{ "id": "cape-ann-public-meetings", "title": "Cape Ann public meetings", "purpose": "Every public meeting in the Meeting Finder: the main town boards in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea back to 2024, plus every meeting coming up on the town, school district and library calendars. Each row has the date, time, place and status, links to the town's own agenda, packet, minutes and video, our meeting page and a calendar file.", "schema_version": "1.0", "version": "1.1.20261008.3", "released": "2026-10-08", "published_at": "2026-10-09T01:11:11+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-10-09T01:11:11+00:00", "preview": false, "resource_url": "https://capeanncurrent.com/data-tools/cape-ann-public-meetings/", "version_url": "https://capeanncurrent.com/datasets/cape-ann-public-meetings/1.1.20261008.3/", "latest_url": "https://capeanncurrent.com/datasets/cape-ann-public-meetings/latest/", "attribution": { "text": "Source: Cape Ann Current.", "link": "https://capeanncurrent.com/data-tools/cape-ann-public-meetings/", "adaptation": "Adapted from Cape Ann Current. Changes made by [organization name].", "rule": "Show the credit visibly near each reused widget, chart, table, map or output, with a clickable link to the original resource. Government websites included." }, "policy": { "name": "Cape Ann Current Free Access and Attribution Policy", "version": "1.0", "url": "https://capeanncurrent.com/reuse/" }, "external_source_notice": "This resource includes data from external sources. Reusers must comply with all applicable source licenses, terms of use, policies, attribution requirements, and redistribution restrictions. Cape Ann Current's reuse policy does not override those requirements or grant rights held by others.", "rights": { "status": "Public meeting notices and records of Massachusetts towns and school districts. We publish facts (board, date, time, place, status) and links to the government's own copies. Our summaries, structure and meeting pages are offered under our Free Access and Attribution Policy.", "restricted_components": "Not included: minutes text, packets, what individual speakers said in public comment, and anything about private residents. The public comment rows are our own summary of the overall comments, with no names.", "excluded_sources": [] }, "coverage": { "geographic": "Public boards and committees of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, their school districts and the Sawyer Free Library", "time": "January 2024 to the meetings now scheduled, with older years added as the archive grows", "towns": [ "Gloucester", "Rockport", "Essex", "Manchester-by-the-Sea" ] }, "update_frequency": "Daily, after the evening calendar and agenda check", "methodology": "Built each night from the same records as the Meeting Finder. Past meetings of the four pilot boards (Gloucester City Council, Rockport Select Board, Essex Board of Selectmen, Manchester Select Board) come from the Public Meeting Archive, our index of the towns' agenda centers and minutes archives. Upcoming meetings of every board come from the town, school district and library calendars, read every morning. Status is upcoming, cancelled, minutes posted or minutes not yet posted. The short version and the summaries table are our own plain words summaries of the agenda or minutes, written from the town's posted documents and checked against them, and appear only after the editor approves them. Links go to the town's own copies; we do not copy agendas, packets or minutes into this dataset.", "definitions": { "status": "upcoming (today or later), cancelled (the calendar or agenda says so), minutes posted, or minutes not yet posted.", "start_time": "24 hour time (HH:MM) in Eastern Time, from the calendar or agenda. Empty when the town did not list one.", "pilot_board": "true for the four boards whose past meetings we track back to 2024 and summarize.", "short_version": "Our plain words summary of the agenda or the minutes. Empty until the editor approves one.", "listed_by": "Where the meeting came from: the town agenda center (archive index) or a town, school or library calendar.", "calendar_file": "An .ics file for Apple Calendar or Outlook, for meetings still to come.", "summaries": "One row per item of our approved plain words summaries, in the order the meeting page shows them. section is one of: Official actions and votes, Policy and regulation changes, Major project and initiative updates, Public comment and community sentiment, Official presentations and reports, Next steps and future action, or On the agenda. Join to meetings on meeting_id.", "vote": "The vote as the minutes record it, such as 5 to 0 or Unanimous. Empty when the minutes give no count.", "presented_by": "For presentations and reports, the official or body that presented, by role." }, "limitations": [ "Calendars change. Always check the town's agenda before you go; the town's own posting is the official notice.", "Past meetings are complete only for the four pilot boards. Other boards appear once they are on a town calendar.", "Some calendars list only the next two weeks, so meetings further out appear as towns post them.", "Times and places are as the towns listed them. Meetings can be added, moved or cancelled after our nightly check.", "The town's approved minutes are the official record of what was decided, not our summaries." ], "missing_values": "Missing values are empty cells in CSV and XLSX and null in JSON. 'None' as text never means missing.", "date_format": "ISO 8601. 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He flagged this to the Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Health Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Businesses not yet renewed for 2025", "body": "She reviewed why some businesses had not renewed 2025 licenses, including missing inspection sign-offs, missing insurance forms, unpaid taxes and changes in ownership.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Follow up with unlicensed businesses", "body": "The Town Administrator will contact Chebacco Package Store about a hearing on aisle clearance, plus Cape Ann Auto Body, The White Barn, Cape Ann Pizza & Subs, Mayflour Confections and others about license requirements.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 22, 2025", "title": "Causeway planning session", "body": "Chamber of Commerce members will share ideas on the causeway's future at The James, 55 Main Street, at 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 27, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board meets at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium. The Town Administrator will bring a fuel depot recommendation and updated Town Meeting topics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 29, 2025", "title": "Public forum on the causeway", "body": "The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization will host a forum on its causeway study at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 30, 2025", "title": "Housing Production Plan webinar", "body": "The Metropolitan Area Planning Council will present a webinar on the town's Housing Production Plan from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "The board continues to review draft topics for the Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Provisional commercial mooring program", "body": "The board accepted the provisional mooring program in the harbor regulations as presented in the Jan. 5 edition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manchester Yacht Club license changes", "body": "The board approved a change of manager and change of officers on the Manchester Yacht Club's alcohol license. Members noted the club's officer list was a couple of years out of date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the Nov. 18 and Dec. 16 minutes, license renewals for Sacred Heart Parish Hall and Essex County Club, and a Clara B. Winthrop Charitable Trust donation to the library.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Commercial mooring rules", "body": "The board reviewed harbor rules for commercial moorings, covering timely payment, consistent use rules, unused moorings and fair handling of waiting lists, and accepted the provisional mooring program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterfront event permit", "body": "Discussion was put off to a future meeting. Members will send comments to the Town Administrator, and the chair raised concern about how much regulation is proposed and what counts as a waterfront event.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street crosswalk safety", "body": "After a child was hit using the crosswalk by Seaside One, the board agreed to cone off the area now. The DPW Director will work with the Bike and Pedestrian Committee on a plan to remove or move a crosswalk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cape Ann Transportation Authority service", "body": "The town could shift money now paid to the MBTA to CATA, possibly getting three days of service within the current budget. The Town Administrator will draft a formal proposal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community center uses", "body": "The board agreed to pursue public bathrooms and possibly a temporary Harbormaster office there, and discussed short term senior activities. Officials will meet with the property owner on details and price.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Administrator search", "body": "A town profile draft is due by the end of the week, with the goal of advertising the job by the end of next week. The board discussed criteria for picking screening committee members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "A request for proposals for water meters is expected out this week. February water bills will include a $25 charge for meters not yet installed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street Culvert", "body": "The town is waiting for final signoffs and working to resolve easement issues with a business owner.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Election and Town Meeting dates", "body": "Annual Town Meeting is April 28, 2025, and the town election is May 20, 2025. Petition articles are due Feb. 27, 2025, and nomination papers are available.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The library expects a decision on its rehabilitation grant on Friday. The Historic Commission meets Thursday, with no news on Cargo. A member will attend the Larkin Cottage opening at Essex Tech.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 21, 2025", "title": "Parking review and screening committee criteria", "body": "The parking review will be presented, and the board will finalize criteria for the Town Administrator screening committee. The meeting is on a Tuesday because of the holiday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 30, 2025", "title": "Screening committee interviews", "body": "The board will interview people who want to serve on the Town Administrator screening committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 3, 2025", "title": "Screening committee picks", "body": "The board will select screening committee members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crosswalk plan", "body": "The DPW Director will consult the Bike and Pedestrian Committee and bring a plan to remove or move a Central Street crosswalk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "CATA proposal", "body": "The Town Administrator will draft a formal proposal for CATA service for the board to review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 28, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters meet for Annual Town Meeting; the town election follows May 20, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Millbrook Meadow fee schedule", "body": "The board approved a revised fee schedule for using Millbrook Meadow, modeled on Community House rates, so every applicant is treated the same.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shalin Liu gala at Millbrook Meadow", "body": "Shalin Liu may use the meadow for its annual gala at a rate of $1,125, with Millbrook Meadow Committee conditions. The park may not be closed to others.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide policy", "body": "The town banned a class of anticoagulant rat poisons on town property. These poisons also kill owls, foxes and other animals that eat poisoned rodents, and had been used at the schools.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2025 license and permit fees", "body": "Final action on revised fees for licenses and permits issued by the Select Board was put off to the next meeting while the town waits on one item from counsel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation strategy, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, a family transfer of a Long Beach lease and DPW facility change order No. 3.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Millbrook Meadow fees", "body": "New standardized fees apply to groups using the meadow. Some groups that used it free, such as the duck race and Easter egg hunt, will now pay. Rates will be on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rat poison ban on town land", "body": "A new policy bars anticoagulant rodenticides on town property while Mass Audubon pushes for a wider ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Select Board policy review", "body": "Policies deferred in December were reviewed, including anonymous complaints, complaint handling and abandoned boats and trailers. The town administrator recommended no changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW facility", "body": "The board ratified change order No. 3 for the DPW facility project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach workshop", "body": "A Harvard-affiliated student researcher, working with Town Green, will hold a workshop at the library on future scenarios for Long Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Millbrook Meadow fees; hybrid meetings; rat poison and wildlife", "body": "The Millbrook Meadow Committee chair supported standard fees but hoped community events now charged would keep coming. Others asked whether the board will go fully hybrid when the remote meeting law ends March 31, 2025, how meadow fees were set and whether rat poison harms wildlife.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 budget", "body": "All fiscal 2026 requests are in. The town expects very large health insurance increases and a bigger gap than usual. State aid numbers are not known until the governor's budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Capital plan and free cash", "body": "The capital committee is meeting with departments. Free cash is not yet certified; last year it was certified Jan. 18. Most free cash goes to capital needs and stabilization accounts, with modest borrowing likely for larger items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chairperson", "when": null, "title": "Hybrid meetings", "body": "The board is waiting for Town Hall renovations to finish before doing more work on hybrid meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "License and permit fees", "body": "The board will take final action on revised Select Board license and permit fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash allocation", "body": "Once free cash is certified, the finance director and town administrator will present a plan for deposits into stabilization accounts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator review", "body": "The town administrator's annual performance evaluation takes place in January.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cultural district grants", "body": "The council accepted two Massachusetts Cultural Council grants of $15,000 each for the Downtown Harbortown and Rocky Neck cultural districts. The money supports staff, marketing, artist stipends and free summer Thursday evening transportation. No local match is required.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public art grant", "body": "The council accepted a $15,000 Make it Public grant from the New England Foundation for the Arts and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to improve city policies on temporary art. About $12,000 goes to artists and $3,000 to administration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging donations", "body": "The council accepted $600 in donations to support the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Animal Advisory Committee member", "body": "The council appointed a new member to the Animal Advisory Committee for a term ending Feb. 15, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental minutes corrected", "body": "The council fixed clerical errors in the section references of its Aug. 27, 2024, vote amending the short-term rental ordinance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Consent agenda", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda, sending mayoral reappointments, board appointments, several donations and grants, and new ordinance proposals to committees. A special election date order was put back on the consent agenda after brief discussion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved minutes of earlier council and committee meetings, including corrected Jan. 6, 2025, Ordinances and Administration minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking rules order", "body": "A proposed change to the city's overnight parking restrictions ordinance was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach and Stage Fort regulations", "body": "A proposed amendment to the Beach and Stage Fort Regulations was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental requirements", "body": "A proposed change to the operating requirements for short-term rentals was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fisheries Commission legislation", "body": "A memo from the general counsel on amending the Fisheries Commission special legislation was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street loading zone", "body": "A change to a 25-foot loading zone on the north side of Main Street, limiting it to 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is being advertised for a public hearing on Jan. 28, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Multifamily permit report", "body": "A proposal to require the building commissioner to report yearly on permits issued under the Multi-Family Overlay District, starting July 1, 2025, was continued to May 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "East Gloucester Elementary School; 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Bruce Tarr honored a resident who went to a fire while off duty and used decades of training to help evacuate and rescue neighbors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Councilors", "when": null, "title": "Requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked about a generator at the Senior Center to keep unhoused people warm, Christmas tree pickup, the hockey rink railing, where the city uses rat poison, speeding near the Poplar Street bus stop and plowing of a private way.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 28, 2025", "title": "Election date votes", "body": "The council will vote on setting Sept. 16, 2025, as the municipal preliminary election date and on a special election date order.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 28, 2025", "title": "Loading zone hearing", "body": "Public hearing on the Main Street loading zone change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Fiesta request", "body": "The Fiesta Committee's request to use St. Peter's Park and Rogers Street June 25 to 29, 2025, goes to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Friend Street special permit", "body": "A special permit request for multifamily use with more than seven units at Friend Street and Taylor Street goes to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warming information", "body": "A councilor asked the administration to post an explanation on the city website of how the city helps unhoused people stay warm, with resource links.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor water ban lifted", "body": "The board 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"https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Field naming policy", "body": "Parks and Recreation drafted a policy for naming fields and recreation areas after several requests to name the new Pine Street field. The board asked for changes, including honorary subtitles and public notice, and a revised draft.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Resident parking stickers", "body": "The board will keep the current parking and sticker system for another season and may mail stickers closer to spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town energy aggregation plan", "body": "A draft electricity aggregation plan must be posted for 30 days of public comment, then go to the state. The town would then seek prices for standard, partly green and 100% green power.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW facility", "body": "The town is waiting on a geotechnical report and engineers' advice about the upper School Street site, with discussion hoped for at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator search", "body": "The board will interview screening committee applicants Jan. 30, 2025, and appoint Feb. 3, 2025, aiming for two former Select Board members and two at-large members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Longevity benches", "body": "Two approved bench locations fell through when property owners changed their minds. New sites will come back for approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wayfinding signs and library", "body": "The DPW is looking for another vendor for wayfinding signs. Library trustees are weighing next steps after not getting a grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly update", "body": "The department earned accreditation, is building a community emergency response team, is recruiting for parking enforcement and is raising money for a comfort dog. The budget is on track.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly update", "body": "The budget is 56% spent for the fiscal year, on track. A new engine is in progress, staffing is stable, overtime is on target, and lockboxes are being installed for seniors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly update", "body": "The special town meeting had record attendance. Consultants were hired for an operations audit and the town administrator search, and a conservation agent is now shared with Hamilton.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Summer 2024 parking", "body": "The Singing Beach lot filled on 9 days. Overall the system worked well.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Annual report printing", "body": "The town printed 1,200 copies last year, far too many. This year it plans 400 to 500 copies and will mail the Finance Committee report with the warrant to every household.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 30, 2025", "title": "Search committee interviews", "body": "The board interviews applicants for the Town Administrator Screening Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 3, 2025", "title": "Search committee appointments", "body": "The board appoints the screening committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water bill adjustment", "body": "A request to adjust a water bill was postponed at the owner's request to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised naming policy", "body": "The Parks and Recreation director will return with a revised draft.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher license and permit fees for 2025", "body": "Fees rise for 2025, including entertainment licenses from $125 to $150, common victualler from $75 to $100, taxi and livery from $30 to $50 per vehicle, and a new $500 filming permit. The chair recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant dates", "body": "The warrant for the April 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting opened Jan. 21, 2025, and closes Feb. 4, 2025, at noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised CORI policy", "body": "The town updated its criminal record check policy, unchanged since 2014, on advice of counsel. It adds a 72-hour duty to report breaches and a process to correct records.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator evaluation", "body": "The board approved the town administrator's 2024 performance evaluation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trail race and Motif No. 1 5K", "body": "The Cape Ann Trail Stewards race moves to a Sunday date. The Motif No. 1 5K, in its 14th year, may use T-Wharf from 8:30 to 11 a.m., with the police chief setting road closures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation strategy, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and a donation to the Rockport Library from an estate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "License and permit fees", "body": "Fees for 15 licenses and permits, most unchanged for 10 to 15 years, were raised modestly to reflect higher costs. Changes to alcohol regulations will come at a later meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "CORI policy", "body": "The criminal record check policy now includes breach reporting within 72 hours and a process to correct information, with contacts in one appendix.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Firehouse Trust building", "body": "One response to a request for information proposed a public-private partnership: the town keeps ownership, a developer restores the building under a long-term lease, with public or retail use downstairs and rentals above.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firehouse lease needs approval", "body": "A lease over five years would need a Town Meeting vote and special state legislation. The board agreed to move to a request for proposals and to prepare a warrant article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town newsletter", "body": "The town will start a monthly newsletter called The Monthly Motif.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "license fee increases; sidewalk snow clearing; affordable housing forum", "body": "Speakers questioned how the new fees were set and asked the board to revisit them. Others said some residents cannot clear snow plowed onto sidewalks, called the sidewalk bylaw unenforceable and suggested the town plow sidewalks. A citizens group invited the board to a housing forum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "Operating and capital budgets are on hold until free cash is certified and the health insurance number is known. The capital committee has reviewed all projects. State aid figures may come with the governor's budget this week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Unshoveled sidewalks", "body": "A board member raised many unshoveled sidewalks, especially on Granite and South streets. The town administrator will talk with the police chief and DPW director about ways to encourage clearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 4, 2025", "title": "Town Meeting warrant closes", "body": "Articles are due to the town by noon. Citizens filing petitions can get drafting help.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Firehouse request for proposals", "body": "Staff will draft an RFP and a warrant article for a longer-term lease for the board to review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 25, 2025", "title": "Affordable housing forum", "body": "The Rockport Affordable Housing Coalition holds a hybrid information forum from 12:30 to 2 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-01-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-01-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Rockport voters meet for the Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-01-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot design contract", "body": "The board chose Web Engineering to design the proposed municipal fuel depot. Its $15,000 bid was within the project budget; five firms submitted proposals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Clerk salary range raised", "body": "The salary range for Town Clerk was raised to $70,000 to $90,000 to compete with nearby towns. A motion was also made to set the clerk's FY2026 salary at $83,000, subject to Town Meeting funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firefighter safety equipment grant", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on a state Department of Fire Services Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant contract for $12,460.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter on unlicensed lodging house", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on a letter to a property owner about an unlicensed lodging house.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point leasehold transfer", "body": "The board approved transferring a Conomo Point leasehold from an individual to that person's living trust. The approval grants no new rights to the property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Appeals Board alternate", "body": "A new alternate member was appointed to the Appeals Board for a two-year term ending Jan. 31, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Half marathon road use", "body": "The Barns and Blooms Half Marathon may use town roads from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 17, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Licenses and permits", "body": "Approved licenses included a Class II renewal for Wright Industries Inc., antiques licenses for Bullock Curated Arts, Main Street Antiques and The White Barn LLC, a food license for Cape Ann Pizza & Subs, and shellfish permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $1,005,419.72 and minutes of the Jan. 6, 2025, open meeting and executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Planning Board zoning changes coming", "body": "The Planning Board expects five or six zoning bylaw articles for Annual Town Meeting, including rules for accessory dwelling units, condo units and buffer zones, plus housekeeping fixes. A public hearing is set for March 5, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State housing law compliance", "body": "Essex is in interim compliance with the state's Section 3A multifamily zoning law. The state asked for clarification, and the town sent wetlands overlay maps and an explanation of downtown zoning. The town awaits the state's review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief search", "body": "A screening committee interviewed nine candidates and hopes to bring two finalists to the selectmen soon. Police Chief Paul Francis retires in April.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center elevator", "body": "A new state test will check elevators fully loaded on generator power. The board asked for a 2,500 pound load test. A battery lowering device is likely if it fails, since a new generator would cost around $40,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Causeway flooding study", "body": "The Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization is studying how coastal flooding and sea level rise affect the causeway. Its report will support a future federal PROTECT grant application for an engineering study.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cable franchise renewal", "body": "Essex, Gloucester, Manchester and Rockport will form the Cape Ann Regional Cable Advisory Committee to negotiate with Comcast. All four contracts expire in 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation projects", "body": "Projects in progress include rebuilding the Folsom Pavilion, Centennial Grove restrooms, preserving Town Hall artifacts and restoring the Town Pound stone wall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School study", "body": "A 15-month feasibility study will look at whether Essex Elementary School should be replaced or remodeled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Regional school budget outlook", "body": "FY2026 costs for the Manchester Essex Regional School District are up almost $1.3 million (4.93%) for the same services. 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Keeping current programs would need a 9% increase; staffing choices and reserves brought it to about 5.4%.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Rising costs", "body": "Health insurance is expected to rise 15%, and gas and electric costs are also projected to rise. The town's school share is expected to exceed the levy limit. 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A new full-time officer has joined.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Historical Commission", "when": null, "title": "Demolition and historic buildings", "body": "A moratorium on change of use is expiring, and some developers want to demolish buildings on three or four properties to build condos.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-01-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-01-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-01-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Census and dog licenses", "body": "Over 250 dog licenses have been issued so far this year. 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A car at Good Harbor or Wingaersheek from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. goes from $30 to $40 on weekdays. Residents are not affected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special election on MBTA zoning", "body": "The council set a special election for April 24, 2025, on whether to keep the zoning it adopted for the state Section 3A law. 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The vendor is adding links to Discover Gloucester and the Chamber of Commerce.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "train quiet zone; warming shelters; East Gloucester Elementary; neighborhood speeding", "body": "Speakers asked the city to pursue an MBTA train quiet zone at three railroad crossings, asked about evening warming shelters, and requested an update on the East Gloucester Elementary project. 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Service would likely be on demand, paid for by shifting the town's current MBTA assessment of about $130,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street culvert easement", "body": "The board took a small permanent easement and a temporary easement on a Central Street property to replace a support wall, and set damages at $4,000. Talks with the owner will continue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit on Bennett Street", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved National Grid's petition to run underground conduit from a manhole to a customer's property, with conditions set by the public works director.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator screening committee", "body": "The board named two at-large members and two former Select Board members to the committee that will screen candidates for town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cultural Council member", "body": "The board appointed a new member to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water bill adjustment request", "body": "A homeowner's request to adjust a water bill was put off to Feb. 18, 2025, because the owners were not there.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the Jan. 6 and 21, 2025, minutes, Festival by the Sea on Aug. 2, 2025, the Half Marathon by the Sea on Sept. 14, 2025, and two longevity benches.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special event permits for water events", "body": "Draft changes would require safety plans, attendee and boat limits and a harbor detail for water events. The board will revise the draft to focus first on commercial events and events above a set number of boats.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree hearings", "body": "The chair discussed moving tree hearings to the Conservation Commission. 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Ten of the first 12 accepted. The board wants yearly updates and is looking at database software for reporting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mason Building", "body": "Final documents are nearly done, a fundraising consultant was hired and architect interviews are set. Voter-approved bonds may pay for it, with donations expected to cover repayment, as part of the FY26 capital budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street", "body": "The DPW believes $100,000 proposed in the FY26 budget is enough to develop options. Grants and academic help are being explored.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor Points community space", "body": "The developer chose to lease the community center space to a local business, limiting public use, though public restrooms may still be possible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "power outages; electric capacity; cell service", "body": "One speaker asked whether the town's electric capacity is causing power outages and weak cell service. The town administrator said outages are not capacity related and National Grid has projects in the works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Health insurance rates", "body": "Health insurance rates are expected to rise 10% to 20%, likely close to 15%. The board discussed promoting health savings accounts with high deductible plans.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Operations audit and other updates", "body": "The operations audit report is expected soon, with an executive summary requested. The town won an award for its wellness program, and a recent house fire was kept to a garage through strong teamwork and mutual aid.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "School budget and July 4", "body": "The School Committee holds a budget hearing Wednesday at 7 p.m. on scenarios that include staff cuts. 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Joining could take about six months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water event permit draft", "body": "Staff will ask the harbormaster how many boats can be handled and bring back a narrower draft.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised alcohol regulations", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved the first update since 2019, adding inspection rules, no locked doors, no patrons after closing, manager rules and wording on to-go drinks. The chair recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election and Town Meeting dates", "body": "Annual Town Meeting is April 5, 2025, and the local election May 13, 2025. In 2026, Town Meetings are set for April 11 and Sept. 14 and the local election for May 19, all subject to warrants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New license fees for 2025", "body": "Fees are now $100 for laundromats, $125 for cinemas, $50 for ice cream trucks, $100 for antique dealers, $50 for auctioneers and $225 for junk dealers, reflecting the board's $25 increase.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ramp on town land at 29 Atlantic Avenue", "body": "Homeowners may repair stairs, add a temporary ramp and switch to crushed stone on town property for wheelchair access. The license costs $500 and renews each year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss union and nonunion contract negotiations, the value of real property and pending lawsuits, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, a family lease transfer at 97 Long Beach, revisions to the town administrator's contract, comfort dog donations and a DPW facility change order for rock quantities.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Select Board policy updates", "body": "Proposed changes include letting public speakers talk up to five minutes instead of three and renaming the bagged meter policy to contractor use of parking spaces at $50 a day year round. A vote is expected next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget hearing in the bylaws", "body": "A resident's petition would put the board's budget hearing into the bylaws. The town administrator said the town plans to do that after the bylaw recodification is finished.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting articles", "body": "Articles include short-term rental rules, solar panels in the historic district, the residential exemption, the Mullin rule, and Planning Board zoning for affordable housing, accessory apartments and floodplains.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer line break", "body": "A 12-foot-deep pipe near the end of Pleasant Street ruptured, sending about 378,000 gallons of sewage into the harbor over about 24 hours. It is fixed, and the town is working with DEP.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer needs", "body": "The town administrator said water and sewer repairs can no longer be put off and must be addressed over the next few years. Board members agreed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall renovation", "body": "Plans include removing asbestos, new electrical and HVAC systems, new windows and flooring. Staff will move out for about six to nine months, starting a slow move in summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Borrowing on the warrant", "body": "Town Meeting articles include school roof repair, police HVAC borrowing, water and sewer borrowing, and a long-term lease for the old fire house trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "access to meeting materials; budget hearing; affordable housing forum; infrastructure grants; CODE RED alerts", "body": "Speakers asked that meeting materials be posted before meetings so the public can review them, and one asked when the budget hearing would be held. Others shared results of an affordable housing forum and offered help with CODE RED sign-ups and infrastructure grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Election calendar", "body": "The last day to register for the April 5, 2025, Town Meeting is March 26, and for the May 13 election is May 2. Early voting may be May 6 to May 8. The annual census is being processed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "The draft budget assumes a 14% health insurance increase while the final number is awaited, along with state certified free cash. Budgets go to the Finance Committee by Feb. 15, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Goals for the year", "body": "Goals are a strategic communications plan with crisis protocols, a system to collect all department rules and procedures in one place, and a successful Town Hall renovation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 13, 2025", "title": "Operating budget hearing", "body": "The town plans a public hearing on the operating budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant issued", "body": "After town counsel review, the board will be asked to issue the warrant. This is planned in two weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Policy votes", "body": "Edited versions of the public comment, five corners sign and contractor parking policies come back for a vote. This is planned for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 5, 2025", "title": "Ambulance discussion", "body": "The board meets with ambulance department leaders about the future of ambulance staffing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster Gift Fund donation", "body": "The board accepted a $1,533 donation from the Conomo Point Association to the Harbormaster Gift Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assistant harbormaster", "body": "A new assistant harbormaster was appointed for a partial three-year term ending June 30, 2027, pending drug, medical and CORI checks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water operator job description", "body": "Acting as the personnel board, the selectmen approved a revised job description for the Department of Public Works Water Operator I position.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Insurance applications", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on the MIIA application for professional and cyber liability insurance for FY2026 and on the renewal of the town's drone insurance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation Committee seat", "body": "The board put off until its next meeting whether a selectman will serve on the Community Preservation Committee or a new designee will be named.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Business licenses", "body": "Approved: food licenses for Mayflour Confections and Down River Ice Cream; a one-day wine and malt license for Mayflour Confections on Feb. 14, 2025; and one-day licenses for the Chamber's Clam Fest at Memorial Park.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River Day licenses", "body": "The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce got one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Essex River Day at Memorial Park on June 14, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m., but not for the rain date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permits", "body": "The board approved commercial, senior commercial and nonresident shellfish permits, with the nonresident permit contingent on paperwork from its sponsor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and contract negotiation strategy, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $101,360.04 and minutes of the Jan. 27, 2025, open meeting and executive session. The police chief screening committee approved its own January minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning bylaw changes", "body": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed changes to the Essex Zoning Bylaw on March 5, 2025, at 7:15 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief search", "body": "Fourteen people applied; five did not meet minimum requirements and nine were interviewed. The screening committee recommended two finalists, one from outside and one from inside the department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center elevator test", "body": "Under a new state rule, the elevator must be tested on generator power at its full 2,500 pound capacity. Staff will use 50-pound bags of salt. If it fails, options are a bigger generator or a battery lowering device.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The town administrator reviewed a first draft of articles for the May 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting and will update it for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coastal flooding and dredging", "body": "At a Northeast Coastal Coalition meeting led by state Sen. Bruce Tarr, the town administrator presented Essex's concerns about growing flooding on the Essex Causeway and reported on the dredging project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Works budget and staffing", "body": "Town leaders met with the Finance Committee and Board of Public Works chairs about future budget and staffing concerns. They agreed more study and planning are needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "fuel depot location", "body": "One speaker read a letter, signed by several residents, raising concerns about using a town site on Apple Street for the proposed fuel depot and suggesting other sites.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School budget pressure", "body": "The regional school budget rose sharply, largely due to a 26.9% jump in health insurance costs. Essex will likely need a Proposition 2 1/2 override to pay its proposed share.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 14, 2025", "title": "Police chief finalist interviews", "body": "The selectmen will interview the two finalists in open session on the Town Hall second floor stage, starting at 8 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 24, 2025", "title": "Warrant review and CPC seat", "body": "Continued review of the draft Town Meeting warrant and the tabled Community Preservation Committee seat at the next selectmen's meeting, 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 5, 2025", "title": "Zoning bylaw hearing", "body": "Planning Board public hearing in the Town Hall third floor auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Elevator test", "body": "The town administrator and DPW superintendent will test the Senior Center elevator and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Early voting recommended for special election", "body": "The council recommended that the Board of Registrars offer early voting for the referendum at the April 24, 2025, special municipal election. A motion to reconsider failed 0 to 6.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No action on Vote by Mail", "body": "The council took no action on opting out, so Vote by Mail stays available for the special election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rule change", "body": "An operator who rents part of a home they live in, a shared residential unit, may now register a second short-term rental. Other operators are still limited to one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging state grant", "body": "The city accepted a $154,050 FY2025 Council on Aging formula grant from the state, covering July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Youth leadership start-up grants", "body": "The city accepted two $500 84 Movement start-up grants through Health Resources in Action for the middle and high school Gloucester Youth Leadership Councils, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Four board appointments", "body": "The council confirmed new members to the Archives Committee, Gloucester Cultural Council, Gloucester Historical Commission and Waterways Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City 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retail space was continued to Feb. 25, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda, including board reappointments and referrals, referred a St. Peter's Square two-hour parking order to Ordinances and Administration, and corrected the Feb. 3 committee minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental registration", "body": "The short-term rental ordinance now lets owners renting a shared residential unit in their own home register a second unit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proposed demolition delay", "body": "A new zoning section on demolition delay goes to a public hearing March 25, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide ban on public property", "body": "A proposed ordinance on the use of rodenticides, including second generation anticoagulant rodenticides, on public property was referred to committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking changes referred", "body": "Orders on parking at Washington Street and Deacon Farm Lane, Pleasant Street near Warren Street, Main Street police parking and St. Peter's Square two-hour parking went to committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Property tax exemption clause 22J", "body": "An order to accept state law Clause 22J, a property tax exemption, was referred to Ordinances and Administration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "964 Washington Street conversion", "body": "A special permit application to convert the 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The speaker said the site must stay protected open space.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Cost of Vote by Mail", "body": "Mailing a ballot cost 97 cents in 2024 and each takes 200 seconds to process. Staff labor was about $8,500 in September, $4,800 on unreturned ballots, and about $14,000 in November, $3,700 on unreturned ballots.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Early voting option", "body": "Early voting costs less than Vote by Mail because it is offered in the Clerk's Office. It could start two weeks before the April election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 25, 2025", "title": "Ballot question approval", "body": "The council is set to approve the referendum question for the April 24, 2025, special municipal election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 25, 2025", "title": "20 Main Street decision", "body": "Council vote on the 20 Main LLC special permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 25, 2025", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "Public hearing on the new demolition delay zoning section, with review by Planning and Development and the Planning Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 12, 2025", "title": "Board of Registrars vote", "body": "The registrars were to meet the next day to vote on recommending early voting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief job offer", "body": "The board voted to offer the chief of police job to the Essex sergeant who was a finalist. The offer depends on agreeing to a contract and on Town Meeting approving the money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief search", "body": "Two finalists were picked from an initial pool of 14 candidates. The board said both were ready for the job and cited the chosen candidate's knowledge of the department and preparation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "He gave an update on where the town budget and the Manchester Essex Regional School District budget stood.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief contract", "body": "The town administrator will work out an employment contract with the chosen candidate for the board to review later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cell Signaling Technology sewer and water agreements", "body": "The board approved an easement, a MassWorks sewer allocation agreement and a $1.3 million escrow agreement. CST pays a $414,000 connection fee, with a $100,000 credit for extending lines to Atwater Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sea Breeze package store license transfer", "body": "After a public hearing, the wine and malt package store license at 8 Beach Street moved from Sea Breeze Variety Inc. to Sea Breeze Convenience LLC. The store footprint does not change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Request to lower a resident's water bill", "body": "With the chair stepping aside, the board declined to adjust a high water bill under the new tiered rates but offered to consider a payment plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the Jan. 30 minutes 5 to 0 and the Feb. 3 minutes 4 to 0, with one member abstaining.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning articles for Town Meeting", "body": "The board reviewed draft articles on site plan review triggers, removing an outdated bylaw introduction, standard and large accessory dwelling units, required floodplain updates and adding a Planning Board associate member. It asked for revisions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter opt-out fee", "body": "The DPW is working on a policy so people who do not want a new meter pay extra to cover the added cost of readings. A proposed policy will come to the board later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tiered water rates", "body": "The board explained the new tiered water rates are meant to encourage conservation, since Manchester uses more water than nearby towns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation projects", "body": "About $850,690 is available this year. The two largest proposals are $300,000 for the rotunda and $200,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust. The board voiced general support.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Commercial moorings", "body": "Manchester Marine has 12 spots, with five taken and two more likely soon. Nine eligible people remain on the waitlist, and the board agreed to work through it before changing the process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW relocation", "body": "Engineers are working on options for the upper School Street site. There may be a way to build a campus that could later house DPW, Fire and Police.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street Culvert", "body": "The Town Administrator said the project needs to move forward. Upstream culverts also need replacing, but work must start downstream. Hydrologic studies began in 2014.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one spoke during public comment. No one had questions at the package store license hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 budget", "body": "The school budget shows a 5.4% increase, or 4.8% for Manchester, and taxes would rise about 2.25%. Covering the full 27% school health insurance hike would mean 6.8% for Manchester and about 3.1% in taxes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Draft operational audit", "body": "Members had mixed reactions to the draft audit. It offered useful insights, but some members questioned some recommendations and its accuracy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The DPW is seeking better pricing for wayfinding signs. The board needs to decide on public bathrooms for the summer season.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget talks continue", "body": "The board will keep discussing the budget with the Finance Committee and school representatives, including the need for long term planning given falling enrollment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Operational audit discussion", "body": "The board will discuss the draft audit in more detail.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter policy", "body": "The DPW will bring a proposed meter opt-out policy for review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW site options", "body": "Engineers need more time before the board discusses the School Street options.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised zoning articles", "body": "Planning staff will revise the draft zoning articles based on board feedback.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 capital plan", "body": "The board approved the Capital Improvement Planning Committee's recommendations and sent them to the Finance Committee. Borrowing includes $2,000,000 for roads, $2,500,000 each for water and wastewater systems and $2,000,000 for Great Hill water pressure.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "End health insurance for elected board members", "body": "Elected board members who receive a stipend will lose town health insurance starting July 1, 2025. It is part of closing a $600,000 budget gap driven by a 13% rise in health insurance costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Brewing pouring license", "body": "Rockport Brewing Company at 17 Railroad Ave. got a year-round farmer brewer pouring license for its interior floor plan, subject to the town's alcohol rules. The chair stepped aside for this item.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Brewing oversize sign", "body": "The board approved Rockport Brewing's oversize sign permit application as submitted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment and contractor parking policies", "body": "The board formally adopted two policies revised on Feb. 4, 2025: rules for the open public comment period and a year-round $50 a day fee per parking space for contractors working downtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals associate member", "body": "The board appointed an associate member with a zoning background to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda passed, including minutes, license approvals, comfort dog program donations and a revision to the police chief's contract.