Board of Selectmen Update for the Week Ending June 19

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Annual Town Meeting:

Monday, June 22 at 6:30 p.m. on the Manchester Essex Middle High School athletic field.  Rain date will be Wednesday, June 24 at 6:30 p.m.  Proper social distancing measures will be in place to ensure the safety of all residents in attendance.  Health protocol plan can be found on the town website.  Please bring your packet, face covering and any other weather-related necessities.

Town Hall will reopen on Monday, June 22 by appointment only.

Please email the appropriate department directly to schedule a time to come in to conduct business. Board and committee meetings will continue to be conducted virtually. Staff is also available to help you with your business needs via phone and email.

Phase 3 of Reopening MBTS Parks and Beaches is in effect.

MBTS Beaches are open seven days a week to residents only.  Staffed from 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. by Parks and Recreation and/or Manchester Police Department.  Walk-on passes must be visible on every resident between 12 and 65 years old for admittance.  A face covering is required when entering and exiting the beach ramp.  Towels must be 12 feet apart and residents are encouraged to sit with members of their own household.  Bath house is open for bathroom use only and showers/changing rooms will remain closed.  Parking lot is open to residents only with 2020 Beach Stickers.  Please see the Town website to read the complete guidelines on MBTS Phase 3.

Town Election:

Tuesday, June 30 at the Manchester Essex Middle High School from 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. If you don’t wish to visit the polls in person, please submit a request for a mail in ballot to the Town Clerk.  The request must include a hand-written signature and the address as to where you would like the ballot to be sent.  Please send the request by mail (10 Central Street, #4) or by email to townclerk@manchester.ma.us.

Manchester’s July 4th at Home Contest:  

In lieu of the traditional July 4th Parade, the Town is hosting a patriotic decorating contest. All Manchester-by-the-Sea residents (whose homes are visible from a road) are encouraged to participate and get creative!  It's like your very own parade float. Let your red, white and blue pride shine! On July 4th all residents will be provided with a list of participating homes to drive by and enjoy! Visit the Town website to learn more and to register.

Town Hall Payment Drop Box:

Installed at the rear of Town Hall by the Police Station Blue Door and monitored by a security camera. Please use this convenient box to drop payments off for any Town Bills.  Please, no cash.

Trash, Recycling, Compost:

Regular schedule.

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