Manchester Launches Barrel Trash Program With $100 Annual Fee, Eases Water Ban
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board unanimously approves barrel-based trash program with fees starting at $100 per year.
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Boards Approve $486,000 in FY26 Year-End Budget Transfers
Manchester-by-the-Sea's Finance Committee and Select Board jointly approved $486,544 in fiscal year 2026 year-end budget transfers at their July 8 joint meeting, then split off two water and sewer enterprise fund overages for separate treatment.
Manchester Select Board Approves Casella Contract, Ending Republic Services Agreement
Manchester-by-the-Sea switches trash hauler from Republic Services to Casella Waste Systems, effective immediately.
Select Board Approves $1M Solar Transfer and Retiree Health Benefit Changes
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA — June 15, 2026 — Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves $1M solar transfer and rewrites retiree health benefits in marathon session. The board voted unanimously Monday to advance $1 million from free cash to a dedicated solar panel fund to meet federal deposit deadlines ahead of
Manchester Select Board Elects New Chair, Defers Drought Ban, Advances Fee Hikes
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board reorganizes, elects John Round as Chair, and defers state drought restrictions. The board voted unanimously Monday to elect Round as Chair and Kathy Blotta as Vice Chair, replacing the outgoing Chair Anne, who was thanked for roughly three years of leadership.
Manchester Select Board Unanimously Confirms McCoy as Next Police Chief
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board confirms Lieutenant Mark McCoy as next police chief.
Manchester Select Board Approves Verizon Conduit, Sweeney Park Sign, and Two Appointments
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves Verizon conduit work and a softball field sign in unanimous session.
Manchester Finance Committee Recommends $250,000 for Senior Center Design With Mandatory Checkpoints
Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee unanimously recommends $250,000 for senior-community center design, cutting the original request by $100,000.
Manchester Select Board Appoints Interim Trustees for New Senior Center Condo
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board appoints interim trustees for new senior center condo and previews contentious Town Meeting warrant.
Select Board Approves First Commercial Beach Chair Rental at Singing Beach
Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board greenlights Singing Beach chair rentals and approves two civic appointments.