Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee Approves Four FY27 Operating Budgets, Defers Harbor Capital
Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee approves four FY27 operating budgets totaling roughly $1.2 million.
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Zoning Board continues Blossom Lane appeal, schedules February hearing
Zoning Board continues Blossom Lane appeal hearing to late February. Chair Sarah Mellish moved to open and continue the public hearing on an appeal of a November 13, 2025 administrative decision regarding 2 Blossom Lane, filed by Benjamin B. Tymann, Esq., on behalf of Samuel and Tracey Byrne; Sean
Parks Committee approves canteen extension, events, and CPA park signage funding.
Parks and Recreation Committee unanimously approves beach canteen extension and special events. Chair Muffin Driscoll and the committee voted unanimously to extend Captain Dusty's beach canteen contract for one year rather than the standard three-year term due to the operator's retirement
Open Space Committee approves prior minutes, maps trail improvements.
Open Space Committee advances trail improvements across Manchester conservation areas. The committee unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and heard updates on Western Woods access improvements using Community Preservation Committee funds, ongoing trail work at Dexter Pond focused on debris
Finance Committee approves three FY27 budgets unanimously
Finance Committee approves three FY27 municipal budgets totaling over one million dollars. The Council on Aging received $234,068, the Board of Health $214,013, and the Library $584,162, all approved unanimously. Committee members supported the Library's requested $8,656 increase for extended hours