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Open Space Committee approves prior meeting minutes, sets trail priorities.

Open Space Committee approves prior minutes and prioritizes trail improvements. Olga Hayes convened the panel to review updates on Western Woods conservation access, Dexter Pond trail clearing with an April 7 CATS invasive removal program, and new parking at Newport Park for Powder House Hill. Marc

Finance Committee approves over $33 million in capital and operating budgets for Town Meeting.

Finance Committee approves $33 million in town budgets and capital projects for annual meeting. Chair Sarah Mellish led unanimous or near-unanimous votes on the FY27 Operating Budget, a $2,052,492 Capital Budget, $18,058,187.50 Manchester Regional School District budget, and $16.5 million PFAS

Committee modifies hiring approach for facilities project manager

Manchester-by-the-Sea Facilities Planning Committee adopts flexible methodology for hiring project manager. The committee voted unanimously to approve March 6 minutes and agreed to modify its request for qualifications for an Owner's Project Manager, allowing respondents to propose their preferred

Board of Health approves 2026 mosquito control program

Manchester-by-the-Sea Board of Health unanimously approves 2026 mosquito control program. Participation continues in the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District program under the same provisions as 2025, allowing residents to opt out of spraying. NEMMC

Manchester Finance Committee Recommends $30 Million Capital Package for Town Meeting

Manchester-by-the-Sea's Finance Committee voted to recommend more than $30 million in bonded capital projects for the upcoming Town Meeting, while deferring its position on a $350,000 Senior Community Center appropriation pending a property closing expected within days.