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Zoning Board quorum shortage halts votes on two applications

Zoning Board unable to vote on two applications due to missing quorum. Only three of five Zoning Board of Appeals members attended the March 25 meeting, falling short of the four-member majority required for approval. Chair Sarah Mellish, Sean Zahn, and Georgia Pendergast were present; John

Sustainability Committee sets May town cleanup, explores oyster project tour

Sustainability Committee approves May 17 town cleanup from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Co-Chairs Annie McBride and Sandy Rogers led discussion of potential educational programs, including a tour of an oyster upweller in Masconomo Park possibly aligned with the August 1 Festival by the Sea. Town Engineer Nate

Planning Board approves zoning map amendment for four School Street properties.

Planning Board unanimously recommends approval of citizen petition rezoning four School Street properties. Chair Sarah Creighton and the board voted to advance the amendment at Town Meeting, which would rezone 115, 117, 119, and 121 School Street from Residential District A to Residential District

Planning Board Unanimously Recommends School Street Rezoning for Town Meeting Vote

Manchester-by-the-Sea Planning Board votes unanimously to send School Street rezoning to Town Meeting.

Library Board approves $2,495 in trust fund spending requests

Library Board of Trustees approves funding for professional development and operations. Chair Sarah Davis and trustees unanimously endorsed three funding requests totaling $2,495 from trust and gift funds, including $1,350 for community hall rental in FY27, $100 for volunteer appreciation cards,