Manchester-by-the-Sea Morning Brief, Oct. 31: Police grant funds new UTV, electric bike

From Manchester-by-the-Sea News

• Police grant funds new UTV, electric bike The Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Department received a federal grant to purchase a utility vehicle and an electric bicycle, giving officers new ways to reach areas patrol cruisers cannot and respond to emergencies and missing-person searches.Manchester-by-the-Sea News

Happening Sat, Oct 31

• 8:30 a.m.: Winthrop Field Committee meets Saturday morning The Winthrop Field Committee meets Saturday, October 31, at 8:30 a.m. in Manchester-by-the-Sea.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Downtown Halloween event draws record crowds The Manchester Cricket reports downtown Manchester-by-the-Sea filled with costumed children for the town's annual Wobblin' Goblin Halloween celebration, drawing record crowds of ghosts, goblins, pirates and princesses.The Manchester Cricket

Yesterday in Manchester-by-the-Sea (Fri, Oct 30)

• Cricket previews tax impact of Nov. 16 town votes The Manchester Cricket reports voters will weigh the Essex Elementary School project and a Senior Community Center at the Nov. 16 Special Town Meeting, with tax effects still to be spelled out.The Manchester Cricket
• Cricket guide breaks down nine 2026 ballot questions The Manchester Cricket published a guide to the nine statewide ballot questions voters will decide along with local races at the polls Nov. 3.The Manchester Cricket
• Masconomo Council thanks donors for record fundraiser Masconomo Council 1232 thanked donors after a fundraiser that set a new giving record, The Manchester Cricket reports.The Manchester Cricket
• Lewis, Etna shine in final ME golf matches The Manchester Cricket reports Manchester Essex golf standouts Graham Lewis and Damian Etna delivered strong performances in their final competitions of the season for the Hornets.The Manchester Cricket
• ME runners sweep girls' titles at Mayor's Cup Manchester Essex runners swept the girls' titles at the Boston Mayor's Cup meet, The Manchester Cricket reports.The Manchester Cricket

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Select Board meets Monday via Zoom or in person The Select Board meets Monday, November 2, at 6:30 p.m., accessible via Zoom or in person at Town Hall.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.: State election polls open Tuesday at the gym Manchester-by-the-Sea voters cast ballots in the state election Tuesday, November 3, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the gymnasium side entrance, 43 Lincoln Street.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Wed, Nov 4, 4:30 p.m.: Council on Aging board meets Wednesday afternoon The Council on Aging Executive Board meets Wednesday, November 4, at 4:30 p.m., via Zoom or in person at Town Hall.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Wed, Nov 4, 5:30 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday on Zoom The Conservation Commission meets Wednesday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m. on the Zoom platform.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Wed, Nov 4, 6:00 p.m.: Bennett Street public forum set for Wednesday The town holds a public forum on Bennett Street Wednesday, November 4, at 6 p.m., via Zoom or in person at Town Hall.Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea
• Fri, Dec 18: Metallica tribute band plays Manchester Dec. 18 Patch lists a December 18 performance by 'Obey Your Master,' billed as America's number one Metallica tribute band, on the Manchester-by-the-Sea events calendar.Manchester, MA Patch

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