Manchester-by-the-Sea

Government · Conservation

Manchester Conservation Commission Approves Porch Addition, Allocates $2,500 for Trail Tree Removal

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, June 9, 2026, Manchester Conservation Commission unanimously approved a 15 Eaglehead Road covered porch and authorized $2,500 for hazardous tree removal at Powderhouse Hill trails at its June 9

Townbrief reporting · Jun 9

Government · Planning Board

Manchester Planning Board Approves Verizon 5G Tower Upgrade at Ashland Avenue

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, June 8, 2026, Manchester Planning Board approves Verizon 5G upgrade at Ashland Avenue cell tower while opening review of first MBTA-zone duplex project. The board voted unanimously June 8

Townbrief reporting · Jun 8

Government · Select Board

Manchester Select Board Elects New Chair, Defers Drought Ban, Advances Fee Hikes

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, June 2, 2026, 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

Townbrief reporting · Jun 2

Government · Finance Committee

Manchester Finance Committee Sets July 8 Meeting for Year-End Budget Transfers

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, May 28, 2026, Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee previews year-end transfers and an uncertain trash contract transition. Finance Director Andrea Romania told the committee at the May 28

Townbrief reporting · May 28

Government · Planning Board

Manchester Planning Board Continues Verizon Tower Hearing, Advances Housing Plan Review

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, May 26, 2026, Manchester Planning Board opens Verizon tower hearing, defers decision amid questions on surety bonds and federal eligibility rules. The board voted unanimously May 26 to continue a

Townbrief reporting · May 26

Government · Select Board

Manchester Select Board Unanimously Confirms McCoy as Next Police Chief

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, May 18, 2026, Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board confirms Lieutenant Mark McCoy as next police chief. The board voted unanimously Monday to approve Town Administrator Tony Marasm's

Townbrief reporting · May 18

Government · Conservation

Manchester Conservation Commission Fines Developer $900 for Unpermitted Wetland Work

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, May 12, 2026, Manchester Conservation Commission fines 7 Central Street operator $900 for unpermitted wetland excavation and continues Boardman Avenue seawall debate. The commission voted 6-0 to ratify an

Townbrief reporting · May 12

Government · Select Board

Manchester Select Board Approves Verizon Conduit, Sweeney Park Sign, and Two Appointments

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, May 4, 2026, Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board approves Verizon conduit work and a softball field sign in unanimous session. The board voted unanimously May 4 to approve a

Townbrief reporting · May 4

Government · Select Board

Manchester Finance Committee Recommends $250,000 for Senior Center Design With Mandatory Checkpoints

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, April 23, 2026, Manchester-by-the-Sea Finance Committee unanimously recommends $250,000 for senior-community center design, cutting the original request by $100,000. After more than two hours

Townbrief reporting · Apr 23

Government · Select Board

Manchester Select Board Appoints Interim Trustees for New Senior Center Condo

MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, April 21, 2026, Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board appoints interim trustees for new senior center condo and previews contentious Town Meeting warrant. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to name

Townbrief reporting · Apr 21