https://www.manchester.ma.us/AlertCenter.aspx Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:27 -0500 Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA - Get the latest alerts en-us https://www.manchester.ma.us/666 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:37 -0500 An archive of monthly newsletters published by the Board of Selectmen https://www.manchester.ma.us/666 https://www.manchester.ma.us/337 Fri, 3 Apr 2026 15:32 -0500 The mission of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Board of Health is to protect the public health of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea through enforcement of health codes and regulations while promoting a healthy community. https://www.manchester.ma.us/337 https://www.manchester.ma.us/503 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:31 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/503 https://www.manchester.ma.us/384 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:26 -0500 The Planning Board make studies or plans of the resources, needs and possibilities of the town and considers land use as it affects public health and safety. https://www.manchester.ma.us/384 https://www.manchester.ma.us/802 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 13:08 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/802 https://www.manchester.ma.us/247 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 12:17 -0500 The Manchester-by-the-Sea Harbormaster’s mission is to provide marine enforcement, rescue, and education services to boaters within the tidal waters of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts. https://www.manchester.ma.us/247 https://www.manchester.ma.us/504 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:45 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/504 https://www.manchester.ma.us/332 Thu, 2 Apr 2026 09:35 -0500 Our goal is to To serve the town in an advisory capacity. https://www.manchester.ma.us/332 https://www.manchester.ma.us/860 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:14 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/860 https://www.manchester.ma.us/858 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:10 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/858 https://www.manchester.ma.us/764 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:10 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/764 https://www.manchester.ma.us/753 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:09 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/753 https://www.manchester.ma.us/752 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:08 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/752 https://www.manchester.ma.us/303 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:08 -0500 The purpose of a Business Certificate, also known as a D/B/A (Doing Business As) is to disclose business ownership information. Many banks consider it a requirement for opening a business account. https://www.manchester.ma.us/303 https://www.manchester.ma.us/684 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:08 -0500 Bylaws and Regulations https://www.manchester.ma.us/684 https://www.manchester.ma.us/673 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:07 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/673 https://www.manchester.ma.us/305 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:06 -0500 The Town Clerk’s office oversees voting for Town Meeting, local elections and all state and national elections. https://www.manchester.ma.us/305 https://www.manchester.ma.us/308 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:06 -0500 Please view details regarding the payment of parking tickets within Manchester by the Sea. https://www.manchester.ma.us/308 https://www.manchester.ma.us/306 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:06 -0500 Any person 15 years of age or older must have a license to hunt, pursue or kill with a gun, bow and arrow or other means or device, any animal, or to angle for fish in any inland waters. Any person 12 years or older must have a license to trap any animal. https://www.manchester.ma.us/306 https://www.manchester.ma.us/301 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 Take a look at the Meeting Room Calendar of Manchester by the Sea. https://www.manchester.ma.us/301 https://www.manchester.ma.us/307 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 Meeting Posting Form (PDF) https://www.manchester.ma.us/307 https://www.manchester.ma.us/299 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 All people who marry in Massachusetts must have a marriage license issued in Massachusetts. An out-of-state license cannot be used. https://www.manchester.ma.us/299 https://www.manchester.ma.us/431 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 Campaign Finance https://www.manchester.ma.us/431 https://www.manchester.ma.us/404 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 Important documents to review prior to being sworn in as a Board or Committee Member or upon hiring. The completion of these items is required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts law. https://www.manchester.ma.us/404 https://www.manchester.ma.us/417 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 17:05 -0500 Resident Parking and Beach Stickers are available at the Town Clerks office during regular business hours and can be applied for on-line (go to the Online Payments icon on the homepage of this website). Stickers expire on May 31st each year and they must be renewed annually. https://www.manchester.ma.us/417 https://www.manchester.ma.us/534 Wed, 1 Apr 2026 09:30 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/534 https://www.manchester.ma.us/379 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:17 -0500 The Friend's of The Manchester Council on Aging is an official organization devoted to the raising of funds in support of Manchester's Council on Aging, which is not allowed, by law, to involve itself in any fundraising. https://www.manchester.ma.us/379 https://www.manchester.ma.us/223 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:13 -0500 The Public Works Department’s mission is to provide and maintain public services necessary for the continued growth and improvement of the quality of life for the citizens of Manchester-by-the-Sea. https://www.manchester.ma.us/223 https://www.manchester.ma.us/855 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 10:02 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/855 https://www.manchester.ma.us/838 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:08 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/838 https://www.manchester.ma.us/501 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:49 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/501 https://www.manchester.ma.us/702 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:11 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/702 https://www.manchester.ma.us/382 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:58 -0500 View the various members and associated resources of the Cultural Council. https://www.manchester.ma.us/382 https://www.manchester.ma.us/348 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 15:56 -0500 Take a look at the members of the Chebacco Woods Committee. https://www.manchester.ma.us/348 https://www.manchester.ma.us/400 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:55 -0500 The Moderator’s principal role is to preside at Town Meeting, which is Manchester’s legislature. https://www.manchester.ma.us/400 https://www.manchester.ma.us/629 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:04 -0500 Bids, Quotes and Proposals https://www.manchester.ma.us/629 https://www.manchester.ma.us/237 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:12 -0500 The Building Department is responsible for Plumbing, Gas, and Electrical inspections. For inspection hours and contact details, see each individual department. https://www.manchester.ma.us/237 https://www.manchester.ma.us/825 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:43 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/825 https://www.manchester.ma.us/349 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:01 -0500 The Community Preservation Act, M.G.L. Chapter 44B, was adopted by the Legislature and signed into law in September 2000. The CPA allows any city or town in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to adopt a property tax surcharge of up to 3%; the revenues from which are matched by State funds. https://www.manchester.ma.us/349 https://www.manchester.ma.us/729 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 16:37 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/729 https://www.manchester.ma.us/465 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:30 -0500 Pay the following city bills online: Birth Certificate, Beach Passes, Boat Excise Tax, Death Certificate, Dog License, Motor Vehicle, Marriage Certificate, Personal Property, Real Estate, Resident Sticker, and Water/Sewer Bill. https://www.manchester.ma.us/465 https://www.manchester.ma.us/371 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:13 -0500 By keeping our elders as integral members of the community and supporting them through community services, resources and inter-generational activities, we endeavor to improve their well-being and enjoyment of life. https://www.manchester.ma.us/371 https://www.manchester.ma.us/356 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:29 -0500 The purpose of the Open Space and Recreation Committee is to shephard through those actions which are identified in Manchester's Open Space and Recreation Plan, finalized in 2014. The committee convened its first meeting in June of 2015 and is in the process of creating work plans for high priority actions slotted to be completed in the first two years. https://www.manchester.ma.us/356 https://www.manchester.ma.us/782 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 11:36 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/782 https://www.manchester.ma.us/342 Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:02 -0500 Look at the members of the Board of Registrars. https://www.manchester.ma.us/342 https://www.manchester.ma.us/336 Wed, 4 Mar 2026 15:42 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/336 https://www.manchester.ma.us/777 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 09:41 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/777 https://www.manchester.ma.us/388 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:04 -0500 View details regarding the Historic District Commission. https://www.manchester.ma.us/388 https://www.manchester.ma.us/523 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:48 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/523 https://www.manchester.ma.us/826 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:03 -0500 https://www.manchester.ma.us/826