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Last 14 days

• Police department gets grant for UTV, e-bike. Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department received a $23,623 federal grant to buy a UTV and an electric bicycle, giving officers more ways to reach areas cruisers can't during emergencies and missing-person searches.Manchester-by-the-Sea News
• 5th Essex District candidates debate again. Manchester Republican Christina Delisio met Democratic incumbent Dru Tarr and independent Gil Frieden in a 5th Essex District debate at Gloucester High School, echoing last spring's special election matchup, the Manchester Cricket reported.The Manchester Cricket
• Guide outlines nine 2026 ballot questions. The Manchester Cricket published a guide to the nine statewide ballot questions voters will decide along with local races when polls open Nov. 3.The Manchester Cricket
• Board of Health takes up Bridge Street septic plan. The Manchester Board of Health considered a septic expansion plan at 155 Bridge Street that would allow increased leach field capacity for an accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage, and heard updates on a planned pre-event safety meeting for Fanelli Amusements.Manchester-by-the-Sea News
• 5th Essex candidates debate again before election. Three 5th Essex District state representative candidates, including Manchester Republican Christina Delisio, met in a debate in Gloucester, revisiting themes from last spring's special election, according to The Manchester Cricket.The Manchester Cricket
• DPW begins new fall infrastructure project phase. The Manchester Department of Public Works is moving into a new phase of projects this fall to maintain and improve critical town infrastructure, The Manchester Cricket reported.The Manchester Cricket
• DPW enters new phase of fall projects. The Cricket reports Manchester's Department of Public Works has begun a new phase of fall projects aimed at maintaining and improving the town's infrastructure.The Cricket
• 5th Essex candidates debate again, this time in Gloucester. The Cricket reports 5th Essex District candidates met again for a debate at Gloucester High School, echoing their special election matchup from last spring.The Cricket

Coming up

• Sat, Oct 31, 8:30 a.m.: Winthrop Field Committee meets Saturday morning. The Winthrop Field Committee meets Saturday, Oct. 31, at 8:30 a.m.Manchester-by-the-Sea Town Calendar

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