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment rules", "body": "Speakers get up to five minutes, with those on agenda items heard first. The board does not take part except at the chair's discretion. If a reply is requested, the board will decide whether one is appropriate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Contractor parking fee", "body": "Contractors pay $50 per day for each parking space used for vehicles, dumpsters or equipment while working. Police issue the permits, and the rule applies all year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health insurance for elected officials", "body": "Town health insurance ends July 1, 2025, for elected board members who get a stipend. Members said the rule should be the same across all boards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Next round of policy review", "body": "By consensus, the board will drop Harbor Advisory Committee review of gear storage leases, since that committee has lacked a quorum for at least two years, and update chair rotation, meeting and appointment policies to match practice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Great Hill water pressure", "body": "Pressure problems near upper Main Street date to removal of the Great Hill water tank and have been studied for two decades. Engineering is done, and the $2,000,000 borrowing would carry out the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wastewater and water meters", "body": "The $2,500,000 sewer borrowing is a first step, including engineering on Pleasant Street after an influent pipe problem. A $500,000 meter program in each of the water and sewer funds replaces meters 20 to 30 years old.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School and public safety upgrades", "body": "Borrowing includes $550,000 for police HVAC, up to $550,000 for school roof repairs, $300,000 for emergency radio systems and $400,000 for elementary classroom ventilators, where some rooms drop into the 50s.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash projects", "body": "Of $1,402,002 in free cash, items include $220,000 for the Harbormaster and T-Wharf building, $220,000 for technology, $156,000 for PFAS-free fire gear and $150,000 for a vehicle wash system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The town is drafting the Town Meeting warrant. The Planning Board holds a hearing next week on three zoning bylaws, which will then go into the warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "responses to public comment; capital budget input; sewer hookup fees; town security spending; tree fees", "body": "A resident asked which policies were being revised and urged the board to respond to public comments. Later comments said the public had no chance to weigh in on the capital budget, sewer hookup fees should rise, and price listings should say what the money buys.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget pressures", "body": "The budget faced a $600,000 gap after a 13% health insurance increase. The state certified free cash only on the morning of last week's budget hearing, so capital review was compressed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Hazard planning and grants", "body": "The hazard mitigation plan is reviewed about every five years. Separately, the town got a $242,000 grant for its MVP program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board members", "when": null, "title": "Garden Club ideas", "body": "The Garden Club, nearing its 100th anniversary, has ideas for supporting the town, including restoring elm trees lost 50 years ago.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee review", "body": "The Finance Committee begins reviewing the operating and capital budgets this week and continues next week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Utility capital plan", "body": "Staff will develop a capital investment plan for water and sewer utilities over the next couple of weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Planning Board zoning hearing", "body": "The Planning Board holds a public hearing on its three zoning bylaws next week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-02-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-02-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 2025", "title": "Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board plans to finalize the warrant at its first meeting in March.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-02-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior transportation grant agreement", "body": "The board approved and signed a memorandum of understanding with Manchester and Gloucester for the Seniors on the Go Healthy Aging Transportation Grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee resignation", "body": "The board accepted a member's resignation from the Finance Committee, effective Oct. 28, 2024.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging and Conservation Commission seats", "body": "The board filled a partial Council on Aging term ending June 30, 2026, and a partial Conservation Commission term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Cottage rental for a private brunch", "body": "The board approved renting the Grove Cottage on Sunday, June 8, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a private event, pending a rental fee not yet set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permits and one-day license", "body": "The board approved two senior commercial and six commercial shellfish permits, plus a one-day wine and malt license for Essex County Greenbelt at the Cox Reservation Barn on May 15, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter backing youth prevention grant", "body": "The board will send a letter supporting a regional grant, led by the Gloucester Health Department, to curb underage drinking, marijuana use and vaping and improve behavioral health supports.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation Committee delegate", "body": "No selectman wished to serve, so the board put off choosing a delegate to sit on the Community Preservation Committee in place of a selectman.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": 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The engineer is now working on the design and footprint.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town website upgrade", "body": "The hosting vendor no longer offers the planned Drupal 10 upgrade, so the site must move to a different, more expensive platform. A price estimate is expected soon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cable franchise renewal", "body": "The four Cape Ann communities met with 1623 Studios ahead of talks with Comcast. 1623 Studios now gets 3.6% of the 5% surcharge paid by Comcast customers in Essex.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee activity", "body": "The committee is working more closely with department heads on their money needs and wants more clarity on the proposed school budget and how it could lead to a possible override.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant review", "body": "The town administrator walked through the draft articles for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting, with a focus on the financial articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Animal Health Inspector", "when": null, "title": "Dog order violation", "body": "A 10-year-old dog under a leash and muzzle order attacked another dog for the fifth time after its owner slipped and lost the leash. Animal control recommended euthanasia; the inspector opposed it and town counsel outlined four options.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stricter dog order proposed", "body": "A motion was made to keep the dog on its owner's property at all times, muzzled whenever outside and leashed when moved. The minutes do not record a vote on it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 26, 2025", "title": "School finance subcommittee meeting", "body": "Selectmen are posted to observe the Manchester Essex Regional School Committee Finance Subcommittee at 10 a.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 3, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the third floor auditorium of Town Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 5, 2025", "title": "Zoning bylaw hearing", "body": "Selectmen are posted to take part in a Planning Board public hearing on proposed changes to the Essex Zoning Bylaw at 7:15 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 1 to 8", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School Department management audit", "body": "The council voted down asking the mayor's office to arrange a management audit of the School Department under the City Charter. Some councilors cited cost and an upcoming state review of the district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Solomon Jacobs Landing fee", "body": "The $5 per hour fee becomes a $20 flat fee for up to 3 hours, plus $10 for one more hour, for a maximum of 4 hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring and boat ramp fees", "body": "The daily fee for a city transient mooring rises from $65 to $70. The daily launch fee at the Dun Fudgin ramp rises from $10 to $15, except for commercial haulers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street sweeping parking rules", "body": "Overnight Tuesday parking bans for sweeping now run April 1 through Nov. 30. Washington, Main, Rogers and Prospect streets get side-by-side bans on the second and fourth Wednesday and Thursday, May 1 through Nov. 30.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$115,000 private road repair loan", "body": "The city will borrow $115,000 to repair and pave parts of Harriet Road and Grapevine Road, private ways. Abutters will repay 100% through betterment charges over no more than 10 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "20 Main St. housing permit", "body": "The council adopted the special permit decision for 20 Main LLC to convert an office building into 24 housing units and a retail space.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special election ballot question", "body": "The council approved the referendum question for the April 24, 2025, Special Municipal Election. Two councilors recused themselves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rezoning hearing date moved", "body": "The public hearing on RZ2025-001 was reset from March 11, 2025, to March 25, 2025, to fix an administrative error. The clerk said it would not delay the hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior and veteran tax exemption increase", "body": "A proposal to accept state law Clause 22J, which would allow yearly increases in certain property tax exemptions starting July 1, 2025, was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State grants sent to committee", "body": "A $500,000 MassWorks grant for the Water Pollution Control Facility and a $400,000 Housing Choice grant went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board appointments", "body": "The council appointed new members to the Committee for the Arts, the Gloucester Cultural Council and the Shellfish Advisory Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, took $645 in donations for the Council on Aging and $200 for Veterans Services, and approved prior minutes, amending one set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor fees raised", "body": "Fee increases at Solomon Jacobs Landing, city transient moorings and the Dun Fudgin ramp were adopted to help cover rising 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"result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City fees and snow budget", "body": "A public works memo on municipal fee increases and a request to raise the snow and ice spending limit to $1 million were referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Comprehensive Plan", "body": "The plan update began in 2023 and has had 3,400 participants. It replaces Plan 2000 and is entering a final phase focused on an action plan, a public tracking matrix and progress metrics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing law compliance and grants", "body": "The mayor said the city is in interim compliance with the state 3A housing law until July after sending a revised action plan, so it can move forward with state grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "20 Main St. housing", "body": "An office building downtown will be demolished and converted to 24 housing units with a retail space.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harriet and Grapevine road repairs", "body": "The betterment project covers paving, drainage and other work near the abutters who asked for it, in an area with serious drainage problems.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Development Director and JM Goldson", "when": null, "title": "Comprehensive Plan update", "body": "Planning has run since June 2023 with 3,400 participants. Strategies will be split into short, medium and long term, with leads named in each department and board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Harbor fee survey", "body": "A survey of facilities from Rhode Island to Maine found the proposed fees similar to others. He did not have a revenue estimate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "School audit authority", "body": "The mayor said any audit request would be fully considered and confirmed he has the authority to deny one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 11, 2025", "title": "Early voting dates", "body": "The council is set to vote on early voting dates for the special election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 25, 2025", "title": "Rezoning public hearing", "body": "The council will hold the public hearing on RZ2025-001.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 24, 2025", "title": "Special Municipal Election", "body": "Voters will decide the referendum question the council approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee reviews", "body": "Budget and Finance will review the two state grants, Clause 22J, fee increases and the snow budget. Planning and Development will review three special event street closure requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police cruiser and pickup order changed", "body": "The board approved buying an unmarked cruiser and a pickup truck from Colonial Municipal Group instead of MHQ, for less money. The cruiser should arrive in about 30 days and the truck in about 60 days.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Package store license transfer", "body": "After a public hearing with no public comment, the board approved moving the annual wine and malt package store license from the Essex Wine Exchange to Marshview Farm Store LLC. The state ABCC must give final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend indoor entertainment", "body": "Riversbend's weekday indoor entertainment license now covers Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., up from Thursday to Saturday, 4 to 10 p.m. A new Sunday indoor license covers 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend outdoor entertainment", "body": "The board approved new weekday and Sunday outdoor entertainment licenses for the lawn and wedding knoll at 35 Dodge Street, 1 to 8 p.m., with a statement on following the town's outdoor entertainment policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New town website platform", "body": "The board authorized the town administrator to move the website to the vendor's Aurora Standard product for one year, after he confirms all current functions will carry over.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior cookout at Centennial Grove", "body": "The Friends of the Council on Aging may hold their annual cookout for all Essex seniors on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the rental fee waived.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permits", "body": "The board approved four senior, 14 commercial, three commercial student and one nonresident shellfish permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point lease and committee delegate", "body": "The board put off a Conomo Point tight tank lease addendum for 15 Middle Road until paperwork arrives, and again put off naming a Community Preservation Committee delegate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $323,227.04 unanimously, and two members approved the Feb. 24, 2025, minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police fleet renewal", "body": "Essex has four cruisers and a truck, some permanently disabled. Police hope Town Meeting funds another marked cruiser and plan regular replacements, moving to Ford vehicles to cut reliability problems seen with Dodge.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Island Road culvert", "body": "The board favored working with The Trustees to find grant money to replace a culvert on Island Road.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional emergency planning", "body": "A new Cape Ann Regional Emergency Planning Committee of the four Cape Ann towns and Ipswich is forming. A key effort is a plan for Gordon College to host an emergency shelter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School budget subcommittee meeting", "body": "The Feb. 26 school finance meeting was a general update on the regional school budget and options district staff developed, not a number crunching session. More meetings are planned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Flood vulnerability workshop", "body": "At a workshop at Endicott College, presenters shared sea level rise data and how businesses will be hurt. The town administrator will help modelers refine Essex business data.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant", "body": "He reviewed revisions to the draft warrant for the May 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting, including article order and which tentative articles stay.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 5, 2025", "title": "Zoning bylaw hearing", "body": "Selectmen are posted to take part in a Planning Board hearing on proposed Essex Zoning Bylaw changes at 7:15 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 24, 2025", "title": "Warrant signing and next meeting", "body": "The board is scheduled to approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant at its next regular meeting at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-03", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 3, 2025", "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining, possible litigation and contract talks with nonunion personnel, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Used car dealer license for StormCastle Automotive", "body": "StormCastle Automotive LLC, an online specialty collector car business at 50 Summer Street, got a used car dealer license, pending resolution of a zoning question. No cars will be kept at the property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Website posting rule added to field naming policy", "body": "The board pulled the naming policy for fields and recreation areas for more discussion. It voted to add that new or renamed fields be posted on the Parks and Rec webpage, with directions, within two weeks of approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the Feb. 18, 2025, minutes, a June 1, 2025, special event permit for the North Shore Kids PMC Ride and a memorial bench.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Naming policy for fields and recreation areas", "body": "Language was added requiring new or renamed fields to be posted online with directions within two weeks. The minutes say the policy itself was set aside to be voted on later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Petition articles for Town Meeting", "body": "Three petition articles came in by the deadline: a nonbinding vote on banning tobacco sales to anyone born after 2004, a ban on certain rodenticides, and a change to the heavy construction hours and noise bylaw.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning amendments coming", "body": "Four to six zoning amendments are expected. The Planning Board will work through them at upcoming meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotunda project", "body": "The project is estimated at $3.3 million. A $1 million state CZM grant now looks unlikely, so an extra $800,000 is proposed, with options including more CPC money, borrowing, fund balance or cutting other projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library windows and road paving", "body": "The library window repair project drops from $200,000 to $50,000, to be paid by CPC. Road resurfacing rises from $900,000 to $1,300,000 because of higher expected costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center", "body": "Work continues on a purchase and sale agreement with the Masons, condo documents and fundraising plans. Two architectural firms sent design proposals. Members differed on whether to build while raising money or wait.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long range facility plan", "body": "The Town Administrator showed a spreadsheet of possible large capital projects over the next 25 years, with costs and funding sources. The boards discussed setting priorities and explaining plans to residents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "harbor bylaw; mooring changes; commercial mooring fees", "body": "One resident spoke about the harbor bylaw, mooring changes and commercial mooring fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Capital Strategic Solutions (audit consultant)", "when": null, "title": "Operational audit", "body": "The audit found staffing shortages, uneven use of technology and communication gaps. It proposed cutting direct reports to the Town Administrator from 18 to 8 departments. Some members wanted to wait for a new Town Administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 operating budget", "body": "Proposed changes add an Accounting Clerk, make the Assistant to the Town Clerk full time and add a Deputy Fire Chief starting in the fourth quarter of FY26.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 school budget", "body": "Manchester's school assessment would rise 7.29%, driven largely by a 27% jump in health insurance costs. The increase would require an override in Essex.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Section 3A zoning ruling", "body": "The state auditor called 3A an unfunded mandate, but the Attorney General disagrees. Manchester likely has a weak case for a waiver, since it got funding and found no negative fiscal effect.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "Summer playground registration is open and beach tags go on sale April 1, 2025. The school budget deadline is March 18, 2025. Downtown planners sent DPW a priority list of wayfinding signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 3, 2025", "title": "Town Administrator finalists", "body": "The screening committee is interviewing. The board should plan to interview finalists and may decide soon after, around April 7, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board representatives", "body": "Select Board member John Round was suggested to represent the town on CATA and the water meter vendor review. Chair Harrison volunteered for the hazard mitigation plan update.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning question on car dealer use", "body": "The Building Inspector will ask Town Counsel whether the zoning use table left out car dealerships.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Field naming policy vote", "body": "The board will vote later on the naming policy for fields and recreation areas.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Move to a .gov web address", "body": "For cybersecurity, the town was advised to move its domain name to a .gov address.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$107,000 to Affordable Housing Trust", "body": "The board moved $107,000 from the short-term rental community impact fee affordable housing fund to the Municipal Affordable Housing Trust for affordable housing uses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Feather & Wedge liquor license transfer", "body": "The year-round alcohol license moves to new owner Bonham June LLC, subject to full compliance with the alcohol rules. The chair recused himself. The buyer may grant a security interest in business assets to Eastern Bank and the SBA.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Windhover outdoor entertainment license", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved the outdoor entertainment license as submitted for Windhover, a performing arts center.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised Select Board policies", "body": "The board adopted revised policies on gear storage leases, private and town-owned fish shack leases, board meetings, and appointments to boards and committees. One member abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach cottage rebuild", "body": "The board approved plans to rebuild a two-story cottage on an existing foundation on Long Beach, with a flow-through basement, subject to the Long Beach rules and all permits. A Notice of Intent is still needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YuKanRun road races for 2025", "body": "Races from April to December were approved with conditions: police, fire and DPW rules, signs removed within four hours, cleanup, runners kept to the side of the road, and the police chief may stop a race.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Former Blacksmith Shop parcel license", "body": "Cape Ann Works Corporation, buyer of the former Blacksmith Shop, got a license to use the town parcel next to it, once all taxes, fees and other money owed the town are paid.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business and mooring fees", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, island keepers for Thatcher and Straitsmouth for 2025 and a mooring fee increase for the 2025 boating season.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Five board policies revised", "body": "Policies on gear storage leases, fish shack leases, board meetings and appointments were adopted as revised at the Feb. 18, 2025, meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring fee increase", "body": "A mooring fee increase for the 2025 boating season passed on the consent agenda. The minutes do not list the new amounts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "More policies coming", "body": "The board agreed by consensus to have the town administrator rank suggested new policies, such as license and permit fees and outdoor dining, and bring drafts three at a time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual state of the town update", "body": "Board members backed a yearly state of the town report from the board to improve openness. The town administrator will help prepare it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigration enforcement policy; agenda setting; Feather & Wedge neighbors; Long Beach floodplain rules; Blacksmith Shop fees", "body": "Many residents asked the board to make public the town and police policy on federal immigration enforcement and to state its own position. Others asked for more open agenda setting, conditions on the Feather & Wedge license, and objected to Long Beach being left out of the coastal floodplain bylaw.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police immigration policy", "body": "He said police follow the law, know the key state court case on the issue and have a department policy, and more detail can be provided.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 budget ready for Town Meeting", "body": "The Finance Committee adopted the FY2026 operating and capital budgets. The Planning Board hearing moved to March 18, after which the warrant can be issued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental impact fee", "body": "The town collects a 3% community impact fee on short-term rentals. The board chose to reserve part of it for affordable housing, which built the $107,000 balance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 18, 2025", "title": "Planning Board hearing", "body": "Planning Board hearing ahead of Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 19 or 20, 2025", "title": "Special meeting to issue warrant", "body": "The board expects a special meeting to issue the Town Meeting warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Blacksmith Shop fee waiver request", "body": "The seller's attorney asked the town to waive late fees and interest. The town will review the request once a letter is received.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach cottage review", "body": "The Notice of Intent must be filed with the property owner's signature, and a follow up talk with the board on height may be needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash bag fee increase", "body": "The council approved the trash fee schedule in a Feb. 4, 2025, memo. A large bag goes from $2.25 to $4, and the senior large bag from $1.50 to $2.50. Fees had not changed since 2016.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 3 to 6", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Smaller trash fee increase", "body": "An amendment to set the 36-gallon bag at $3 and the 15-gallon bag at $1.75 instead failed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New municipal fee schedule", "body": "The council approved the DPW fee schedule, not counting trash. It raises many fees untouched for years, such as sidewalk obstruction going from $75 a week to $50 a day, and adds a $2,000 water system development fee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$400,000 Housing Choice grant", "body": "The state grant will pay for downtown water and sewer work. It depends on the city staying in interim compliance with the state MBTA Communities (3A) law. Two councilors recused.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$500,000 MassWorks grant", "body": "The state grant supports improvements at the Water Pollution Control Facility. No local match is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$16,800 recycling grant", "body": "A state Recycling Dividends grant will improve the city's waste reduction programs. It needs no match and unused money can roll over.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paving and truck repair money", "body": "The council moved $132,000 for paving on Main Street outside the Police Station for ADA access and $18,000 to repair city trucks, both from a DPW reserve fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "April 24, 2025, special election", "body": "The council set early voting for April 14 to April 18, 2025, during regular business hours and adopted the warrant for the special election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trans residents proclamation kept by council", "body": "The council kept a proclamation standing up for trans and gender-diverse residents with the council rather than sending it to the Human Rights Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three board appointments", "body": "The council confirmed new members of the Clean City Commission, Planning Board and Waterways Board, each with terms to Feb. 16, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent several mayoral appointments, grants and requests to committees, and approved committee minutes with a correction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City fee schedule to be published", "body": "The mayor's office will publish a schedule of fees so the public knows them and so future updates do not need to go through the council. Managers were asked to review all fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental ordinance changes", "body": "Proposed changes to the short-term rental rules, including definitions and prohibitions, will go to a public hearing April 8, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street and Washington Street parking", "body": "One order adds a no parking tow zone on Washington Street at Deacon Farm Lane. Another ends police only parking on Main Street after the Police and Court Building is done. Both go to hearing March 25, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lower speed limits proposed", "body": "A new order asks the state to lower the speed limit on Dale Avenue from 30 mph to 20 mph and Hancock Street from 30 mph to 15 mph. It was sent to committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rental registry fee change", "body": "The public health director's request to change a fee in the rental registry rules was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New trash contract", "body": "The current trash contract ends after fiscal year 2026, and a new one starting in fiscal 2027 may add automated carts. Gloucester now pays nothing to dispose of 5,000 to 6,000 tons of recycling a year, which will likely change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Large grants and land purchase on the way", "body": "New items sent to committee include a FEMA hazard mitigation grant of $8,898,744.60 and a $4.6 million loan request to buy property at 2 Blackburn Drive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Railroad Avenue Shaw's closing", "body": "Councilors asked about the Shaw's closing. The council president said the property owner was surprised and is looking for new tenants, and the council will work with the administration to bring in a new market.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Washington Street parking; crosswalk safety", "body": "A downtown business owner said removing parking on Washington Street near Centennial Avenue is hurting nearby businesses and asked for a crosswalk there.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Trash subsidy", "body": "The city subsidizes trash by over $1 million a year, likely $2.5 million by 2027 under a new contract. New fees would cut that to $1.5 million. One large bag a week would cost a household $208 a year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Public services staffing", "body": "The Public Services Department has 13 full-time workers, down from 30, and an operating budget of $1.2 million not counting staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Water fixture rate customers", "body": "Homes without water meters that pay by fixture dropped from 300 to 70. The state says the city should have none, so the rate is going up to push meter installs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Trash fee scenarios", "body": "Five fee scenarios left a gap in the general fund ranging from $1.5 million to $2.4 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 25, 2025", "title": "Parking ordinance hearings", "body": "Public hearings on the Washington Street and Main Street parking changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 8, 2025", "title": "Short-term rental and 964 Washington Street hearings", "body": "Public hearings on short-term rental rule changes and a special permit to convert 964 Washington Street to a four-family home.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 24, 2025", "title": "Special election", "body": "Gloucester holds a special election, with early voting April 14 to April 18, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Joint school and council meeting", "body": "A councilor asked for a joint meeting with the School Committee on special education costs and the fiscal 2026 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time accounting clerk added", "body": "The board approved adding a full-time accounting clerk as part of a move to a finance director model.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Provisional moorings at Manchester Marine", "body": "Anyone on the mooring waiting list may get a provisional mooring from Manchester Marine for the 2025 season, up to 10 moorings, while harbor rules are clarified.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bath and Tennis Club seasonal liquor license", "body": "Manchester Bath & Tennis Club, Inc. got its seasonal alcohol license renewed. The board noted no recent noise complaints from neighbors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda included the March 3, 2025, minutes, a longevity bench on the Town Common, a canvassing license for Verizon Business and a volunteer recognition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor mooring rules", "body": "Harbor regulations did not match recent practice on adding moorings through bow-and-stern conversions. The board will update rules on mooring assignments and record keeping.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sidewalk snow clearing", "body": "The board showed little interest in a bylaw making owners clear sidewalks. It prefers better education and alerts and will revisit the topic in the fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rosedale Cemetery trees", "body": "Friends of Manchester Trees plans to plant 39 native trees next month and remove 8 to 10 unhealthy ones, funded by a $28,000 CPC grant and its own money. The board backed the project by consensus.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center", "body": "The board agreed to use $50,000 from fund balance for architectural work to support fundraising. The public fundraising phase is set to begin in September.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Forester Road water line", "body": "About six homes share a private water line. The board favors a betterment option if residents ask, but would wait for the Bennett Street water main project in 2028 to save money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street crosswalks", "body": "The crosswalk near Morse Court, removed for ADA reasons, may return with Pleasant Street paving in May or June. Parking spaces near Seaside One will be repainted this spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public restrooms", "body": "The owner of Dunkin' agreed to open its restroom to the public in exchange for a lower water and sewer bill. The board wants more locations and better signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator search", "body": "Three finalists were advanced, with interviews set for April 3. Interviews may be recorded rather than live-streamed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Draft Town Meeting warrant and budget", "body": "The warrant has 20 articles. The school district appropriation would rise 7.29%. The tax impact is projected at 3.5%, about 1.5% town side and 2.5% school side.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Staffing proposals", "body": "The budget adds a full-time finance position, makes the assistant town clerk full-time and adds a deputy fire chief starting in the fourth quarter. The board supported all three.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Other updates", "body": "The Pleasant Street site is being studied for contamination cleanup costs. Election nomination papers are due April 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 3, 2025", "title": "Town administrator interviews", "body": "Two board members will work with the search consultant on questions for the three finalists.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 7, 2025", "title": "Zoning board interview", "body": "A postponed interview for a Zoning Board of Appeals seat returns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor audit", "body": "The board agreed to have the Inspector General's office audit harbor operations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust update", "body": "The update was not heard and will be rescheduled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Emerson Inn entertainment license", "body": "After a hearing, the board granted the Emerson Inn an outdoor entertainment license for monthly moonrise parties with music on the veranda or parlor from 6 to 8 p.m., plus piano on Thursdays and some Sundays.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yankee Clipper entertainment license", "body": "After a hearing, the board granted the Yankee Clipper an outdoor entertainment license for events. No bands or DJs were booked yet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Early voting for town election", "body": "On the Board of Registrars' advice, early in-person voting for the 2025 Annual Town Election will be May 6, 7 and 8, 2025, during regular Town Clerk office hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, an address change on Old County Road, and the nomination of an inspector of animals, among other routine items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting preparation", "body": "Staff are deep into Town Meeting prep and waiting on Planning Board materials. The warrant will be finalized for board action at a special meeting later in the week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigration enforcement; entertainment license rules; sign lighting", "body": "A resident asked what the town would do if federal immigration agents came to Rockport and raised concern about recent political incidents. Another asked whether entertainment licenses must meet zoning and health rules and complained that a business sign's lights are too bright.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Election deadlines", "body": "Last days: nomination papers March 25, 2025; registering for Town Meeting March 26, 2025; objections or withdrawals April 10, 2025; registering for the town election May 2, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Board of Registrars seat", "body": "The Democratic seat on the Board of Registrars is up after a three-year term. The Democratic Town Committee submitted names; no vote is recorded in the minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Selectperson Evans", "when": null, "title": "Statement on immigration enforcement", "body": "Speaking for herself, she said immigration is a federal civil matter, local police in Massachusetts are not deputized to act for ICE, and Rockport follows state law with no change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "later that week", "title": "Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board will act on the Annual Town Meeting warrant at a special meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sign lighting complaint", "body": "A complaint about the Yankee Clipper sign lights is a matter for the building inspector and was to be passed to the business.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant issued", "body": "The board approved and issued the warrant for the April 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting. The town administrator may make formatting changes with town counsel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal liquor licenses renewed", "body": "Little Sister, Rockport Golf Club, Roy Moore's Fish Shack and The Hideaway got 2025 seasonal alcohol renewals, subject to full compliance with town alcohol rules. The chair recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "A warrant article asks Town Meeting to adopt the board's short-term rental regulation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mullin rule", "body": "An article would adopt the Mullin rule for the Select Board, Board of Health, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals and Historical Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Solar panels and historic review", "body": "A binding citizen petition would exempt solar panels from historic review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Residential tax exemption", "body": "A nonbinding citizen petition deals with the residential tax exemption.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Floodplain, ADU and affordable housing articles", "body": "The warrant includes a floodplain article from the Planning Board hearing, an accessory dwelling unit article and an affordable housing article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School revolving fund", "body": "An article would create a revolving fund for the school department's community engagement and communication work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police station HVAC", "body": "A borrowing article would pay to fix the police station heating and cooling system, which is out to bid. If it passes, the town plans to move ahead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Middle/High School roof", "body": "An article would fund replacing the Middle/High School roof.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firehouse lease", "body": "An article would let the board enter an agreement of up to 35 years for the firehouse building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer borrowing", "body": "Two articles ask for borrowing for water and sewer work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Warrant overview", "body": "FY2025 articles cover year-end transfers, prior year bills, police HVAC and the school roof. Prior year bills appear twice to fix a long-running timing problem.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board stances on articles", "body": "At its next meeting the board will discuss where it stands on each article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-03-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-03-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Police Chief contract", "body": "The board approved and signed an employment contract promoting a police sergeant to Police Chief. It also signed a regional police mutual aid agreement agreed to by the incoming chief, effective April 11, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant closed and signed", "body": "The board set Annual Town Meeting for May 5, 2025, added articles, closed, approved and signed the warrant, and sent the 2025 town election ballot question text to the Town Clerk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 pay scale and water and sewer budgets", "body": "As the Personnel Board, it recommended the FY2026 wage and salary scale with a 2% cost of living raise for most positions. It approved FY2026 water and sewer budgets with a 2% raise for nonunion staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Restroom framing contract for Centennial Grove", "body": "JK Custom Woodworking will do post and beam joinery for new Grove restrooms for $41,900. A $37,500 legislative earmark and money voted at 2023 Town Meeting will cover the cost.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New BB Botanics agreement", "body": "The chairman may sign a new single agreement with BB Botanics once language is final. The company offered $2,500 for town legal fees and $10,000 toward a new police vehicle.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water Filtration Plant change order", "body": "The board ratified a change order of $8,381.79 to install new chemical supply lines after reusing the old lines did not work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum event licenses", "body": "One-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses were granted for events at 66 Main Street on May 18, June 5, June 28 and Aug. 14, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permits and fuel storage renewals", "body": "The board approved commercial, senior, student and nonresident shellfish permits. It renewed fuel storage permits for Perkins Marine Inc. and Laurel Lane LLC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point lease transfer and Stone Pier floats", "body": "The board approved transfer of a Conomo Point leasehold and a license letting the Conomo Point Association attach ramps and floats to the Stone Pier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Public Works and 1623 Studios seats", "body": "The board accepted a Board of Public Works resignation and appointed a replacement for a term ending June 30, 2026. It named the town's 1623 Studios board representative for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Employee health rates and staff contracts", "body": "The board approved FY2026 health insurance rates for active employees, a revised Town Accountant contract and 3% merit pay for the Town Administrator for FY2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $921,101.98, the March 3, 2025, minutes, an ambulance billing tax form and a vote to enter executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove rent structure", "body": "The board looked at a proposed new rent structure for Centennial Grove but tabled it until the presentation is revised.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State energy reporting for large buildings", "body": "A new state rule requires buildings over 20,000 square feet to report energy use. The town will report on the Public Safety Building, and the school district will report on Essex Elementary School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal fuel depot", "body": "The design is done and the preferred site is the DPW yard. Staff are checking how to place the pad to avoid a sewer line and will test the soil before a final decision.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove improvements", "body": "The Economic Development Committee recommends not renting the Folsom Pavilion regularly this year because it is still under construction. Cottage cleanup, site work and other upgrades are planned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center elevator test", "body": "Under a revised state rule, the elevator must work at full capacity on generator power. It worked normally in a first test, and a second test at peak weight is planned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior needs study", "body": "UMass Boston has gathered data for the grant funded senior needs study and is preparing a final report, to be presented at a future selectmen's meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cable franchise talks", "body": "The four Cape Ann communities are working with 1623 Studios to prepare for a new Comcast contract in 2027, including collecting public input on cable services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cape Ann MARCH climate hub", "body": "Town Green started Cape Ann MARCH to help towns address climate change and sea level rise. Essex officials attended a March 5, 2025, meeting and will keep coordinating.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "sound levels at meetings; override process; school budget; Town Meeting petition articles", "body": "A few people spoke. Questions were raised about microphone and broadcast sound levels and about the selectmen's role in the override process. One speaker urged support for the school and the proposed 2026 budget, and another reviewed two petition articles on the Town Meeting warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School district fiscal 2026 budget", "body": "The Manchester Essex Regional School Committee approved its FY2026 budget. It means an 8.97% increase for Essex and 7.29% for Manchester. Essex will need to seek a Proposition 2 1/2 override.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Economic Development Committee priorities", "body": "The committee discussed downtown landscaping, trash cans, benches, historical plaques and planters, plus Grove restrooms, the Folsom Pavilion, the Cottage and landscaping.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 budget review", "body": "The Finance Committee chair reviewed the committee's progress on the proposed FY2026 operating budget and its latest recommendations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee and preservation committee seats", "body": "The board tabled choosing a Finance Committee appointee for a term ending June 30, 2027, and a delegate to the Community Preservation Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 14, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board meets at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 18, 2025", "title": "Cape Ann Caucus", "body": "The Cape Ann Caucus meets from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the warrant the board signed, including two petition articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-03-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 2025", "title": "State energy reporting webinar", "body": "The state will hold a webinar on large building energy reporting rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-24", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fourth candidate added to interviews", "body": "The board added an internal candidate the screening committee did not pick as a finalist to its April 3, 2025, interviews, pending his application. The interview was set for 7:30 p.m. Two members worried about overriding the committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-24", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator search", "body": "Seventeen people applied. The screening committee interviewed five and unanimously sent three finalists to the board. Each finalist meets department heads for an hour before the board interview.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-24", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Search consultant, Community Paradigm", "when": null, "title": "Search process update", "body": "The consultant reported 17 applicants and three finalists. He said board members may talk one on one with screening committee members but should avoid serial conversations that could break open meeting law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-24", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 3, 2025", "title": "Finalist interviews", "body": "The board interviews candidates at 4 p.m., 5:15 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. The consultant will set the order.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-24", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 7, 2025", "title": "Town administrator decision", "body": "The board is scheduled to choose the new town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rental registry fee cut to $30 per building", "body": "The Board of Health rental fee changes from $90 per unit to $30 per building or property. Landlords will register and acknowledge city rules instead of paying for a Health Department inspection of each unit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FEMA grant for Haskell Pond Dam", "body": "The city accepted an $8,898,744.60 federal Hazard Mitigation Grant for storm and seismic upgrades to Haskell Pond Dam. The grant runs through May 2, 2026, and needs a city match of $684,179.40.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Larger property tax exemptions", "body": "The city accepted state law Clause 22J, which can double several existing personal property tax exemptions, such as those for veterans, starting with fiscal years that begin on or after July 1, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proclamation supporting transgender residents", "body": "The council and the Human Rights Commission adopted an amended proclamation affirming the rights of transgender and gender-diverse residents and support for their access to health care, housing, education and jobs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No parking on Washington Street at Deacon Farm Lane", "body": "Parking is banned and towing allowed for 60 feet on the east side of Washington Street at Deacon Farm Lane to improve sight lines for drivers pulling out.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street police parking returns to public", "body": "The council removed the 120 feet of police only parking on Main Street near Duncan Street. With the Police and Court Building finished, the spaces go back to public parking right away.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants and donations", "body": "The council accepted 219 voting booths from Woburn worth an estimated $11,000, a $20,000 hazardous materials planning grant with no local match, and $450 in donations for veterans services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Money for replacement police cruiser", "body": "A transfer of $9,171.75 from police salaries pays the balance due after insurance to replace a cruiser that was a total loss.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New members for three city boards", "body": "The council confirmed new members to the Open Space & Recreation Advisory Committee and the Board of Registrars of Voters, with terms to Feb. 15, 2028, and the Historical Commission, to Feb. 15, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 4", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Challenge to a point of order", "body": "During debate on the dam grant, the council president ruled a councilor off topic. The council voted 5 to 4 to challenge that ruling, letting the councilor continue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street parking permit proposal sent to lawyers", "body": "A proposed new street parking permit ordinance was sent to the Legal Department for an opinion before committee review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda and prior minutes, fixed wording errors in committee minutes, including the short-term rental rules, and approved a commendation for the Gloucester Youth Leadership Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New rental registry and fines", "body": "Landlords will register each rental building for $30. The Board of Health plans to change its rules and enforce the state maximum fine of $500 per infraction per day for not complying.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rule wording fixed", "body": "A correction says one section applies to units registered after April 1, 2025. Existing units with a valid state registration by then are exempt from sections 5-66(g) and 5-66(h), an exception that ends with a sale outside the family.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning hearings continued", "body": "Hearings on two zoning changes, one allowing a change of use without exterior changes and one creating a demolition delay, were opened and continued to April 8, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New parking proposals referred to committee", "body": "Proposals for two-hour parking on Cedar and Shepherd streets and Fort Square, and for 45 feet of no parking on Arlington Street at River Road, went to the Ordinances & Administration Committee and Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Haskell Pond Dam", "body": "This third and final phase covers the high hazard dam at one of the city's two main reservoirs. It will let the pond hold about 3 more feet of water. A $1 million state dam and seawall grant also helps.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police and Court Building", "body": "The project is finished, so parking that had been reserved for police during construction goes back to the public.