Marblehead School Committee Addresses Budget Challenges and Communication Goals

Overview: The Marblehead School Committee meeting on September 30, 2025, focused on enhancing communication strategies and addressing budget challenges for the upcoming fiscal year. The committee recognized the need for clear communication tools and a zero-based budget to secure community support and ensure financial transparency.

Manchester-By-The-Sea’s Planning Board Revisits ANR Decision and Debates Downtown Zoning Changes

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board meeting was marked by the reconsideration of a previous “approval not required” (ANR) decision, remanded by the land court, and an extensive discussion on proposed zoning changes for the downtown district. The board endorsed the ANR application for Elizabeth Kinder’s property on Spy Rock Hill Road and deliberated on zoning amendments aimed at balancing residential and commercial uses in two proposed downtown sub-districts.

Danvers Select Board Approves Liquor License for Essex Northshore Gala Amid Application Confusion

Overview: The Danvers Select Board approved a one-day wine and malt license for the Essex Northshore Agricultural and Technical School’s Larkin Gala, scheduled for September 27, 2025. The approval followed a late application submission due to a misunderstanding about whether the event was private or public.

Danvers Conservation Commission Reviews Costco Expansion Amid Environmental Concerns

Overview: The Danvers Conservation Commission convened on September 25, 2025, addressing several environmental compliance issues, including the proposed expansion of the Costco warehouse on Newbury Street. The meeting also covered requests for certificates of compliance for various projects, the review of a proposed infiltration system, and discussions on environmental impacts related to wetland protection.

Lawrence Licensing Board Grapples with Liquor License Dilemmas at Popular Essex Street Location

Overview: During the recent Lawrence Licensing Board meeting on September 24, the board tackled several issues, including an application for a full liquor license on Essex Street and the complexities of managing multiple licenses at the same address. The topics discussed ranged from zoning compliance challenges to the logistical hurdles of event licensing.