Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Meeting | May 26, 2026

The Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board meeting held on May 26, 2026, primarily focused on a public hearing regarding a special permit application by Celco Partnership (doing business as Verizon Wireless) to modify an existing wireless communications facility. The proposed modification involved increasing the diameter of the concealment shroud on a 90-foot monopole disguised as a flagpole to accommodate updated equipment, with minimal visual impact. The board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing to June 8, 2026, to allow for further review of bond security and technical compliance. Additionally, the board discussed updates to the town's Housing Production Plan, including affordable housing needs, demographic trends, and strategies to meet state affordability targets. The meeting also covered updates to driveway regulations and zoning bylaw reorganization efforts. No contract awards or procurement decisions were made, but the discussion included references to potential future Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to affordable housing development and town property use.