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one spoke during oral communications. No one spoke against either parking change at the public hearings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "The Open Door food pantry", "when": null, "title": "Food insecurity on Cape Ann", "body": "Requests rose 30% in 2024 on top of 30% in 2023. The Open Door served 2.35 million pounds of food to 11,893 people. About $10 million in SNAP benefits comes into Gloucester each year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Why change the rental fee", "body": "Only 560 of about 5,000 possible rental units were permitted, and 90% of complaints came from unpermitted ones. The change should save 400 inspection hours, lower landlord fees and double yearly revenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Assessor", "when": null, "title": "Cost of larger tax exemptions", "body": "The extra exemptions get no state reimbursement and are estimated to cost $90,000, depending on how many apply. She suggested raising the overlay reserve to $450,000 during the budget process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Spending requests sent to committee", "body": "Requests include $750,000 more for snow and ice, bringing this year's total to $1,750,000, plus $37,000 for the April 24, 2025, special election, $31,000 for police patrol rifles and $36,824.86 for Harbor Walk safety repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 8, 2025", "title": "Zoning hearings resume", "body": "The council continues hearings on the change of use and demolition delay zoning amendments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 22, 2025", "title": "Youth Leadership Council commendation", "body": "The commendation will be presented to students and staff of the Gloucester Youth Leadership Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mayor's requests reviewed in committee", "body": "Budget & Finance will review the spending requests, and Ordinances & Administration will review new board appointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rental registry checkup", "body": "Councilors asked the Health and Building departments to report back in a year on how the rental registry is working.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-03-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-03-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the Mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for pothole repairs on Willow Street, sidewalk fixes on Pine and Church streets and money for another railing at the skating rink.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-03-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant recommendations", "body": "The board recommended approval of all warrant articles except Article 21. Its recommendation on Article 22, a standard article that lets funds be moved to affect the tax rate, will be made from the floor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water use restrictions", "body": "Article 14 proposes water use limits based on state language. Members raised concerns about limits on drip irrigation for homeowners and business exemptions. The warrant keeps the current wording, but a different motion will be offered at Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "HERO Act veterans tax relief", "body": "Article 17 would adopt the HERO Act, which lets certain veterans, mainly disabled veterans and those from specific conflicts, lower their property taxes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Citizen petitions", "body": "Article 19 is advisory only and cannot repeal the Board of Health regulation it targets. Article 20, started by the chair, has a motion from town counsel. The petitioner behind Article 21 may withdraw it because of state law limits on penalties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Planning Board zoning articles", "body": "The board will recommend approval of Planning Board Articles 7 through 13 but will not speak on them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish study funding", "body": "The board agreed to pay for the shellfish study from fund balance instead of harbor funds, keeping waterway fund money for dredging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach mobility mat", "body": "The Community Preservation article includes extending the existing mobility mat at Singing Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Retiree benefits funding", "body": "The board noted 2.5 more years of payments remain toward the town's OPEB liability, covered in Article 16.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 7, 2025", "title": "New water restriction wording", "body": "Vice Chair Round and Member Bilotta will draft other wording for Article 14 before the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-03-27", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-03-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Planning Board movers", "body": "The board still needs to confirm that the Planning Board chair will move Articles 7 through 13.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-03-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0, 1 abstain", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Talks with a private ambulance company", "body": "The board authorized the Town Administrator to begin negotiating with a third party ambulance company to cover Rockport. Members said four volunteers cannot cover shifts and ambulance revenue has steadily declined.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board opposes residential tax exemption petition", "body": "The board voted not to recommend Article H, a citizen petition for a nonbinding vote on a residential tax exemption that would shift more taxes to nonresident and high value property owners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No stance on Historic District solar petition", "body": "Three motions failed: to take no stance, 2 to 3; to oppose, 2 to 2 with one abstaining; and to support, 1 to 3 with one abstaining. The article needs a two thirds vote at Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget transfers for Town Meeting", "body": "The board backed Article I transfers, including $500,000 from free cash for facilities, $300,000 for roads, $100,000 for climate resiliency and $75,000 for snow and ice, plus several salary line shifts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental bylaw article", "body": "The board backed Article G, a short-term rental regulations bylaw that lets the town set fees for short-term rentals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning articles on floodplain and ADUs", "body": "The board endorsed Articles N, O and P. Two floodplain changes are required, and one lets an accessory dwelling unit be built anywhere a home is allowed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mullin rule and firehouse options", "body": "The board backed Article F, letting boards adopt the Mullin rule so members may miss one meeting of a hearing, and Article J, giving the board options for the firehouse building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other Town Meeting articles backed", "body": "The board recommended Articles II, 1, 3, A and B and the school revolving fund, Article K, each 5 to 0. It backed the Ad Hoc Water Committee article, Article Q, 4 to 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2026 pay schedules", "body": "The board approved the 2026 staff compensation schedules, reflecting the cost of living raises in Article 4.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor displays and Music at the Beach", "body": "The Hideaway's outdoor display was approved if it fully follows town policy. Cedar Chest and Dream House were asked to reapply. Ten Music at the Beach concerts start June 24, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, donations, an address change, an oversize sign for Feather and Wedge and Council on Aging gifts, and appointed a Board of Registrars member to a three-year term.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental fees", "body": "Article G would let the town set fees for short-term rentals. Some registration money is slated for the Rockport Affordable Housing Trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Solar panels in the Historic District", "body": "A citizen petition would allow low profile solar panels on south facing roofs in the Historic District without Historic Commission review if they meet four design rules. The Historic Commission chair urged a no vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Residential tax exemption", "body": "The petition backer said a similar plan would have shifted about $3 million of a roughly $25 million levy in FY25 onto nonresidents and high value homes. Officials raised cost and workload concerns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Draft Select Board policies", "body": "Draft policies on fee setting, board liaisons and board norms drew general agreement and will return for final review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer repairs", "body": "Articles L and M seek $2 million each for water and sewer work plus $500,000 each for emergency failures, the first step in a 10-year plan. Much of the pipe is over 50 years old.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance service", "body": "The Town Administrator will talk with current department leaders, engage with Beauport on what an agreement would look like and move ahead in an orderly way.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firehouse building", "body": "Article J would give the board long term options as it moves ahead with plans for the firehouse building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "short-term rental fees; affordable housing; floodplain zoning; school newsletter", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust thanked the board for steering short-term rental money to the trust and urged a sufficient yearly fee. A resident said the coastal floodplain bylaw has needed revision for years, and another praised the schools' new In the Loop newsletter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer bills", "body": "For the average home, the combined water and sewer bill rises 6.42% in FY26, or $143.33 a year, $35.83 a quarter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Road money and late bills", "body": "Rockport gets about $282,000 in Chapter 90 road money, $100,000 more than last year, tied to the Fair Share amendment. Three late prior year bills total $482.80.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit", "body": "The snow and ice deficit this year was about $220,000, partly from restocking salt and buying a new sander.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Health costs and free cash", "body": "Health care costs rose 13% this year, eating into free cash. The Treasurer said the overlay set aside for abatements is about $75,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Town Meeting starts at 8:30 a.m. in the high school gym; doors open at 7:45 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 28, 2025 (tentative)", "title": "Special Town Meeting on leaf blowers", "body": "A certified petition seeks to repeal the gas leaf blower ban. The board must call a Special Town Meeting and issue a warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Next meeting", "title": "Outdoor dining and policies", "body": "The Town Administrator will bring outdoor dining for approval, and possibly a plan to codify it, plus the draft board policies for final review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance agreement", "body": "The Town Administrator will begin negotiations with a third party ambulance company.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 19, 2025", "title": "Easter egg hunt", "body": "The Chamber of Commerce hosts its Easter egg hunt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator search", "body": "The three finalists were the town administrator of Atkinson, N.H., the town administrator of Nahant and the town's own DPW director. The search consultant urged the board to aim for unanimous support for its pick.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town administrator finalists", "when": null, "title": "Challenges the candidates named", "body": "Candidates pointed to the regional school district and school budget, MBTA 3A zoning compliance, Proposition 2 1/2 limits, coastal resilience, capital planning, staff succession and possibly a town charter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town administrator finalists", "when": null, "title": "Opportunities raised", "body": "The DPW director cited developing the School Street site for DPW and possibly public safety, moving town buildings away from flood risk, possible housing on the Pleasant Street site, and ADU and MBTA 3A rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 7, 2025", "title": "Board deliberation and vote", "body": "The Select Board will deliberate and vote on its choice for town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Antonio Barletta named town administrator", "body": "The board appointed Antonio Barletta as the next town administrator, with Mr. Sollosy voting no. A second vote then gave him unanimous support, 5 to 0.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "0 to 5", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor water ban rejected", "body": "A motion to ban all nonessential outdoor water use until further notice failed. The state had asked for the ban under a Stage 3 drought declaration; members cited recent rain and the rule's inflexibility.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement contract", "body": "The board awarded the contract for new water meters to Stiles Company of Norwood, which ran last year's pilot. A separate contract to install most meters is still out to bid.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy aggregation plan", "body": "The board approved the town's electricity aggregation plan for submittal to the state. No comments came in during the 30-day comment period.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Oliva Enoteca beer and wine license", "body": "The board granted an annual wine and malt package store license at 2 School Street to Oliva Enoteca LLC. It replaces a license given up last year and falls within the town's quota.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bow and stern mooring rule", "body": "The ban on creating new moorings by switching to bow and stern moorings now applies to Area 1 only, as first intended.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three trees at Rosedale Extension", "body": "The board approved planting three new trees at the Rosedale Cemetery Extension per a March 25, 2025, plan, cut back after families raised concerns about shade over graves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda covered minutes of March 17, 24 and 27, 2025, an Arbor Day proclamation, Little League banners, a citizenship award, a Cub Scout sleepout at Singing Beach June 7 to 8, 2025, and July 4 parachuters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterway regulations amended", "body": "The bow and stern mooring limit was clarified to cover Area 1 only. Other mooring assignment questions were put off because of confusion over the rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree hearings", "body": "Talks continue about having the Conservation Commission take over tree hearings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement", "body": "Town staff have started installing some meters, but a contractor will install most. The vendor guarantees 100% cellular connectivity.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy aggregation", "body": "After state approval, the town will seek bids and return in the fall with a standard, a greener and a 100% green option.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rosedale Cemetery Extension", "body": "Friends of Manchester Trees is working on a larger plan for the area near the school parking lot, possibly adding cemetery space and screening.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street and senior center", "body": "Grant applications for Ocean Street improvements are underway, and fundraising planning has started for a new senior center.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mooring permits; mooring waiting list", "body": "Speakers questioned whether 10 mooring permits held by a local marina were assigned properly and asked how moorings are handed out given a long waiting list. The harbormaster invited anyone with questions to see him.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Drought status", "body": "The town is under a Stage 3 drought declaration set by the state, which bans all nonessential outdoor watering, including drip irrigation and hand watering.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The pickleball courts are open and nearly 900 beach tags sold in the first week. The chair updated the board on the school budget and what happens if both towns do not approve it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Drawbridge and recognition program", "body": "The MBTA drawbridge will have maintenance until early June, which may disrupt weekday boat traffic. The town will seek nominations to restart an employee and volunteer of the year award.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator contract", "body": "Mr. Round and Ms. Bilotta will negotiate the contract, aiming to have it ready to ratify in two weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring rules review", "body": "Further changes to mooring assignment and bow and stern partnering rules were postponed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental definitions and limits changed", "body": "Homes held in a realty trust may count as primary residences, and rentals are barred in units owned by a corporation. The one non-primary unit rule and 120-day limit now refer to non-primary residential units.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Existing short-term rentals exempt with no end date", "body": "Primary and non-primary units with a valid state registration as of April 1, 2025, are exempt from the one-unit, 120-day and related limits. This drops the old three-year end to the exemption.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 2 to 5", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Repeal of 500-unit short-term rental cap", "body": "A motion to remove the cap of 500 non-primary short-term rental units failed, so the cap stays.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "Extension failed 6 in favor, 1 opposed, 2 absent", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Remaining short-term rental section", "body": "A vote to extend the meeting failed because it needed to be unanimous (6 in favor, 1 opposed, 2 absent). The last section on one-unit limits and all other remaining items were continued to April 22, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special permit for 964 Washington St.", "body": "H.B. Development Corp. may convert the former church in Lanesville to four units. The building stays at 69.7 feet with its steeple kept at current size, and lot area and open space per unit were reduced.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide ordinance withdrawn", "body": "The proposed ban on rat poisons on public property was withdrawn because the city lacked power to adopt it by ordinance. The mayor put the same rules in place as city policy instead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 Harbor Walk repairs", "body": "The council moved $36,824.86 from the former Gloucester Redevelopment Authority fund to the Waterways Enterprise for repairs at I4C2 along the Harbor Walk. The area was damaged in a storm.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mass Audubon bird program", "body": "The council moved $10,000 from the stabilization fund for Mass Audubon's Coastal Waterbird Program at Good Harbor Beach. It also approved paying last year's $5,000 invoice, 9 to 0.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special election funding", "body": "The council moved $37,000 from the stabilization fund to pay for the April 24, 2025, special election. Two councilors recused themselves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police rifles and IT consultant", "body": "Transfers of $31,000 to replace the police patrol rifles and $7,500 for an IT applications consultant to finish projects such as the short-term rental registry and beach stickers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust appointment", "body": "The council appointed a new member to the Affordable Housing Trust. A Zoning Board of Appeals appointment was withdrawn, 9 to 0, over how long the nominee had lived in the city.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda and approved paying a prior year copier invoice of $2,776.06 from the Waterways Enterprise Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental ordinance", "body": "Current registered operators are exempt from key limits with no end date. The 500-unit cap on non-primary rentals stays. One section was continued to April 22, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide policy", "body": "The mayor adopted city policy limiting rat poisons on public property in place of an ordinance. Councilors urged a state ban and a possible home rule petition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic system fee change", "body": "A request from the public health director to change septic system fees was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking changes on Pleasant Street and Bertoni Road", "body": "Proposals for 30-minute parking on part of Pleasant Street and a winter parking ban on part of Bertoni Road will get public hearings April 22, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning changes on change of use and demolition delay", "body": "Hearings on a new change of use without exterior changes rule and a demolition delay section were opened and continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 commercial marina repairs", "body": "Money goes into a fund for repair and upkeep of the whole commercial marina area. There is no set schedule, work will not be done in summer, and the Waterways Board will seek grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash allocations", "body": "Six proposed uses of July 1, 2024, free cash, from $144,733 to $1,000,417 each, were referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "short-term rentals; 964 Washington St. conversion; rodenticides", "body": "At the short-term rental hearing, many owners and rental managers spoke in favor of loosening limits, saying rentals support local jobs and city tax revenue. No one spoke against, and 15 written comments came in. On 964 Washington St., three neighbors supported the project and one opposed it over traffic, parking and new decks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Mass Audubon costs", "body": "Last year's invoice was $5,000 but the work cost $16,000. The city negotiated $7,500 this year and set aside $10,000 in case of extra costs. The program is an unfunded state mandate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Council", "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental counts", "body": "The state lists 514 short-term rentals registered in Gloucester, counting all types. The 500 cap was set in September when the city knew of 464.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice budget", "body": "A request for $750,000 more for snow and ice, for a total of $1,750,000 this fiscal year, got no motion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Grants referred for acceptance", "body": "Grants sent to committee include $14,000 Cultural Council, $150,000 Mosaic Opioid Recovery Partnership, $350,000 Prevention in Early Childhood and $10,000 Youth for Youth.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 22, 2025", "title": "Remaining items and parking hearings", "body": "Unfinished matters, including the last short-term rental section, and the two parking hearings come back to the council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 24, 2025", "title": "Special election", "body": "The city holds a special election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13, 2025", "title": "Change of use zoning hearing", "body": "The hearing on a change of use without exterior changes continues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 27, 2025", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "The hearing on the demolition delay zoning section continues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-08", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting warrant issued", "body": "The board approved a three-article warrant: budget transfers to balance the FY25 budget, payment of unpaid bills from past years, and a citizen petition to rescind the 2024 vote banning gas-powered leaf blowers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-08", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gas leaf blower ban repeal proposed", "body": "A citizen petition asks Town Meeting to rescind Article L of the April 6, 2024, Annual Town Meeting, which added the gas leaf blower ban to the general bylaws. Any change needs Attorney General approval before taking effect.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-08", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "When a bylaw change takes effect", "body": "If voters approve the repeal, it goes to the Attorney General's office for approval like any bylaw change and takes effect once approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-08", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 28, 2025", "title": "Special Town Meeting", "body": "Voters meet at the Rockport High School gym at 5:30 p.m. to act on the three articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New police officer and sergeant promotion", "body": "The board appointed a full-time patrol officer for a term ending June 30, 2027, pending drug and medical screening, and promoted a current patrol officer to sergeant after he scored highest on an outside assessment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police union agreement signed", "body": "The board signed a memorandum of understanding with the Essex Police Association on a new contract, subject to approval by Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Deputy harbormaster job added to pay scale", "body": "A Deputy Harbormaster title was added, with pay for harbormaster and deputy shown at $23 an hour and assistant harbormaster at $18 an hour. The current harbormaster stays in the job for now. A training waiver was also approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Field of Dreams league fee raised", "body": "The yearly per-player fee for leagues using the Field of Dreams goes from $10 to $20.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Licenses for Sam's Main Street Auto", "body": "Sam's Main Street Auto at 8 Main Street got a Class II license, with no more than eight unregistered vehicles parked outside at once, and a fuel storage permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other licenses and permits", "body": "Approvals included a commercial shellfish permit, a common victualler license for Essex River Cruises & Charters, fuel storage permits for Energy North and Gaybrook Garage, and a gravel pit permit renewal for Curlew Cove Realty Trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two probationary firefighter/EMTs", "body": "Two probationary firefighter/EMTs were appointed for terms ending June 30, 2025, pending drug and medical testing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board and committee appointments", "body": "The board named a new Finance Committee member for a term ending June 30, 2027, an alternate representative to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, and Selectman Phippen to the Community Preservation Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cemetery funds moved to public works", "body": "The board backed a Board of Public Works request to move $13,425 from cemetery accounts into its FY2026 budget, pending Town Meeting approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Island Road culvert grant signing", "body": "The chairman may sign grant documents for replacing the Island Road culvert when they become available.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Records request and other items", "body": "The board forwarded the Finance Committee's records request to the Manchester Essex Regional School District, approved $1,000 more for research on an owner unknown parcel off Route 128, and backed a housing technical assistance funding request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $230,802.65, March 24, 2025, minutes, a Conomo Point tight tank lease addendum, hay cutting at 30 Apple Street and the yearly Citizenship Award.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher Field of Dreams fee", "body": "The per-player annual fee for leagues rose from $10, where it had been for many years, to $20.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Non-resident boat launch permits considered", "body": "The police chief suggested selling a small number of non-resident boat launch and parking permits by lottery at a premium price for the 2025 season. The board tabled it for more information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Overnight parking rules left alone", "body": "The board talked about limiting overnight parking in the municipal lot and decided to make no changes for now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove rules and fees", "body": "The Economic Development Committee suggested revising Centennial Grove rental fees. The board tabled a talk on Grove rules for more rentals to outside groups.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal fuel depot", "body": "A sewer line conflicts with the first proposed site. A new spot on Landing Road was tested, showed no sign of the old landfill, and the project is set to go ahead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "MBTA zoning compliance", "body": "Essex is in interim compliance with the state Section 3A multifamily zoning law and has until Dec. 31, 2025, to fully comply. A funding request was filed to pay for planning help from MAPC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Island Road culvert", "body": "The town is working with the Trustees and the Ipswich River Watershed Association to find grant money to replace the culvert. Two grant options have been found.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown improvements", "body": "New trash cans for the causeway were bought, boat-shaped planters and two or three benches are planned for Paglia Park, and downtown landscaping will use paid workers and volunteers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster role", "body": "The board has been weighing moving harbormaster duties to the police chief. The talk was tabled and the current harbormaster stays for now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "harbormaster position; school district data request; non-resident boat launch permits", "body": "The harbormasters of Rockport and Gloucester spoke in support of keeping the current Essex harbormaster. A School Committee member asked for copies of the Finance Committee's data request and minutes, and the harbormaster supported limited non-resident permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for March 22 to April 11, 2025", "body": "Covered Economic Development Committee goals, the police sergeant assessment, the new police chief's plans, the fuel depot site, Section 3A zoning compliance, Town Meeting motions and the Island Road culvert.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Main Street traffic safety", "body": "After a letter about speeding on Main Street, the board backed the chief's plan to post a sign board warning drivers to slow down and collect speed data.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 28, 2025", "title": "Outdoor entertainment licenses", "body": "The board will review annual weekday and Sunday outdoor entertainment license requests for 119 and 125 Main Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 16, 2025", "title": "Zoning bylaw hearing", "body": "The Planning Board holds a public hearing on proposed zoning bylaw changes at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will take up the warrant, including the police contract and the cemetery fund transfer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 29, 2025", "title": "Town Meeting info session", "body": "The library hosts a program on how Town Meeting works at 7 p.m. in the auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tabled requests", "body": "A YMCA fundraiser, a Chebacco Lake & Watershed Association Grove rental and the non-resident permit idea await more information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 28, 2025", "title": "Citizenship Award", "body": "Selectman Ingaharro will present the award at the MERHS Awards & Scholarship Night at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town election warrant signed", "body": "The board approved and signed the election warrant for the May 20, 2025, town election. Two members were absent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 20, 2025", "title": "Town election", "body": "Voters go to the polls for the annual town election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Buy 2 Blackburn Drive for preschool, school offices", "body": "The council approved borrowing $4,600,000 to buy and outfit the building and a friendly eminent domain taking paying the owner $4,050,000. State law required the taking because the price tops the assessed value.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation grants, Round 15", "body": "Twelve projects got a total of $968,000, including $200,000 for Action Inc. rental aid, $150,000 for Sawyer Free Library gardens and $100,000 each for Gloucester Stage, Hammond Castle and the Affordable Housing Trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash spread to reserves, paving", "body": "Free cash went to the capital projects stabilization fund ($1,000,417), building maintenance ($571,667), general stabilization ($285,834), paving ($285,834), retiree health benefits ($200,000) and the Affordable Housing Trust ($144,733).", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health and culture grants", "body": "The council accepted a $350,000 early childhood prevention grant, a $150,000 opioid recovery grant with a $100,000 city match from opioid settlement funds, a $14,000 cultural council grant, a $10,000 youth alcohol prevention grant and $134 in veterans donations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New septic and health fees", "body": "The council approved Health Department fee changes in an April 1, 2025, memo. Fees were last changed in 2007. The disposal system installer fee would be $200.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental ordinance cleanup", "body": "The council deleted a section limiting owners to one short-term rental because it repeated another section. A separate change adding the words for-profit to the corporate ownership ban failed 0 to 9.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Winter parking ban on Bertoni Road", "body": "Parking is banned on the east side of Bertoni Road from York Road to Poplar Street from Nov. 1 to April 1, so buses and emergency vehicles can get through after storms.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "1 to 8", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pleasant Street 30-minute parking space", "body": "A plan to bring back one 30-minute space on Pleasant Street near Warren Street failed. The Traffic Commission chair said it was removed for safety, and police said the limit would be unenforceable.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City Hall Restoration Commission changes", "body": "The commission goes from nine voting members to seven plus two alternates, to make a quorum easier. Chair and vice chair terms grow to two years, and reports are due as needed instead of monthly.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters backing state education funding", "body": "After voting 9 to 0 to suspend its rules so the letters could go out right away, the council voted to send letters to state lawmakers backing education items in the fiscal 2026 state budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Floodplain zoning and fee increases", "body": "FEMA required floodplain overlay changes went to Planning and Development and the Planning Board, with a hearing set for May 27, 2025. Proposed dog license and inflammable license fee increases went to Budget and Finance pending Ordinances and Administration review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, approved withdrawal without prejudice of a drive-through special permit application for 52 and 74 Essex Ave., and changed one Historical Commission member from voting to nonvoting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "The council removed a duplicate one rental per owner section from the short-term rental ordinance. The corporate ownership rule was left unchanged.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bertoni Road winter parking ban", "body": "A new seasonal parking ban and tow zone applies on the east side of Bertoni Road from Nov. 1 to April 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fee schedule", "body": "Septic and related health fees were updated based on labor costs and inflation. The director said fees could be revisited if they do not match the work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City Clerk fee proposals", "body": "Proposed increases to dog license, inflammable license and registration, notary and burial permit fees were sent to committee for review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Floodplain overlay district", "body": "FEMA required amendments to the city's floodplain zoning were sent to committee and the Planning Board ahead of a May 27, 2025, hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing policy and vending", "body": "A Fire Department ambulance billing and collection policy went to Budget and Finance. A proposal on fixed vending at the 41 Hough Ave. parking lot went to Ordinances and Administration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2 Blackburn Drive purchase", "body": "The preschool and school offices have been in the building for 10 years. The mayor said the city cannot build a new school for seven to 10 years, and moving these uses was estimated at $6 million in 2019.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation projects", "body": "Funded work includes Bay View Cemetery gravestone restoration, the Tarr and Wonson Paint Factory chimney, Schooner Adventure repairs, a Magnolia Historical Society ADA restroom and a Camp Spindrift nature learning space.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water pollution control grant", "body": "A $2,000,000 federal EPA community grant for the Water Pollution Control Facility was referred to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School district reserve fund", "body": "A proposal to set up and fund a new school district reserve fund with $750,000 was referred to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "14 Prospect St. housing plan", "body": "A request to convert a commercial building at 14 Prospect St. into seven homes was referred to Planning and Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Poles Hill trail assessment", "body": "A Public Works memo on the Poles Hill trail assessment was referred to Budget and Finance and Planning and Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "former East Gloucester School site; Bertoni Road parking safety", "body": "One speaker asked that the former East Gloucester School site be kept as protected open space forever. At the Bertoni Road hearing, a neighbor spoke in favor of the winter parking ban as a safety step. No one spoke against the Blackburn Drive purchase or the preservation grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Buying versus leasing Blackburn Drive", "body": "Over a 20-year bond, buying the building is projected to save the city $2.4 million compared with continuing to lease. The mayor said the city has paid about $3.6 million in rent over about 12 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee", "when": null, "title": "Round 15 recommendations", "body": "Gloucester adopted the Community Preservation Act in 2008, adding a 1% surcharge on local real estate, with a yearly state match of 20% to 40%. This round funds eight historic, two housing and two recreation projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Basis for new fees", "body": "Fees were set by looking at labor costs, inflation since 2007 and other towns. Installer fees elsewhere ran $100 to $175, and septic plan review fees ran $150 to $1,100.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Police retirement costs", "body": "Transfers of $41,337.43 and $54,508.01 for Police Department retirement related costs were referred to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Youth Development Coordinator", "when": null, "title": "Youth Leadership Council honored", "body": "The council commended the Gloucester Youth Leadership Council, a substance use prevention group for grades six to 12 that has made more than 10 public service videos, one placing second nationally.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 27, 2025", "title": "Floodplain zoning hearing", "body": "City Council public hearing on FEMA required floodplain overlay amendments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City 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"gloucester-city-council-2025-04-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 34, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked the administration to check Viking Street drainage, fix Pavilion Beach pavement, repaint the crosswalk in front of Georges Restaurant and help softball leagues near Centennial Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New town administrator contract", "body": "After discussing it in executive 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"Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the April 7, 2025, minutes and the Manchester Essex Little League parade on May 3, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Drought restrictions", "body": "The state lowered the drought level to Stage 2. The board said rules for each drought level need to be made clearer to the public.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert project funding", "body": "The federal FEMA BRIC program, which was paying about $4.5 million of the culvert project, was ended. The money was obligated to the state, but it may be pulled back if the project is not under contract.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mason Building purchase", "body": "Some details of the purchase and sale agreement still need work. The board will meet Friday at 8:45 a.m. to approve and sign it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House Hill affordable housing", "body": "The town is still struggling to get the apartments counted on the state Subsidized Housing Inventory because of problems with the tenant lottery. The lottery may need changes for future tenants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring audit", "body": "A firm's estimate to audit mooring transactions was very expensive. The town administrator suggested a small group develop another plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "New meters are going into public buildings. Home installations should start in 1.5 to 2 months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sweeney Park", "body": "Parks and Recreation is looking at reconfiguring Sweeney Park for a full-size soccer field.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly fire department review", "body": "Emergency responses are ahead of last year. With 81% of the year done, 78% of the salary budget and 77% of the operating budget were spent. One firefighter resigned in March and a replacement was hired.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Fire grants", "body": "Grants paid for training, a new slide-in unit for the department's ATV, the SAFE student education program and a senior safety program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Leadership transition", "body": "He will work with department heads over two weeks to list major projects and prepare transition materials for Mr. Barletta. He may be available for advice after July 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "The Historic District Commission issued its first certificate of hardship, for new windows at a subsidized housing property. The School Committee held a hearing on the school budget and the possible Essex override.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 25, 2025", "title": "Mason Building agreement signing", "body": "The board meets at 8:45 a.m. to approve and sign the purchase and sale agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 3, 2025", "title": "Little League parade", "body": "The Manchester Essex Little League parade takes place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "The board previewed the meeting and expects questions on the school budget, the Essex override, the capital budget, zoning and senior center and town office renovations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert funding talks", "body": "The town is working with state and federal officials to keep the culvert project money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-22", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1, 2025", "title": "New town administrator starts", "body": "Antonio Barletta's contract begins.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chebacco Lake study consultant contract", "body": "The chairman will sign a contract with Applied Watershed Sciences for the study. Funding comes from a $20,000 state earmark, $15,000 from Hamilton and $15,000 from Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Open space plan grant and consultant", "body": "The board ratified paperwork for a $46,700 state grant and allowed the chairman to sign a consultant contract with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nonresident boat launch permits by lottery", "body": "The board approved 10 nonresident boat launch and parking permits for the 2025 season at $1,000 each, to be awarded by lottery.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paglia Park license renewal", "body": "The board voted to sign a renewal of the town's license to use Paglia Park. The current license is up for renewal June 30, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firefighter safety equipment grant", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on contract documents for a Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant of $2,761.27.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Woodman's annual entertainment licenses", "body": "Woodman's received annual weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for its Salt Marsh Tent and grassy area and its Essex Room lawn, with set boundaries and restrictions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day entertainment and liquor licenses", "body": "The board approved one-day licenses for events including the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, Essex County Greenbelt events at Cox Reservation, and Woodman's tent events on many summer weekends.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assistant animal control officer resignation", "body": "The board accepted the resignation of the assistant animal control officer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New assistant animal control officer", "body": "The board is still waiting for a recommendation from the animal control officer and tabled the appointment to its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $206,458.19 and the minutes of its April 14, 2025, open meeting and executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove rental rates and rules", "body": "Talk about changing the rental rate structure and the Centennial Grove regulations, including fire safety and Camp Dory details, was postponed to May 5, 2025. An indoor entertainment license for the Grove cottage was also put off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust cut its draft goals from 10 to five. The Essex Housing Authority property and the Downtown Mixed-use Zoning District are priority sites, and 9 more sites were added to the list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown improvements", "body": "The Economic Development Committee plan adds landscaping, trash barrels kept by the Department of Public Works, three boat-shaped planters and the return of benches to Paglia Park.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove construction", "body": "Requests to rent the Grove on June 19 and Aug. 20 will depend on whether construction can be kept away from the pavilion area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point memorial bench", "body": "The board put off a decision on a family's request for a memorial bench at Conomo Point until plans for the park area there are final.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "school budget; school district records request", "body": "One speaker said Manchester had voted that night to pass the school budget and that the town should soon receive the school records it had asked for.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School district records request", "body": "He sent a public records request to the Manchester Essex Regional School District superintendent on April 15, 2025, and had no formal response yet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Treasurer/Collector", "when": null, "title": "Tax collection and FY2026 prep", "body": "The office has been collecting real estate, personal property and excise taxes, reviewing tax law changes and preparing for next year based on the FY2026 operating budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Police department update", "body": "The department has three working cars, is looking at ATVs for woods patrol and joined the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council this month. Body camera batteries have been failing and are being replaced.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Fire department update", "body": "The on call department has two new hires, will seek grants and update its Five Year Plan. It may need one or two full-time staff in the future and must soon replace its tanker.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Harbor update", "body": "There is a new assistant harbormaster and a new boat radio. A used boat from Rockport may be bought. Tides still make the Essex River hard to navigate despite last year's dredging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Library Director", "when": null, "title": "Library summer hours", "body": "The library will close Saturdays in summer starting at the end of June because attendance drops. New public computers were installed and a high school intern will help with fundraising.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "The 2025 Annual Town Meeting meets in the Essex Elementary School gym at 6:45 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19, 2025", "title": "Boat permit lottery", "body": "The town administrator will advertise the 10 permits. The board will hold the lottery at its meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible second Town Meeting on school budget", "body": "If the school district reconsiders its budget, the board said a second Town Meeting could be June 20 or June 30, with possible special elections to follow.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-04-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Meeting with Board of Public Works", "body": "The town administrator will set a meeting on topics such as a fuel depot, sewer betterment surplus and paying Essex's share of Gloucester's secondary treatment upgrade.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-28", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Masons building purchase agreement", "body": "The board approved and signed the purchase and sale agreement for the Masons building at 10 Church Street after reviewing it with the town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-28", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Masons building at 10 Church Street", "body": "With the purchase and sale agreement signed, the town moves ahead on the Masons building deal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-04-28", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting warrant review", "body": "The board went over the articles on the Town Meeting warrant. No votes were taken on them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sale of $1,075,000 in bond anticipation notes", "body": "Notes at 4.25%, due May 8, 2026, went to Oppenheimer & Co. with a $5,005 premium. They cover a fire truck, Thatcher Road design, part of the $1.3 million Long Beach sea wall, and water and sewer work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police station HVAC contract", "body": "ATCO Inc., the winning bidder, will replace the police station HVAC system. The bid came in under budget. Dispatch equipment and the cell block need working heat and cooling.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised Granite Pier fees", "body": "New Granite Pier fees take effect May 1, 2025, with collections following town financial procedures. The goal is consistent enforcement and, later, credit card payments. Cash will still be accepted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "My Place by the Sea outdoor music", "body": "The restaurant may hold outdoor music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. on Wednesdays from June 1 to the third week of August, with a Thursday, June 26, event in place of that Wednesday. Two parking spaces were not included.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 3 aye, 1 abstained, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Golf Club outdoor music", "body": "The club may host a singer and guitarist from 5 to 7 p.m. on one Friday each in June, July and August at its outdoor pavilion. One board member abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor display of goods", "body": "Wicked Peacock, Soulstice, Gallery La Mer, Bean and Leaf Cafe, and Seaside Boutique & Beads may display goods outdoors, subject to the town's outdoor display policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Election warrant", "body": "The board issued the warrant for the May 13, 2025, Annual Town Election and approved police officer assignments at the polls, with the chief allowed to substitute officers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police officer and Granite Pier Committee", "body": "The board appointed a full-time police officer effective April 30, 2025, and two members of the Granite Pier Committee for terms ending June 30, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "138 Long Beach application", "body": "The application was postponed to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 aye, chair not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda passed, including minutes, a gift to the DPW, a technical support specialist appointment, seasonal hires and disposal of surplus property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental bylaw", "body": "The new bylaw goes to the attorney general for review and takes effect on approval or Jan. 1, 2026. The board will write regulations and fees over the summer, with part of the fees going to the Housing Trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Granite Pier fee schedule", "body": "The Granite Pier Committee cleaned up its fees and added fees where there were none before.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Leaf blower committee", "body": "Members were split on forming a committee on leaf blowers after the Town Meeting vote. Most leaned toward letting the issue rest for now. No vote was taken.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting speaking time", "body": "After Special Town Meeting, some said individual speakers took a long time, which is set by bylaw and might be revised in the future.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paving season", "body": "The DPW will repave many high use roads over the coming weeks. Locations are posted on the town website and were sent through CODE Red.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach sea wall", "body": "Part of the $1.3 million sea wall project approved at Fall Town Meeting is covered by the new note sale.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police station heating and cooling", "body": "A board member asked whether heat pumps were considered to help reach net zero by 2040. The town administrator said the DPW reviewed heat pumps before choosing this option, and the work is time sensitive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "police station heat pump; committee vacancies; Town Meeting start time; outdoor music notice; Granite Pier fees; Special Town Meeting article", "body": "Residents asked the board to explain why the police station could not use a heat pump, to announce committee vacancies at meetings and to start Town Meeting on time. An abutter said she got no notice of a hearing on Fleur Cuisine's outdoor music and called it too loud and too long. Neighbors supported both entertainment licenses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting turnout", "body": "A total of 754 people attended, more than recent large meetings. The town ran out of clickers, so a hand count was used. The town owns just under 700 clickers and six poll pads.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Cost of preparing for crowds", "body": "The town bought 200 clickers for just over $9,000 and has put almost $20,000 into preparing for large crowds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Hearing notices", "body": "All public hearings are published in the Gloucester Daily Times, and agendas are posted on the town website. The assessor's office lists abutters by set criteria for every hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board member", "when": null, "title": "Committee vacancies", "body": "Openings exist on the Government and Bylaw Committee, Millbrook Meadow Committee, Historical Commission and Beautification Committee. Interested people should send a resume to the committee and the Select Board office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 3, 2025", "title": "Select Board candidate forum", "body": "The Rockport Civic League will sponsor a candidate forum at the library at 11 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Election", "body": "Voters elect town officers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "138 Long Beach application", "body": "The board will take up the postponed application.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental regulations", "body": "The board will draft regulations over the summer for adoption in the fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Clean Water Trust loan resolution", "body": "Lets the Board of Health administrator apply for more state loan money for septic upgrades and sewer connections. The loans are repaid through betterments charged to property owners who take part.