Manchester Planning Board Reviews Draft Housing Plan With 5 Percent SHI Rate
Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board holds public forum on housing plan update, with rental vacancy at zero and median home price at $1.35 million.
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Select Board Approves $1M Solar Transfer and Retiree Health Benefit Changes
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — June 15, 2026 — Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves $1M solar transfer and rewrites retiree health benefits in marathon session. The board voted unanimously Monday to advance $1 million from free cash to a dedicated solar panel fund to meet federal deposit deadlines ahead of
Manchester Conservation Commission Approves Porch Addition, Allocates $2,500 for Trail Tree Removal
Manchester Conservation Commission unanimously approved a 15 Eaglehead Road covered porch and authorized $2,500 for hazardous tree removal at Powderhouse Hill trails at its June 9 Zoom meeting.
Manchester Planning Board Approves Verizon 5G Tower Upgrade at Ashland Avenue
Manchester Planning Board approves Verizon 5G upgrade at Ashland Avenue cell tower while opening review of first MBTA-zone duplex project.
Manchester Select Board Elects New Chair, Defers Drought Ban, Advances Fee Hikes
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board reorganizes, elects John Round as Chair, and defers state drought restrictions. The board voted unanimously Monday to elect Round as Chair and Kathy Blotta as Vice Chair, replacing the outgoing Chair Anne, who was thanked for roughly three years of leadership.
Manchester Finance Committee Sets July 8 Meeting for Year-End Budget Transfers
Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee previews year-end transfers and an uncertain trash contract transition.
Manchester Planning Board Continues Verizon Tower Hearing, Advances Housing Plan Review
Manchester Planning Board opens Verizon tower hearing, defers decision amid questions on surety bonds and federal eligibility rules.
Manchester Select Board Unanimously Confirms McCoy as Next Police Chief
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board confirms Lieutenant Mark McCoy as next police chief.
Manchester Conservation Commission Fines Developer $900 for Unpermitted Wetland Work
Manchester Conservation Commission fines 7 Central Street operator $900 for unpermitted wetland excavation and continues Boardman Avenue seawall debate.
Manchester Select Board Approves Verizon Conduit, Sweeney Park Sign, and Two Appointments
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves Verizon conduit work and a softball field sign in unanimous session.