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CPC Provisionally Approves FY2027 Preservation Funding With Project Adjustments

Manchester community preservation panel provisionally approves FY2027 project funding slate with adjustments. Chairman Jack Burke led the committee to approve changes including increasing park signage at Pine Street Field and Reed Park to $16,000 and reducing First Parish Church roof contribution

Manchester Finance Committee Approves FY27 Police and Town Clerk Budgets

Manchester Finance Committee approves FY27 police budget at $2.1 million amid persistent staffing shortages.

Sustainability Committee charts education push and waste disposal options.

Sustainability Committee launches public education on recycling and composting. Co-Chairs Sandy Rogers and Annie McBride are developing materials and outreach strategies to boost use of the Black Earth facility and track household participation, with potential involvement from Manchester Memorial

Harbor panel reviews regulations, launch ramp signage, 2026 project timeline.

Harbor panel advances regulation review toward Select Board adoption. The Harbor Advisory Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and scheduled proposed Harbor Regulations amendments for Town Legal review, with intent to bring a final recommendation back to the committee next month. The Harbor

Commission approves well treatment facility for Lincoln Street

Manchester Conservation Commission approves four projects including PFAS treatment for water supply. Vice Chair Henry Oettinger led the meeting in the absence of Chair Steve Gang, overseeing approval of the Lincoln Street well treatment facility, which will remove PFAS compounds to non-detect