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town insurance renewed for fiscal 2026", "body": "The board signed on to stay in the MIIA property, liability and workers compensation program for fiscal year 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Reappointments to three town boards", "body": "Members were reappointed starting July 1, 2025: three to the Affordable Housing Trust for two years, one to the Economic Development Committee for three years and two to the Finance Committee for three years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assistant animal control officer", "body": "The board filled the assistant animal control officer post for a partial one-year term ending Jan. 31, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Removal of dead tree on town land", "body": "An abutter's request to remove a small dead tree from town property was approved after the tree warden and Public Works signed off. The board prefers that Public Works do the work if possible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief vacation request", "body": "The police chief may take four days of vacation from May 29 to June 3, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish and fuel storage permits", "body": "The board approved a commercial shellfish permit and a gasoline fuel storage permit for Superior Plus Energy Services, doing business as Holden Oil. It also signed Marshview Farm Store's 2025 package store and food licenses after state approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $311,533.06 and the minutes of its April 28, 2025, meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove rental rates and rules", "body": "The board again discussed new rental rates for Centennial Grove and changes to its regulations, including fire safety and Camp Dory information. No vote was taken. A renter already approved will keep the old rates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible online donation portal", "body": "The board talked about asking its online payment vendor for a portal so people can give money to the town. It will take this up again after the town website moves to a new system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point road shoulder request", "body": "A Conomo Point lessee asked Public Works to lay recycled asphalt on part of the road shoulder. Not wanting to set a precedent, the board will ask Public Works whether such work makes sense across Conomo Point.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School district records request", "body": "The town sent a public records request to the Manchester Essex Regional School District on April 14, 2025, and got a response on April 30. Selectmen and the Finance Committee are reviewing it and may ask for more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Position on Town Meeting articles", "body": "The committee backed every Annual Town Meeting article except Article 7, the Proposition 2 1/2 override for the regional school district. On that one it took no position, saying it is a matter for voters to decide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5, 2025", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "The board adjourned at 6:28 p.m. to Annual Town Meeting in the Essex Elementary School gym.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove police detail rules", "body": "The town administrator will ask the police chief for suggested changes to Centennial Grove rules about police details.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donation portal list", "body": "The town administrator will give selectmen a list of possible causes that could receive donations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the third floor auditorium of Town Hall, 30 Martin St.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "June proclaimed LGBTQ+ Pride Month", "body": "The board will sign a proclamation to be presented May 31, 2025, and approved flying the LGBTQ+ Pride flag on the town flagpole nearest Central Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 yes, 1 member's vote not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Employee of the Year", "body": "The board voted to name a town employee as Employee of the Year. The minutes record one member's vote without a yes or no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Volunteer of the Year", "body": "The board backed the top nominee on its list for Volunteer of the Year. The chair abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the April 14 and 22, 2025, minutes, an Eagle Scout recognition and a permit to film a commercial at Singing Beach on May 22, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town flagpole rules", "body": "There are now two flagpoles at Town Hall, one run by the town and one by the American Legion. The board will clarify how flags are flown on each.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New DPW facility on School Street", "body": "The DPW director showed a concept plan for the former compost site with offices, garages, storage and possible room for police or fire. The board will form a task force with board members and residents to study it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester transfer station expansion", "body": "A proposal on Kondelin Road would handle up to 270 tons of construction debris a day, six days a week. The Board of Health asked to be a party at the hearing over Wolf Trap Brook, wetlands and well water.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proposed mermaid sculpture", "body": "A local artist proposed a life-size bronze mermaid off Masconomo Park that the tide would cover and reveal, paid for privately. The board gave conceptual support and asked her to consult town departments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Masons building purchase", "body": "The purchase and sale agreement is signed, and work on condominium documents is underway.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown signs and bathrooms", "body": "Wayfinding signs have been ordered, and public bathrooms at a few local businesses will open starting Memorial Day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "asbestos testing", "body": "One speaker thanked a board member for helping address a School Street building where siding was being removed without proper asbestos testing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Health Agent", "when": null, "title": "Board of Health update", "body": "A diaper drive collected about 400 packages. First food inspections are done. About 50 to 55 private wells have been reported out of an estimated 100 in town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Drought and water restrictions", "body": "The town is under a state Level 2 restriction, and the state task force meets May 7, 2025, to review it. The town's water supply is fine for now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly review", "body": "A regional Cape Ann emergency planning group is finishing a shelter plan with Gordon College and planning a Cape Ann evacuation traffic plan. An active shooter drill is set for September. Overtime is under control despite reduced staffing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town administrator's report", "body": "The Planning Board's refusal to endorse an ANR plan on Spy Rock Hill is under appeal. Town Meeting went smoothly, with good turnout and electronic voting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "Bike to Work Week is May 12 to 18, 2025, with Bike to Work Day on May 16. Beach tag sales are strong, and the Historic District Commission will hear a duplex plan for 22 Union Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 22, 2025", "title": "Mosquito control hearing", "body": "The Board of Health plans a public hearing with Northeast Mosquito Control.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW task force proposal", "body": "The DPW director will bring a detailed proposal with goals and deliverables for the task force. This is planned for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pride flag and flagpole follow up", "body": "The board will discuss logistics for flying the Pride flag and the rules for each flagpole. This is planned in two weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 7, 2025", "title": "Transfer station hearing", "body": "A Board of Health representative will attend the hearing on the Gloucester transfer station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mayor's fiscal 2026 budget received", "body": "The council accepted receipt of the mayor's proposed fiscal 2026 budget and referred it to the Budget and Finance Committee. That starts a 45-day period in which the council must act.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New budget format and forecasting", "body": "The city adopted five-year budget forecasting for the first time. 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Playground design is funded, and the city applied for Community Preservation money for construction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Comprehensive Plan", "body": "The 10-year plan is close to done. The mayor said he will soon appoint an Implementation Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grant-funded projects", "body": "The city is seeking state and federal money for St. Peter's Marina upgrades and economic development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 budget overview", "body": "General Fund revenue is projected to grow 5.8% to $147.4 million, including nearly $1 million in new growth. Departments were asked to submit level-funded budgets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "School funding", "body": "He proposed a 5.32% increase for education, the second largest in city history, and plans to put $750,000 into a Special Education Stabilization Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Financial reporting award", "body": "The city earned the GFOA Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the seventh year in a row.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Roads and fees", "body": "The paving line item is protected for a third year, backed by the Paving Stabilization Fund. Many city fees were updated to better match the cost of services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 14, 2025", "title": "Department budget reviews", "body": "Budget and Finance reviews clerk, council, police, library, IT and other budgets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 21, 2025", "title": "More department reviews", "body": "Budget and Finance reviews fire, DPW, mayor, community development and others, plus water and sewer rates and the Talbot Rink and Waterways enterprise funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 3, 2025", "title": "School budget review", "body": "Budget and Finance reviews the School Department budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 10, 2025", "title": "Budget public hearing", "body": "The City Council holds a public hearing on the fiscal 2026 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 17, 2025", "title": "Final budget vote", "body": "The City Council takes its final vote on the fiscal 2026 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-06", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Copies for the public", "body": "The budget is posted on the city website, the school budget on the schools' website, and hard copies are at the City Clerk's Office and the library.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 3 aye, Murphy's vote not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "The board approved three pages of year-end transfers moving money between budget lines where budgets fell short.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Year-end transfers and legal costs", "body": "The transfers were typical requests. Board members asked about expected needs, especially higher legal bills of late and current cases.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$750,000 special education reserve fund", "body": "The council adopted the state law allowing a special education reserve fund and moved $750,000 from free cash into it. It covers surprise special education, out-of-district tuition and transport costs. Spending needs both School Committee and council votes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lower speed limits near new library", "body": "The council will ask MassDOT to cut the speed limit on Dale Avenue from 30 mph to 20 mph and on Hancock Street from 30 mph to 15 mph.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing policy and fees", "body": "The council approved the Fire Department's ambulance billing and collection policy and fee schedule, effective July 1, 2025, and wrote off $617,965.54 in uncollectible ambulance bills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$2 million EPA sewer plant grant", "body": "A federal EPA grant of $2,000,000 pays for engineering plans for required upgrades to the city's primary wastewater treatment plant. The local match is $500,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Notary and burial permit fees raised", "body": "The council approved the city clerk's proposed increases to notary and burial permit fees, as laid out in an April 15, 2025, memo.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire apparatus repair space", "body": "The Fire Department may seek proposals to lease space for a fire apparatus repair facility.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants and donations", "body": "The council accepted a $64,500 MassHousing grant to fix up one owner-occupied home, a $3,604.32 thermal imager grant, a $1,000 trail study gift, and donations of $1,300 for veterans, $2,833.61 for seniors and $50 for archives.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police retirement transfers", "body": "The council moved $41,337.43 and $54,508.01 within the Police budget to pay retirement-related costs for staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hesperus Avenue private way loan", "body": "A $100,000 loan request to repair private ways on Hesperus Avenue went to the May 22, 2025, Budget & Finance meeting before a May 27, 2025, public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summer meetings at senior center", "body": "City Council meetings will move to the Rose Baker Senior Center in July and August.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mayor's ordinance changes resubmitted", "body": "Proposed changes to Zoning Board of Appeals membership and the cemeteries advisory committee were withdrawn so a councilor can sponsor them, since the mayor cannot introduce legislation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, a Housing Authority reappointment, and a proclamation naming May 2025 ALS Awareness Month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special education reserve fund", "body": "The city accepted Chapter 40, Section 13E. The fund balance cannot go over 2% of the school district's annual net school spending.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance fees", "body": "A new ambulance billing and collection policy and fee schedule take effect July 1, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Clerk fees", "body": "Notary and burial permit fees went up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Traffic and parking proposals referred", "body": "New proposals went to committee: 25 mph limits in thickly settled areas, a Derby Street cut to 20 mph, one-hour parking on Hough Avenue, Summer Street tow zone, and a right-turn-only rule at Grove and Washington streets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish ordinance", "body": "The shellfish constable's proposed changes to the shellfish ordinance were referred to the Ordinances & Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Fire Station repairs", "body": "A $450,000 request for masonry, garage floors, doors, heating, kitchen and a generator was sent to Budget & Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley Middle School doors and windows", "body": "A request to raise the loan from $6,500,000 to $6,610,000 was sent to Budget & Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Magnolia Avenue conservation land", "body": "A conservation restriction over about 178 acres at 200R Magnolia Avenue, held by the Conservation Commission, was sent to Planning & Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Poles Hill trails", "body": "Cape Ann Trail Stewards donated a Phase 1 trail assessment of the Poles Hill property valued at $1,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "14 Prospect Street housing", "body": "A request to turn a commercial building into seven homes gets a site visit May 16, 2025, at 3 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "parking removals; harbor plan; rat poison policy", "body": "Speakers asked the council to undo recent parking removals near Washington Street, Centennial Avenue and Grove Street, saying a local business has lost customers. Others raised concerns that the harbor plan falls short of coastal standards and asked for stricter limits on rat poison use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Why a special education reserve", "body": "A big jump in out-of-district transportation and special education costs during the FY25 budget led the mayor to propose the fund. The auditor will watch the 2% cap.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor", "when": null, "title": "Financial report award", "body": "The city won an award for its FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, its seventh year in a row.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Apple TV series filming", "body": "A 10-episode Apple TV series is filming in Gloucester now, with the rest to be filmed in August.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 27, 2025", "title": "Zoning change of use hearing", "body": "The hearing on a new zoning section for change of use without exterior changes was continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 27, 2025", "title": "Hesperus Avenue loan hearing", "body": "Budget & Finance reviews the $100,000 loan, then a public hearing follows.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for a Health Department update on Good Harbor creek, more moped and sidewalk parking enforcement, a traffic study at Centennial, Grove and Washington, and repainted rainbow crosswalks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board reorganization", "body": "Selectman Alva Ingaharro was chosen as chair and Selectman Peter Phippen as clerk of the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief to serve as harbormaster", "body": "Starting July 1, 2025, the police chief will be harbormaster, an option in his job description. The current harbormaster becomes deputy harbormaster with no change to his planned fiscal 2026 hourly wage.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove rules and rental rates", "body": "The board approved revised Grove regulations with a new rental rate structure, limited power to waive a police detail when alcohol is present, fire safety and permit language, and Camp Dory language.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot engineering contract amendment", "body": "Webb Engineering's contract was amended to add final plans, bid help, construction engineering and a federally required spill prevention plan, estimated at $14,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seek new tenant for 28 Main Street", "body": "The town administrator will issue a request for proposals for the town property, whose 10-year lease ends June 30, 2025. The yearly rent will be negotiated with the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water plant security camera", "body": "The town will install and test the camera funded at Town Meeting but keep it turned off until the union contract, now in mediation, includes new language.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police and fire accident insurance", "body": "The board approved the fiscal year 2026 Police and Fire Accident Insurance Policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dead tree removal on town land", "body": "The DPW's tree contractor will remove three dead trees on town land after a request. The tree warden supported it and has funding in place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual appointments and assessor vacancy", "body": "The board made yearly appointments starting July 1, 2025, including inspectors, shellfish officials and emergency planning members. It also filled a vacant Board of Assessors seat until the next town election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Strategic Planning Committee appointments", "body": "Ten appointments were put on hold until the town administrator confirms each applicant still wants to serve.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police vacation carryover", "body": "Acting as the Personnel Board, the selectmen let a police officer carry 80 hours of vacation into the next fiscal year, with the chief's support.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $1,007,877.49 and the minutes of its May 5, 2025, meeting. Selectman Cameron abstained on the minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Centennial Grove regulations", "body": "The Grove now has a new rental rate structure and updated rules on police details, fire safety and Camp Dory. A new document will be posted on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Online donation portal", "body": "A new electronic portal will let people donate to town entities at no cost to the town. Donors pay a user fee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Indoor entertainment at Grove Cottage", "body": "The board favors looking into a year-round indoor entertainment license for the cottage. The town administrator will draft guidelines.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assessing assistant position", "body": "The board decided not to create an assessing assistant job or change the existing assessors' clerk position.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "Volunteers estimate the project at $400,000 to $500,000. About $57,000 has been raised privately. Community Preservation money could cover up to $49,999 in materials and a state PARC grant up to $100,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer plant upgrade", "body": "Essex's share may be paid through taxes, sewer betterments and a betterment interest surplus fund. Gloucester says debt payments likely will not be charged to Essex until fiscal year 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal fuel depot", "body": "A site visit will set the depot's exact layout on the Landing Road side of the sewer line before the design is finished and put out to bid.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Landing Road excavation pile", "body": "Most at the meeting favored removing the pile. The Board of Public Works will get a cost and time estimate, and funding could go to the fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Cottage improvements", "body": "Heating and air conditioning may be donated by a local contractor. Volunteers are repainting trim, the DPW cleaned the grounds and an electrician will check the ceiling fans.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point recycled asphalt", "body": "The DPW will place recycled asphalt in the town right of way next to one leaseholder who asked, and will consider other requests case by case.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "public comment timing; harbormaster change", "body": "Two speakers asked that public comment be moved to the start of meetings or held at both the start and end. One speaker said the board should have talked with the current harbormaster before voting to make him deputy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Council on Aging", "when": null, "title": "Senior survey and needs assessment", "body": "UMass Boston presented highlights of its Essex senior survey and needs assessment. The full report is on the town website under Town News.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Boat permit lottery", "body": "Twelve nonresidents applied for 10 boat launch and parking permits. One duplicate entry was disqualified, leaving 11 in the drawing. Ten winners were drawn and one alternate named.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Department of Public Works", "when": null, "title": "Pickleball location", "body": "The DPW superintendent said pickleball courts are better suited to Centennial Grove than Memorial Park.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 27, 2025", "title": "Boat permit payments", "body": "The 10 lottery winners must pay the $1,000 fee to get a placard. If a winner does not pay, the alternate gets the pass.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 21, 2025", "title": "Planning Board hearing", "body": "The Planning Board holds a public hearing at 7:15 p.m. at Town Hall on a proposed Open Space Residential Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9, 2025", "title": "Affordable Housing Trust representative", "body": "Chairman Ingaharro was picked as the board's representative. Her appointment will be ratified at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9, 2025", "title": "Donation sign language", "body": "The town administrator will draft wording for signs with a QR code for donations for the board's review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tennis court report", "body": "Project volunteers will prepare a full report. The board will then decide again whether to take over the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-05-19", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 32, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer upgrade funding plan", "body": "The Board of Public Works will settle on a funding plan for Essex's share and meet with the selectmen. The town administrator will check rules on interest for new betterments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facility Planning Committee", "body": "The board supports creating a Facility Planning Committee with three-year staggered terms, subject to a one-page charge, and will look for three at-large members. The committee would guide DPW, public safety and other building projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring change log", "body": "The harbormaster must start immediately keeping a log of mooring changes, including new moorings and assignments from the waiting list, in a format to be checked at the next meeting. One member abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide home rule petition", "body": "The chair will work with town counsel to draft a home rule petition consistent with the Annual Town Meeting vote on rodenticides.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the May 5, 2025, minutes and self-guided tour plaques for the historical museum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town flag policy", "body": "The board held a first reading of an updated flag policy that simplifies half-staff rules, sets aside one flagpole for commemorative flags and makes clear the Select Board authorizes all flags on town property. A revised draft returns next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rodenticide rules", "body": "The town is preparing a home rule petition to the state Legislature to carry out the Town Meeting vote on rodenticides.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor management plan", "body": "The board reviewed a draft harbor management plan and said its strategic goals need wider public input beyond the committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department access checks", "body": "The fire chief will review property access, driveways and obstacles to emergency response over the summer and fall, and notify residents of problems. The board agreed he should proceed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach parking", "body": "A private lot near the beach will no longer offer scout run parking; the owner declined a town offer to manage it. The board will take up parking options at a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor enterprise fund", "body": "The Harbor Advisory Committee is discussing a possible harbor enterprise fund and locations for a harbormaster's office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Moorings for Manchester Marine", "body": "A records request showed Manchester Marine rented 12 spaces, more than the 10 expected. Its mooring permits rose from 12 in 2023 to 36 in 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Powder House Hill Apartments", "body": "The state ruled the developer lacked a compliant affirmative housing plan, so the units did not count on the town's Subsidized Housing Inventory. A revised plan will add units as they turn over.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board members", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The Historic District Commission will hold a June 5, 2025, hearing on the Cargo building. Senior center fundraising planning is moving ahead, and the Downtown Improvement Planning Committee is discussing a business incubation program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 20, 2025", "title": "Town election", "body": "Annual town election day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 26, 2025", "title": "Memorial Day service", "body": "Memorial Day service and parade begins at 9 a.m. at the American Legion. Public bathroom signs go up starting Memorial Day weekend.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 5, 2025", "title": "Cargo building hearing", "body": "Historic District Commission public hearing on the Cargo building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy and mooring log review", "body": "The board will review a revised flag policy and check the harbormaster's mooring log format at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-05-19", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facility committee charge", "body": "Staff will bring a one-page charge for the Facility Planning Committee referencing the 25-year facilities plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-05-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beauport Ambulance contract", "body": "The board approved a five-year contract with Beauport Ambulance Service, Inc., starting July 1, 2025, and named it Rockport's primary EMS provider. The newer town ambulance will be sold; the older one becomes an incident command vehicle.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board officers elected", "body": "Paul Murphy was elected chair and Don Southard vice chair of the Select Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging director", "body": "The board appointed the Council on Aging's program specialist as its new director, an at-will employee, effective May 21, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Historical Commission member", "body": "A new member was appointed to the Historical Commission for a term expiring June 30, 2025, subject to the board's membership policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Apple TV film permit", "body": "Apple TV may film a series in the downtown Bearskin Neck area. Fees must be paid in advance, the production must show outreach to affected residents, and town leaders may suspend the permit at any time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Illuminations fireworks", "body": "The 12th annual Illuminations event was approved with a beer garden open 3 to 8 p.m., fenced, with ID checks, last call 30 minutes before the end and police authority to stop service.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fourth of July and teen event", "body": "The board approved the Rockport Fireman's Association July 4 events and parade, and use of Evans Field for the YMCA and Gloucester Health Department teen summer send-off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing wetlands survey", "body": "The board approved a contract with BSC Group for an ANRAD survey to identify wetlands and mark property for the Affordable Housing Trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach home rebuild", "body": "A Long Beach home may be rebuilt on the same footprint and raised out of the flood zone, subject to the Long Beach regulations and all permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor display permits", "body": "Artesano's, Fleur Cuisine and Gallery #1 may display goods outdoors if they fully follow the outdoor display policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, seasonal hires, the Rotary Club reading of the Declaration of Independence and other routine items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance service change", "body": "After about two years of discussion, the town is moving to private ambulance service. The contract is modeled on Hamilton's, and the town administrator said 911 service will not be reduced.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "MBTA train noise", "body": "Talks continue with the MBTA over noise from an HVAC system. The MBTA promised cooperation, and the board invited state Sen. Bruce Tarr to a meeting but has not heard back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA Teen Center building", "body": "Town leaders are waiting for the YMCA to share its plans for the Teen Center building. A board member said he would ask that it be put on a future agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigration and ICE; water and sewer rate notices; film permit payment; YMCA Teen Center; transparency; public gatherings", "body": "Speakers asked the board to join a forum on a welcoming statement about immigration and the state attorney general's policy on ICE, asked for wider notice of water and sewer rate meetings, and asked how much the town will be paid for filming. Others asked about the YMCA Teen Center, an old executive session and public interviews for appointments; one asked about crowd limits for a planned June 14, 2025, protest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Rockport Garden Club", "when": null, "title": "Garden Club work", "body": "The nearly 100-year-old club has over 170 members. It worked with the DPW on water restrictions, expanded the rain barrel program and is planting for drought resilience.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Year-end finances", "body": "Year-end transfers will come at upcoming meetings, with the Finance Committee doing its part, as the town prepares for FY2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1, 2025", "title": "Ambulance service begins", "body": "Beauport Ambulance takes over as Rockport's primary EMS provider.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end transfers", "body": "The board and Finance Committee will act on year-end budget transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-05-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-05-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA building on agenda", "body": "A board member will ask the chair to put the YMCA Teen Center building on a future agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-05-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Local 25 mph speed limit option", "body": "The city adopted a state law that lets it set a 25 mph limit in thickly settled or business areas without asking the state. It applies where no limit is posted and changes nothing right away.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ask state to lower Derby Street limit", "body": "The council will send MassDOT a letter, with a speed study, asking to cut the Derby Street speed limit from 30 mph to 15 mph. The council first amended the request from 20 mph to 15 mph, 6 to 0.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Floodplain zoning updated for FEMA maps", "body": "The floodplain overlay district now uses FEMA flood maps dated July 8, 2025. Lot coverage limits in AE zones now leave out land below 5 feet elevation, and notice rules were updated.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two-hour parking at Fort Square lot", "body": "The lot next to the Gemmellaro Ciaramitaro Playground now has a two-hour limit from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, after complaints that workers parked there all day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 1 to 5", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Change of use without exterior changes", "body": "The council rejected a zoning amendment to ease rules when a building changes use without exterior changes. The Planning Board and city lawyer opposed it. A motion to withdraw it first failed 3 to 3.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Magnolia Avenue conservation restriction", "body": "The council approved a conservation restriction from Essex County Greenbelt over about 178 acres. Greenbelt will own the land and keep it open to the public, and the Conservation Commission will hold the restriction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Fire Station repairs", "body": "The council approved $450,000 from the Building Maintenance Stabilization Fund for masonry, garage floors, overhead doors, heating, kitchen repairs and a generator at the Central Fire Station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Workers' compensation transfer", "body": "The council moved $50,000 from the health insurance account to cover workers' compensation settlement costs above the fiscal 2025 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election police details and senior center gifts", "body": "The council moved $214.45 and $4,563.44 to pay police details for the April 24, 2025, special city election and accepted $655 in donations for the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority and Zoning Board seats", "body": "The council filled unexpired terms on the Gloucester Housing Authority, through May 17, 2028, and the Zoning Board of Appeals, through Feb. 15, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterways fee changes", "body": "Proposed changes to fees the Waterways Board charges the public were pulled from the consent agenda and sent to both the Budget and Finance and the Ordinances and Administration committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent reappointments and fee and spending requests to committees, and withdrew a demolition delay zoning proposal without prejudice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Floodplain rules", "body": "New FEMA maps take effect July 8, 2025. Adopting them keeps Gloucester in the National Flood Insurance Program, which offers lower cost flood insurance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Food permit fees", "body": "The public health director proposed changes to the city's food permit fee structure. It was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterways Board fees", "body": "Proposed changes to fees charged to the public went to two council committees for review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Specialized opt-in building code", "body": "The sustainability coordinator sent a memo on adopting the specialized opt-in energy code. It was for information only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay", "body": "A proposal to add a demolition delay section to the zoning ordinance was withdrawn without prejudice, so it can come back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bunker Hill reenactment", "body": "A reenactment marking the battle's 250th anniversary will be held at Stage Fort Park. Admission is free, organizers will pay for police, fire and DPW services, and shuttle buses will run from parking lots and the train station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bond Hill radio site", "body": "The fire chief asked for $18,000 for radio equipment at the planned Bond Hill tower site. It was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester Crossing site plan", "body": "Changes to the Gloucester Crossing site plan were sent to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing zoning data", "body": "The planning director said a data set on nonconforming lots, based on GIS data, should be ready by July to help a Planning Board housing subcommittee shape narrower zoning changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "housing supply; Historical Commission vote; school demolition; zoning reform; floodplain administration", "body": "Speakers raised the need for more housing, questioned a recent Historical Commission vote and praised the crew demolishing East Gloucester Elementary School. During hearings, speakers and letters supported the change of use amendment's goal and asked for clearer floodplain administrator duties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Director", "when": null, "title": "FEMA flood map update", "body": "The last flood study was in 2018. The 2024 revision for Essex County mostly changes inland areas and must be written into city zoning for flood insurance eligibility.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor", "when": null, "title": "Money for management audits", "body": "A $30,000 request to set aside money for City Council management audits under the city charter was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 24, 2025", "title": "Prospect Street housing permit", "body": "The hearing on converting a commercial building on Prospect Street to seven homes was continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Derby Street letter", "body": "The council's letter and speed study go to MassDOT, which decides on the lower limit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street sweeping parking ban", "body": "A councilor asked the mayor to enforce the parking ban during street sweeping.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-05-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-05-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee reviews", "body": "Budget and Finance will take up the fee, audit, radio and fire background check requests. Capital Improvement Advisory Board reappointments go to Ordinances and Administration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-05-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board officers for the year", "body": "Ann Harrison was chosen as chair and John Round as vice chair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conservation deal on Colburn Road land", "body": "The board approved and signed a purchase and sale agreement and a conservation restriction for land at 0 Colburn Road. Some members said a more strategic approach to conservation is needed, given how much town land is already restricted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conservation restriction on Forest Lane land", "body": "The board signed a conservation restriction on Forest Lane land, part of a land swap under the DeNormandie Landscape Partnership Grant to create connected blocks of conserved land, as explained by Essex County Greenbelt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facility Planning Committee charge", "body": "The board approved the committee's charge as amended. It will oversee major building projects and engage and inform the public. Members will serve three-year terms, with staggered first appointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Newspapers of record", "body": "The Cricket is the town's official newspaper of record, with the Gloucester Daily Times as the alternate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor license manager change at 35 Beach", "body": "The board approved a change of manager on the alcohol license for 35 Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda passed: May 19, 2025, minutes, a Small Businessperson of the Year proclamation, annual reappointments and the Beach Bums livery license renewal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy", "body": "On second reading, the board clarified where commemorative flags fly and that a proclamation must go with each one. It will review the policy once more before final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Meeting protocols for boards", "body": "The board weighed requiring in-person meetings for boards that make legal rulings while letting advisory committees meet virtually. It will ask affected committees for input first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterfront special events", "body": "A draft adding waterfront events to the special event permit policy was called too restrictive and sent back to the Harbor Advisory Committee. One idea: events that need a Coast Guard permit would trigger the town process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street culvert project", "body": "A challenge to the state Chapter 91 license for the culvert project could delay it and put $4.5 million in federal BRIC funding at risk. Town counsel will be consulted, and an executive session may be needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach parking", "body": "Options include school lots on weekends, the American Legion lot and continuing the Beach Bums shuttle. Members will reach out to the Boy Scouts, the American Legion and the schools.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mason Building", "body": "Updated condominium documents should be ready next week, but delays at the registry of deeds may push back the closing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown and trails", "body": "Wayfinding signs arrive this week. Downtown improvement work with the Chamber is building a business outreach package, and the Bike and Pedestrian Committee is working on trail access on Pine Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one offered public comment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Bike and Pedestrian Committee", "when": null, "title": "Bicycle Friendly Community award", "body": "The League of American Bicyclists named the town a bike friendly community, one of 13 in Massachusetts and 359 in the nation. Judged on five categories and 40 subcategories, the town ranked second in the state.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Leadership transition", "body": "The incoming town administrator will work two full days a week during the last three weeks of June to meet department heads and review projects. A detailed operations status memo is being prepared.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Staffing and boards", "body": "The town administrator reported on personnel matters and said there has been a resignation from the Manchester Housing Authority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Other updates", "body": "Senior Center fundraising planning is underway, the beach is open, StarLink may be installed at the bathhouse for staff, and Essex Tech is moving to a lottery admission system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9, 2025", "title": "Downtown visioning session", "body": "The Planning Board will hold a visioning session on the downtown area in the High School cafeteria.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee interviews and appointments", "body": "A Board of Health candidate will be interviewed in two weeks. A Community Preservation Committee appointment is on hold until other administrative matters are resolved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facility Planning Committee members", "body": "The town will advertise for at-large members and ask other committees to name representatives.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy final review", "body": "The board will review the amended flag policy once more before final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor display of goods", "body": "French House Fine Art and 7th Wave may display goods outdoors, subject to full compliance with the town's outdoor display policy and rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Farmers market cider license", "body": "Far From the Tree, LLC may sell four-packs of cider cans to go on Rockport Farmers Market dates, subject to the alcohol rules and a successful CORI check.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, a library donation, two Long Beach lease changes, seasonal hires and year-end transfers. The chair abstained because his family is donating to the library in honor of his late mother.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss strategy for union negotiations and pending litigation, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water ban lifted", "body": "Water restrictions were lifted June 2 after the state downgraded drought conditions to level zero, which is normal for the northeast region.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water leak detection", "body": "A contractor found 12 water main breaks, two of them large. Six are still to be fixed. Repairs to at least four major leaks are saving about 100,000 gallons a day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement", "body": "The DPW is choosing an engineering firm for the meter replacement project. Industry standards suggest meter losses of about 3% to 5% of total metered use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summer paving", "body": "Paving of Pasture Road, the Town Hall Annex lot, the school gravel lot and Ramsden Way will happen after school closes, followed by sidewalk work, striping and crosswalks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coast Guard buoy removal", "body": "The harbormaster raised concern that the Coast Guard plans to pull navigational buoys along the East Coast. The Coast Guard is taking comments through the harbormaster.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigration enforcement policy; film shoot fees; year-end transfers; Coast Guard buoys; June 14 protest", "body": "Speakers asked whether Rockport has a policy for dealing with federal immigration enforcement and asked the board to put it on an agenda. Others asked what fees were charged for a downtown film shoot, objected to donations and year-end transfers on the consent agenda, and noted a planned June 14 protest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Unaccounted for water", "body": "The annual report showed 37% of water unaccounted for. With repairs the DPW estimates about 20% now and aims for 10% to 15%. Professional leak detection will be done every two years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Reservoir help", "body": "The board overseeing Steel Derrick quarry released 5 million to 6 million gallons of water, which will feed Flat Ledge and Carlson's. Water levels are posted weekly on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Immigration enforcement", "body": "The town follows state laws governing its dealings with federal law enforcement and has no separate local process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Graduation scholarships", "body": "Rockport High School gave $330,000 in scholarships to 42 graduates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 10, 2025", "title": "Coast Guard buoys on agenda", "body": "The board will take up the Coast Guard's plan to remove navigational buoys.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Mid to late summer 2025", "title": "Next DPW update", "body": "The DPW will give the board another water system update.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Film shoot fees", "body": "The chair said the board will find out what fees were charged for the downtown movie shoot and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town to oversee tennis court design", "body": "The town will run the design and permitting phase of the Memorial Park tennis court project if the Friends group turns over the $56,000 it raised. Chairman Ingaharro voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Weston & Sampson design contract", "body": "The town administrator may sign a contract with Weston & Sampson, estimated at $55,000 for design and permitting, not counting construction oversight fees. Chairman Ingaharro voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Request for regional school lease", "body": "The board told the town administrator to formally ask, on the board's behalf, for a copy of the current lease between Manchester and the regional school district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shea's Restaurant land lease", "body": "The board approved and signed a successor land lease with the new owners of Shea's Restaurant for the corner of the building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Safety training grant paperwork", "body": "The chairman may sign paperwork for a Department of Industrial Accidents safety training grant of up to $25,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Climate resilience grant support letter", "body": "The board ratified a support letter for a regional Town Green application to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's Accelerated Climate Resilience Grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Discounted harbormaster boat", "body": "The board accepted an offer of a deeply discounted boat to replace the Harbormaster Department's Boston Whaler, used mainly for patrols on the lake.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Surplus supplies procedure revised", "body": "The board revised the town's written rules for getting rid of surplus supplies worth less than $10,000 under state law Chapter 30B, Section 15.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Selectmen named to outside boards", "body": "Chairman Ingaharro was named to the Affordable Housing Trust, Local Emergency Planning Committee and the school district's Number Crunching Committee. Selectman Phippen was named MAPC representative and to the Great Marsh Coalition. Selectman Cameron will meet quarterly with the Chamber.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yearly appointments starting July 1", "body": "The board made appointments to the Board of Registrars, Council on Aging, harbormaster's assistant and three part-time police officers, and reappointed KP Law as town counsel for one year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Licenses", "body": "The board approved a senior commercial shellfish permit and ratified a one-day entertainment license for Essex River Cultural District Day at the Shipbuilding Museum on June 28, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $343,010.98, the May 19, 2025, minutes, and a Small Business Week proclamation for June 1 to June 7, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Surplus property disposal rules", "body": "The town updated its written procedures for disposing of tangible supplies worth less than $10,000 under Chapter 30B, Section 15.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Indoor entertainment license for Grove Cottage", "body": "The town administrator outlined ideas for a permanent indoor entertainment license at the Centennial Grove Cottage, with controls. A final form of license comes back at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "The project could cost up to about $500,000. The Friends group raised about $56,000 and will seek Community Preservation and PARC grant money. The board also asked town counsel whether courts could become parking.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal fuel depot site", "body": "Three sites in the DPW yard are under review. One may be part of the old landfill and need heavy permitting; another has a contaminated soil pile. The state DEP is expected to clarify one site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation pile removal", "body": "Removing and disposing of the pile of street excavation material is projected to cost about $150,000. It will go on the list of possible fall Town Meeting articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer plant upgrade costs", "body": "If Essex uses betterments to pay its share of Gloucester's wastewater plant upgrade, state law requires 2% interest on unpaid balances unless special legislation waives it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donation portal and signs", "body": "An online donation portal has been set up on the town website. The board reviewed designs for QR code signs and will keep talking about them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "school building equity; new growth costs; tennis courts; regionalization; Public Works stabilization account; town property leases", "body": "Speakers asked about Essex's lack of an ownership stake in the Manchester school buildings and questioned whether new growth and subdivisions pay for themselves. Others urged keeping the tennis project private, opposed more regionalization, backed a Public Works stabilization account, and called open space development a poor deal for the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for May 17 to June 6, 2025", "body": "Covered the Shea's lease, fuel depot sites, the roughly $150,000 excavation pile, 2% betterment interest for sewer costs and the donation portal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Housing Trust and tourism grant", "body": "Past Housing Authority members had not answered about joining the Affordable Housing Trust. No major project fit a Destination Development Capital Grant; nonprofits were contacted about their interest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 18, 2025, 7 p.m.", "title": "Planning Board hearing on 44 Main Street", "body": "The Planning Board will hear a special permit request for one business unit and six two-bedroom homes, plus the continued Essex Park Road OSRD hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 23, 2025, 6 p.m.", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board will review the Grove Cottage entertainment license, donation sign design and Strategic Planning Committee appointments, which were tabled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot follow-up", "body": "The town administrator will get soil test data from the DPW and find out about worker training needs and DEP timelines before the soil pile is moved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "August 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting articles", "body": "The board will begin taking up possible fall Town Meeting articles, including removal of the excavation pile.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0, 1 present", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New shellfish limits", "body": "Recreational diggers are capped at 30 one-day permits a day and 15 surf clams a day, within the 15 pound daily and 60 pound weekly limits. Surf clams under five inches are restricted. One councilor voted present.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$100,000 loan for Hesperus Avenue private ways", "body": "The city will borrow $100,000 to repair and pave private ways at 181 to 188 Hesperus Avenue. Abutting owners repay the full cost through betterments over no more than 10 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New food permit fees", "body": "The council approved the Health Department's new food permit fee structure from its May 20, 2025, memo. Fees are based on food safety risk and add a permit for temporary events.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yearly report on multifamily housing permits", "body": "Starting Jan. 1, 2026, the Building Commissioner must report each year how many permits were issued for multifamily units under the Multi-Family Overlay District, the city's 3A zoning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester Crossing site changes", "body": "The council found three changes minor: an 81 space parking lot with 54 spaces leased to the Beauport Hotel, a wider Market Street and a wider Market Basket loading dock.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Permit decision for 964 Washington Street", "body": "The council formally adopted its decision granting HB Development Corp. a special permit to convert a single-family home to four units in the R-20 district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$5 fee to replace lost dog tags", "body": "The City Clerk's Office may charge a $5 fee to replace a lost dog tag.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$30,000 fund for council audits", "body": "The council moved $30,000 into a new fund it can use to conduct management audits under Section 7-12 of the City Charter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department transfers", "body": "The council moved $18,000 to buy radio equipment for a planned Bond Hill fire radio site, plus small transfers totaling $1,134.06 to pay police for background checks on new fire hires.