Manchester Board of Health approves revised fee schedule. Chair Peter Colarusso, with members Leah Peavey and Donna Furse, unanimously approved the revised fee schedule following a public hearing that drew no questions from members. The temporary food license fee increases from $25 to $50, a new
Affordable Housing Trust reviews Housing Production Plan, identifies affordability gaps. The Trust reviewed an updated draft Housing Production Plan designed to guide the town's affordable housing strategy and raised concerns about serving lower-income households, with Chair Sarah Mellish noting
Manchester Bike Committee approves prior minutes, plans summer community events. The seven-member committee unanimously approved June minutes and welcomed new member Colby Ferrigno at its July 15 meeting. The committee committed to partnering with the Manchester Rotary Club on its Wheels for Good
Manchester Housing Authority unanimously approves fiscal 2027 annual plan at July meeting. The five-member board, led by Chairperson Elaine Persons, also approved capital funding authorization CFA number 13 totaling $201,442, including $22,688 for plumbing drain repair and $178,754 for formula
Facility Planning Committee advances solar study, prioritizes police facility planning. The committee directed staff to solicit a formal proposal from B2Q Associates for a town-wide solar and energy efficiency study targeting fall Town Meeting, aligning with the town's path toward the State's
Planning Board unanimously approves 214 Summer Street special permit with comprehensive conditions. The special permit includes 24-hour notice to abutters before blasting, erosion control measures, dark-sky-compliant lighting, and black metal fencing if walls exceed four feet, per third-party
Manchester library board reelects officers, addresses budget pressures and funding gaps. Chair Sarah Davis, Secretary Ric Rogers, and Treasurer David Lumsden were unanimously reelected, and the board unanimously retained existing committee assignments for Fundraising, Building, and Grounds.
Historic District Commission outlines three preservation strategies. The Commission discussed pursuing a Demolition Delay By-Law, a community-wide historic preservation plan, or expansion of the local historic district to align with the National Register boundaries. Chair Rosemary Costello led the
The Select Board unanimously approves $486,544 in fiscal 2026 year-end transfers. The board approved $486,544.37 in transfers drawn from identified department underspending, expected to leave approximately $143,000 or more in unspent appropriations to fall to free cash. The board also declined to
Finance Committee approves year-end transfers, rejects reserve draw. The Finance Committee and Select Board unanimously approved $486,544.37 in general fund year-end reallocations but rejected using the Finance Committee Reserve to cover water and sewer enterprise fund operating deficits, directing
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