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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts · Change town
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Four harbor projects advance with all permits secured

The Harbor Advisory Committee heard that four major harbor projects are positioned to move to bidding in summer. The Manchester Harbormaster Department announced that the Reed Park expansion, Fishermen's Facility, and Rotunda project all have required permits in place; the dredging project is

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging explores volunteer tech support for seniors

Manchester Council on Aging agrees to explore volunteer tech support for seniors. Director Mary Miner reported operational challenges with two of three vans out of service due to a collision and manufacturer's recall, with repair costs resolved by fiscal year end on June 30. The Friends of the

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Government · Select Board

Select board advances building permit fee increase for inspector position

Select Board elects John Round as Chair in annual reorganization; advances permit fee increases to public comment. The Town moved to publish building permit fees at $10 per $1,000 (up from $6) and electrical permit fees at $5 per $1,000 (up from $3), expected to generate approximately $120,000

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Government · DocumentCenter

Board of Health orders Title 5 septic inspections

Manchester Board of Health issues Title 5 orders to five Kettle Cove properties. The Board unanimously voted to issue formal septic-inspection orders to five properties that have failed to comply with reasonable requests and timelines. Members also unanimously appointed Ellen Lufkin as an

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Government · Board of Health

Board of Health issues Title 5 inspection orders to five properties

Board of Health issues formal compliance orders to five Kettle Cove properties. The Board unanimously approved orders directing owners at 12 Raymond Street, 22 Raymond Street, 30 Raymond Street, 50 Raymond Street, and 391 Summer Street to obtain Title 5 septic inspections, as reported by

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