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals membership change", "body": "A proposed change to Zoning Board of Appeals membership rules went to the Planning & Development Committee and Planning Board, with a hearing set for July 8, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda and the May 27, 2025, minutes, and corrected a wording error in floodplain zoning minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish ordinance updated", "body": "The new rules limit one-day recreational permits to 30 a day and add a daily limit of 15 surf clams and a five inch minimum size for surf clams.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Food permit fees raised", "body": "Food permit fees, last raised in 2007, now follow a risk-based schedule. A new temporary event permit lets vendors at several events a year buy one permit instead of one per event.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dog tag replacement fee", "body": "A new $5 fee applies to replacing a lost dog tag.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Multifamily permit report required", "body": "A new ordinance requires a yearly report to the Mayor and council on multifamily housing permits under the overlay district, starting Jan. 1, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New proposals sent to committee", "body": "Proposed changes to rules for the Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee, the cemetery rules and covered pay-as-you-throw trash barrels went to the Ordinances & Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester Crossing", "body": "Planned changes include a new 81 space lot, wider Market Street and a bigger Market Basket loading dock. Room remains for a possible assisted living facility, with talks underway with a local nonprofit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley Middle School doors and windows", "body": "A request to raise the loan for doors and windows from $6,500,000 to $6,610,000 had its hearing opened and continued to Aug. 12, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hesperus Avenue private ways", "body": "The DPW confirmed the roads need repair. The $100,000 loan will pay for permanent repairs and paving, repaid by the abutters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bond Hill fire radio site", "body": "The Fire Department is buying $18,000 in radio equipment for a planned radio site at Bond Hill.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "grinder pump replacement cost; Hesperus Avenue road repairs", "body": "One resident raised concerns about the cost of replacing a private grinder pump. At the Hesperus Avenue hearing, an abutter spoke strongly in favor of the road repair loan. No one spoke against any item at the hearings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 budget", "body": "Revenue is projected to rise 5.8% to a total of $147.4 million. School funding rises 5.32%. Departments were level funded, there are no workforce cuts, and new positions include an Economic Development Coordinator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Closing the budget gap", "body": "A January 2025 five-year projection showed a $3.3 million fiscal 2026 deficit at level service. The overlay reserve was raised from $400,000 to $450,000 to cover new HEROS Act exemptions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Health Inspector", "when": null, "title": "How food fees were set", "body": "Fees reflect the risk of foodborne illness and inspection time for each type of business. Gloucester was behind state food safety rules, and the department is taking an education first approach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Items sent to committees", "body": "The Mayor asked the council to accept a $684,282 Community Development Block Grant, named two co-poet laureates and a Historical Commission appointee, and sent year-end budget transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 17, 2025", "title": "Budget vote", "body": "The council will discuss and vote on the fiscal 2026 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 8, 2025", "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals hearing", "body": "Public hearing on changes to Zoning Board of Appeals membership.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 12, 2025", "title": "O'Maley loan hearing continues", "body": "The council resumes the hearing on raising the O'Maley doors and windows loan to $6,610,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Requests to the Mayor", "body": "Councilors asked what role Gloucester police have in ICE enforcement, asked for enforcement against parking on sidewalks and sought more information on the grinder pump concern.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Petitions and events to committee", "body": "National Grid pole and underground line petitions and street closures for the Fishtown Horribles Parade on July 3, 2025, and Annisquam Sea Fair on July 26, 2025, went to Planning & Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter backing coastal buoys", "body": "The board signed a letter to the U.S. Coast Guard supporting keeping navigational buoys along the coast. The harbormasters oppose a Coast Guard modernization plan that would remove some buoys to save money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two Board of Health members", "body": "The board appointed two new Board of Health members, one for a term ending June 30, 2026, and one for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust member", "body": "The board appointed a new trustee to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Blue Lantern outdoor display", "body": "The Blue Lantern may display goods outdoors as long as it fully follows the town's outdoor display policy and rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog donations, seasonal hires and year-end transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coast Guard buoy plan", "body": "Harbormasters said the buoys are like road signs and traffic lights for boaters, and many boats lack the electronic devices the Coast Guard plan assumes. The town administrator listed buoys of grave concern.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigration enforcement", "body": "No one spoke during public comment. The chair noted that several residents have raised worries about federal immigration agents targeting local people.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Immigration enforcement concerns", "body": "The town will follow state and federal law as needed and will not deviate, since it does not have the authority to.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormasters", "when": null, "title": "Navigational buoys", "body": "The Coast Guard wants to downsize because of budget concerns. The harbormasters asked the board to oppose removing buoys.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer borrowing note", "body": "The board adopted the bond counsel vote for the sale of $4,100,000 in bond anticipation notes for water and sewer projects. It is the first of two planned notes before a full bond is issued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yacht club liquor license change", "body": "After a public hearing, the board removed the rooftop deck and floats from the Manchester Yacht Club's licensed premises, so members may bring their own drinks onto the docks from their boats. Club drinks still cannot be taken outside.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Deadline on unsafe house", "body": "The Board of Health may move toward receivership of a house lacking running water unless contracts for hot and cold water and roofing are in place by July 1, 2025, with progress reports every two months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Amended flag policy", "body": "The board adopted the amended town flag policy on final reading.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Forster flag at Town Hall", "body": "The Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum may fly the Forster flag on the Town Hall flagpole July 1 to 6, 2025, marking the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. The board signed a proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "The board approved interdepartmental transfers and a reserve fund request as presented, after questions on health insurance surplus, police overtime and annual report printing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board and committee appointments", "body": "The board appointed new members to the Board of Health (term ending June 30, 2027), the Historic District Commission as museum representative (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028) and the Council on Aging (ending June 30, 2028).", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual reappointments", "body": "The board reappointed committee members on its list except for the Board of Health, Cultural Council and Stream Team.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved June 2, 2025, minutes and a short-term paying guest license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy adopted", "body": "The amended flag policy simplifies half-staff rules, designates a flagpole for commemorative flags and confirms the Select Board authorizes all flags on town property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Retiree health insurance shares", "body": "Proposed: Medicare-eligible retirees would move from a 75/25 to a 70/30 town and retiree split, and pre-65 retirees from 70/30 to 50/50. The board wants retiree counts and savings figures before deciding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hybrid meetings for hearing boards", "body": "The board discussed requiring hybrid meetings for adjudicatory boards but questioned its authority under state law. It will revisit the idea at its second July meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator transition", "body": "The town clerk swore in Antonio Barletta as town administrator, effective July 1, 2025. Outgoing Town Administrator Greg Federspiel said the transition was going well.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center", "body": "A survey for the Senior Center will be sent out soon and interviews are being set up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cargo building", "body": "After two Historic District Commission hearings on the Cargo building, the applicants changed their plans.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Possible trash pickup disruption", "body": "Union negotiations with the trash vendor could disrupt pickup in July. Contingency plans are in place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Treasurer/Collector", "when": null, "title": "Bond note terms", "body": "The $4.1 million note drew a favorable interest rate, and the board noted the town's strong financial position.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board members", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The DPW installed new wayfinding signs, the beach is open with Starlink service for beach staff, the Harbor Advisory Committee discussed a harbor enterprise fund, and the School Committee is working on a 10-year plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1, 2025", "title": "Repair contracts deadline", "body": "Owners of the house without running water must have water and roofing contracts in place or face receivership steps.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1, 2025", "title": "New town administrator starts", "body": "Antonio Barletta takes over as town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health reappointments and hybrid rules", "body": "The board will take up Board of Health reappointments and hybrid meeting protocols, and check committee attendance before other reappointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-06-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Retiree insurance decision", "body": "Staff will bring retiree counts and savings estimates before the board votes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash to lower tax levy", "body": "The council used $681,913 in free cash to reduce the FY2026 tax levy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City department budgets", "body": "The council approved each city department's FY2026 budget in separate votes. The largest included debt service at $15,093,491, pensions at $13,387,946, fire at $11,799,743, health and life insurance at $11,134,958 and police uniform at $7,282,095.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice budget", "body": "The snow and ice removal budget was set at $766,600. One councilor opposed, saying the city regularly overspends this line and it should be raised.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School budget", "body": "The council approved a bottom-line FY2026 School Department budget of $54,228,897. Rising special education and health care costs drove the increase.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revenue and abatement reserve", "body": "The council approved FY2026 General Fund revenue of $147,923,433 and a $450,000 reserve for abatements and exemptions, up $50,000 to cover added HERO Act benefits. Net available funds total $147,473,433.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation spending", "body": "The council approved $1,008,600 in Community Preservation Fund revenue and spending: $100,860 each for open space, community housing and historic preservation, $50,430 for administration and $655,590 for a general reserve.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent, 1 recused", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water budget", "body": "The water enterprise budget and revenues were set at $8,529,786. One councilor recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Recorded as 7 and as 6 in favor, 1 opposed", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water rate raised 5%", "body": "The water rate rises to $11.99 per thousand gallons, up $0.57 or 5% from $11.42, effective July 1, 2025, retroactive to April 1, 2025. One councilor recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer budget", "body": "The sewer enterprise budget and revenues were set at $10,638,127.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer rate raised 2%", "body": "The sewer rate rises to $19.89 per thousand gallons, up $0.39 or 2% from $19.50, effective July 1, 2025, retroactive to April 1, 2025. The increase is meant to cure deficits from the past two years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 absent", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rink and waterways budgets", "body": "The Talbot Rink budget was set at $385,853 and the Waterways budget at $655,712, which funds a deputy harbormaster position.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revolving funds and school meals", "body": "The council renewed school and city revolving funds with set spending limits and approved $2 million for the school food service program, paid from $2 million in expected receipts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer rates", "body": "Water rises to $11.99 and sewer to $19.89 per thousand gallons for the twelve-month billing period effective July 1, 2025, retroactive to April 1, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer treatment plant upgrade", "body": "Borrowing approved last year for plant upgrades will likely show up in the FY2028 budget, the chief financial officer said. Federal ARPA money went to early project costs, and city engineers are seeking grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pension funding", "body": "The pension system is expected to be fully funded in 2034. The auditor said the city's yearly payment would then drop, freeing money for retiree health costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Budget and Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 budget totals", "body": "Combined spending is $171,738,896: $147,473,433 General Fund, $20,209,478 enterprise funds, $1,008,600 Community Preservation and $3,047,385 in revolving fund authorizations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Budget and Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Budget growth and pressures", "body": "The General Fund, CPA and enterprise budgets total about $169 million, up 4.29% or $7 million. Drivers include pensions, debt, health care, paving and schools. Expiring aid includes $6.8 million in ESSER and $23 million in ARPA funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Budget and Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Reserve balances", "body": "The Capital Projects Stabilization Fund has about $8.5 million for FY2026, the Building Maintenance Stabilization Fund about $3.7 million and the General Stabilization Fund about $5.1 million. Policy sends 40% and 20% of free cash to the first two.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice budgeting", "body": "Unspent snow and ice money cannot move to other departments under state law, and it is the only budget allowed to run a deficit, which can be covered in the budget or from stabilization.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-17", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1, 2025", "title": "Budget takes effect", "body": "The FY2026 budget begins July 1, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public safety reappointments", "body": "The board reappointed the emergency management director and three Board of Fire Engineers members for terms ending June 30, 2026, and two animal control officers for terms ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Millbrook Meadow Committee member", "body": "A former member was appointed to the Millbrook Meadow Committee for a term ending June 30, 2026, subject to the board's membership policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss litigation strategy in a Land Court case and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, year-end transfers, a donation to the Council on Aging and other routine items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting speaking time", "body": "The Government and By-Law Committee endorsed a draft for Town Meeting that would cut speaking time from five minutes to three minutes. One select board member said he opposes it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water supply and leaks", "body": "Supply is at the same level as a year ago. Steel Derrick quarry agreed to donate 2 million gallons. Of 11 leaks found, all but four are fixed, and projected water loss dropped from 37% to the low 20s percent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing plan", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust has started a five-year strategic plan with a consultant and is looking at town properties to help reach the state's 10% affordable housing goal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "vacancy notices; consent agenda; Town Meeting speaking time", "body": "One speaker asked that board and committee vacancies be announced publicly before meetings and that consent agenda items be more specific. He also urged members to listen to one another at Town Meeting rather than shorten speaking time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Clean audit", "body": "The town received its audited financial statements with no findings on the general audit or the federal funds audit. The Finance Committee elected a new chair and handled its part of year-end transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority vacancy", "body": "A Housing Authority seat is open until the next local election in May. It is a joint appointment with the remaining Housing Authority members, and applications are due July 2, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Bunker Hill reenactment", "body": "A Bunker Hill reenactment at Stage Fort Park in Gloucester this weekend, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., is expected to bring an extra 10,000 people to Cape Ann.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 2, 2025", "title": "Housing Authority applications", "body": "Deadline to apply for the open Housing Authority seat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 9, 2025", "title": "Affordable housing public session", "body": "Facilitated interactive session on the Affordable Housing Trust's plan at the library, 6 to 8 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-06-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-06-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Leak monitors", "body": "The DPW will ask to add monitors to find leaks over the next few years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-06-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shea's liquor license transfers", "body": "After a hearing, the board approved moving the all alcohol license at 122 Main Street to Essex Table OpCo LLC and the beer and wine package store license at 132 Main Street to Essex Hospitality OpCo LLC. The state ABCC gives final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend liquor license transfer", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved moving the Riversbend all alcohol license to Wood Fired, LLC, doing business as Riversbend, once the application was corrected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "10-year lease of 28 Main Street", "body": "The only proposal came from the current tenant, the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum. The board found it highly advantageous and awarded a 10-year lease at $200 per year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tennis court fence removal for parking", "body": "The board asked the DPW to remove the fence around the Memorial Park tennis court so the space can be used for parking. Selectman Cameron voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee vacancy filled", "body": "The board accepted a Finance Committee member's resignation and appointed the committee's recommended candidate to a three-year term ending June 30, 2028. Selectman Cameron voted no and filed written objections about the process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot site recommendation", "body": "The board recommended the Board of Public Works put the fuel depot in a third area of the DPW yard on Landing Road, part of the transfer station, after the state ruled out two other spots.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "IT collaborative agreement extended", "body": "The board signed a six-month extension of the North Shore IT Collaborative agreement with Danvers and other towns, which was set to expire June 30, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$10,000 reserve fund request for legal costs", "body": "The board asked the Finance Committee for a reserve fund transfer of $10,000 to pay unforeseen legal expenses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pickleball lines at Centennial Grove", "body": "The YMCA may line the basketball court at Centennial Grove for pickleball using chalk or tape that can be removed later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters of support", "body": "The board will back a state grant application to make 28 Main Street handicapped accessible and will urge the U.S. Coast Guard to drop its plan to eliminate federal aids to navigation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Events, movie shoot and appointments", "body": "The board approved the Coast to the Cure ride Sept. 6, 2025, the police Classic Car Show Sept. 7, 2025, a movie shoot paying $4,000 for a lifeguard and $1,000 to the town, and yearly fire department and board appointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $243,945.50, a conflict of interest exemption for a $621.57 ambulance bill, the June 9, 2025, minutes, an insurance renewal and a Conomo Point building permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Strategic Planning Committee seats", "body": "The board agreed to drop three groups that no longer exist from the 13-seat committee and add seats for public safety and the Essex Division of the chamber of commerce, for 11 seats. Discussion continues next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free senior commercial clamming license", "body": "Whether the yearly resident senior commercial clamming license stays free was continued to the next meeting pending more information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment placement on agendas", "body": "The board talked about whether public comment should come at the start, the end or both. The town administrator will share the town's public comment policy for review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Extra resident stickers denied", "body": "The board would not issue four extra resident stickers to a household with six vehicles in one name, suggesting the vehicles be registered to other household members instead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time fire department position", "body": "The fire chief asked for a full-time EMT and fire prevention officer, since the call department twice could not respond recently. The town will plan for a possible Fall Town Meeting vote in November.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "A private gift of $56,250 will pay for a design plan. The Board of Public Works does not favor using public money for construction, but the board asked staff to contact Weston & Sampson for a design.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library parking lot landscape project", "body": "The library director described changes to the parking lot on the library side of Town Hall. Construction is planned from March through May 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation material pile", "body": "2019 tests show the pile needs special handling. The town may seek money at Fall Town Meeting to hire a private company, and staff will compare that with training DPW workers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manchester school district lease", "body": "The lease between Manchester and the regional school district was never signed in 2021. The superintendent is signing an extension with a note explaining the dates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee appointment; full-time fire position; tennis court project; pickleball at Centennial Grove; Strategic Planning Committee seats", "body": "One speaker supported the fire chief's request for a full-time position. Others opposed or defended the Finance Committee appointment and the town administrator, and one asked that the tennis court stay a private project and raised concerns about pickleball near the Centennial Grove pavilion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police union side letter", "body": "No agreement yet with the Essex Police Association on changes to the side letter for the administrative sergeant assignment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Number Crunching Committee", "body": "Town and school district officials met June 17, 2025, in this group that replaces past collaboration meetings. The next meeting is planned for September 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Selectmen", "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust seat", "body": "The chairman and town administrator have not found a current or former Housing Authority member to fill the Housing Authority seat on the trust.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 7, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board meets in the third floor auditorium of Town Hall at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 7, 2025", "title": "Strategic Planning Committee members", "body": "The town administrator will contact boards that have not named a member, and the board will finish the seat list next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 7, 2025", "title": "Donation sign quotes", "body": "The town administrator will get prices for making five to 10 town donation signs for review at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "November 2025", "title": "Job description for fire position", "body": "The fire chief will draft a job description for a full-time EMT and fire prevention officer, aiming for Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Vacancy pages and digital files", "body": "The town administrator will create two website pages listing open appointed, elected and staff jobs, and set up secure digital storage for meeting handouts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-06-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Unused pallets removed", "body": "Instead of a ceremonial burn, the town administrator will ask the DPW to haul away pallets left from the canceled Essex River Day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seven apartments at 14 Prospect Street", "body": "14 Prospect Street, LLC won a special permit to convert the former AMVETS building into seven small apartments with less lot area and open space per unit than zoning requires. One two-bedroom unit must stay affordable forever.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dog license fees go up", "body": "Spayed or neutered dogs go from $15 to $20 and other dogs from $16 to $25. The late fee doubles from $10 to $20, and owners must pay for every year missed. Changes start in 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher fee for unaltered dogs", "body": "Before the final vote, the council amended the fee for dogs that are not spayed or neutered from the proposed $21 to $25. Councilors Gilman and Gross voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring fees raised", "body": "Resident mooring fees rise from $8 to $10 per foot and nonresident fees from $10 to $12.50. The waiting list renewal goes from $10 to $15, and the late reinstatement total from $60 to $65.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Food truck spots at Stage Fort Park", "body": "Four spaces in the southern lot near 41 Hough Avenue become a fixed vending location, after the Cupboard closed. Vendors must supply trash bins, pass health inspection and leave each night.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-hour parking in that lot", "body": "The same southern lot at Stage Fort Park gets a one-hour parking limit so food truck customers can find spaces.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No parking on Arlington Street corner", "body": "Parking is banned for 45 feet on the east side of Arlington Street from River Road so fire trucks and ambulances can turn.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flammable storage fee withdrawn", "body": "At the city clerk's request, a proposed increase to flammable storage license fees was withdrawn without prejudice because the wording covered only gallons.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Co-poet laureates and Historical Commission", "body": "The council named two co-poet laureates for terms to June 2028 and a new member of the Historical Commission for a term to Feb. 15, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent appointments and grants to committees, and fixed a clerical error in May 14, 2025, budget review minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Quarterly hearings on traffic changes", "body": "The council president proposed bundling traffic ordinance changes into one round of public hearings each quarter to save on legal ad costs, as a trial. Urgent safety items could still move faster.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Disability Pride Month proclamation", "body": "A proclamation naming July 2025 Disability Pride Month is set for a final council vote July 8, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid pole and conduit work", "body": "Petitions for new poles on Commercial and Bray streets and underground lines on Atlantic Road and Middle Street were reviewed. Work will not start until after Labor Day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New grants coming", "body": "Requests to accept a $250,000 MassCALL3 substance misuse prevention grant, $450 for Cape Ann Veterans Services and $900 for the Council on Aging were sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Eastern Avenue traffic safety; Good Harbor Beach safety equipment; beach access for disabled people; fishing industry", "body": "Speakers asked for safety fixes at Eastern Avenue intersections near Route 128, East Main Street and Webster Street, including signs, crosswalk signals and road markings. One asked for a defibrillator and backboard at a Good Harbor Beach lifeguard stand and a beach mat for disabled access, and another asked the council to read a report on harm to the fishing industry.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Dog license history", "body": "Dog licenses cost $22.50 from 2006 to 2013, then dropped to $15. Registrations have been steady. Beverly and Peabody charge $25.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Waterways Board", "when": null, "title": "Mooring fee review", "body": "Mooring fees had not changed since 2017, and the board has been using its reserve funds to cover part of its budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Council", "when": null, "title": "Requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for more parking and quarry enforcement, pedestrian signs near Maplewood Avenue and Washington Street, Liberty Street road and sidewalk repair, and cyclist safety education.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 8, 2025", "title": "Kennel and Gould Court hearings", "body": "Public hearings on a special permit for an animal boarding kennel at 26 Walker Street and on returning 8 Gould Court to two three-family homes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 3, 2025", "title": "Street closures for summer events", "body": "Street closures were noted for the Horribles Parade on July 3, 2025, and the Annisquam Sea Fair on July 25, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Food truck spot takes effect", "body": "Under the city charter, the new vending ordinance takes effect after a 31-day wait. Vendors bid through the Purchasing Department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-06-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-06-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Poles in sidewalks", "body": "Concerns about utility poles blocking sidewalks for people with disabilities will go to the mayor as a request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-06-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Elder affairs and forest fire posts", "body": "The board appointed an Elder Affairs Coordinator and a Forest Fire Warden, each for a term ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee reappointments", "body": "The board named members to the Millbrook Meadow Committee, Traffic and Parking Committee, Town Art Committee and Memorial Day Parade Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Historical Commission members", "body": "The board named an alternate for a term to June 30, 2026, two members to June 30, 2028, and one member to June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two committee interviews postponed", "body": "Interviews for a Finance Committee seat and a Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands Committee seat were moved to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, seasonal hires, an accounting support specialist, year-end transfers, comfort dog donations and a lease transfer at 114 Long Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "Town Meeting approved short-term rental regulation two months earlier, but it still needs the attorney general's approval. Select Board rules could take effect no sooner than Jan. 1. A workshop to start the process is set for July 2, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing strategic plan", "body": "As part of a five-year plan, the trust is looking at town-owned land on Granite Street and Main Street in an early, non-final way and wants public feedback.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New ambulance service", "body": "Beauport Ambulance is now in full service. The town administrator said the transition was seamless and EMS coverage remains at needed levels.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Thacher and Straitsmouth islands", "body": "The island committee has over $700,000 in funds and 1,161 members, with 37 new. Boats to Thacher have been full and boats to Straitsmouth 80% full.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manning Park and affordable housing; short-term rental rules", "body": "One speaker opposed considering Manning Park for affordable housing because it was given to the town and carries a donor's name, and asked whether draft short-term rental rules exist. The town administrator said the housing review is only for gathering feedback.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Finance update", "body": "The town is closing out fiscal 2025, which will fully close after the September Town Meeting. Fiscal 2026 began that day. The managing accountant retired to part time, and the accounting support specialist moves to five days a week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fourth of July and beaches", "body": "Plans include a 6 p.m. parade, 9 p.m. bonfire and a 10 a.m. Declaration reading in Dock Square. Some beaches closed for high bacteria, with CODE RED alerts and signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board members", "when": null, "title": "Board and committee news", "body": "The Board of Health welcomed two new members who are physicians. The Housing Authority still needs a board member. A new granite sign was dedicated at the Rockport Public Library.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 2, 2025", "title": "Short-term rental workshop", "body": "A workshop will pose questions to set the direction for Select Board short-term rental rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 9, 2025", "title": "Affordable Housing Trust public session", "body": "A facilitated session at the library's Peggy Brenner room at 6 p.m. to hear what residents want in affordable housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee interviews", "body": "The board will interview candidates for the Finance Committee and the Thacher and Straitsmouth Islands Committee. This is planned for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment moved earlier in meetings", "body": "Public comment will now come after the town administrator's report and any scheduled appointments. The chair can still add more public comment periods for specific matters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police union side letter", "body": "The board approved and countersigned a replacement side letter with the police union about an administrative sergeant. The union had already approved it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire department software contract", "body": "The town will sign with Locality Media Inc. for added modules in the fire department's First Due software. The police department should also have access.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove cottage entertainment license", "body": "The board approved an annual indoor entertainment license for the Centennial Grove cottage.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marina insurance policy", "body": "The board ratified approval of the marina and marina operator's insurance policy proposal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Resident parking stickers for second home", "body": "The board approved up to two resident stickers for a year-round second home on Lufkin Point, as long as the vehicles are registered to the home's owners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board and staff appointments", "body": "The board filled seats on the Affordable Housing Trust, Cultural Council and Open Space Committee, named two probationary firefighter/EMTs and nine assistant harbormasters, and named the town planner MAPC alternate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved an FY2025 weekly warrant of $200,698.14, an FY2026 weekly warrant of $1,491,904.59, and the minutes of June 23, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment timing", "body": "The board changed its Public Comment Policy so comment comes after the town administrator's report and appointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free senior clamming license stays", "body": "The board agreed the annual resident senior citizen commercial clamming license will stay free and took no action to change it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis court fencing", "body": "A fence company estimated $11,000 to take down and dispose of the fencing, which the DPW cannot do. There is no money for it. Hazardous waste may be found and a Conservation Commission filing is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Recycled asphalt at Centennial Grove lot", "body": "Recycled asphalt spread in the Grove parking lot covers too large an area inside Zone 2 of the town's water supply. The DPW will work with state DEP on a removal schedule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation material pile", "body": "The DPW may change its solid waste engineer. The new engineer will review the pile, and a full engineering proposal will be needed for removal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town donation signs", "body": "The board agreed to order 15 town donation signs to start, at $30 each.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Strategic Planning Committee on hiatus", "body": "Decisions on the committee's makeup and members were put off until 2026. The town will note on its website that the committee is on hiatus.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Five-year vision for police", "body": "The department finished its 2025 accreditation and will replace one vehicle a year, buying new technology with each car. The chief does not favor regionalization. Harbor patrols went from about once a week to daily.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tennis fence project on fall warrant", "body": "The item goes on the fall Town Meeting warrant, tier 2. The town administrator will get an engineering cost proposal. Design could be funded in the fall and demolition in the spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 21, 2025", "title": "Asphalt removal update", "body": "The town administrator will report on the Centennial Grove recycled asphalt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Master plan comparison", "body": "The town planner will be asked to make a chart comparing a master plan and a strategic plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Software licensing check", "body": "The town administrator will confirm no extra per-seat license fees are needed for the fire software.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-07", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 4, 2025", "title": "Postponed appointment", "body": "A scheduled meeting with the board was moved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee appointments", "body": "The board appointed new members to the Conservation Commission and the Parks and Recreation Committee, both for terms ending June 30, 2028. A Cultural Council interview was put off to July 21, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for House Bill 1018", "body": "The board will sign a letter backing a state water management bill. It would measure drought by local water management groups instead of all of Essex County.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "MBTA zoning task force dissolved", "body": "As part of the consent agenda, the board dissolved the MBTA 3A Zoning Task Force and approved annual reappointments to town boards and committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Charity bike ride and canvassing license", "body": "The board approved the Coast to the Cure Neurofibromatosis Northeast bike ride on Sept. 6, 2025, and a door-to-door canvassing license for solar company SunRun.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water bill abatement request", "body": "The board did not grant an abatement for a high water bill. Staff will install a new meter quickly and watch daily use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible canvassing bylaw", "body": "The town has no bylaw or rule for canvassing licenses. The board talked about creating one, possibly for a fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown committee charter", "body": "The board asked the downtown improvement committee to write a new charter with a clear scope, benchmarks and goals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown revitalization", "body": "The downtown committee has shifted from beautification to helping businesses. It is marketing downtown to commercial realtors and planning a small business incubation program aimed at year-round businesses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cape Ann Transit service", "body": "Cape Ann Transit Authority will start service in Manchester on or about Aug. 1, 2025, running Tuesday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Republic trash strike", "body": "The town administrator is working with other towns that use Republic to coordinate a joint response to the trash collection strike.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "First days on the job", "body": "In his third day, he dealt with the Republic strike and met the new town moderator and the Essex town administrator. He will hold office hours the first Tuesday of each month from 3 to 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The Council on Aging director resigned effective July 25, 2025. Crews fixed a water break before the Fourth of July so the bathhouse and canteen had water. Manchester and Essex met on school issues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Executive Assistant", "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority vacancy", "body": "An elected seat on the Housing Authority is open. The Select Board must appoint someone to serve until the May election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 21, 2025", "title": "Cultural Council interview", "body": "The board will interview a Cultural Council applicant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New water meter", "body": "Staff and DPW will replace the meter for the resident who asked for an abatement and monitor usage.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown committee charter", "body": "The committee will return with a proposed charter and rebranding plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-07", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging transition", "body": "The town administrator will meet with the Friends of the Council on Aging about the director's departure.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit covered", "body": "The council moved $927,000 from the General Stabilization Fund to cover the FY2025 year-end snow and ice budget deficit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer deficits covered", "body": "The council moved $162,588 to the Sewer Enterprise Fund and $179,153 to the Water Enterprise Fund from the General Stabilization Fund to cover retained earnings deficits not on the FY2025 tax rate recap.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "The council approved transfers totaling $2,176,591 to make whole FY2025 account deficits, including snow plowing, salt and sand, overtime, workers' compensation and debt interest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revaluation and election funds", "body": "The council set aside $10,000 toward the city's FY2031 property revaluation and $16,180 for future election expenses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dog kennel on Walker Street", "body": "Tide Pool Pet Services got a special permit for a 24-hour kennel at 26 Walker Street in the R-40 district: typically 12 dogs by day and six overnight, no more than 20 at once.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gould Court housing conversion", "body": "CHRYMIVAVIGAB II, LLC may turn a nonconforming seven-unit building at 6 and 8 Gould Court back into two three-family homes. One of the six units must stay affordable forever at 80% of area median income.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No parking on part of Summer Street", "body": "Parking is now banned and tow-away enforced on the southerly side of Summer Street from Granite Street to Riggs Street, for safety and emergency vehicle access.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Street turn rule withdrawn", "body": "A proposed right-turn-only rule at Grove and Washington streets was withdrawn without prejudice over constituent concerns. Councilors called for a professional traffic study of the area instead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 in favor, 2 opposed", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Disability Pride Month", "body": "The council proclaimed July 2025 as Disability Pride Month, citing city steps such as beach mats and sidewalk upgrades to meet ADA standards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda, including a reappointment, referrals of election officer appointments, donations, a 23 Dale Avenue four-family conversion request and several traffic orders, plus prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summer Street parking ban", "body": "The traffic ordinance now bars parking at all times on the southerly side of Summer Street between Granite and Riggs streets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New traffic orders referred", "body": "Orders on a right-turn-only rule at Kent Circle and Western Avenue and parking limits on Whittemore Street, Curtis Square, Washington Street and Orchard Street went to committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning board residency rule", "body": "A hearing on deleting the rule that Zoning Board of Appeals members live in Gloucester three years before appointment was continued to July 22, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Republic Services trash strike", "body": "Republic workers struck July 3. Republic promised four trucks but sent two. The DPW is filling in with small trucks and rented dumpsters, and the city expects to recoup costs from Republic.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Niles Beach access; Walker Street kennel", "body": "One speaker said a repaired granite wall near the portable toilets at Niles Beach made it harder to get down to the beach and asked for a new step. Two speakers at the kennel hearing supported the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Trash strike update", "body": "Residents should keep putting out trash but not recycling until Republic has capacity. Missed pickups should be reported on See Click Fix. Talks between Republic and workers showed little progress.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "FY2025 year-end balancing", "body": "The year-end transfers fill account deficits from departmental reserve accounts as part of yearly budget balancing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 22, 2025", "title": "Hearings continued", "body": "Hearings on the zoning board residency rule and on changing a seasonal parking rule start date from April 1 to May 1 were continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Traffic study requested", "body": "Several councilors and the Traffic Commission asked the mayor for a professional traffic study of the Grove Street and Washington Street area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for enforcement of sidewalk parking rules, a fix to the Niles Beach step hazard, a look at a sidewalk at Niles Beach and umbrellas for lifeguard stations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session on litigation", "body": "The Select Board voted to meet in executive session to discuss litigation strategy. The Board of Health voted 4 to 0 to do the same. Both returned to open session at 8:31 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Agreement between the two boards", "body": "The Board of Health said the 2022 memorandum of understanding was not followed, since initiatives involving its staff must first be approved by that board. It wants any changes put in writing and voted by both boards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Human Services Group Team Leader job", "body": "The new job oversees the Board of Health, Parks and Recreation and the Council on Aging. The Board of Health said phrases like strategic direction and policy development could conflict with its state law duties, and it was not consulted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Response on the job description", "body": "He said the job is not meant to interfere with the Board of Health and does not take over duties of independent boards. He offered to reword it or remove the Board of Health from the job's oversight.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Who created the position", "body": "The chair said the Select Board did not write the job description. The budget for the job was approved in the budget process, and the town administrator oversees Town Hall staffing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible job description changes", "body": "The town administrator offered to revise the job description or remove Board of Health oversight from the role.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-10", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State Sanitary Code jurisdiction", "body": "An agenda item on the Board of Health's authority under the State Sanitary Code was not discussed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "The board approved 10 transfers totaling $58,813.55 to close out the fiscal year. The largest moved $35,059.14 to conservation professional services. The Finance Committee also approved them 6 to 0.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shared services agreements with Hamilton", "body": "The board approved two agreements with Hamilton. Hamilton stays lead on human resources with a 75/25 cost split. Manchester becomes lead on the conservation agent with a 60/40 split and bills Hamilton its 40%. Both date to September 2024.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Director", "when": null, "title": "Why transfers were needed", "body": "Transfers stemmed partly from the conservation agent moving from Hamilton to Manchester, staffing changes, boat maintenance and higher postage. Hamilton's payment for conservation agent services was expected this month, awaiting a signed agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Concern over number of transfers", "body": "Members worried about how many transfers were needed and urged department heads to flag budget issues earlier. A Select Board member raised concern about police overtime, which received $4,248.92 from DPW salaries.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-14", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "September 2025", "title": "Police overtime update", "body": "The Finance Committee chair asked the Police Chief for an update on overtime costs at a September meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant dates", "body": "The warrant for the Sept. 8, 2025, Fall Town Meeting opens July 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. and closes July 25, 2025, at noon. Residents were encouraged to submit citizen petitions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New committee members", "body": "After interviews, the board appointed two new members to the Thatcher and Straitsmouth Islands Town Committee and one to the Granite Pier Committee, all for terms ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual reappointments, part 3", "body": "The board reappointed four Granite Pier Committee members and seven Thatcher and Straitsmouth Islands members to June 30, 2026, one Affordable Housing Trust trustee to June 30, 2027, and one Traffic Safety and Parking Committee member to June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election officials for 2025 to 2026", "body": "The board appointed everyone recommended by the town clerk and Board of Registrars as election officials for one-year terms. One member had stepped out and did not vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Emergency roof repair at Long Beach", "body": "A roof replacement at a Long Beach property was allowed with limits: all permits required, work done in one day on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, and no dumpsters kept on site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda passed, including minutes, seasonal hires, comfort dog program donations and fiscal 2025 year-end transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bylaw recodification", "body": "The town expects a recodification of its general and zoning bylaws at Fall Town Meeting, including zoning changes to move from provisional to full compliance with the state Section 3A housing law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dirt removal rule", "body": "A resident noted the dirt removal regulation was dropped from a draft bylaw revision. The town administrator said the board's final decision comes from what is placed on the warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting preparation", "body": "Staff will meet with the clerk, moderator, Planning Board and Government and Bylaw Committee. Community Preservation items are standard at Fall Town Meeting, which will be held in the auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing strategic plan", "body": "The Rockport Affordable Housing Trust held a two-hour workshop led by a town consultant to build its five-year strategic plan, with breakout sessions on challenges and strategies.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA splash pad", "body": "The town gave Community Preservation money toward the Cape Ann YMCA splash pad. It is open to Rockport residents, members or not, on Wednesdays from 4 to 6:30 p.m. for the rest of the summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "bylaw revision; citizen petitions; committee appointments", "body": "A resident asked when the dirt removal rule was dropped from the draft bylaws, urged the board to announce help for petitioners earlier and asked for a more public process for Government and Bylaw Committee appointments. The town administrator said the latest was a partial term appointment the bylaw lets the moderator make alone.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2025 closeout", "body": "The final fiscal 2025 payables warrant closed July 15, 2025, at 4 p.m. Bills received through mid-August must be handled as prior year encumbrances, and later ones go to Town Meeting as prior year bills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 18, 2025", "title": "Warrant opens", "body": "The Fall Town Meeting warrant opens for articles and citizen petitions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 25, 2025", "title": "Warrant closes", "body": "Deadline for articles at noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Fall Town Meeting in the auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend one-day licenses", "body": "Riversbend received a one-day wine and malt license for Sept. 13, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m., and a one-day entertainment license for a guitarist and singer on Aug. 2, 2025, from 5 to 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Happy as a Clam 5k", "body": "The Friends of the Essex Elementary School may use town roads for the 17th Happy as a Clam 5k on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, at 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer betterment agreement", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on a Notice of Betterment Agreement for a private property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $155,283.30 and the minutes of its July 7, 2025, meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional school cost formula idea", "body": "The board reviewed a letter proposing state legislation to change how costs are split among towns in regional school districts. It will send the letter to Sen. Bruce Tarr and Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante for comment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police rules and regulations", "body": "The police chief will bring the department's rules and regulations to the board in small sections for review and updating.