Public Safety Dispatch

Last update: January 23, 2023. This page will be updated as facts change and information becomes available. 

Transition to Regional Timeline

July 2022 - Intermunicipal Agreement Signed & Select Board Vote Reaffirmed

IMA
IMA Addendum


June 2022 - Select Board Votes

On Tuesday, June 21 the Select Board voted 4 to 1 to move Manchester's in-house Public Safety Dispatch to the Regional NS911 Center. The transition is expected to take approximately one year to complete. As arrangements and details are received they will be posted here and communicated. 
Letter from Select Board 6.22.22 

March 2022 - Non-binding Ballot Question

On March 21, 2022 the Board of Selectmen voted to place a question on the May 17 election ballot about public safety dispatch. This non-binding question will give residents a chance to express their opinion on whether public safety dispatch should remain in-house or move to a regional center.  The Board of Selectmen have also held five public forums on this topic. Recordings are linked below. 

Sample May 17 Ballot

October 2021 - Regional Feasibility Study

On October 18, 2021 the Board of Selectmen voted to request a feasibility study with North Shore Regional Dispatch. The Town is not obligated to commit to regional dispatch at the end of the study.

Feasibility Study Letter

February 28, 2022 Feasibility Study Results

May 5, 2022 Public Forum

Recording

April 14, 2022 Public Forum

Recording

September 14, 2021 Public Forum

Recording

July 22, 2021 Public Forum

Recording
Presentation

Related Documents

  1. NS911 Center Response 5.6.22
  2. Dispatch forum_04-14-2022
  3. Cost Summary 2X InHouse vs Regional w16 hr Lobby
  4. Dispatch Options Summary REVISED 072121
  5. FAQs re Dispatch 072121 REV

North Shore Regional 911 Center

Annual Reports for the regional dispatch center can be found here.