engagement
- Expand and enhance community traditions to foster neighborhood connections and civic pride, such as Methuen Day, holiday celebrations, and events that honor our veterans
- Plan for the adaptive reuse and responsible stewardship of historic landmarks like the Searles Estate, with the goal of ultimately ensuring their preservation for generations to come
Protect Our Environment
Methuen’s future depends on clean water, safe neighborhoods, and a healthy environment.
- Invest in environmental cleanup initiatives to safeguard Methuen’s drinking water supply
- Continue the War on Litter with more community cleanup events
- Plant more trees and beautify Methuen through partnerships with local organizations like Samantha's Gardens
Make Government Work for You
City Hall should be fast, transparent, and customer-focused. You should never feel like you need connections to get results from your local government.
- Improve response times and permit processing
- Use digital tools to make government more accessible
- Ensure that customer service comes first in every department
The Mission Is Clear
- Protect what we’ve built
- Fix what’s broken
- Build the future Methuen deserves
With your support, we’ll keep Methuen safe, affordable, and moving forward - together.