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW superintendent job description", "body": "The Board of Public Works is revising the position description. It will later go to the selectmen, acting as Personnel Board, for review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Recycled asphalt at Centennial Grove", "body": "State environmental officials say the recycled asphalt in the Grove lot must be removed because it sits in the zone protecting town water wells. The goal is full removal by this fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation materials disposal", "body": "The fall Town Meeting could fund design work and the annual Town Meeting the disposal itself. The Board of Public Works wants to use Weston & Sampson.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River dredging", "body": "A meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is coming. Selectman Cameron said the dredging has not removed enough material, hurting the local economy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing parking", "body": "The board will hold a site visit on a resident's proposal to improve parking at the Town Landing on Main Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School building", "body": "The building committee is hiring a designer for the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town office software", "body": "The town will update its on-site Microsoft Office software instead of moving to costlier Office 365 licenses. The town administrator said no capabilities will be lost.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing parking", "body": "One speaker warned that the Town Landing is already tight for parking and turning and asked the board to keep that in mind during its site visit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Budget closeout and planning", "body": "The committee meets July 30, 2025, to review the fiscal 2025 closeout and plan for fiscal 2026. It will likely recommend seeking money for new budgeting software in the fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Police and harbormaster update", "body": "He reviewed training, vehicle buying and hiring. The harbormaster department now has one deputy for moorings and navigation aids and a police officer deputy for law enforcement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Council on Aging", "when": null, "title": "Senior Center use", "body": "About 33% of Essex seniors joined at least one program last year. Within three years about 40% of residents will be seniors, so planning has begun for a possibly larger center.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Voter roll cleanup", "body": "About 900 postcards were mailed to voters who are likely inactive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Planner", "when": null, "title": "Grants in progress", "body": "She is working on two awarded grants: one to help Essex fully comply with the MBTA Communities Act at the fall Town Meeting and one to update the Open Space and Recreation Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Regional School Committee", "when": null, "title": "School district update", "body": "Both towns passed the fiscal 2026 school budget and fiscal 2025 closed smoothly. An interim principal leads the middle school and the boys' tennis team won the state title.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 30, 2025", "title": "Finance Committee meeting", "body": "The committee reviews the fiscal 2025 closeout and plans for managing the fiscal 2026 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 4, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board meets at 6 p.m. at Town Hall with the Finance Committee on budget planning. It will ratify the Riversbend entertainment license and discuss Town Landing parking.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 4, 2025", "title": "Dredging update", "body": "The town administrator will update the board after the meeting with the Army Corps of Engineers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Excavation disposal scope", "body": "The town administrator will work with a Weston & Sampson engineer on a scope and cost for the fall Town Meeting to consider.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-07-21", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation project closeouts", "body": "The committee chair will recommend closing some open projects and returning unspent money to the fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 water and sewer rates", "body": "After a hearing, the sewer rate rises 7% to $18.25 per hundred cubic feet from $17.06. The sewer-only flat fee rises to $142.70 per bedroom per quarter from $133.36. Water rates stay the same.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust terms", "body": "The board approved two-year terms for the Affordable Housing Trust as part of yearly reappointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health terms", "body": "The board approved three-year terms for the Board of Health as part of yearly reappointments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facilities Planning Committee picks", "body": "Appointments were put off to the next meeting because one candidate was not there to be interviewed. A Cultural Council interview was also moved to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the June 16, 2025, minutes and a canvassing license for Mass Community Solar.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer capacity fee", "body": "The one-time fee for new connections is $17.50 per gallon, up from $16.50, based on Title V flow ratings. A one-bedroom rated at 110 gallons a day would pay $1,925.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health member roles", "body": "The board raised unconfirmed reports of Board of Health members talking to staff about restructuring or acting as health agents. The town administrator will share these concerns while revising the Health and Human Services job description.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert project", "body": "The town is talking with state MEPA reviewers about a 10-person appeal and may buy materials before the grant expires.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sweeney Park and Coach Field", "body": "Parks and Recreation is working on Sweeney Park improvements focused on drainage, not expansion, and is installing a new scoreboard at Coach Field.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hazard mitigation plan update", "body": "The Planning Board is updating the town's plan with a focus on climate change, sea level rise, coastal storms and flooding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior transit service", "body": "CATA transit service for seniors begins the first week of August, running Tuesday through Thursday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly review", "body": "A regional shelter plan is nearly done. 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The town held daily calls with Republic and extended transfer station hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Sailboat rescue", "body": "He recognized a police sergeant and the harbormaster department for bringing five teenagers and their sinking sailboat safely to shore.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee liaison", "when": null, "title": "Year-end finances", "body": "The Finance Committee reviewed year-end financials and talked about a vehicle replacement schedule for town departments and how less overtime might affect police retention.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facilities Planning Committee appointments", "body": "The board will appoint members after the last candidate is interviewed, and will hold the Cultural Council interview. This is planned for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-07-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 26, 2025", "title": "Festival by the Sea", "body": "The board planned a Select Board table at the festival.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning board residency rule dropped", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals members no longer must live in Gloucester three years before appointment. 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A move to require one year failed, roll call 1 to 8.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters on trash strike", "body": "The council approved letters to Republic Services and Teamsters Local 25 about the labor dispute, backing workers and urging the company to bargain in good faith.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Development Block Grant", "body": "The city accepted a $684,282 federal grant from HUD for program year 2025 and fiscal year 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Youth substance misuse prevention grant", "body": "The city accepted $250,000 for the Regional Youth Prevention Network, $125,000 each in fiscal 2026 and 2027. The total contract over all years is $1,241,666, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street sweeping season date fixed", "body": "The Tuesday overnight street sweeping parking ban now runs May 1 to Nov. 30, matching the signs already posted, instead of starting April 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Open space committee role expanded", "body": "The Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee may now advise the mayor on rules for safe use of open space properties and on signs, maps and education materials.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cemeteries committee grows to five", "body": "The City-Owned Cemeteries Advisory Committee grows from three to five members plus up to two alternates. It can recommend budgets, perpetual care rates and rules for city cemeteries.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariner's Medals awarded", "body": "The council awarded the Mariner's Medal to four people for bravery at sea on June 24, 2025. 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The mayor said it matches earlier ordinance changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, accepted $2,000 in donations for the Council on Aging and veterans services, and corrected and approved the June 17, 2025, special meeting minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals membership", "body": "Any city resident can now be appointed, with no minimum time living in Gloucester.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street sweeping parking ban", "body": "The ban runs Tuesdays from midnight to 6 a.m., May 1 through Nov. 30.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fees", "body": "A proposed 2025 update to the Health Department fee structure was sent to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Treasurer and finance chief appointment rules", "body": "A proposed change to the ordinance on appointing the treasurer-collector and chief financial officer went to two committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Village Development Overlay District", "body": "The Planning Board started a repeal of the overlay district. A public hearing is set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Comprehensive Plan", "body": "The final plan, the first since 2001, is a 10-year roadmap shaped by nearly 4,000 public contacts and 790 survey takers. An ad hoc committee will track progress on a public dashboard and report yearly.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester Housing Compass", "body": "The plan calls for updating the expired housing production plan, to be called the Gloucester Housing Compass, and looking beyond downtown for affordable housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Business growth and power supply", "body": "The mayor said a new community development coordinator will recruit businesses, the city and state are working with National Grid on power shortfalls, and a new Harbor Management Plan is coming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bike and pedestrian plan", "body": "The Comprehensive Plan recommends a bike and pedestrian plan. Grants may be available for Blue Bikes and the city is updating its ADA plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Kondelin Road transfer station", "body": "The Board of Health's decision on site suitability for a construction and demolition transfer station was shared for information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Emerald Forest wetland; crosswalk safety; splash pad", "body": "One speaker opposed a fence on one side of the Emerald Forest wetland downtown, asked for steps to make drivers stop at crosswalks and noted a playground splash pad was not yet turned on.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Development Director", "when": null, "title": "Comprehensive Plan final version", "body": "The plan took two years. The Planning Board adopted it after a month of public comment. Top challenges named were changing housing needs, paying for infrastructure and climate change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor", "when": null, "title": "FY2024 annual financial report", "body": "The city's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for fiscal 2024 was sent to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Public Health Excellence Grant", "body": "A request to accept $600,000 over fiscal 2026 and 2027 was sent to Budget and Finance. A $13,104 library computer basics grant also went there.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 9, 2025", "title": "Village overlay repeal hearing", "body": "The council holds a public hearing on repealing the Village Development Overlay District.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 16, 2025", "title": "Preliminary and general elections", "body": "Newly confirmed election officers will staff the polls.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Comprehensive Plan implementation committee", "body": "An ad hoc committee will be formed to track the plan and report to Community Development, which will give a yearly progress report.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-07-22", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-07-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for regional climate change work with North Shore towns, an update on short-term rentals and the status of a traffic study at Washington Street and Centennial Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-07-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manning Park off the housing list", "body": "The board removed Manning Park from consideration as an affordable housing site. Members noted a deed restriction limits the land to park or school use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting articles placed", "body": "All submitted articles go on the draft warrant for the Sept. 8, 2025, Fall Town Meeting. The town administrator will prepare a warrant for a later vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Surplus ambulance", "body": "The board declared a 2023 Horton F450 ambulance and its stretcher surplus and set a $130,000 minimum bid, based on a valuation from Greenwood Emergency Vehicles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Granite Pier trailer storage rules", "body": "The board approved Granite Pier Committee rule changes for boat trailer storage at the Granite Pier and the Transfer Station, aimed at people abandoning boats.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Oversize sign for All Dough", "body": "All Dough at 23 Dock Square may put up an oversize sign, the same size as the prior business's sign.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board and committee appointments", "body": "The board named the town's representative to the Action Inc. board through June 30, 2026, and three members each to the Rights of Way Committee and Cultural Council through June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, seasonal hires, year-end transfers, the sale of a 1984 Boston Whaler to the high bidder, a Long Beach lease transfer and a meeting support clerk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trailer storage rules", "body": "Amended Granite Pier rules now govern boat trailer storage at the Transfer Station to deal with abandoned boats.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manning Park", "body": "One member wants to discuss making Manning Park conservation land. The Affordable Housing Trust had surveyed its wetlands. Members asked the Trust to come to the board before spending on town land.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "Topics include Community Preservation projects, recodifying the general and zoning bylaws, union contract ratifications, betterments for Highview and Briny Way, and borrowing for projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach FEMA grant", "body": "A speaker thanked officials for issuing the request for proposals for the Long Beach FEMA grant project, which is moving forward.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manning Park; Housing Production Plan; Long Beach; Transfer Station costs; affordable housing", "body": "Speakers supported dropping Manning Park from housing plans, asked who paid for a wetlands survey there, and questioned text added to the Housing Production Plan. Others asked for a Long Beach liaison, clearer accounting of transfers and Transfer Station costs, and backed mapping all town land for housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Finance update", "body": "The town is wrapping up FY2025, with encumbrances due to accounting that week. FY2026 spending and capital purchases are moving normally.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Counsel review of Manning Park", "body": "The town administrator will talk with town counsel about what is needed now that Manning Park is off the table for housing, and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee interview", "body": "The interview and possible appointment of a Finance Committee member was postponed to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant vote", "body": "The board will vote on the final warrant at a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-07-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-07-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters act on the warrant articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-07-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "ClearGov budgeting software contract", "body": "The town will use ClearGov online budgeting software. Setup is just over $4,000, and the $10,750 yearly cost is prorated to $6,271 for fiscal 2026. Fall Town Meeting must approve $10,321, including setup.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Opioid settlements authorized", "body": "The chairman may sign new national opioid settlements, including Purdue Pharma. Essex has received about $13,000 so far from earlier settlements, with payments continuing through fiscal 2039.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town pier railing grant", "body": "The chairman may sign a loss control grant application to the town's insurer to pay for railings on a high, unprotected part of the Town Landing pier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "The James Pub parking and walkway licenses", "body": "The board will countersign two new two-year licenses with Bia Mor Hospitality, LLC for parking, dumpster storage and a public walkway near the municipal lot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marshview Farm Store manager change", "body": "The board approved a change of manager on the wine and malt license at Marshview Farm Store, 91 Main Street. It now goes to the state ABCC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend entertainment licenses", "body": "The board ratified a July 21 one-day license for Aug. 2, 2025, and granted a one-day license for amplified music at Riversbend on Sept. 13, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA fundraiser at Centennial Grove", "body": "The Ipswich Family YMCA got one-day entertainment and Grove use licenses, and True North Ale Company a one-day wine and malt license, for a Sept. 18, 2025, fundraiser for Essex families. Fees were waived.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Greenbelt event license", "body": "Essex County Greenbelt Association got a one-day entertainment license for a band on Sept. 20, 2025, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election poll workers", "body": "The board appointed 43 poll workers for Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board unanimously approved a weekly warrant of $277,186.40 and approved July 21, 2025, minutes, with Selectman Phippen abstaining.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional school cost bill supported", "body": "The board agreed with the Finance Committee to support state bill S407 to study how regional school costs are split, as long as it does not lead to a mandate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing dumpster license", "body": "The Shipyard Tavern dumpster sits on town land. The board asked for a draft license letting it stay in exchange for upkeep of a public access area and town trash use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing parking unchanged", "body": "After a July 28, 2025, site visit, the board found parking at the Town Landing already as generous as possible and took no action.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River dredging", "body": "The Army Corps of Engineers said the project was left incomplete because storms shifted sand. It will not return this winter but hopes for a second try in winter 2026/27, focused on the worst chokepoints.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation material disposal", "body": "Weston & Sampson proposed managing removal of old street dig material at the DPW yard. Engineering alone may cost as much as $40,000. The board may take it to Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional emergency shelter", "body": "Cape Ann towns will be asked to sign an agreement on how the regional shelter at Gordon College will work. The regional committee may seek a state grant for drills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department staffing", "body": "The department hopes to hire a full-time fire prevention officer in fall 2025 and a full-time firefighter in spring 2026, and replace its tanker truck soon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "regional emergency shelter", "body": "The fire chief gave more detail on the Regional Shelter Plan as an emergency tool. No resident comments were recorded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Five-year outlook for the Fire Department", "body": "Essex and Rockport are the only all-call departments in the area. Call firefighters are dwindling. A full-time chief will likely be needed in four to five years, and a pumper will need replacing after the tanker.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Budget outlook", "body": "The school district may need overall increases of about 8.3%, 5.9% and 5.3% over three years, higher for Essex, which may require overrides. A sewer interest surplus fund may reach about $2 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Other budget pressures", "body": "Concerns include health insurance costs, a likely Marine 1 boat replacement, the DPW superintendent retiring at year's end, thin planning staff and closing the gap on the retiree health (OPEB) goal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for July 19 to Aug. 1, 2025", "body": "Covered the Army Corps dredging meeting, ClearGov software, Town Landing parking and dumpster, excavation material disposal, Fall Town Meeting topics, opioid settlements and the regional emergency committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "after Labor Day", "title": "Dredging follow-up meeting", "body": "The Harbormaster Department will mark the worst chokepoints, and the group will meet with the Army Corps again. A public meeting may follow in the fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 25, 2025", "title": "Congressman's emergency briefing", "body": "Congressman Seth Moulton holds a briefing and seawall site visit at Conomo Point at 10:30 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 18, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting topics", "body": "The town administrator will bring a revised list of articles to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 17, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will consider items including ClearGov funding and possibly the excavation material study.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point trash", "body": "The town administrator will ask the Conomo Point Association to help explain that public trash cans are for small items, not household trash.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facility Planning Committee members", "body": "The board named two at-large members with terms to June 30, 2028, and representatives from the Planning Board, Finance Committee, Select Board and Conservation Commission, plus a Conservation backup, with terms to June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation Committee seat", "body": "The board appointed an at-large member who helped set up the committee, for a term ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State financial management review", "body": "The board will ask the state Division of Local Services for a free financial management review, the first since 2012. It takes three to four months and may start three to four months after the request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New scoreboard for Coach Ed Field", "body": "The board accepted the gift of a new scoreboard at the Brook Street field, to go where the old one stood, if the Conservation Commission approves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda: minutes from July 7 and 10, 2025, and a short-term paying guest license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible zoning changes downtown", "body": "The Planning Board's downtown visioning work includes possible zoning to allow mixed use development by right downtown, plus parking, business recruitment and pop-up shops. A November special town meeting on zoning was discussed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "CATA dial-a-ride", "body": "A dial-a-ride service with the Cape Ann Transportation Authority was set to start the next day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health property case", "body": "The board noted limited progress at a property under Board of Health review. Attorneys were discussing a possible postponement of a receivership hearing set for that Friday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pleasant and Pine crosswalk; White Street Beach parking; beach accessibility; Town Hall walkway signs", "body": "Feedback gathered at the Festival by the Sea booth included concerns that the new crosswalk at Pleasant and Pine streets does not match how children walk from Walker Road, complaints about overnight parking at White Street Beach, and requests for handicap parking at White Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Trash and other updates", "body": "DPW was handling recycling pickup for the week because of Republic trash collection problems. He also met on wrong way driving on Route 128, toured the water and sewer plants and discussed housing with state leaders.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "2012 review follow up", "body": "Many of the 31 recommendations from the 2012 financial management review have been carried out. Members want the new review to look at fees for town services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "September 2025", "title": "White Street Beach parking review", "body": "A fuller review of White Street Beach parking is scheduled. Staff will look at better signs and residents may call police about overnight parking.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crosswalk check", "body": "The town administrator will ask the DPW director whether the Pleasant and Pine crosswalk work is finished.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotary event at Singing Beach", "body": "A special event permit for the Manchester Essex Rotary at Singing Beach was postponed until the Rotary works out details.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board workload at retreat", "body": "Cutting routine tasks for the board, such as cemetery deeds and tree and dog hearings, will be discussed at the board retreat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning board residency rule dropped again", "body": "After voting 8 to 0 to reconsider its July 22, 2025, vote, the council again removed the three-year residency rule for Zoning Board of Appeals members. A one-year rule, which the Planning Board recommended, failed 2 to 6.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley school loan amended", "body": "The doors and windows loan order rose from $6,500,000 to $6,610,000 to match actual cost, as the state school building authority asked. The first $110,000 was already paid from the school budget, so no new debt is added.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Colburn Street conservation restriction", "body": "The Conservation Commission will hold a restriction on about half an acre with a pond. The state required it before two condo units could be built, and it blocks further building on the lot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library computer basics grant", "body": "The city accepted a $13,104 Essex County Community Foundation grant for the Sawyer Free Library's Digital Learning Lab. Paid student interns will teach computer skills to 50 people from Aug. 1 to Dec. 31, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fee changes", "body": "The vote on new Health Department fees was put off to Aug. 26, 2025, so the department can answer questions about whether some proposed fines match state law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, confirming two Economic Development and Industrial Corporation reappointments and sending grants, appointments and other requests to committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals residency", "body": "No minimum length of residency is required. Councilors said any residency rule should be defined, have a stated purpose and apply to all boards alike.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fees", "body": "Proposed 2025 fee changes are on hold until Aug. 26, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Kent Circle right turn only", "body": "A proposal to make Kent Circle at Western Avenue right turn only will get a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Whittemore Street, Curtis Square and Washington Street parking", "body": "Proposed no parking and tow-away zone changes will get a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pole petition process", "body": "The Planning and Development chair asked to review how pole petitions, hearings and permit conditions are handled. It was sent to that committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley Middle School doors and windows", "body": "The state may repay up to 61.02% of eligible costs. The added $110,000 could bring about $70,000 more in repayment, though councilors noted actual repayment often ends up well below 50%.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wonson Paint Factory", "body": "A public site visit hosted by the state environmental review office, MEPA, is scheduled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dale Avenue housing conversion", "body": "A site visit is set for a special council permit to turn an existing building into four homes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Republic Services trash strike", "body": "Councilors wore shirts thanking the DPW for its work during the trash work stoppage.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "playground water feature; Pavilion Beach swim floats; broken EV charger", "body": "One speaker said the Burnham's Field playground water feature was not working in the summer heat and asked for swim floats at Pavilion Beach next year. Another said an EV charger at the Gloucester House has been broken three years and renewed an offer to donate a new one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor", "when": null, "title": "FY2024 annual financial report", "body": "The auditor presented the fiscal 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a look at city finances in past decades to Budget and Finance. No action was needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Financial Policy Manual and demand notices", "body": "Memos on the city's Financial Policy Manual and on demand notices were shared for information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Grants and requests sent to committee", "body": "Requests include a $13,250 Older Americans services grant, $86,233.50 in fiscal 2025 DPW bills to pay with fiscal 2026 money, and a $62,502 Mass Save Community First award.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 18, 2025", "title": "Wonson Paint Factory site visit", "body": "MEPA hosts a site visit open to the public at 4 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 19, 2025", "title": "Dale Avenue site visit", "body": "Councilors visit the site at 6 p.m. on the four-unit permit request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 26, 2025", "title": "Health fees and private road petition", "body": "The council takes up the health fee changes and the private road home rule petition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 23, 2025", "title": "Traffic hearings", "body": "Public hearings on the Kent Circle turn rule and the Whittemore Street, Curtis Square and Washington Street parking changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked to repaint Pride crosswalks and downtown stop lines, have National Grid clean its Rogers Street lot and address unsafe scooter and bike riding downtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant issued", "body": "The board approved and issued the warrant for the Sept. 8, 2025, Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 4, 2025", "title": "Open mic on the warrant", "body": "The Town Moderator will hold an informal question and answer session on the bylaws, the Town Meeting process and what is on the warrant, at 6 p.m. at the Rockport Public Library.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-15", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the warrant the board issued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot construction contract", "body": "SRS Petroleum Services, the low bidder of five, won the contract. Town Meeting set aside $393,750, enough for the bid, the electrical work and $25,000 for engineering oversight.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police rules and regulations changes", "body": "The board accepted the police chief's recommended changes to the Essex Police Department Rules and Regulations, along with a few changes the board suggested.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EMS billing agreement with Manchester", "body": "The town signed its first formal agreement for Manchester's backup advanced life support on Essex EMS calls. Manchester will be paid a flat rate per call rather than a share of insurance payments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marijuana equity and host community policy", "body": "The board approved a draft social equity and host community agreement policy, now required by the state Cannabis Control Commission, and will send it to the commission for final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor license upgrade law", "body": "The board adopted Section 12D of Chapter 138 of state law. It lets a wine and malt pouring license holder trade it for an all-alcohol license if one is open under the town's quota.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Climate and harbor boat grants", "body": "The board said the town will take part in the state's MVP 2.0 climate program this fall. It also ratified the chairman's signature on a federal Port Security Grant application to replace the harbormaster boat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department pickup truck transfer", "body": "An old DPW pickup will go to the Essex Fire Company to be modified, on the condition that it comes back to the town afterward in a setup better suited to Fire Department use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point building permits", "body": "The board approved two building permits on town-leased land at Conomo Point, one for new siding and one for roof solar panels, both subject to the land lease terms.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Events and permits", "body": "The board approved the Tour de Greenbelt bike ride on town roads on Sept. 20, 2025, moved the Essex River Cultural District event licenses to Sept. 6, 2025, and approved a student shellfish permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust resignation", "body": "The board accepted a member's resignation from the Essex Affordable Housing Trust. The opening will be posted on the town website for at least 30 days.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Items put off", "body": "The board tabled a dumpster and public access license for Shipyard Tavern, a school district decarbonization grant and a regional sheltering agreement until it gets more information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $1,544,096.85 and the minutes of its Aug. 4, 2025, open meeting and executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police Department rules", "body": "Updated Essex Police Department Rules and Regulations were adopted with the board's suggested changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "All-alcohol license option", "body": "Essex adopted a state law option that lets wine and malt pouring licenses be traded for all-alcohol licenses, within the town's existing quota.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marijuana equity policy", "body": "A social equity and host community agreement policy required by the Cannabis Control Commission was approved and sent to the state for final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public works superintendent job description", "body": "The board suggested more changes to the revised job description. The Board of Public Works will review the amended version.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal fuel depot", "body": "Nine companies showed interest and five bid. The town's engineering consultant backed awarding the job to SRS Petroleum Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster boat replacement", "body": "The harbormaster boat broke down twice in two weeks and needs to be replaced. The town applied for a new federal Port Security Grant to pay for one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board reviewed possible Fall Town Meeting topics and dropped or put off some. A draft warrant will come to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cape Ann MARCH climate hub", "body": "The first meeting of Cape Ann MARCH, a climate resilience group, is set for the Essex Town Hall Auditorium on Sept. 25, 2025, at 9 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster budget shortfall", "body": "Past harbormaster budgets were double today's. Mooring fees have gone to the General Fund instead of the Waterways Fund for years. More money is needed for weekend harbor patrols.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Waterways Fund fix", "body": "For fiscal 2027, the Town Meeting budget motion needs to name the Waterways Fund as a funding source for the harbormaster budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "EMS coverage", "body": "Manchester has given backup EMS to Essex for decades without a signed agreement. Beauport provides the town's primary EMS under a signed agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8, 2025", "title": "Draft Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The town administrator will bring a draft warrant to the board's next meeting at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 22, 2025", "title": "Affordable Housing Trust vacancy", "body": "The town administrator will post the opening and bring it back to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 25, 2025", "title": "Seth Moulton visit", "body": "Seth Moulton will be at Conomo Point at 10:30 a.m. to discuss climate change effects and concerns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8, 2025", "title": "Shipyard Tavern license", "body": "The dumpster and public access license was tabled to the next board meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School decarbonization grant", "body": "The town administrator will get more information from the school district on which building needs might qualify.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New fire department fee schedule", "body": "The first full update since 2021 adds administrative fees tied to an electronic records system. Cooking fires on Singing Beach go from free to $10. The fire chief asked that the fees take effect Oct. 1, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the July 14, July 21 and Aug. 4, 2025, minutes, Community Preservation Committee representatives, a Touch-a-Truck event at Town Hall, a gift for Winthrop Field and the Boston Post Cane award.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire fees at state maximum", "body": "The fire chief said the new fees are the most state law allows and match the highest of 30 to 35 towns surveyed. They include a reinspection fee and permits for large tents and welding work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown zoning district", "body": "The Planning Board discussed zoning changes to create a downtown district and cleanup of driveway permit language on emergency access and existing driveways.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible trash enterprise account", "body": "The town is considering a separate waste enterprise account and automated pickup with uniform barrels, which would need a large public process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "MBTA zoning approved", "body": "The state approved Manchester's MBTA Communities (3A) zoning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter installation", "body": "A contract for new water meters was to be signed that week, with installs starting within a few weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facilities Planning Committee", "body": "The committee held its first meeting on goals and scope, with some members wanting harbor projects included. Next it will tour the police and fire stations, the Essex Public Safety Building and the DPW building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Solar panels in the historic district", "body": "The Historical Commission approved solar panels on a Bridge Street house, only the second such approval in the district, because the flat roof panels will not be visible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown footpath", "body": "New arrows mark the footpath between the parking lot and downtown. Some trees dropping branches along the path will be trimmed or removed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator and Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "North Shore Regional 911", "body": "The town has had a very good experience. The center hired five staff with seven more coming as North Reading, Rowley, Groveland and Oxford join. Call volume rose from 2024 to 2025, partly from mental health calls.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Republic trash strike", "body": "The strike continues to affect trash and recycling. Manchester joined 13 other towns in telling Republic they will not pay the full rate during the strike. The contract ends at the close of the fiscal year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "MBTA parking and winter planning", "body": "The town met with the MBTA on winter care of bus stops, stations and crossings. More than 70 MBTA parking spaces downtown appear unmanaged.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Other updates", "body": "Hurricane Erin could bring 7-foot waves Thursday and Friday. He is drafting a Council on Aging director job description for the new senior center and meeting Colonial Power on the electricity aggregation rollout.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Parks and Board of Health", "body": "After-school programs are full and HarvestFest will be smaller with fewer vendors. The Board of Health approved a preliminary septic plan on Summer Street and postponed a Desmond Avenue hearing 30 days.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 21, 2025", "title": "Select Board workshop", "body": "The board meets in Room 7 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss goals, priorities and the transfer of duties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 1, 2025", "title": "Fire fees take effect", "body": "The new fire department fees start after public notice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waste contract bidding", "body": "The town is preparing to possibly bid out trash service when the Republic contract ends and is looking at state DEP grants for uniform barrels.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-08-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "September 2025", "title": "Hamilton 911 decision", "body": "Hamilton is expected to decide whether to join regional 911.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Back Community Preservation articles", "body": "The board recommended the CPC report, the required fund transfers and nine projects, including $409,200 for the Granite Pier boat ramp area and $200,000 for Thacher and Straitsmouth islands.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Back bylaw recodification", "body": "The board recommended Articles F through I, which reorganize the general and zoning bylaws with changes that do not alter their meaning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 3 to 2", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Oppose shorter Town Meeting speaking time", "body": "The board voted not to recommend Article K, which would cut speakers' time from 5 to 3 minutes. Supporters of the article said long meetings keep people away.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Back other bylaw updates", "body": "The board recommended Articles J and L through T, including removing a firearm discharge rule the attorney general flagged and an old ban on nude swimming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Back zoning articles", "body": "The board recommended zoning Articles U, V and X in one vote and Article W in a separate vote. One article would bar turning first floor shops downtown into homes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Back Highview and Briny road borrowing", "body": "Article AA would let the town borrow about $350,000 to fix the two roads so they can become public. Abutting owners would repay it through betterments, so the town pays nothing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee and Housing Authority", "body": "The board filled a Finance Committee seat through June 30, 2028, and a Housing Authority seat until the next local election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, Long Beach lease and address items, artwork donations, a Garden Club tree for Millbrook Meadow, an interim managing accountant and a planning and zoning assistant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting speaking limits", "body": "Article K would cut speaking time from 5 to 3 minutes. The moderator said current limits are enforced and he can expand or limit them. The board opposes the change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown first floor commercial space", "body": "A zoning article would bar converting first floor commercial space downtown to housing. The Planning Board chair said Bearskin Neck vendors and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce support it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hunting on private property", "body": "Firearm discharge language is being removed because the attorney general said the town cannot regulate hunting on private property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation regional projects", "body": "New bylaw language allows regional projects to be considered for Community Preservation money, which the Government Bylaw Committee chair said matches state law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water conservation notice", "body": "A requirement to publish water supply conservation notices in a newspaper is being removed because state law already sets how notice is given.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation awards", "body": "Requests topped $2 million. The CPC cut its total from $2,015,000 to $1,449,700, leaving about $200,000. Awards include $150,000 for the Affordable Housing Trust, $150,000 for a library building study and $100,000 for town records.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "More CPC projects", "body": "The CPC set $62,000 for First Parish Burial Ground, $90,000 for Community House flooring, $75,000 for Action Inc. rent and mortgage help and $38,300 to study the American Legion building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Unspent CPC money returned", "body": "DPW commissioners are returning $142,900 from seven projects from 2016 to 2022 that never started, including the Evans Field ramp. Harvey Park and other projects are also returning money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Highview and Briny roads", "body": "No work will happen until the roads are formally accepted as public after hearings and the April Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water supply", "body": "The town's water permit is tied to the Parker River watershed. The town is asking for voluntary conservation and the DPW is watching water levels closely.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "planning staff; Town Meeting articles; town art collection; flags at half-staff", "body": "One speaker asked that a longtime planning employee be thanked and urged the board to oppose a Planning Board proposal. The Art Committee chair supported adding new artwork to the town collection. Another speaker asked the town website to explain why flags fly at half-staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee", "when": null, "title": "CPC budget for fall Town Meeting", "body": "The committee must set aside 10% for each of open space, historic preservation and community housing, $79,000 each. It tries to carry $500,000 into next year but state matching money is uncertain.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Finance and town update", "body": "Staff are finishing collective bargaining and the voter booklet. A new town newsletter, The Monthly Motif, will go out the second Wednesday of each month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters act on the articles at 5 p.m. The board will give its recommendations on remaining budget articles closer to the meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-08-19", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-08-19", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Road acceptance hearings", "body": "Public hearings on accepting Highview and Briny as public roads are planned for spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-08-19/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Home rule petition on private road repairs", "body": "The council asked state lawmakers to pass a special act letting the city spend public money on private roads that meet five tests, such as serving at least 10 homes and being used as a through street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Four homes at 23 Dale Ave.", "body": "Dale Avenue LLC got a special permit to turn the main building from two homes and three offices into four homes, keeping one office in the garage. The 39.4-foot height stays, and the site has nine parking spaces.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Interim chief administrative officer", "body": "Catherine Schlichte was confirmed as interim chief administrative officer, filling an unexpired term to Feb. 14, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cemeteries Advisory Committee members", "body": "The council made two appointments to the City-Owned Cemeteries Advisory Committee, including moving a longtime alternate up to full member.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fee update", "body": "The council approved the Health Department's 2025 fee changes in a July 1, 2025, memo, as amended, after earlier questions were answered.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants and gifts", "body": "The council accepted a Mass Save energy outreach grant of up to $62,502, a $13,250 federal grant for senior center outreach, $804.16 in senior center donations and six framed photographs worth about $3,000 for City Hall Annex.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paying last year's bills", "body": "Five National Grid electric bills from fiscal 2025 totaling $86,233.50 and a $14,442.20 beach parking app invoice from Blinkay Mobility will be paid with fiscal 2026 funds. The Blinkay item lists a remaining $1,814.60.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election workers confirmed", "body": "The council confirmed election officers for the Sept. 16, 2025, preliminary election and the Nov. 4, 2025, city election, as listed in the mayor's Aug. 6, 2025, memo.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Preliminary election warrant", "body": "The council adopted the warrant for the Sept. 16, 2025, preliminary city election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda passed, sending to committee a $102,983 state 911 grant, $2,758.25 in veterans donations, a $38,440 electric vehicle grant, a $25,000 senior center grant, mayoral appointments and Fishbox Derby street closures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Private road repairs", "body": "State law now bars spending public money to permanently fix private roads. The petition would allow spot repairs on qualifying roads, subject to funding, but not full repaving, which still goes through the betterment process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Health Department fees", "body": "An updated 2025 Health Department fee schedule was approved as amended.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Village Development Overlay District repeal", "body": "The Planning Board started a zoning change to repeal Section 5.16, the Village Development Overlay District. A council hearing is set for Sept. 9, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Permit conditions in motions", "body": "The Planning and Development Committee discussed making permit conditions part of the motion itself, rather than requests outside a motion. No motion was made.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "23 Dale Ave. conversion", "body": "Plans include basement living space with egress window wells, an enclosed porch, second floor decks over porch roofs and a second floor office over the detached garage, which will be 26.5 feet tall. The footprint mostly stays the same.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Private roads working group", "body": "A working group formed in early 2022 made recommendations in November 2022. The city has used crushed asphalt and paved road sections next to city land as stopgaps. Repairs would follow a list based on need.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid work on Prospect Street", "body": "The committee granted a National Grid petition to put about 55 feet of underground conduit on Prospect Street near Pleasant Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one spoke during oral communications. No one spoke against the 23 Dale Ave. permit, and councilors noted neighbors attended a committee site visit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor and General Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Phishing scam warning", "body": "A recent special permit holder got an email from someone posing as the mayor and wired thousands of dollars. Police are investigating. The city never asks for wired money for permits, and people should be wary of such requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Council", "when": null, "title": "Scam targeting seniors", "body": "A councilor said police are also investigating an ATM scam aimed at older residents and asked caretakers to stay alert.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 9, 2025", "title": "Overlay district repeal hearing", "body": "City Council public hearing on repealing the Village Development Overlay District.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 16, 2025", "title": "Preliminary city election", "body": "Voters go to the polls for the preliminary election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 4, 2025", "title": "City election", "body": "The regular city election, for which election officers were confirmed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Private road petition", "body": "State lawmakers would need to file and pass the special act before the city could use it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-08-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-08-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for a lithium battery safety notice, a repainted pride crosswalk at City Hall, a fix for a high curb on East Main Street, beach dog signs and a safer walkway on Dr. Osman Babson Road.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-08-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit petitions", "body": "National Grid may install underground conduit on Old Neck Road, Friend Street and School Street, mostly for service upgrades, with DPW conditions for road repair. A fourth petition on a private way was outside the board's authority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facilities Planning Committee member", "body": "The board appointed a Sustainability Committee volunteer as an at-large member of the Facilities Planning Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotary event at Singing Beach", "body": "The Manchester/Essex Rotary may hold a special event at Singing Beach on Sept. 13, 2025, rain date Sept. 14, 2025, if it gets any Board of Health permits needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the Aug. 18, 2025, minutes and two short-term rental licenses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proposed downtown zoning district", "body": "The Planning Board wants a downtown district that allows mixed use but keeps shops in key spots, with special permits needed to convert commercial space to housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other possible zoning articles", "body": "Ideas include density bonuses for deed-restricted senior housing, easier driveway rules, cleanup of zoning language and possible changes to the ADU bylaw after Attorney General review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Electricity aggregation", "body": "The state approved the town's municipal aggregation plan. The town administrator recommends the lowest-cost option as the default, with cleaner power available to residents who opt in.