Manchester-by-the-Sea Morning Brief, Oct. 23: Board approves Bridge Street septic expansion

From Manchester-by-the-Sea News

• Board of Health takes up Eaglehead Road ADU permit The Manchester Board of Health took up a permit for an accessory dwelling unit, garage and sewer connection at 13 Eaglehead Road, and discussed new septic inspection standards for five environmentally sensitive areas plus quality concerns in a regional digitization project.Manchester-by-the-Sea News
• Bike and Pedestrian panel eyes e-bike education push The Bike and Pedestrian Committee discussed e-bike safety enforcement and directed its subcommittee to develop an education campaign, while flagging missing pedestrian infrastructure near Pleasant and School Street.Manchester-by-the-Sea News
• Facilities panel debates senior center cost scope The Facilities Planning Committee discussed how to present the Senior and Community Center cost estimate for Town Meeting, agreeing to price the basement separately as a bid alternate and pursue a two-step solar warrant article.Manchester-by-the-Sea News
• 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

Manchester-by-the-Sea on Fri, Oct 23

• Stayin' Alive wins 16th Cardboard Boat Regatta The 16th annual Cardboard Boat Regatta drew a large crowd in Manchester despite the threat of rain, with the boat Stayin' Alive taking first place, The Manchester Cricket reports.The Manchester Cricket
• Manchester artist's painting returns to Cape Ann Museum A painting with ties to Manchester's artistic history is back on display at the Cape Ann Museum after months of restoration and conservation work, The Manchester Cricket reports.The Manchester Cricket
• Memorial tree dedicated to Ken Warnock at Masconomo Park Friends and neighbors gathered at Masconomo Park to dedicate a memorial tree to longtime Manchester resident Ken Warnock, who died unexpectedly in March 2025, per The Manchester Cricket.The Manchester Cricket
• Yale Whiffenpoofs lead workshop for Manchester Essex singers Yale University's Whiffenpoofs led a workshop and community concert last week for Manchester Essex Regional High School's SoundWaves singers, introducing them to the collegiate a cappella tradition, per The Manchester Cricket.The Manchester Cricket
• Library previews mystery group, teen and adult game nights This week's Manchester library lineup includes a Mystery Book Group, a Nintendo Switch setup session for teens, and Dungeons & Dragons for adults, The Manchester Cricket reports.The Manchester Cricket

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