Manchester-By-The-Sea Debates Tree Removal Amid Utility Work, Plans for New Town Administrator

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting covered multiple community issues, including the contentious removal of town-owned trees for utility work, the recruitment process for a new town administrator, and budgetary concerns impacting local services and infrastructure.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Debates Tree Removal Amid Utility Work, Plans for New Town Administrator

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Approves Storm Water Rules, Implements Water Ban Amid Drought

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board convened to approve newly revised storm water management rules and regulations and to implement a ban on non-essential outdoor water use due to ongoing drought conditions.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Discusses New Tobacco Regulation, Mooring Regulations, and Ocean Street Issues

Overview: During the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting, a point of discussion was the Board of Health’s recent decision to implement a new tobacco purchase restriction. This regulation, aimed at phasing out tobacco use for a new generation, prohibits the sale of tobacco or nicotine products to anyone born on or after January 1, 2004, and is set to take effect in 2025. Concerns were raised about the awareness of local residents regarding this new rule, as many of the forum’s attendees were from outside organizations. There was apprehension that residents might not be aware of the regulation until it affects their ability to purchase tobacco products. Suggestions included that a citizens’ petition could potentially overturn the regulation, but the level of awareness among residents was questioned.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Delegates Storm Water Standards to Public Works

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board voted to amend the storm water bylaw, transferring the responsibility of setting standards to the Department of Public Works (DPW). This decision aims to streamline the process of updating these standards without requiring the extensive and technical details to be codified in the bylaw itself.