{
 "city": "Manchester-by-the-Sea",
 "state": "MA",
 "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/manchester.ma.us/",
 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-08-05",
 "upcoming": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-05",
   "body": "Parks and Recreation Committee",
   "headline": "Parks and Rec to discuss beach credit cards, parking sign, and building project",
   "summary": "The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss updates on beach operations, including credit card payments, a parking sign, and a building project. They will also consider a special event application for the ME Athletic Boosters Carnival and receive an update on WiFi sales at the beach. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and a director's report.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-4689",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-19",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Manchester Sustainability Committee meets Wednesday to review fall plans and climate initiatives",
   "summary": "The Sustainability Committee will hold a public meeting to approve minutes, discuss committee vacancies, and review past and upcoming events including Festival by the Sea and fall activities. Climate Leader Communities and waste hauling plans will also be addressed.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08192026-4687",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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 "recent": [
  {
   "date": "2026-08-03",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to hold public hearing on water and sewer rates",
   "summary": "The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding water and sewer rates and receive a presentation on the Ocean Street Project. The board will also consider proposals for WiFi-by-the-Sea LLC and updates to curbside waste collection.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-4688",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-29",
   "body": "Facilities Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Facilities Planning Committee meets to review updates and schedules",
   "summary": "The Facilities Planning Committee will meet to discuss and approve past meeting minutes, review an updated action item list, and receive updates on the Senior/Community Center project and a property at 197 School Street. The committee will also discuss its charge and future meeting dates.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-4686",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to conduct site walk around General District",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will meet at Town Hall and conduct a site walk around the General District. The meeting is a public site walk, not a regular business meeting with votes or decisions.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4682",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Continued hearing on 1 Deer Hill Road multi-family project",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will continue a public hearing on a site plan review for two multi-family homes at 1 Deer Hill Road. They will also discuss the Housing Production Plan, a demolition delay bylaw with the Historic Commission, and potential zoning changes for the fall Town Meeting.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4683",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission and Planning Board to discuss Demolition Delay By-Law timeline",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission and Planning Board are meeting jointly to discuss the timeline and strategy of the Demolition Delay By-Law. No other items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4685",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission and Planning Board to discuss Demolition Delay By-Law timeline and strategy",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission is meeting jointly with the Planning Board to discuss the timeline and strategy of the Demolition Delay By-Law. No other items are on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-4684",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-25",
   "body": "Winthrop Field Committee",
   "headline": "Winthrop Field Committee to assess culvert drain and remove dead tree",
   "summary": "The Winthrop Field Committee will hold a monthly meeting and site visit at Jersey Lane Gate. They will discuss a culvert-drain line assessment and clean out, as well as dead tree removal on Jersey Lane. A field stewardship work session will cover pond cattail removal and north field brush trimming.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07252026-4675",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-22",
   "body": "Sustainability Committee",
   "headline": "Sustainability Committee to discuss waste hauling contract and Hooper Fund proposal",
   "summary": "The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss and potentially act on a waste hauling contract and a Hooper Fund proposal, along with committee vacancies and summer/fall events.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-4664",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-21",
   "body": "Conservation Commission",
   "headline": "136-unit multifamily building at 0 School Street up for public hearing",
   "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three Notices of Intent, including a major 136-unit apartment building at 0 School Street, a seasonal ramp and float at 19 Proctor Street, and utility trenching at 5 Kings Way. Orders of Conditions may be issued for the same projects if hearings are closed. Other business includes a presentation from JAG/Gordon College and a recalculation for Lincoln Street Well.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-4679",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to vote on temporary art installation at Reed Park, drought status, and waste contract",
   "summary": "The Select Board will vote on a temporary art installation at Reed Park, discuss a drought management update and a waste/recycling contract, and consider a short-term rental license for 150 Pine Street. The meeting also includes recognition of retiring Harbormaster Paul Stone and Claude Beaudet.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-4681",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Assessors",
   "headline": "Manchester-by-the-Sea Board of Assessors meets July 16 with no scheduled decisions",
   "summary": "The Board of Assessors will hold an open session followed by an executive session on July 16, 2026. The meeting includes procedural items such as approving minutes, reviewing June 2026 sales and abatement reports, and discussing potential motor vehicle excise denials or abatements. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4678",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Affordable Housing Trust",
   "headline": "Trust to hear 40B proposal for Gordon College land on Upper Pine St",
   "summary": "The Affordable Housing Trust will hear a presentation from the Jefferson Apartment Group on a proposed 40B development on Upper Pine Street (Gordon College land). The board will also appoint a chair and treasurer, receive a status update on Powder House Apartments, and hold a public comment period. The meeting will then enter executive session to discuss real property acquisition.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4680",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-16",
