The Board of Health unanimously approved two septic system upgrades and authorized fee waivers to encourage compliance. The board voted 5-0 to approve a 5-bedroom septic system upgrade at 6 Highland Avenue moving a failed system outside a wetlands buffer zone, and a 4-bedroom system plan for 9
Historic District Commission approves sign change, revives preservation bylaw. The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a business name change at 25 Union Street, allowing Jamie's Roast Beef to rebrand as Nikki's Place without altering the sign's dimensions or
Manchester-by-the-Sea Council on Aging advances senior center with three-million-dollar federal grant bid. Director Mary Miner reported 193 people served year-to-date with 1,648 units of service, and council members were directed to lobby Sen. Markey's office for federal funding. An architectural
Conservation Commission assesses $900 in fines for unauthorized stormwater work at 7 Central Street. Conservation Agent Bethany Barstow discovered unauthorized drainage and dry well installation on April 14; the Commission ratified enforcement orders and voted 5-1 to assess $300-per-day fines for
Planning Board names 2026-2027 work agenda led by four ongoing projects. Chair Sarah Creighton and the five-member board identified Driveway Regulation Adoption, Housing Production Plan, General District Planning Study, and Downtown Streetscape Plan as committed initiatives, with Director of Land
The Coastal Stream Team scheduled summer water quality monitoring and volunteer work coordinated with the Board of Health. The team will conduct the first of three eDNA fish collections at three Sawmill Brook locations for analysis by GMGI in Gloucester, while the Town-hired shellfish survey team
Select Board approves Verizon conduit installation on Proctor Street. The board unanimously approved Verizon New England's petition to install approximately 248 feet of 4-inch underground PVC conduit following a public hearing where contractor Alexander Marrero outlined the scope and road
Manchester Downtown Committee advances streetscape, intersection, and boater projects. The Committee approved prior minutes and reviewed grant-funded streetscape work targeting 25 percent completion between Seaside 1 and Beach Street, with drawings planned for a future construction funding
Sustainability Committee advances spring initiatives amid grant and communications planning. Co-Chairs Sandy Rogers and Annie McBride guided discussion of a May 17 Town Cleanup with secured vendor prizes and ongoing promotion; McBride continues research into the town's 2013 plastic reduction bylaws
Manchester voters approved $16.5 million for water system improvements addressing PFAS contamination and facing a 2029 state compliance deadline. The $19.6 million operating budget passed 268-15, with $25 million in capital appropriations for infrastructure including harbor, culvert, and utility
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