Manchester Board of Health unanimously approved a septic system expansion plan at 155 Bridge Street on October 22. The plan allows increased leach field capacity for finished space and an accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage.
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board previews $95.3 million Essex Elementary School ahead of a November 16 town meeting vote.
Facilities Planning Committee addressed the Senior and Community Center cost estimate for Town Meeting. The committee agreed the $7 million project estimate would exclude the basement, priced separately at approximately $250,000, allowing consideration later as a bid alternate.
The Bike and Pedestrian Committee discussed e-bike safety and police enforcement at its September 29 meeting. Co-Chair Brian Frey and members agreed that recent Police enforcement was positive and tasked the e-bike subcommittee with developing an education campaign for October review.
Planning Board voted unanimously on land exchange and advanced sign-bylaw revision.
Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board rewrites sign bylaw ahead of Fall Town Meeting.
Manchester Board of Health approves permit for Eaglehead Road ADU. The board voted unanimously to approve a permit for an accessory dwelling unit, garage, and sewer connection at 13 Eaglehead Road (plan dated August 25, 2026); property owner Rob McNeil attended the meeting.
Manchester Board of Health approves ADU permit amid grant crisis. Board members Peter Colarusso, Leah Peavey, Donna Furse, and Mary Foley unanimously approved a building permit for 13 Eaglehead Road dated August 25, 2026. The meeting's substantive focus shifted to the Cape Ann Public Health
Manchester Conservation Commission taps LEC for Pine Street apartment review, delays final vote to spring.
Manchester Select Board unanimously approved its Housing Production Plan and lifted water restrictions following improved drought conditions. The plan, required under Massachusetts housing law to secure safe harbor status, addresses housing diversity, senior housing, and accessory dwelling units;
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