   "body": "Board of Health",
   "headline": "Board of Health to review proposed fee schedule amendments",
   "summary": "The Board of Health will hold a public hearing to review and discuss proposed amendments to its fee schedule. The meeting also includes a period for public comment on non-agenda items.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-4667",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Bike and Pedestrian Committee",
   "headline": "Bike and Pedestrian Committee to discuss safety improvements and a memorial moment of silence",
   "summary": "The committee will hold a moment of silence for a cyclist killed in Boston, review a recent Rotary event and July 4th parade, and discuss advancing a Safe Routes to School award from silver to gold. Project updates include a traffic study at Pine/Bennett/Central/Bridge intersection and pedestrian beacon repairs.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4677",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Manchester Housing Authority",
   "headline": "MHA to review and approve Annual Plan 2027 and CFA #13",
   "summary": "The Manchester Housing Authority will review and vote on the Annual Plan for 2027 and Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) #13. The board will also review financials through May 2026, accounts payable for June 2026, and hear the Managing Director's report. Public comments are limited to 5 minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4632",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Downtown Improvement Committee",
   "headline": "Downtown Improvement Committee meets virtually to review 2026 projects and updates",
   "summary": "The Manchester-by-the-Sea Downtown Improvement Committee will convene virtually to approve past meeting minutes, receive updates from the Department of Public Works and Town Planning, and discuss ongoing projects including the Pine/Bridge/Central initiative and a Pine Street sidewalk. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4674",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-15",
   "body": "Facilities Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Committee to discuss solar potential, WWTP, and facility updates",
   "summary": "The Facilities Planning Committee will discuss and potentially approve meeting minutes from July 1, 2026, review an action item list, and discuss an updated committee charge. They will also discuss municipal solar potential, the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP), and receive updates on the Senior/Community Center, Singing Beach Bathhouse, and 197 School Street (OPM). Future meeting dates are set.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-4676",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to continue hearings on Deer Hill Road and Summer Street projects",
   "summary": "The Manchester Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on a site plan review for two multi-family homes at 1 Deer Hill Road and a special permit for a new dwelling at 214 Summer Street. The board will also discuss the Housing Production Plan with a planning consultant and review a preliminary draft, along with a discussion on the General District planning study.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-4673",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-4673",
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Planning Board",
   "headline": "Planning Board to conduct site walk around General District",
   "summary": "The Planning Board will hold a site walk around the General District, starting at Town Hall, 10 Central Street. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-4672",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-10",
   "body": "Library Board of Trustees",
   "headline": "Library Trustees to vote on FY27 budget and director contract",
   "summary": "The Board of Library Trustees will discuss and potentially vote on the FY27 budget and the Library Director's contract. The meeting also includes reports from the director and Friends of the Library, a discussion of building renovation and fundraising, and approval of prior meeting minutes.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07102026-4671",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-09",
   "body": "Historic District Commission",
   "headline": "Historic District Commission to continue demolition delay by-law discussion",
   "summary": "The Historic District Commission will continue discussing the demolition delay by-law and consider future historic district boundaries. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and allows for other unanticipated business.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-4666",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Joint Finance & Select Boards to vote on FY26 transfers, discuss FY27 budget impact of sanitation contract",
   "summary": "The Joint Finance Committee and Select Board will vote on year-end transfers and the Finance Committee reserve for FY26. They will also discuss the sanitation contract's impact on the FY27 budget, review capital project contracts, and consider rescinding portions of previously approved overrides.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4670",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-08",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Joint Finance & Select Board to vote on FY26 year-end transfers",
   "summary": "The Manchester-By-The-Sea Joint Finance Committee & Select Board will vote on FY26 year-end transfers and Finance Committee reserves. They will also discuss the sanitation contract's impact on the FY27 budget, the status of capital project contracts, and the process to rescind unneeded portions of approved overrides.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-4669",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Select Board",
   "headline": "Select Board to consider building and trash fee increases",
   "summary": "The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a National Grid project on Harbor Street and consider action items including a drought level update, FY27 appointments, and proposed increases to building and trash fees. Discussion items include a capital plan review, a waste disposal and curbside collection contract update, a brick sidewalk project at One School Street, and Powder House roles. The consent agenda includes meeting minutes, declaring a 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 dump truck as surplus, and a special event permit for the Cape Ann Public Safety Softball Tournament.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-4668",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-01",
   "body": "Facilities Planning Committee",
   "headline": "Facility Planning Committee discusses Senior/Community Center and Singing Beach Bathhouse",
   "summary": "The Facility Planning Committee will discuss and potentially approve meeting minutes from June 17, 2026, and review an action item list. The main topics include updates on the Senior/Community Center, the Singing Beach Bathhouse, and the 197 School Street project with an Owner's Project Manager. Future meetings are scheduled for July 15, July 29, August 12, August 26, and September 9.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-4665",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-4665",
   "source": "https://www.manchester.ma.us/AgendaCenter"
  }
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