Committee finalizes boater brochure, hears on 285-unit proposal
Downtown committee finalizes boater outreach materials and reviews significant downtown development proposal. Committee member Paige Journey presented the final boater brochure for distribution at local marinas and harborfront locations, with content approved by Harbormaster Bion Pike. Town
Downtown Improvement Committee · Meeting of May 20, 2026
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — Downtown committee finalizes boater outreach materials and reviews significant downtown development proposal. Committee member Paige Journey presented the final boater brochure for distribution at local marinas and harborfront locations, with content approved by Harbormaster Bion Pike. Town Engineer Nate Derosiers reported the town expects an extension of its FEMA grant and has received a $600,000-plus grant for bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
Select Board Member Cathy Bilotta reported that developer Jefferson Apartment Group presented a 285-unit mixed-use development proposal for the Pine Street transfer station site, currently in a "listening tour" phase with no formal application filed.
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Source: the Downtown Improvement Committee meeting of May 20, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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