Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board Meeting | June 8, 2026

The Manchester-By-The-Sea Planning Board held a meeting on June 8, 2026, focusing primarily on site plan reviews and housing development projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the site plan review for the construction of two multifamily homes at One Deer Hill Road, with detailed architectural presentations and considerations for landscaping, parking, and drainage. The board also discussed the process for design review committee evaluations and the continuation of the public hearing to allow further review. Additionally, the board reviewed updates on the Housing Production Plan, emphasizing the identification of potential housing sites and zoning strategies to meet state housing requirements. Another significant agenda item was the approval of a special permit to modify a wireless communications tower, including conditions related to a bond for removal. The meeting also addressed procedural matters such as driveway regulations, signage permits, and the importance of associate members for voting continuity. Motions were passed to continue the Deer Hill public hearing and to approve the special permit for the wireless tower with conditions. Overall, the meeting involved detailed planning and regulatory discussions with implications for future housing development and infrastructure projects in the town.