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- Essex County
- 7/10/25
- 07/15/2025
- 28 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting spotlighted discussions surrounding a memorandum of understanding with the Board of Health and a newly created job description. The dialogue revealed concerns regarding communication lapses, procedural adherence, and potential conflicts of interest within the town’s administrative structure.
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- Essex County
- 7/10/25
- 07/14/2025
- 92 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting addressed community issues, most notably the ongoing trash collection disruptions caused by the Republic Services union strike. The strike, which began at midnight on June 30, has led to inconsistent trash pickups throughout the town, affecting streets like Touchation, Harbor, and Bridge. While some areas saw sporadic collection, others, including parts of Pine Street, experienced complete neglect of recycling services. The Select Board discussed the challenges posed by utilizing a backup crew unfamiliar with local routes, which compounded the existing issues. Residents were urged to report missed pickups for the Department of Public Works (DPW) to arrange additional collections.
- MA
- Essex County
- 7/7/25
- 07/08/2025
- 92 Minutes
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Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting addressed pressing community issues, with focus on trash collection disruptions caused by a strike from Republic Services, which began at midnight on June 30. The board also discussed short-term rental regulations, downtown revitalization efforts, and new appointments to local committees. Additionally, the introduction of a new Cape Ann Transit service and the resolution of a significant water break during Fourth of July festivities were highlighted.
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- Essex County
- 6/16/25
- 06/17/2025
- 189 Minutes
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Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the looming legal action against the Gates family due to non-compliance with health and safety standards at their property. The board deliberated on whether to proceed with receivership unless the property owners presented signed contracts for necessary roofing and plumbing repairs by July 1. This action is being considered because the property lacks fundamental requirements such as running water and adequate roofing, making it uninhabitable under Massachusetts state sanitary codes.
- MA
- Essex County
- 6/2/25
- 06/03/2025
- 123 Minutes
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Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board convened recently to address various topics, highlighting the town’s recent recognition as a Bike Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists and delving into ongoing discussions concerning land conservation, hybrid meeting formats, and community engagement strategies.