Manchester By The Sea recorded 13 property transfers between July 10 and Aug. 8, with eight sales listing a price ranging from $500,000 to $2,375,000 and a median of $1,175,000. The top sale was 6 Victoria Rd Lot 6 at $2,375,000, followed by 16 Woodholm Rd Lot 14 at $2,325,000. Five of the 13
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves fiscal 2027 water and sewer rates with no water increase. The board unanimously approved a 7 percent sewer rate increase, with DPW Director Chuck Dam reporting that fiscal 2026 cost overruns were absorbed within the enterprise fund without requiring rate
Planning Board advances housing and preservation initiatives without final decisions. The board heard a refined design for a two-unit residential project at 1 Deer Hill Road and voted unanimously to schedule a draft decision for August 10, with applicant engineer Richard Salvo and architect Juli
Joint meeting of the Planning Board and Historic District Commission explores demolition delay bylaw strategy following recent property demolitions. Approximately 160 Massachusetts communities have adopted such bylaws, ranging from 30 days to 2 years in delay periods; nearby communities including
The Historic District Commission and Planning Board jointly examined demolition delay bylaws as a preservation strategy. The commission, noting recent demolitions of older buildings, discussed the concept with preservation consultant Jennifer Doherty of Barrett Planning Group, who noted that
Winthrop Field Committee completes pond stewardship work, plans drainage assessment and maintenance schedule. Chair Michael Chapman and five members met July 25 to review field maintenance. The committee completed cattail removal on the pond's west side and planned additional work on the east side,
Manchester Sustainability Committee discusses waste contract implementation and approves new member. The committee contributed research to the town's waste contract decision and now seeks details on rollout of the new provider. Co-Chairs Annie McBride and Sandy Rogers manage the committee's social
Conservation Commission extends review of three applications pending further environmental assessment. The Commission voted 7-0 to continue hearings for a seasonal ramp at 19 Proctor Street and utility trenching at 5 Kings Way to August 11. For a proposed 136-unit multifamily development at 0
Manchester Select Board approves curbside trash and recycling collection program with annual fees. The Select Board unanimously approved a new curbside collection program with annual fees ranging from $100 for the standard package of one 35-gallon trash barrel and one 65-gallon recycling cart to
Manchester Board of Health approves revised fee schedule. The three-member board unanimously approved fee changes at a Thursday evening meeting via Zoom, with members Peter Colarusso, Leah Peavey, and Donna Furse all voting in favor. The Temporary Food License Fee doubles from $25 to $50, while a
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