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor Management Plan", "body": "A task force has spent a year and a half on the plan, paid for by a $100,000 grant, with UMass Boston's Urban Harbors Institute. It covers the marine economy, navigation, access, water quality and climate, due by December 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center", "body": "A fundraising feasibility study drew 124 responses, and the consultant believes the money could be raised in 12 months. Town staff toured the Masons building and are working on condo documents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gordon College housing", "body": "Gordon College met with the town about a possible residential development on its property. The plan is in early stages and the property deal is not complete.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters and sidewalks", "body": "DPW signed a contract for water meter installations. There are plans to upgrade the sidewalk from Masconomo to the beach. The library is planning an ADA-compliant bathroom.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House property", "body": "Town officials met with Sen. Bruce Tarr and the state housing secretary about the Powder House property and help for the Housing Authority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mooring rental program", "body": "One speaker said the provisional mooring program approved in January is not following its rules, saying only 3 of 12 rental moorings went to eligible waitlist members, and urged quick attention.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Parks and Recreation Director", "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach rescue", "body": "Two residents and an unidentified man went into rough water to save two teenagers on Aug. 25. The board gave certificates to the residents and to the assistant beach manager. Lifeguards closed the beach due to undertow.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Republic trash strike", "body": "The town is getting trash pickup but no recycling. He is pushing for at least every other week recycling, and Republic owes a reduced July bill. Transfer station hours are extended.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Possible fall Special Town Meeting", "body": "Board members were split on timing. The town moderator said a Nov. 10 date is near Veterans Day and citizen petitions are due 28 days before any meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "Essex Tech welcomed 538 freshmen, its largest class. The senior shuttle is free through year's end due to a grant and normally costs $2.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting decision", "body": "The Planning Board will bring a detailed timeline and draft articles before the board decides.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 21, 2025", "title": "Coastal cleanup", "body": "The Bike and Pedestrian Committee will take part in the coastal cleanup.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 20, 2025", "title": "Touch-a-Truck and pickleball", "body": "Touch-a-Truck runs 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Town Hall parking lot. A pickleball tournament is also set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 24, 2025", "title": "Flu clinic", "body": "The annual flu clinic runs 9 a.m. to noon at American Legion Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Republic meeting", "body": "The town has a call scheduled with Republic's regional director about service concerns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prior year bills article", "body": "The board approved Article A to pay two old bills: $64.99 for town clerk office supplies and $134.44 for dog license tags.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fund transfers article", "body": "The board recommended Article B, moving leftover money from police cruiser, tree, vehicle and Evans Field ramp accounts into master tree removal and master facilities accounts, including $16,455.60 and $10,000 from the Evans Field ramp.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town facilities upkeep", "body": "The town administrator said a $30,000 operating budget cannot keep up millions of dollars in town buildings, so the master facilities account fills the gap. Some of the money will go to school boiler repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Union contract ratifications", "body": "Two collective bargaining agreements will come to the board at its meeting before Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic loan program borrowing", "body": "The board signed interim loan notes of up to $200,000 with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust for the community septic loan program, part of $1,000,000 voters approved May 1, 2017.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State LEAP grant application", "body": "The town administrator may apply for a MassDOT LEAP grant to plan for sea-level rise on the Causeway. A federal PROTECT grant expected for this work was put on hold.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing contract renewed", "body": "The town renewed its third party ambulance billing contract with Comstar for another year. The renewal came late this year because of staffing changes at Comstar.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department email accounts", "body": "The Fire Department may add five email addresses, after the matter is discussed with the Finance Committee. Money saved on a Microsoft offer, $4,355, can help cover the cost.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water plant final change order", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's signature on the final change order for the Water Filtration Plant Improvement Project, for $6,225.26.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotary bike ride through Essex", "body": "The Manchester Essex Rotary Club may hold a bike ride on Essex roads on Oct. 26, 2025, from 9 a.m. to about noon, with Conomo Point as a turnaround and water stop. It needs a MassDOT permit for Route 133.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point leases and permit", "body": "The board signed letters offering one-year seasonal leases on town land at northern Conomo Point, Robbins Island and Beach Circle. It also ratified a sign-off on a roof replacement permit on a leased Conomo Point lot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Works superintendent job description", "body": "The board approved an updated job description for the Public Works superintendent after the Board of Public Works reviewed it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Antiques and one-day liquor licenses", "body": "Diamonds and Rust got an antiques license and a one-day wine and malt license for Sept. 13, 2025. Coastal Mass Brewing got a one-day wine and malt license for Sept. 20, 2025, at Cox Reservation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter backing pancreatic cancer bill", "body": "The board will send a letter supporting An Act to Reduce Incidence and Death from Pancreatic Cancer, a bill in the State Legislature.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional sheltering agreement", "body": "Signing a memorandum of understanding for regional emergency sheltering was tabled until the town receives the document.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The weekly warrant of $198,435.46 passed with the chairman abstaining. Unanimous votes approved Aug. 18, 2025, minutes, an ethics law exemption for a $1,468.75 vendor payment, and a $2,026 gift from the Conomo Point Association to the Harbor Gift Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day liquor licenses at licensed spaces", "body": "Based on Town Counsel's opinion, the board will not issue one-day wine and malt licenses for use inside Riversbend restaurant, which already holds an annual all alcohol license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "House numbering notice", "body": "The board chose not to send a house and business numbering notice with tax bills for now. The town will use social media and its website instead, and may send a tax mailer later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking striping request", "body": "The board did not support adding no parking striping near a driveway across from The Shipyard Tavern. Police may start an education campaign on parking rules in the area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot construction", "body": "The contract for the new fuel depot went to SRS Petroleum Services. Work is set to start the second week of October, with completion expected just before Thanksgiving.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "Weston and Sampson presented design plans. The courts are too small and one corner floods, so the plan is to make them regulation size and raise them. Donated funds paid for the design and permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on a plan to add affordable housing in Essex. The trust elected the board chairman as its chair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Causeway sea-level rise planning", "body": "The LEAP grant would fund a middle step of study between a finished Boston Region Metropolitan Planning Organization study and possible future federal funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School building project", "body": "A selectman gave an update on the School Building Committee. More information is on the Essex School Building Committee website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipyard Tavern dumpster license", "body": "A license would let the Shipyard Tavern keep its dumpster on Town Landing land, share it with the shellfish and harbormaster departments and maintain the nearby public access area. The Shipyard and its lawyer are reviewing it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "ambulance service; full-time fire officer; taxes and Fire Department budget", "body": "Speakers, including firefighters and EMTs, opposed outsourcing the town's ambulance service and supported adding a full-time fire officer. The board also reviewed a resident's letter worried about rising taxes and growth in the Fire Department budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Ambulance service and staffing", "body": "He favors keeping the current ambulance system, since outsourcing would not end the need to send other crews to most medical calls. He wants a full-time administrative post voted at Fall Town Meeting and said the tanker truck needs replacing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Draft Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The town administrator reviewed a first draft of the Fall Town Meeting warrant. It will be updated for more discussion at a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Helicopter landing at Conomo Point", "body": "A helicopter recently landed on town land at Conomo Point without permission. The Conomo Point Association will be asked to share the town's safety and property concerns with residents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance outsourcing", "body": "The board agreed to take no action on researching outsourcing of ambulance service.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 22, 2025", "title": "Shipyard Tavern license signing", "body": "The town administrator hopes to have the signed license ready for the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "second week of October 2025", "title": "Fuel depot groundbreaking", "body": "SRS Petroleum Services plans to break ground on the new fuel depot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The draft warrant will be revised and brought back to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-08", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 22, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the third floor auditorium of Town Hall, 30 Martin St.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Emergency ban on crypto kiosks", "body": "After declaring an emergency, the council banned virtual currency kiosks, or Bitcoin ATMs, citing scams. Existing kiosks must be removed within 30 days. Police enforce it with $300 fines per violation, each day counting separately.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Permanent crypto kiosk ordinance", "body": "The emergency measure lasts 60 days. The ordinance goes to the Ordinances and Administration and Budget and Finance committees and still needs a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Village Development Overlay repealed", "body": "The 2003 zoning district on the Essex Avenue corridor was repealed and its section left reserved. Planners said it was barely used and had clarity problems.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prospect Street housing permit", "body": "A special council permit lets a commercial building on Prospect Street become seven housing units. It includes affordable housing provisions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gould Court housing permit", "body": "A special council permit returns a seven-unit building on Gould Court to its prior legal status as two three-family homes by removing the rear seventh unit. It includes affordable housing provisions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State 911 grant", "body": "The council accepted a $102,983 state 911 support and incentive grant for Aug. 12, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EV charger grant", "body": "A $38,440 MassEVIP grant will pay for two dual port electric vehicle charging stations at City Hall and Rogers Street, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center grant and veterans donations", "body": "The council accepted a $25,000 Senior Center Modernization grant and $2,758.25 in donations for Veterans Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "VFW Beano dates", "body": "Doucette Linguard Post 1624 VFW may hold Beano on Oct. 14, 2025, and Nov. 11, 2025. The application now goes to the State Lottery Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent several grants and requests to committees, and accepted the Sept. 4, 2025, Budget and Finance report.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crypto kiosk ban", "body": "A new Chapter 14 article bans virtual currency kiosks in the city, effective immediately as an emergency measure. It still needs a hearing and committee review to become permanent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Village Development Overlay District", "body": "The zoning overlay was repealed. Planners said one recent application exposed conflicts with other parts of the Zoning Ordinance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hammond Street resident parking", "body": "A councilor's order to make Hammond Street resident sticker parking only, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 to Sept. 15, was sent to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants sent to committee", "body": "A $1 million state Dam and Seawall grant, a $53,659 Green Communities grant with a local match and a $40,945.55 state 911 EMD grant went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Recycling backlog", "body": "Recycling pickup resumed, but Republic has sent one truck instead of the usual two. The truck fills fast and must drive to Peabody to unload, causing delays.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "meeting video; EV charging station cost", "body": "One speaker asked that the Zoom camera be zoomed out to show all nine councilors. Another questioned the cost of grant-funded EV chargers, saying newer chargers can be bought privately for much less.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Open Door", "when": null, "title": "Hunger Action Month", "body": "The food pantry serves just under 12,000 people a year with more than 2.35 million pounds of food. One in six Gloucester residents uses its services. A donation box will be in the City Hall rotunda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Director", "when": null, "title": "Village Development Overlay history", "body": "The district came from the 2003 Daler Report as an incentive zone tied to the sewer line into Essex. The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend repeal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "General Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Crypto kiosk ordinance", "body": "The Essex County District Attorney's office provided the model language. Fines start 30 days after the effective date. Two kiosks are known to operate in the city.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crypto kiosk removal", "body": "Owners of existing kiosks have 30 days to remove them. Police will enforce.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Permanent kiosk ordinance review", "body": "The Ordinances and Administration and Budget and Finance committees will review the ordinance before a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Holiday Parade street closures", "body": "The request for the Gloucester Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Nov. 30, 2025, rain date Dec. 7, 2025, went to Planning and Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Legal bill and easement", "body": "Budget and Finance will review paying a $35,865.50 fiscal 2025 Verrill LLC invoice with fiscal 2026 money. Planning and Development will review an access easement over a city parcel on Atlantic Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy aggregation contracts", "body": "The board named the town administrator energy manager and authorized him to sign electricity supply contracts with Colonial Power Group for the town's aggregation program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sea Street tree removal", "body": "After a public hearing, the board voted to remove a declining red swamp maple on Sea Street. The tree warden said its center is rotted to the base and it leans over a driveway and the road.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harvest Fest Carnival", "body": "The Manchester-Essex Athletic Boosters may hold their third annual Harvest Fest Carnival fundraiser Oct. 17 to 19, 2025, ending each night by 9 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved a rescheduled Cub Scout sleepout Sept. 27, 2025, a Rotary bike event Oct. 26, 2025, a memorial bench, a tree lighting Dec. 7, 2025, and a beach day Oct. 13, 2025. Minutes were held over.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown rezoning delayed", "body": "The Planning Board recommended moving downtown zoning articles to spring Town Meeting to protect first floor shops and allow more public input. Senior housing definitions and curb cut rules will also come in spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy", "body": "A liaison proposed improving the town tree policy step by step: define public trees, build an inventory, clarify roles, and later tackle trees on private property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor rules and fund", "body": "The Harbor Advisory Committee plans to update harbor regulations starting around the first of the year and is discussing an enterprise fund for the harbor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy aggregation launch", "body": "National Grid basic service customers will be enrolled automatically but can opt out any time without penalty. Options include a cheaper default, a plan with more local renewables, and 100% renewable. A mailer goes out in mid-October.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center", "body": "A fundraising feasibility study gave a positive update. The FEMA flood line touches a corner of the planned addition at the Masons property but does not affect plans. Registered land status may slow the closing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street", "body": "The town approved $100,000 for Ocean Street options, and work with Fuss & O'Neill is moving ahead. Members want next steps and target dates set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "Installation of new water meters is set to begin by early October, with a DPW video posted on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor", "body": "New mooring software is in place, a permit was received to dump dredge material offshore, and the Seaport Economic Council may raise its grant for rotunda repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Landmark School pickup traffic; Bridge Street parking", "body": "Residents described about 30 cars lining up on Bridge Street for Landmark School pickup each afternoon, with risky U-turns and blocked views. The town said the police chief met with the school about banning parking on Route 127 and may post signs on Highland Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Aggregation savings estimate", "body": "Early pricing suggests the default rate will be about a penny and a half below National Grid's basic service rate, saving the average household about $8 per month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Downtown zoning update", "body": "The details proved more complex than expected. Delaying carries some risk that owners act before new zoning, but rushing to fall would be a problem.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging director", "body": "The town met with the Council on Aging board and will soon post the opening for a COA director.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "next meeting", "title": "Landmark School traffic follow-up", "body": "The board will take up the Bridge Street pickup issue again. The police chief is asking the state about more no parking signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 25, 2025, 5:30 p.m.", "title": "Community Preservation hearing", "body": "Public hearing for anyone interested in applying for CPC funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 6, 2025", "title": "Manchester Marine moorings", "body": "The board will discuss moorings assigned to Manchester Marine in the past three years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Aggregation public forum", "body": "A forum for residents' questions will follow the mid-October mailer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-09-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator goals", "body": "The town administrator agreed to make setting his goals a priority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-09-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire station siding assessment contract", "body": "The town administrator may sign a contract with Copeland Building Envelope Consulting, for just over $10,000, to assess peeling stain on the fire station and recommend a fix. Money comes from the still open public safety building project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipyard Tavern dumpster and access license", "body": "The tavern may keep its dumpster on town land. In return, harbor and shellfish staff may use it, and the tavern will keep up the nearby public access area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster records system switch", "body": "The harbormaster's records will move from Lynxlog to a new system under a contract with DOCKWA.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water filtration plant loan signer", "body": "The board named the chairman as the signer for all State Revolving Loan documents for the Water Filtration Plant Renovation Project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cultural Council grant signature", "body": "The chairman may sign Massachusetts Cultural Council documents for the Essex Cultural Council's yearly allocation of $5,700 outside a meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust seat filled", "body": "The board picked one of two candidates for the open Affordable Housing Trust seat, noting the value of adding a renter's view.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Employee of the Year chosen", "body": "The board chose an Employee of the Year from three nominees. The winner will be announced at the fall Town Meeting in November. There were no Volunteer of the Year nominations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day licenses for museum events", "body": "The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum received one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for events on Oct. 18, Oct. 27, Dec. 5 and Dec. 13, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "AFSCME union contract", "body": "Discussion of a new collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME was tabled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $1,007,161.14 and the minutes of Sept. 8, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River dredging", "body": "The Army Corps of Engineers favors a second dredging try, but not this winter and maybe as late as winter 2027/28. Federal bill language would push the Corps to find the extra $3 million, but its fate is unknown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New elementary school site", "body": "Asked by the school superintendent, the board said the only possible sites on the list are 30 Apple Street and the current school site on Story Street. This will be reported to the School Building Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire tanker truck", "body": "Both boards agreed a new tanker must go to the fall Town Meeting. Buying outright, lease-purchase or a pending grant were discussed. Grant news is expected by early October.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time fire prevention officer", "body": "Both boards and the fire chief agreed the town's first full-time fire position should wait for the May Annual Town Meeting, with salary set during FY2027 budget work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove cottage and Town Hall upkeep", "body": "A $13,500 assessment of the Grove cottage and garage was more than the board wanted to spend, so volunteers will keep doing repairs. For Town Hall, a consultant suggested fixing one side a year starting in 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park courts", "body": "Weston and Sampson is studying repair of the old tennis courts, paid by past donations. Grant reviewers for a possible mini soccer pitch may visit the courts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Water rate study grant", "body": "A state DEP grant could pay for a water rate study with a 10% town match, but not a wastewater study. The board wants Public Works goals first and expects the new DPW superintendent to handle it in 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Island Road right of way", "body": "Plantings and a roped-off area in the Island Road right of way may limit parking near the Town Landing. Owners will be told the town may remove them without notice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "1623 Studios", "when": null, "title": "Introduction to 1623 Studios", "body": "The local media group showed its services, including workshops and coverage of local events and town meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 6, 2025", "title": "Review revised fall warrant", "body": "The town administrator will edit the fall Town Meeting warrant and the board will review it again.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 22, 2025", "title": "Finalize fall warrant", "body": "The board will approve and finalize the fall Town Meeting warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tanker funding advice", "body": "The Finance Committee will recommend how to pay for the tanker once the grant status is known.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-09-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-09-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW superintendent search", "body": "The job opens in early December. The board suggested a screening committee with members from Public Works, Finance Committee and Personnel Board plus the town administrator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-09-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cryptocurrency kiosk ban", "body": "A new ordinance bans virtual currency kiosks in the city. Existing kiosks must be removed within 30 days of the effective date. Police enforce it, with a $300 fine for each violation, and each day counts as a new violation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Haskell Pond Dam grant", "body": "The council accepted a $1,000,000 state Dam and Seawall grant, $400,000 in FY2026 and $600,000 in FY2027, for engineering and construction on the Haskell Pond Dam repair, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public health grant", "body": "The council accepted a $600,000 Public Health Excellence grant for FY2026 and FY2027 to improve Health Department services, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy savings and 911 grants", "body": "The council accepted a $53,659 Green Communities grant for insulation and air sealing at City Hall and other buildings, with a $5,000 local match, and a $40,945.55 state 911 emergency medical dispatch grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prior year legal bill", "body": "The council approved paying a $35,865.50 invoice from Verrill LLC for Board of Health legal work during the Eastern Waste transfer station hearing, using FY2026 Law Department funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Atlantic Street access easement", "body": "The mayor may grant an access easement over city land at 1 Atlantic Street, mostly wetlands, along an existing driveway. The owner had sought it since the city widened the street in the 1970s.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Walker Street kennel permit", "body": "The council adopted its decision granting a special permit for a 24-hour animal boarding kennel on Walker Street in the R-40 district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "IT director and Zoning Board member", "body": "The council confirmed the city's IT director for a term ending Feb. 14, 2027, plus one more term to Feb. 14, 2029, and a new Zoning Board of Appeals member to Feb. 15, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Kent Circle right turn only withdrawn", "body": "A proposal to make Kent Circle right turn only onto Western Avenue was withdrawn without prejudice after speakers and councilors suggested making the street two-way instead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Washington Street 15-minute parking withdrawn", "body": "A plan for two 15-minute spaces on Washington Street near Orchard Street was withdrawn without prejudice over safety concerns. Councilor Grow opposed withdrawing it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Whittemore Street parking changes", "body": "No parking and tow zone changes for Whittemore Street, Curtis Square and Washington Street went back to the Ordinances & Administration Committee because a resident letter was missed and new maps arrived.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved its consent agenda, including reappointments and items sent to committees, and accepted a Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation for a vote on Oct. 14, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cryptocurrency kiosk ban", "body": "Gloucester added a new article to its code banning virtual currency kiosks. It replaces an emergency measure passed at the prior meeting, with no gap in between.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary housing rule change", "body": "A proposed change to the zoning rule on affordable units in new housing was sent to Planning & Development and the Planning Board, with a public hearing set for Oct. 28, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Residency rule for boards", "body": "A proposal on a one-year residency requirement for board and committee members was sent to the Ordinances & Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Haskell Pond Dam", "body": "A $1 million state grant over two years will pay for engineering and construction on the dam repair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic system loan", "body": "The mayor asked for a $1,000,000 loan order for septic system improvements. It was sent to the Budget & Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Holiday parade", "body": "Street closures for the Holiday Parade and Tree Lighting on Nov. 30, 2025, with a Dec. 7, 2025, rain date, were shared for information only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "climate change; metal flagpoles; Washington Street parking signs; Kent Circle traffic; crypto kiosk scams", "body": "Speakers raised climate change, the lack of permits for metal flagpoles and relaxed zoning for them, and no parking signs on Washington Street that a business owner said cost customers. Two residents opposed the Kent Circle turn rule and favored two-way traffic. The district attorney spoke in favor of the kiosk ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Essex County District Attorney", "when": null, "title": "Bitcoin kiosk scams", "body": "Scammers have taken $77 million statewide through Bitcoin, $11 million in Essex County, mostly from elderly victims. His office is working with AARP on a statewide ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "General Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Kiosk ordinance timing", "body": "The emergency measure stays in effect until the ordinance takes effect 31 days after the vote, so there is no gap.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "IT Director", "when": null, "title": "Cybersecurity steps", "body": "The city uses vendors to block dangerous emails and requires monthly security training for employees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 28, 2025", "title": "Inclusionary housing hearing", "body": "Public hearing on the inclusionary housing zoning change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 14, 2025", "title": "Hispanic Heritage Month proclamation", "body": "The council will vote on the proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Kiosk owners notified", "body": "Police will tell property owners where kiosks are located about the new ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Items sent to Budget & Finance", "body": "Includes a $96,856.26 state 911 training grant, a $1,000,000 septic loan order, DPW transfers and donations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-09-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Washington Street and Centennial Avenue", "body": "Councilors asked the mayor to fix parking signs there and to fund a full study of the intersection.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town electricity aggregation program", "body": "The board approved the program as submitted. The recommended basic product gets 77% of its power from Massachusetts renewable sources on a 36-month term. Residents will be switched automatically and notified first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harvest Fest and beer garden", "body": "The Chamber's Harvest Fest downtown on Oct. 18, 2025, was approved with department rules. The fenced beer garden runs noon to 5 p.m. with ID checks, and the Police Chief sets parking and road closures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State land purchase notice not waived", "body": "The board acknowledged notice that the state Department of Conservation and Recreation may buy land next to Halibut Point State Park, and voted not to waive the 120-day public notice period.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Leftover bond money to pay debt", "body": "Unspent money borrowed in December 2023 for a fire truck and two vehicles will go toward paying the debt on that same borrowing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police sergeant and Council on Aging member", "body": "On the Police Chief's recommendation, the board promoted an officer to sergeant effective Oct. 1, 2025. It appointed a Council on Aging member for a term ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including a Council on Aging Program Specialist appointment, and the Aug. 19 minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol service hours", "body": "Current rules do not allow alcohol service early enough for breakfast or brunch. Two members recused themselves, and the other three agreed to discuss a change at a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking fee waivers for events", "body": "The Police and Town Administrator's office said they do not support waiving parking fees for large events, calling last year's waiver a one-time exception.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2025 closeout and 2026 tax recap", "body": "Finance staff are closing out FY25 after Fall Town Meeting. The tax recap process, which reviews revenue estimates for the state Department of Revenue, starts next week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital requests", "body": "Capital requests are due to the Town Administrator's office the second week of October and will go to the capital planning committee in late November or early December.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach marsh", "body": "The Conservation Commission made a site visit to Long Beach to help residents understand the complexity of the marsh issue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "affordable housing strategic plan", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust reported that the first draft of its five-year strategic plan is done and invited people to a public hearing to comment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Special Projects Grant Manager", "when": null, "title": "Electricity supply bids", "body": "National Grid basic service is 0.15484 in 2025 and 0.15200 in 2026. A 36-month term was the best offer across suppliers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Director", "when": null, "title": "Unspent borrowing transfers", "body": "A 2016 state law lets the town use leftover bond money to pay debt on the same project. This applies to the fire truck and two vehicles bonded in December 2023.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "General updates", "body": "Residents can sign up for the monthly Motif newsletter, out the second Wednesday of each month. It is Emergency Preparedness Month, so residents should check their CodeRED information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 18, 2025", "title": "Harvest Fest", "body": "The Chamber holds Harvest Fest downtown from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Oct. 19, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Second week of October 2025", "title": "Capital requests due", "body": "Departments send capital requests to the Town Administrator's office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing plan hearing", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust will hold a public hearing on its draft five-year strategic plan on the 23rd.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol hours discussion", "body": "Brunch and breakfast alcohol service hours will come back as a future agenda item.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-09-23", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-09-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Aggregation notices", "body": "The town will send information to all residential customers before the electricity supply switch.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-09-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New five-year trash disposal contract", "body": "The town signed a five-year contract with Reworld, formerly Covanta, to replace the one ending June 30, 2026. It keeps the same CPI-W cost escalator and needs funding at Annual Town Meeting in May 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "AFSCME union contract", "body": "After an executive session, the board signed a new collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME, subject to a vote to fund it at Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conservation Commission appointment", "body": "A new member was appointed to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipbuilding Museum fundraiser licenses", "body": "The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum got one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for pop-up fundraiser dinners at 66 Main Street on Oct. 10 and 11, 2025, from 5 to 8 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Treasurer/collector clerk job description", "body": "The board approved a revised job description for the treasurer/collector's clerk, already approved by the union.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $258,113.84 and Sept. 22, 2025, minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Optional employee insurance benefits", "body": "The town's insurer, MIIA, will offer extra insurance benefits employees could buy at 100% of their own cost. The board will revisit it when more information is available.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "Weston & Sampson finished a design with ADA access, a raised court surface, drainage, permeable pavement and concrete slabs that avoid digging into possibly contaminated soil. The cost estimate is about $1,119,255.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New harbormaster boat grant", "body": "A port security grant for a new harbormaster boat was approved. It requires a 25% town match and limits the boat type. The town has 60 days to accept.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW superintendent hiring", "body": "Talks on how to hire a new DPW superintendent, and whether the Board of Public Works will work with the selectmen, were put off to Oct. 20.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School", "body": "The school district is weighing rebuilding or relocating the school. Site options named include the current site, 30 Apple Street or Manchester.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA at Centennial Grove", "body": "The Ipswich Family YMCA said it has invested over $60,000 in Grove improvements and may add an aboveground pool at Camp Dory because of cyanobacteria blooms in Chebacco Lake.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "tennis court project; Essex Elementary School; shellfish boat motor", "body": "A resident asked whether the tennis court project is public or private and raised questions about the design. Another urged residents to follow talks about rebuilding or moving Essex Elementary School. The Finance Committee chair suggested a reserve fund transfer for a new shellfish boat motor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for Sept. 20 to Oct. 3, 2025", "body": "Covered DPW superintendent hiring, the Reworld trash contract, the tennis court design, optional MIIA insurance benefits and the port security grant for a harbormaster boat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Ipswich Family YMCA", "when": null, "title": "YMCA programs in Essex", "body": "The executive director described programs for children and adults, Camp Dory and over $60,000 invested in Centennial Grove.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Selectmen", "when": null, "title": "Campaign finance finding on school superintendent", "body": "The state Office of Campaign and Political Finance found the school superintendent used public funds to influence the May 12, 2025, ballot question but issued only a warning. The board said it was alarmed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 20, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board will approve and sign the Fall Town Meeting warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 20, 2025", "title": "Harbormaster boat grant review", "body": "The harbormaster will report on grant conditions at the quarterly department heads meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 20, 2025", "title": "Regional shelter agreement", "body": "Signing the regional sheltering agreement was put off to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish boat motor", "body": "The town administrator will ask the Finance Committee for a reserve fund transfer to replace the motor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 8, 2025", "title": "School building community meeting", "body": "The school district's building committee holds a community meeting at Essex Elementary School at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-06", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "week of Oct. 13, 2025", "title": "Tennis court permit filing", "body": "Weston & Sampson plans to file a Notice of Intent for the tennis court design.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ask DEP about Manchester Marine moorings", "body": "The board will seek the state DEP's input on how 10 new mooring permits were assigned to Manchester Marine, after concern they skipped the waiting list process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 yes, 1 member's vote not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special meeting on harbormaster accusations", "body": "The board voted to hold a special meeting with the Harbor Advisory Committee to discuss and resolve accusations made against the harbormaster. The town administrator will set the date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Registrars appointment", "body": "The board appointed the Republican Town Committee's nominee to the Board of Registrars, with a term to June 30, 2028. The Democratic committee's nominations came after the 45-day deadline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fee increases and routine business", "body": "The consent agenda raised Chowder House rental fees $25 for residents and $50 for nonresidents and Singing Beach parking $5. It also set trick-or-treat for 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31, 2025, and approved minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor regulations review", "body": "The board agreed to review and possibly update harbor rules, especially definitions of commercial moorings and the provisional mooring program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach parking and Chowder House fees", "body": "Singing Beach parking rose $5. Chowder House rentals rose $25 for residents and $50 for nonresidents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Manchester Marine slip expansion", "body": "The project converted 10 existing swinging moorings to fixed floats parallel to the channel, as DEP required. The Army Corps permit came in September 2023, a draft state license in March 2024 and floats in April 2024.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center and Masonic Hall", "body": "Talks with the Masons continue and condo documents are moving forward for the Council on Aging project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Road paving", "body": "Paving on Mill and Forest streets is scheduled to start soon, with notices to affected residents. Beach Street paving was also discussed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street culvert", "body": "The town administrator listed the Central Street culvert project among the key issues he is working on.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Who decides on moorings", "body": "The harbormaster has authority to set mooring rules, and decisions can be appealed to DEP, not the Select Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Police quarterly report", "body": "Parking enforcement brought over 1,400 tickets and $70,000 in fines. Extended leaves will raise overtime. A grant funds Blue Voice, an AI tool to help officers with legal questions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Fire quarterly report", "body": "The department got a new ladder truck, is filling its call firefighter roster and is dealing with problems at its building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Grants received", "body": "FEMA staffing grant of $825,374, a FEMA grant of $260,000 for new breathing gear with a $13,000 town match, and a $110,000 One Stop grant for zoning and downtown planning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "First three months", "body": "Issues include the Republic union strike, union and health insurance talks, possible special town meetings, hiring a land use clerk and the harbormaster issues. Landmark School parking has improved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special meeting on harbormaster", "body": "The town administrator will set a date for the joint meeting with the Harbor Advisory Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DEP input on moorings", "body": "The town will ask DEP about the 10 Manchester Marine mooring permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging director", "body": "The town will post the job opening for a Council on Aging director.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant for Nov. 4 city election", "body": "The council adopted the warrant for the Nov. 4, 2025, municipal election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center generator and grease trap", "body": "The council moved $110,000 to replace the Council on Aging emergency generator and $32,210 to replace the Rose Baker Senior Center grease trap. Both came from the high school heat exchanger account.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Money for repairs at city buildings", "body": "The council moved $57,790 from the high school heat exchanger account and $100,000 from the energy control software account for upkeep and improvements across all city buildings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Curb ramp and shade tree inventories", "body": "The council approved $78,100 from DPW highway force receipts to pay for an inventory of curb ramps and shade trees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State 911 training grant", "body": "The police department may accept a FY2026 State 911 Department Training Grant of $96,856.26, running Sept. 4, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FEMA COVID-19 reimbursement", "body": "The city accepted $26,360 in federal FEMA money, passed through the state, for COVID-19 management costs. No local match is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special permit for 23 Dale Ave.", "body": "The council adopted its decision letting Dale Avenue LLC convert a mixed-use building to four homes with a separate office building in the garage.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prior year bills paid", "body": "The council approved paying last year's bills from this year's money, including $8,602 for pump station chemicals, $8,425 for elevator upkeep, $7,219.34 for Medicaid recovery work and smaller DPW bills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donations accepted", "body": "The council accepted gifts of $100 for veterans services, $100 for the Archives Committee, $1,325 for the Council on Aging and $500 from The Open Door for police community programs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Clean Energy Commission member", "body": "The council appointed a new member to the Clean Energy Commission, with a term ending Feb. 15, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hispanic Heritage Month", "body": "The council recognized Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent new items to committees, and took the Budget and Finance report as a consent agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2026 tax classification", "body": "A memo from the principal assessor on the 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null, "title": "City building repairs", "body": "Money left in the high school heat exchanger and energy control software accounts is being moved to a generator, grease trap and general building repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "parking signs; crossing guard", "body": "One speaker asked for No Parking signs on a stretch of East Main Street for safety and visibility. Another asked for a crossing guard at Webster Street on Eastern Avenue so schoolchildren can cross safely.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Action Inc.", "when": null, "title": "Antipoverty agency services", "body": "Action Inc., founded in 1965, gave fuel assistance to 3,000 households last year. Its programs are running normally during the federal shutdown, except one federal energy program that is doing emergency appointments only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Items sent to committee", "body": "These include a $100,000 Digital Equity funding agreement for the library, a $14,693 donation from 100 Who Care Cape Ann to police and $9,042.20 for police details at the Sept. 16, 2025, preliminary election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 4, 2025", "title": "City election", "body": "The municipal election is held.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 13, 2025", "title": "Middle Street Walk", "body": "A request for street closures for the Middle Street Walk was referred to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crossing guard shifts", "body": "A councilor asked the mayor to think about offering per diem shifts for crossing guards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Single tax rate kept", "body": "On the assessors' advice, the board kept one tax rate for all property classes for fiscal 2026, as Rockport always has. Business property is only 4.6% of the tax base.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Year's Eve event", "body": "Rockport's New Year's Eve event on Dec. 31, 2025, was approved, subject to town department rules. The police chief will set parking and road closures. Buttons cost $25 per adult; children under 12 are free.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust declaration", "body": "The board approved the Rockport Affordable Housing Trust's declaration of trust, which records the bylaw with the Registry of Deeds and Land Court. Nothing changes in how the trust works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW building committee dissolved", "body": "The DPW Facility Building Committee was dissolved with thanks. Any loose ends on the new DPW facility stay with the Select Board or commissioners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for Municipal Empowerment Act", "body": "The board will send the Legislature a letter supporting the Municipal Empowerment Act, which would give towns new options they may choose to use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Mary's wine tasting permit", "body": "A one-day alcohol license was granted for the St. Mary's Church wine tasting fundraiser on Nov. 14, 2025, from 6 to 8 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board appointments", "body": "The board appointed new members to the Finance Committee and the Town Art Committee, both through June 30, 2026, and reappointed four Council on Aging members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog donations and a lease name change. July 29 minutes were held for corrections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental fees", "body": "A workshop is coming on a registration fee for short-term rentals. The town already gets a share of the state's 5.7% occupancy tax and has a 3% community impact fee, and could add a local tax up to 6%.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust strategic plan", "body": "The trust is moving ahead on a five-year strategic plan, with a public review Oct. 23, 2025, and a presentation to the Select Board expected Nov. 4, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New DPW facility", "body": "The town administrator said the project is producing a fantastic facility, and the building committee's work is done.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Train noise study", "body": "A Boston University group put noise sensors near the train and has results. A public meeting to share them is set for Nov. 1, 2025, at 11 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "long-term financial planning; street plowing notice; short-term rental taxes; Finance Committee appointment", "body": "Speakers asked about next steps and a timeline for long-term financial planning, the notice about fixing private streets for plowing, whether short-term rentals could be taxed at a business rate, and the qualifications of the new Finance Committee member.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Assessors", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 tax base", "body": "Residential property makes up 95.4% of the tax base and business and personal property 4.6%. Any real relief for homeowners would mean a large increase for businesses. Short-term rentals stay residential for tax purposes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 and FY2027 budget work", "body": "Staff are working on the tax recap to set the tax rate. Capital requests are being assembled and go to the capital committee in about five weeks. Operating budgets are due around Thanksgiving.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "State fiscal pressures", "body": "A Massachusetts Municipal Association report, \"A Perfect Storm,\" shows state aid has not kept up with inflation while health insurance and other costs rise.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 23, 2025, 6:30 p.m.", "title": "Housing Trust plan public review", "body": "Public review of the trust's five-year strategic plan on Zoom.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 1, 2025, 11 a.m.", "title": "Train noise findings", "body": "Public meeting on the train noise study results.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 4, 2025", "title": "Housing Trust plan to Select Board", "body": "The strategic plan is expected to be presented to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-14", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental workshop", "body": "A workshop will discuss a registration fee for short-term rentals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant signed", "body": "The board set the Fall Town Meeting for Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, at 6:45 p.m. at Essex Elementary School, then opened, filled, closed, approved and signed a 28-article warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Port Security Grant for harbormaster boat", "body": "The town accepted a FEMA grant to buy a new harbormaster boat. It requires a 25% town match, and acceptance depends on Fall Town Meeting approving that match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional emergency shelter agreement", "body": "The board signed a memorandum of understanding with other Cape Ann communities to create a regional emergency shelter at Gordon College. The Board of Health, Fire and Police support it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New police cruiser ordered", "body": "The board authorized ordering a new cruiser to replace an old one, using money from the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, with the old car traded in.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Retiree health insurance rates", "body": "The board approved retiree health insurance renewal rates for calendar year 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior housing grant and well change order", "body": "The board ratified a $2,000 Title III-B agreement from SeniorCare to help the Council on Aging with housing needs, and a $6,544.85 change order for unexpected brick work on a water well building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ales Over ALS fundraiser", "body": "The board approved use of the Folsom Pavilion at Centennial Grove on Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, plus one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for 1 to 9 p.m., fees paid after the event.