The Planning Board unanimously approved revised driveway regulations establishing fire-apparatus-access standards and continued a contested permit hearing for 214 Summer Street. Director Marc Resnick led the year-long regulatory update with the Department of Public Works and fire chief, now
The Open Space and Recreation Committee approved prior meeting minutes unanimously and reviewed multiple town trail and park projects at its June 18 session. The Conservation Commission approved approximately $2,500 for tree removal contractor work at Powder House Hill, with the committee limiting
Manchester Housing Authority board accepts resignation of longtime member Craige McCoy. The board voted 4 to 0 on June 17, 2026, to accept McCoy's resignation, effective immediately, after several years of service. Christine Delisio was introduced as the authority's new board member. The board also
Downtown Improvement Committee reviews capital projects and planning initiatives at June 17 meeting. Town Engineer Nate Derosiers reported that the Central Street Culvert Project's Chapter 91 permit has been approved, with the $4,450,000 BRIC Grant apparently reinstated and construction anticipated
Manchester-by-the-Sea bike committee discusses intersection improvements, celebrates elementary school safety milestone. Co-Chairs Brian Frey and Dana Vermilye oversaw discussion of safety concerns at the Pine, Bennett, Central, and Bridge streets intersection, where members identified driver
Committee backs high-performance envelope for Senior/Community Center at former lodge. The Facilities Planning Committee, meeting June 17, endorsed a pathway for higher-performance building envelope standards based on Town Engineer and Facilities Manager Nate Desrosiers' life cycle cost analysis
Manchester Affordable Housing Trust reviews production plan identifying acute housing crisis. Consultant Karen Sunnarborg presented the draft Housing Production Plan, which identified 115 units (5 percent) on the State Subsidized Housing Inventory among 2,293 total housing units, with a median home
Select Board approves $3.8 million water financing and adopts revised flag policy. Chair Ann Harrison moved that the board approve $3,829,000 in bond anticipation notes for water system improvements, a decrease from prior-year borrowing due to meter-replacement surcharge revenues. The board voted
Manchester Board of Health clears club to operate. The Board of Health unanimously approved Dr. Martin Hahn's motion to allow the Manchester Bath and Tennis Club to open contingent on fall septic-system pumping as recommended by contractors D.F. Clark and Clear Water Industries, who inspected the
The Historic District Commission decided to delay a demolition delay by-law proposal. The commission will develop a community survey and hold a public forum in late September to gauge public sentiment on historic preservation before advancing a formal proposal. The commission reviewed approximately
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