Manchester-By-The-Sea Select Board Meeting | June 15, 2026

The Manchester-by-the-Sea Select Board meeting on June 15, 2026, included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement topics included the approval of a bond anticipation note for $3,829,000 to fund water system improvements, continuing a multi-year meter replacement project supported by EPA grants. The board also reviewed a draft master fee schedule consolidating various departmental fees and permits, with plans to evaluate and potentially adjust fees to better cover service costs and influence user behavior. Additionally, the Board authorized the Board of Health to hold a public hearing on proposed septic system fee changes. The meeting featured updates on ongoing capital projects such as culvert and rotunda repairs, and discussions about future infrastructure planning, including a coastal vulnerability assessment for Ocean Street with community input on adaptation alternatives. Appointments to various town committees were made, including new members to the Conservation Commission. The meeting concluded with liaison updates on transportation bids, including interest in electric buses contingent on grant funding, and concerns about odor issues at the sewer treatment plant. No new contract awards or vendor selections were reported, but several action items related to funding and project planning were advanced.