Manchester-by-the-Sea public meetings in 2024
17 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will meet virtually to discuss feedback from recent events like Music in the Park and the July 4 parade. The subcommittee will also review upcoming outreach strategies, including data collection and communication plans for various districts.
- Discussion of Music in the Park (July 9) and July 4 Parade feedback
- Status of data collection regarding non-compliance inquiries
- Planning for outreach at Festival by the Sea on August 3
- Review of June 27, 2024, meeting minutes
- Update to the Communications Plan
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will discuss upcoming community events and communication strategies. The meeting includes updates on a quarterly newsletter, potential district tours, and data collection regarding compliance.
- Discussion of Festival by the Sea on August 3
- Discussion of Music in the Park on July 9
- Update on Chowder House event in September
- Review of data collection regarding compliance questions
- Review of June 10, 2024, meeting minutes
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The subcommittee will discuss the schedule for future events and the status of a revised communications plan. Members will also review outreach ideas such as summer educational events and website video content.
- Review of May 30, 2024 minutes
- Discussion of Festival by the Sea on August 3
- Discussion of Music in the Park on July 9
- Update on Chowder House for September 19
- Status of data collection regarding non-compliance
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss proposed revisions to the CHOD By-Law. The agenda also includes a report from the Outreach Subcommittee and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Decision on proposed revisions to CHOD By-Law
- Outreach Subcommittee report
- Approval of May 23, 2024, meeting minutes
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will recap the May 23 hybrid public forum. The meeting includes planning for future community engagement activities such as office hours, a newsletter, and informational videos.
- Recap of May 23 Hybrid Public Forum
- Proposed creation of an explanatory video regarding Law and districts
- Planning for informal public listening/office hours
- Proposed quarterly newsletter
- Outreach planning for Music in the Park and Festival by the Sea
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting featuring a public forum presentation and public comment. The boards will also vote to approve meeting minutes from May 9 and May 16, 2024.
- Public Forum Presentation
- Public Comment period
- Approval of May 9, 2024, meeting minutes
- Approval of May 16, 2024, meeting minutes
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will discuss the schedule for upcoming public forums and meetings. The subcommittee is also reviewing ideas for summer educational events and website content.
- Planning for a hybrid public forum on May 23
- Preparation of handouts for the June 3 meeting
- Review of May 6, 2024, meeting minutes
- Discussion of quarterly newsletter submissions
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to review district parameters and proposed Section 3A zoning. The session includes a discussion on design guidelines and a period for public comment.
- Review of MBTA District Parameters Chart
- Discussion of proposed MBTA Section 3A zoning
- Discussion of design guidelines
- Public comment period
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will meet to discuss overlay districts, zoning parameters, and design guidelines. The body will also consider approval to conduct a feasibility study regarding increasing affordability to 20%.
- Discussion of overlay districts and zoning parameters
- Discussion of design guidelines
- Approval to conduct feasibility study to increase affordability to 20%
- Report from Communications Outreach Subcommittee
- Approval of April 11 and April 18, 2024, meeting minutes
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will review public questions and materials from the MBTA Zoning Public Forum. The group will also discuss ideas for future outreach, including website content and scheduling a weeknight public forum.
- Review of MBTA Zoning Public Forum questions and concerns
- Discussion of next public forum timing
- Website content planning
- June 7 newsletter article deadline
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will hold a joint public meeting to review the MBTA compliance model. The session includes an overview of the law and a description of specific zoning districts and their parameters.
- Overview of the law and compliance model by consultant Emily Inness
- District review: Pine Street from Newport to Powder House Lane
- District review: Summer Street to Valentine
- District review: Summer Street from Allen Street to Lincoln Street
- District review: Beaver Dam Road
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will discuss the schedule for future events and public forums. The subcommittee will also review ideas for additional outreach, such as a zoning districts walk and updated FAQs for the April 24 Town Meeting.
- Joint public forum with Planning Board on 4/11
- Setting a date for a future public forum
- Updating Town Meeting FAQs for April 24
- Discussion of a Zoning Districts Walk
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force and Planning Board will hold a joint meeting to present an overlay district and design guidelines. The meeting includes a session for public comment.
- Presentation of Overlay District
- Presentation of Design Guidelines
- Public Comment
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The MBTA Task Force will meet to discuss potential overlay districts and development concepts for LCD or other outlying areas. Members will also discuss design guidelines and future meeting schedules.
- Discussion of Overlay Districts
- Discussion of Development Concepts for LCD or other outlying areas
- Discussion of Design Guidelines
- Public Comment
MBTA Zoning Task Force
The Communications and Outreach Subcommittee will discuss past events and plan future community engagement. The subcommittee is considering a potential public forum for April 6th and updating FAQs for the April 24th Town Meeting.
- Discussion of quarterly newsletter and March 25 Planning Board meeting
- Planning for a potential April 6th public forum
- Updating FAQs for the April 24, 2024 Town Meeting
House Numbering Committee
The Board approved a proclamation for LGBTQ+ month and flying the progress flag on the town common flagpole. Additionally, several committees were retired or restructured into advisory boards or subcommittees to streamline town operations.
- Approved June as LGBTQ+ month proclamation
- Approved flying the LGBTQ+ progress flag on the town common flagpole
- Retired Animal Control Board, Manchester Energy Efficiency Program, and House Numbering Committee
- Reclassified Seaside One Committee and ADA Committee as advisory boards to the DPW Facility Manager
- Converted Chebacco Woods, 4th of July, and Manchester Stream committees into subcommittees
House Numbering Committee
The House Numbering Committee will meet to review a request from the ZBA. The request concerns assigning a building number to the incoming CST Technology building on Atwater Ave.
- Review of ZBA request for CST Technology building on Atwater Ave
- Approval of minutes from May 22, 2023 meeting