Downtown Committee Advances Multiple Projects and Planning Efforts
Manchester Downtown Committee advances streetscape, intersection, and boater projects. The Committee approved prior minutes and reviewed grant-funded streetscape work targeting 25 percent completion between Seaside 1 and Beach Street, with drawings planned for a future construction funding
Downtown Improvement Committee · Meeting of April 29, 2026
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA — Manchester Downtown Committee advances streetscape, intersection, and boater projects. The Committee approved prior minutes and reviewed grant-funded streetscape work targeting 25 percent completion between Seaside 1 and Beach Street, with drawings planned for a future construction funding application. Kurt Svetaka reported near-term repainting of lane lines and crosswalks at the Pine/Bridge/Central intersection to improve pedestrian safety.
Committee member Paige Journey presented an updated visiting boaters' welcome guide for distribution at town docks, including information on pump-out services, dock access, and transient mooring availability. DPW Director Nate Derosiers explained the 16.5 million dollar Lincoln Street PFAS treatment facility cost breakdown.
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Source: the Downtown Improvement Committee meeting of April 29, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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