Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Approves New Event and Discusses Parking Policy.

Overview: At a recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting, the board approved a new summer event to welcome residents and promote local businesses, tackled discussions on parking policies, and addressed the noise impact of pickleball courts. The meeting also touched on an array of other community issues, including the town’s budget planning, the appointment policy review for committees, and the town’s infrastructure.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Approves Comfort Dog Program

Overview: The Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board recently approved a comfort dog program for the police department, contingent on school approval. This initiative generated significant interest during the Board’s discussions and was highlighted as a community and educational support tool. The meeting also covered a range of topics including the library renovation project, parking regulations for non-resident mooring holders, and the establishment of a stabilization fund for the opioid settlement.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Debates Key Budget and Staffing Topics

Overview: At the recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting, the board engaged in discussions on the town’s financial and operational planning, including the introduction of new staff positions, reallocation of budget for capital projects, and key updates on town services.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Approves Special Permit for ADA Compliant Home Renovation

Overview: In a recent Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board meeting, the board approved a special permit and variance for an ADA-compliant home renovation project for the EPS family, designed to provide accessibility for their disabled daughter. The discussed applications included the withdrawal of a contentious variance request for a property on Old Essex Road and the granting of a special permit to the Manchester by the Sea Museum for restoration of a historic property.

Manchester-By-The-Sea Board Approves National Grid Petition

Overview: In a recent session, the Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board addressed a range of community matters, most notably approving a National Grid petition with stipulations for installing underground conduit. This decision followed a discussion on infrastructure prioritization and the town’s relationship with National Grid. Other topics included the appointment to the Harbor Advisory Committee, Community Preservation Committee project reviews, and debates over the town’s launch service and pickleball court sound mitigation measures.