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend wedding entertainment", "body": "Riversbend at Essex Marina LLC got a one-day license for an amplified eight-piece band in a tent at 35 Dodge Street on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., after agreeing to end earlier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Cultural Council seat", "body": "The board filled a partial term on the Essex Cultural Council ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $1,004,604.98 and the Oct. 6, 2025, minutes. It also signed the Riversbend all alcoholic restaurant license transfer now approved by the ABCC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring fee increase proposed", "body": "Article 14 would raise mooring permits from $6 to $8 per foot, the minimum from $90 to $100, and waiting list and temporary permits from $10 to $15. 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Apple Street does not appear feasible and may soon be ruled out.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "A draft plan by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council is under review. The Affordable Housing Trust votes in November on forwarding it, and selectmen and the Planning Board will hold a joint hearing in December.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "A Notice of Intent was filed with the broadest possible renovation scope, since scaling back later is easier than adding on. 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The board took it under consideration amid contamination and lease or license questions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Spring Street Cemetery space", "body": "The Board of Public Works projects the town will run out of burial space in about 10 years. State law requires each town to provide burial space.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "One speaker voiced continued support for renovating the Memorial Park tennis courts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School Building Committee", "when": null, "title": "Campaign finance finding", "body": "The state Office of Campaign and Political Finance found school district resources were used to influence voters on a May 2025 Essex ballot question. The district was not fined; staff will take campaign finance classes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Fire Department update", "body": "Four members are at the Fire Academy and one probationary firefighter and EMT joined. The department is buying a new 3,000-gallon tanker, plans a resident recruiting drive and faces budget and staffing shortages.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief and Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Police and harbor update", "body": "Police are replacing a cruiser and looking to hire part-time officers. Seasonal mooring buoys are pulled, a deputy and assistant harbormasters were added, and the Town Landing was refurbished.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Public Works", "when": null, "title": "Public works update", "body": "The Highway Department is fully staffed. Well upgrades continue with American Rescue Plan Act money. A broken sewer pump of a style no longer made will cost about $61,000 to repair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Bylaws and voter rolls", "body": "The attorney general approved the May 2025 Town Meeting bylaws, which are now in effect. Inactive voters for 2025 were cut to 600.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Vehicle fleet plan and DPW hiring", "body": "DPW, Fire and Police listed vehicles with age, mileage, replacement dates and costs for one capital planning spreadsheet. Several applications have come in for the Superintendent of Public Works job.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 28, 2025", "title": "Tennis court hearing", "body": "Conservation Commission meets at 7 p.m. on the second floor stage conference area about the Memorial Park tennis courts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 3, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the third floor auditorium of Town Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 32, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 17, 2025", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters act on the 28 articles, including the harbormaster boat match, a new fire tanker, a police vehicle and the mooring fee increase, at 6:45 p.m. in the Essex Elementary School gym.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 33, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing plan hearing", "body": "Selectmen and the Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on the Housing Production Plan; both must approve it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-10-20", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 34, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipyard parcel follow up", "body": "The town administrator will send the museum information on a lease versus a license, and the museum will come back to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FEMA grant for more firefighters", "body": "The grant raises staffing from 4 to 5 per shift for three years. FEMA pays 75% in years 1 and 2 and 35% in year 3. The town is not required to keep the staff after that.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Reserve fund transfer for breathing gear", "body": "The board moved $13,002.39 from the Finance Committee reserve fund as the town's match on a FEMA grant for new self-contained breathing gear. Total cost is about $280,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional veterans office agreement", "body": "The board renewed the agreement for a district veterans service office shared with Rockport, Gloucester, Hamilton and Wenham, in place for over 10 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown Improvement Committee mission", "body": "The board approved a new mission statement and renamed the group the Downtown Improvement Committee. The new mission adds making downtown commercially successful.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority vacancy filled", "body": "The board filled a vacant elected seat on the Manchester Housing Authority until the May 19, 2026, town election, as long as the town administrator confirms the appointment is legal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Four Cultural Council members", "body": "The board appointed one member with a term to June 30, 2027, and three with terms to June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "By consensus, no vote", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee appointment", "body": "The board will post the Finance Committee opening publicly first. The town administrator will interview candidates and the appointment will return at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Historic District Commission 50th anniversary", "body": "The board congratulated the Historic District Commission on 50 years and its work on downtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the Oct. 6, 2025, minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Accessory dwelling unit bylaws", "body": "The Attorney General accepted Article 9 in full. Article 8 was only partly accepted, with problems over permanent foundation language, a mobile home ban, a 6-month minimum lease and size rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS cleanup at water plants", "body": "The town must meet the EPA limit by 2029, possibly 2031. The Lincoln Street well filter plant could cost $12 million to $15 million, and Gravelly Pond another $5 million to $10 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street sea level rise study", "body": "Foss and O'Neill proposed a flood risk study and design workshop over about 9 months, using $100,000 approved by Town Meeting. A board member urged more outreach to affected residents first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional climate planning grant", "body": "The town must apply for MVP 2 this year. Applying with Rockport, Gloucester and maybe Essex could raise the top action grant from $3 million to $5 million, a backup for the Central Street culvert.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Historic survey", "body": "The first phase of a townwide historic survey, covering School Street and some streets east, finished at the end of September and is online.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Road paving", "body": "Paving is planned on Mill Street to the bridge, Forest Street, Beach Street, Old Essex Road, Pine Street past the transfer station and possibly Colburn Road.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Financial reporting award", "body": "The town got the Government Finance Officers Association award for excellence in financial reporting for the ninth year in a row.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging director search", "body": "Twelve people applied. Interviews are set over the next two weeks, and the hire needs Select Board confirmation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget and other updates", "body": "Department capital requests are under review, with operating requests next. Comcast contract talks with nearby towns have begun. Lawyers are still setting a meeting on the Masons' condo documents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Breathing gear details", "body": "The purchase includes 24 packs, 24 bottles and 2 RIP packs. Current gear expires in June, and the new gear should last 15 to 20 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee appointment", "body": "The opening will be posted and candidates interviewed before the board votes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator goals", "body": "The town administrator will slim down and rank his goals for July 2025 to June 2026, with more focus on projects such as PFAS.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority legal check", "body": "The town administrator will confirm the appointee can legally hold two elected posts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-10-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19, 2026", "title": "Town election", "body": "The Housing Authority seat goes on the ballot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-10-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board voted to meet in executive session to discuss strategy for union contract negotiations and for current and potential litigation, and not to return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog program donations and a name change on a Long Beach lease.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall renovation", "body": "The town issued an initial notice of award to a design firm. Design is planned over the winter, with preparation in spring and work starting in summer. The fee must still be negotiated and approved by the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach seawall", "body": "A firm has been selected, and the town is negotiating a contract with it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library HVAC", "body": "A state earmark from Senator Tarr would give $50,000 for engineering work on a library HVAC system. The town also has an earmark from Representative Ferrante and awaits official word from the state.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2027 capital requests", "body": "All capital requests are in. Staff will spend about a month checking details before the capital planning committee's public review begins.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget pressures", "body": "At an all management meeting with department heads and board chairs, officials reviewed the budget timeline and the pressures facing the town, especially health insurance costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Harvest Fest turnout", "body": "The chair praised the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce for the Fall Harvest Fest. Early estimates put the crowd at 1,500 to 1,700 people.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 23, 2025", "title": "Housing plan review", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust holds a public review of its draft five-year strategic plan at 6:30 p.m. on Zoom.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 1, 2025", "title": "Train noise study findings", "body": "Rockport One and the Boston University School of Public Health will report on noise from the MBTA train station at 10 a.m. at the Rockport Library. A board member will ask the MBTA to send someone.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-10-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-10-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall design contract", "body": "The town will negotiate a rate with the design firm and bring it to the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-10-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$1 million septic loan program", "body": "The city will borrow $1 million for its septic loan program, which gives 0% loans to income-eligible homeowners with failed systems. Owners repay through their tax bills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-year residency rule for boards", "body": "People appointed to volunteer city boards and commissions must have lived in Gloucester for at least 12 months before appointment, unless another rule allows nonresidents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YMCA lease for Community Impact Unit", "body": "The council approved a lease with the YMCA of the North Shore for the police Community Impact Unit at 5 Center St., running Nov. 1, 2025, to Oct. 31, 2035.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Burnham Street speed limit request", "body": "The council will send MassDOT a letter asking to lower the Burnham Street speed limit from 30 mph to 15 mph, citing the dense neighborhood near Burnham's Field.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library digital equity grant", "body": "The council accepted a $100,000 grant for the Sawyer Free Library's Digital Equity Plan, running Oct. 24, 2025, to Oct. 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police and veterans donations", "body": "The council accepted $14,693 from 100 Who Care Cape Ann and 10 iPads worth $3,490 from Endicott College for the police Community Impact Unit, plus $4,000 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Supporters said it builds trust; one councilor said it is arbitrary and makes boards harder to fill.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary housing zoning", "body": "The public hearing on changes to the Inclusionary Housing Requirement in Section 5.11 was opened and continued to Nov. 25, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "All-alcohol license option", "body": "A Licensing Board request to accept state law Chapter 138 Section 12D was sent to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning definitions", "body": "A proposed change to the Zoning Ordinance definitions section from the Zoning Board of Appeals will get a public hearing Jan. 27, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic loan program", "body": "The program has run about 20 years and upgraded 50 systems in the past five years. It can also pay to connect a home to sewer when possible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public safety funding requests", "body": "Requests for $115,000 more for fire turnout gear, $70,000 for a dispatch system replacement and $10,000 for defibrillators went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pier planking repair", "body": "The harbormaster asked to accept $7,750 from the Name Your Plank fundraiser to fix worn planking on the I4C2 Pier. It went to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wireless facility and utility work", "body": "A special permit request for a wireless communication facility on New Way Lane and a National Grid underground conduit petition on Prospect Street went to Planning and Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "road acceptance and plowing; Beeman and Plum Cove school consolidation", "body": "A neighborhood homeowners association said it will petition the city to accept its road as a public way and asked the city to plow it this winter. Another speaker raised concerns about consolidating the Beeman and Plum Cove elementary schools.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Septic loan costs", "body": "Loans usually run 10 years and can go up to 15. The General Fund covers interest, estimated at $18,000 a year over a 15-year bond. Preference may go by area if money is tight.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Interim Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Residency rule support", "body": "She said the mayor's office supports the residency rule because it brings consistency across all boards and commissions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 25, 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null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget and Finance reviews", "body": "The committee will review the fire turnout gear, dispatch, defibrillator, pier planking and public health overtime requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-10-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-10-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 1, 2025", "title": "Open Door food help", "body": "The Open Door will open to give food to anyone affected by federal cuts to SNAP benefits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-10-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", 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"town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "White Beach overnight parking", "body": "Board members agreed by consensus that overnight parking should be banned at White Beach, matching Singing Beach, which bars parking after 10 p.m. The town administrator will draft rules for the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental bylaw", "body": "The board discussed updating the bylaw, partly over concern that new accessory dwelling units could become rentals. A first step could change the definition from under six nights to 28 days, matching the state. The Planning Board may be involved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center", "body": "Talks with the Masons on condo documents went well, and attorneys are drafting language due back in about two weeks. Deregistering the land has begun, and formal fundraising starts in about a month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement", "body": "About 100 new water meters are installed, with 130 to 150 scheduled every two weeks going forward.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW and public safety buildings", "body": "The Facilities Committee is building a community engagement plan to gather feedback on where to put new DPW and public safety buildings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert project funding", "body": "The town administrator will testify at a House committee hearing on the culvert project. The town is also working with neighbors on a backup MVP grant proposal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mill Street safety", "body": "The Bike and Pedestrian Committee and DPW are working with Mill Street residents on speeding concerns; fixes are hard because it is a scenic road.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach Street paving", "body": "Paving of Beach Street is complete, with positive feedback from residents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "White Beach parking; overnight parking; trespassing; parking enforcement", "body": "Several neighbors of White Beach raised concerns about overnight parking, campers, people crossing private yards late at night and weak enforcement after attendants leave at 5 p.m. They asked for the same rules as Singing Beach. No comments were made on other topics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "White Beach enforcement", "body": "Police added signs and enforcement this year. About 40 citations were issued for nonresident parking between May and Sept. 26, 2025. Signs say resident parking only from May 1 to Oct. 1 but do not ban overnight parking.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging", "body": "Thirteen people applied for Council on Aging director, four were interviewed and three move to final interviews. Essex will help residents with Health Connector enrollment on Nov. 7 and Nov. 21, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget process and state bill", "body": "All departments have filed capital requests and are filing operating requests. He testified in support of the governor's municipal empowerment bill, which would make hybrid meeting rules permanent and includes senior property tax exemptions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School Committee liaison", "when": null, "title": "School budget schedule", "body": "A tentative school budget is expected in early December, with refinements in January and a final budget by the second week of February. Manchester and Essex officials met on Chapter 70 aid, health insurance and special education costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 11, 2025", "title": "Veterans Day service", "body": "Service at the American Legion at 11 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 17, 2025", "title": "White Beach parking proposal", "body": "The town administrator will confirm Singing Beach rules, invite the police chief and parks director and bring draft White Beach rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 17, 2025", "title": "Capital needs overview", "body": "The town administrator presents capital needs to the Select Board, then to the Finance Committee on Nov. 20, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 22, 2025", "title": "Essex Tech open house", "body": "Essex Tech holds its open house.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cargo building", "body": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss the Cargo building this month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Earlier alcohol service, higher fees", "body": "Restaurants may serve alcohol from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Sunday, up from 11 a.m. Most license fees rise $200. Two members recused themselves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust strategic plan", "body": "The board adopted the trust's five-year plan. Its main goal is to take one affordable housing project from idea to permitting and build a pipeline of future projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Crosswalk safety at Main and High", "body": "The board approved ADA and safety upgrades at Main and High streets, including a flashing beacon and accessible push buttons for people with vision loss.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New DPW commissioner", "body": "A former Select Board member was appointed a DPW commissioner through June 30, 2026. Mr. Brackett voted no, citing concerns about leadership and boundaries between boards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Christmas in Rockport", "body": "The Chamber's events were approved: Holiday Shopping Night Dec. 5, 2025, Santa's arrival Dec. 6, 2025, at 1 p.m. with the tree lighting, and the Christmas pageant Dec. 20, 2025, at 5 p.m. The police chief will set road and parking needs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cider maker farmers market license", "body": "Far From The Tree Cider, LLC may also sell at a one-day winter farmers market in a different spot from its Harvey Park license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Millbrook Meadow Committee member", "body": "The board appointed a new Millbrook Meadow Committee member through June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog donations, part two of an agreement with police union MCOP Local 154 and renewal of the veterans district agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol license fees", "body": "Year-round all alcohol goes from $2,500 to $2,700; year-round beer and wine and seasonal all alcohol from $2,000 to $2,200; gourmet and grocery stores from $1,500 to $1,700. One-day nonprofit licenses are $125.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol service hours", "body": "Earlier start times allow breakfast and brunch service. Service runs to 12:30 a.m. on New Year's Eve. The police chief had no objection.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Select Board policy review", "body": "Recodification is done: 18 policies reviewed and 5 added. Risk management and financial policies are in progress; personnel, outdoor displays, busking and signs are pending.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust funding", "body": "The plan counts on Community Preservation money, the community impact fee, housing bylaw payments, short-term rental fees, grants, and a possible $250,000 state bond allocation once a project is committed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Private roads and plowing", "body": "Town Hall, DPW, the Select Board and Planning Board are working through private roads. Several have been addressed and a few need stormwater permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Train noise and air sensors", "body": "A Boston University study found idling train noise exceeds allowed levels. The town got a state grant for five PurpleAir sensors and hopes to meet with the MBTA in 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional opioid work", "body": "Rockport, Gloucester and Ipswich won a matching grant for a total of $300,000 for opioid treatment and recovery and plan a regional anti-stigma campaign.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "housing trust plan; community power program; private way plowing; DPW meeting times", "body": "One speaker asked who wrote and approved the housing trust plan. Another praised the town's website updates on the community power program and asked for private way plowing information online. A speaker also urged joint DPW and Select Board meetings so more people can weigh in on rates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Health", "when": null, "title": "Goals for the year", "body": "Five goals: emergency management, revising the plastics bylaw, raising the board's visibility including a full-time public health director, better contact with residents, and cutting nicotine-related disease.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Regional health coalition", "body": "Rockport, Essex, Hamilton and Wenham share a regional inspector, social worker and epidemiologist. Youth with at least one trusted adult were 60% less likely to have poor mental health outcomes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 and FY2027 budgets", "body": "The budget request portal opened and will run two to three weeks. The town is waiting on its broker about health insurance cost increases. Liquor license renewals must happen in November.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Holiday toy drive", "body": "The Chamber will return to the board with details of a toy drive with Sen. Tarr's office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Air sensors installed", "body": "DPW and IT will mount the five air sensors at town properties when they arrive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-04", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW commissioners' role", "body": "A board member asked for a discussion of what the board wants from the DPW commissioners going forward.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Single tax rate kept", "body": "With the assessors, the board set the residential factor at 1.0, so homes and businesses pay the same rate. It chose not to offer an open space discount, residential exemption or small commercial exemption.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax filing authority", "body": "The town administrator may sign for the board on the state Department of Revenue Gateway system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2026 license renewals", "body": "The board renewed six antiques licenses, a package store license for 201 Chebacco Liquor Market, Class II licenses for Pike Marine and Scott's Auto Clinic, and three common victualler licenses, including Cape Ann Pizza and Subs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol training rule eased", "body": "The board amended its alcohol regulations to drop the rule that licensees take the yearly TIPS training in person every fifth year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point leasehold transfer", "body": "A leasehold at 15 Middle Road may transfer from a family trust to family members, but only after a recently replaced deck is properly permitted, inspected and approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State earmarks for bridges and Chebacco Lake", "body": "The chairman may approve contracts for $60,000 to study three town bridges and $30,000 to continue the Chebacco Lake study, with $15,000 matches each from Essex and Hamilton.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Farnham's winter closure", "body": "Farnham's may close from Dec. 31, 2025, through March 6, 2026, for cleaning and repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board ratified a Nov. 13, 2025, warrant of $497,055.56 with ethics law exemptions for three small vendor bills, approved a weekly warrant of $1,132,534.71 and Nov. 3, 2025, minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alcohol regulations amended", "body": "Licensees no longer must take the annual TIPS alcohol training in person every fifth year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax classification for the year", "body": "Essex will keep one tax rate for all property classes with no discounts or exemptions, after a second hearing needed for the state's new growth figure.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School vote timing", "body": "One option: Essex Town Meeting votes Oct. 19, with a ballot vote Nov. 3 and Manchester voting Oct. 20. The other: both towns vote at 2027 annual town meetings and elections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "MAPC presented a draft final Essex Housing Production Plan to the Affordable Housing Trust. After revisions it will go to public review and a joint selectmen and Planning Board meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW superintendent search", "body": "The top candidate withdrew after a raise at his current job. The town administrator will contact two earlier candidates and discuss others with the Board of Public Works chairman.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional climate vulnerability study", "body": "Essex wants to join Manchester, Gloucester and Rockport in a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness 2.0 assessment. MAPC will apply before Dec. 15, 2025, and coordinate if funded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Vehicle replacement planning", "body": "Updated vehicle and equipment replacement lists will go to the Finance Committee for capital planning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "30 Apple Street gate", "body": "No one spoke during the tax classification hearing. A resident asked the town to fix the broken gate at 30 Apple Street, and the board agreed to replace it with a chain and padlock.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting recommendations", "body": "The Finance Committee reviewed the Fall Town Meeting money summary and said it supports every item.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for Nov. 1 to 14, 2025", "body": "Covered the housing plan, DPW superintendent hiring, open special appropriations, vehicle replacement lists, school aid formula comments, the regional vulnerability grant and state earmarks. A LEAP grant update was tabled because the announcement was delayed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Selectmen", "when": null, "title": "State school aid formula comments", "body": "The board asked that a section on the Combined Effort Yield stay in the school district's letter on Chapter 70 aid, and plans to send its full version to the town's two state legislators.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School vote financing options", "body": "The town administrator will contact the school district's business agent to compare financing under each voting timeline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 21", "title": "Housing Production Plan approval", "body": "Selectmen and the Planning Board meet jointly to review and approve the plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 20 and Dec. 9, 2025", "title": "School building community meetings", "body": "Meetings at 6 p.m. at Essex Elementary School and then Manchester Memorial Elementary School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 1, 2025", "title": "Next selectmen meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-11-17", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW clerk positions", "body": "The town administrator will ask the Board of Public Works about updating the administrative clerk job and whether the part-time clerk job is still needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging director confirmed", "body": "The board confirmed the town administrator's pick for Council on Aging director, starting Jan. 5, 2026. About 15 people applied and three finalists were interviewed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "White Beach parking rules", "body": "White Beach was added to the parking policies with no parking from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. and resident-only parking from May 1 to Oct. 1. New signs will go up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit petitions", "body": "After a hearing, National Grid may install underground conduit to 35 Central Street, 4 Highland Avenue and 35 School Street. It must restore roads to town standards and coordinate timing with the DPW.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "July 4th Committee made advisory", "body": "The July 4th Committee becomes an advisory board to the Parks and Recreation director, so it no longer must follow open meeting and minutes rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee vacancy filled", "body": "The board appointed a former Finance Committee member to fill a vacancy from a resignation, for a term ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day alcohol license", "body": "Olson Lewis Architects at 17 Elm Street got a one-day license for Dec. 5, 2025, from 2 to 9 p.m., as part of the chamber of commerce holiday celebration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved the Nov. 3, 2025, minutes and a Troop 3 bake sale on the Town Common on Dec. 5, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach parking rules", "body": "The town administrator found Singing Beach is not listed in the parking policies either. Fixing its rules for nonresidents in different seasons will take more time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pine Street Field name", "body": "Under the town's naming policy, suggestions for the Pine Street field will be taken until Dec. 5, 2025, then reviewed by the Parks and Recreation Committee, which has up to six months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hybrid meetings for adjudicatory boards", "body": "A board member plans to revisit a possible bylaw letting the Select Board require adjudicatory boards to meet in a hybrid format.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House Lane affordable units", "body": "The state approved a marketing plan, so units rented to income-eligible residents can start counting toward the state affordable housing list once the Affordable Housing Trust votes on it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority sites stalled", "body": "After five years, plans for Newport Park, The Plains and Loading Place are no further along due to wetlands, little buildable space and no developer interest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Smaller ownership projects", "body": "The trust is now looking at 10 to 12 unit homeownership projects. A deal for townhouses fell through when another buyer's offer was accepted, showing the trust lacks money to buy land.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center design", "body": "The town expects first 10% design documents and cost estimates by mid-December.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School building options", "body": "The School Building Committee dropped Apple Street as a site and is now weighing three configurations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters and library bathroom", "body": "The DPW is converting 150 to 200 water meters every two weeks. The library's ADA bathroom is estimated at around $150,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mermaid statue; White Beach parking signs", "body": "A board member asked that the artist proposing the mermaid statue return with an update. A resident asked about signs for the new White Beach overnight rule, and the board said new signs will be installed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2027 capital requests", "body": "Top requests: $12 million for water plant and PFAS upgrades, $3.2 million for Tappan Street, $2.75 million for the Central Street culvert, $1.9 million for dredging, and $1.5 million each for the senior center and Rotunda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Paying for capital projects", "body": "He proposed splitting the larger projects into separate debt exclusion votes. Board members raised tax impact concerns, noting health insurance premiums rising 40%, and questioned a $41,000 hydraulic trailer and $75,000 harbormaster vehicle.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Affordable Housing Trust Chair", "when": null, "title": "Housing costs", "body": "Current Housing Authority residents pay 30% of their income, and many earn below 30% of area median income. High land and building costs make new affordable housing hard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 5, 2025", "title": "Field naming deadline", "body": "Name suggestions for Pine Street Field are due, then go to the Parks and Recreation Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 20, 2025", "title": "Board of Health meeting", "body": "The Board of Health will discuss joining the Health and Human Services division and consider 2 Desmond Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax history requested", "body": "A board member asked for data on how much taxes have risen in recent years compared with inflation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-11-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 17, 2025", "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board went into executive session to discuss the purchase, lease or value of real estate and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-11-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach seawall engineering contract", "body": "GZA will provide engineering for repairs at two spots on the Long Beach seawall damaged in the March 2018 disaster. FEMA has obligated the project, which has a February 2026 deadline the town expects to extend.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher EV charging rates", "body": "Town EV chargers will cost $0.55 per kilowatt hour with a $1 minimum once ChargePoint can program it. New taxes taken out of charging revenue cost the town a few hundred dollars.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2026 year-round alcohol licenses", "body": "Thirteen businesses, including 7th Wave, Feather and Wedge, Rockport Brewing Company and Yankee Clipper Inn, were renewed with conditions on checks, inspections and paid town balances. Selectperson Brackett recused because he owns one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal population estimate", "body": "The board set the 2026 seasonal population estimate at 13,000, which the state requires for alcohol licensing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conservation Commission member", "body": "The board appointed a new member through June 30, 2026, who must finish state Conservation Commissioner certification within one year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Employee and volunteer holiday party", "body": "The party is Dec. 9, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Rockport Community House. Town offices will close at 4 p.m. that day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1 abstention", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes and other routine items. Selectperson Evans abstained because of the April 29 minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EV charging fees", "body": "Charging now costs $0.55 per kilowatt hour with a $1 minimum. The town administrator said the rate is in line with other towns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tobacco ban", "body": "A selectperson reported the Board of Health supports a tobacco ban but has not decided whether to put it in place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Single-use plastics bylaw", "body": "The Board of Health is looking for a reasonable way to enforce the town bylaw banning single-use plastics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Long Beach seawall", "body": "An environmental analysis was done at FEMA's request after public feedback. Two firms bid. The town will get a schedule from the engineer before asking FEMA for more time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Thatcher Road elevation", "body": "The chair accepted a $500,000 Community One Stop for Growth grant from the lieutenant governor to help raise Thatcher Road. He said it came after the town was cut from a federal FEMA grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust site", "body": "A wetlands boundary review, called an ANRAD, is expected to be done this month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget season begins", "body": "Initial FY27 budget requests are due next week. Capital plans go to the Capital Improvement Planning Committee in December, pending a certified free cash figure.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Tax rate and bills", "body": "The tax recap was submitted and the town is waiting for state approval of the tax rate. Then the assessors and treasurer will issue bills. Everything is on schedule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town newsletter", "body": "The first Monthly Motif newsletter was well received, with many new sign-ups and website visits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 9, 2025", "title": "Holiday party and early closing", "body": "Town offices close at 4 p.m. for the employee and volunteer party.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "December 2025", "title": "Capital plan review", "body": "Capital requests go before the Capital Improvement Planning Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax bills", "body": "Bills will go out after the state approves the tax rate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-11-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-11-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seawall deadline extension", "body": "The town will ask FEMA to extend the February 2026 deadline once it has the engineer's schedule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-11-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2026 tax shift stays at 1.03", "body": "The council set a residential factor of .997300, which equals a 1.03 shift onto commercial, industrial and personal property. Councilor Benson voted no. A later motion to reconsider failed 0 to 8.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary housing rules tightened", "body": "Projects of four or more units must now include one affordable unit or pay a fee, down from six. Fees are tiered by project size. Accessory dwelling units are exempt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full liquor license conversions allowed", "body": "The council accepted state law Chapter 138, Section 12D, letting wine and malt beverage license holders trade for a nontransferable all alcohol license. The Licensing Board will set fees and process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$115,000 for firefighter turnout gear", "body": "The council moved $115,000 from the General Stabilization Fund to buy turnout gear for Gloucester firefighters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dispatch and AED grants", "body": "The council accepted state earmarks of $70,000 to replace the Fire and Police dispatch system and $10,000 for automated external defibrillators.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 Pier plank donations", "body": "The council accepted $7,750 from the Name Your Plank fundraiser to repair rotting planks on the I4C2 Pier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prior year Health overtime", "body": "The council approved paying $2,605.55 in fiscal 2025 overtime for two Health Department workers out of fiscal 2026 funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning definitions hearing date reset", "body": "The council rescinded its Oct. 28, 2025, vote setting a Jan. 27, 2026, hearing, which was past the 65-day limit, and reset the hearing to Dec. 9, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Commendation for DPW", "body": "The council will commend the Department of Public Works for stepping up during the Republic trash strike.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, sending grants, donations, appointments and new ordinance proposals to committees, and approved prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary housing threshold", "body": "Affordable housing now applies at four units instead of six. Fees in lieu range from 10% of the three-year median sale price for four units to 100% for nine. Projects cannot be split up to avoid the rule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor license conversions", "body": "Wine and malt beverage licenses can convert to all alcohol licenses that cannot be sold or transferred. The city's cap of six beer and wine licenses does not change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance", "body": "A proposed new demolition delay ordinance was opened and sent back to the Ordinances & Administration Committee, with a tentative hearing Jan. 13, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow removal and School Street parking", "body": "Proposals to rewrite sidewalk snow and ice rules with an appeal process, and to add Community Impact Unit visitor parking on School Street, were referred to committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental fee timing", "body": "The building commissioner's memo on delaying short-term rental payment fees was sent to Budget & Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation Round 16", "body": "Community Preservation Committee recommendations for Round 16, FY2025 funds were sent to Budget & Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stillington Drive public way", "body": "A petition to accept Stillington Drive as a public way was referred to Planning & Development, the auditor and the mayor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police recruits", "body": "A $12,500 transfer for uniforms for five new student officers starting the academy in January was sent to Budget & Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "tax shift; affordable housing; I4C2 parking; East Gloucester playground; grocery access for seniors", "body": "Speakers raised use of the I4C2 parcel as a parking lot, keeping the former East Gloucester School playground open, and the loss of a grocery store for seniors. On taxes, the Chamber of Commerce and several residents backed keeping the 1.03 shift, while one resident urged 1.16 citing housing costs. Housing speakers mostly supported the changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Principal Assessor", "when": null, "title": "FY2026 property values", "body": "Residential property is 91.65% of taxable value and commercial, industrial and personal property is 8.35%. Total taxable value rose just over 8%. The state allows a maximum shift of 1.5.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Interim Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Mayor backs 1.03 shift", "body": "The mayor supported a 1.03 shift because the city's small business tax base means any shift falls on very few owners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Director", "when": null, "title": "Housing fee in lieu", "body": "Under the old rule, the fee in lieu would be $550,000, equal to the three-year median sale price. The Planning Board unanimously approved the new tiered plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Licensing Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Beer and wine licenses", "body": "Four businesses hold wine and malt beverage licenses and two year-round licenses are open. The city may charge only an administrative fee, now $2,250, not market price.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 9, 2025", "title": "Zoning definitions hearing", "body": "Public hearing on the Zoning Board of Appeals' proposed change to zoning definitions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 13, 2025", "title": "Middle Street Walk", "body": "Streets will close for the Middle Street Walk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 13, 2026", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "Tentative public hearing after committee review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-11-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-11-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor conversion rules", "body": "The Licensing Board will set fees and a process for license conversions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-11-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New fire tanker truck purchase", "body": "After Fall Town Meeting funding, the board authorized buying a tanker truck from Bulldog Fire Apparatus through the HGACBuy group purchasing agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Soil pile testing started", "body": "The board ratified starting Weston & Sampson's sampling, testing and reporting on a contaminated trench spoil pile at the DPW yard before the ground freezes. Later tasks will be approved in the future.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised emergency management plan", "body": "The board adopted an updated Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan that the Fire Chief and Police Department worked on for two years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Jet Ski traded in", "body": "The board accepted a $500 credit from Gaybrook Garage for an inoperative Jet Ski no longer used by police or the harbor department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grant applications", "body": "The chairman may sign LEAP grant documents for causeway flooding help if awarded, and the town planner will apply for a Massachusetts Housing Partnership technical assistance grant to carry out the Housing Production Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional support letters", "body": "The board sent support letters for the Cape Ann Regional Emergency Planning Committee's MAPC technical assistance request and a regional MVP 2.0 grant for the four Cape Ann communities.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Open Space Committee members", "body": "Two members were appointed to the Open Space Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Business license renewals", "body": "Renewals included Great Marsh Restaurant and Brewing, Gaybrook Garage, Sam's Main Street Auto Center, Energy Liquors, Googan's Galley, Dunkin Donuts at 125 Main Street and BB Botanics marijuana retail and cultivation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $204,029.03, Nov. 17, 2025, minutes, and ratified a one-day wine and malt license for CinCin & Company at The Estuary on Nov. 30, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Emergency management plan updated", "body": "Essex adopted a revised Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW superintendent search", "body": "Most qualified candidates are not interested and one turned down an offer. The Board of Public Works will likely name a current employee as interim superintendent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School vote timing", "body": "The school superintendent and assistant superintendent will meet with the two town administrators on vote timing and when repayment would start.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Causeway flooding", "body": "Essex is a finalist for a LEAP grant that would fund technical help to find solutions for causeway flooding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Contaminated soil removal", "body": "Fall Town Meeting funded removing a contaminated soil pile at the DPW yard. The work is split into phases, starting with testing this fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for Nov. 15 to 28, 2025", "body": "Covered the DPW superintendent search, the tanker truck purchase, soil pile testing, school vote timing, the LEAP grant, a housing technical assistance grant and the revised emergency plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Selectmen", "when": null, "title": "Statement on Rep. Ferrante", "body": "Selectman Cameron read a statement mourning state Rep. Ann Margaret Ferrante, who died Thanksgiving morning, praising her work for Cape Ann.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 15, 2025", "title": "School vote timing details", "body": "The town administrator will bring more detail on the elementary school vote timing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 9, 2025", "title": "School building community meeting", "body": "Meeting at 6 p.m. at Manchester Memorial Elementary School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 10, 2025", "title": "School budget hearing", "body": "The school district holds a public hearing on its tentative budget at the regional high/middle school.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW clerk job descriptions", "body": "The town administrator will again ask the Board of Public Works about revising clerk job descriptions. The board already plans to refill the part-time clerk job.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Single tax rate for fiscal 2026", "body": "The board set the residential factor at 1, so homes and businesses pay the same tax rate. The town has long kept a uniform rate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No tax exemptions or open space discount", "body": "In three separate votes, the board chose not to adopt a residential exemption, a small commercial exemption or an open space discount. None has ever been adopted in Manchester.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House Apartments agreement", "body": "A vote to let the town administrator sign the regulatory agreement was put off until members read it in detail and decide who in town will oversee tenant eligibility checks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board voted to go into executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and not to return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved: Nov. 17, 2025, minutes, Eagle Scout certificates and alcohol license renewals for Manchester Athletic Club, Essex County Club, Singing Beach Club, Calas, Manchester Yacht Club, Bravo by the Sea, Boo Bird, American Legion and 35 Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sidewalk snow clearing", "body": "A town map sorts sidewalks into those cleared within 24 hours, within 72 hours, or left to property owners. Members asked whether the town tries to clear too many and agreed to better explain owners' duties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chapter 70 school funding letter", "body": "The board will cosign a School Committee letter on the state school aid formula only if a section on required town contributions is removed. It agreed the formula underestimates health insurance and special education costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bike and Pedestrian Committee scope", "body": "The committee is discussing expanding its charter to cover micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown zoning", "body": "The Planning Board continues work on downtown zoning changes, with a public forum set for Thursday at 6:30 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House Apartments", "body": "More than 25% of units are rented to income-eligible tenants, but they cannot count on the state Subsidized Housing Inventory until the agreement is signed and the state approves the affirmative fair housing plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mermaid sculpture at Masconomo Park", "body": "An artist reported approvals from conservation officials and the harbormaster for a mermaid sculpture in the tidal shallows, with granite donated by Cape Ann Granite. State and federal permits may also be needed. The board supports exploring it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center", "body": "Proposed floor plans for the senior center were shown to residents last week, and the plan is in the cost estimating phase.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown improvement strategy", "body": "An engineering firm may be hired to bring the downtown plan to a design level that could qualify for MassWorks grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert project and regional grants", "body": "A regional grant application for the culvert project is moving ahead, with the state request for responses expected in January. The town is also working with Rockport, Gloucester and Essex on MVP 2 applications.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "A board member reported the meter installation is going well.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mermaid sculpture", "body": "No public comment on items off the agenda was recorded. A Downtown Improvement Committee member spoke in favor of the mermaid sculpture, comparing it to famous landmarks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Principal Assessor", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2026 tax classification", "body": "Fiscal 2026 was a recertification year. Total taxable value is $3,984,211,104, with 94% residential and 6% commercial, industrial and personal property. Shifting the tax burden would barely lower home taxes but sharply raise business taxes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget and contracts", "body": "Budget work with department heads is underway, with a joint Finance Committee meeting on Dec. 15, 2025. Contract talks have begun with the clerical and fire unions, with DPW talks coming. A toy drive runs through Dec. 12, 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board Chair", "when": null, "title": "Death of state representative", "body": "The chair reported that state Rep. 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A bigger Fourth of July is planned for the 250th.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School Committee letter", "body": "The chair will attend the next School Committee meeting to explain the town's terms for cosigning. 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"rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Music gala at Millbrook Meadow", "body": "Rockport Music may hold its annual summer gala at the meadow and keep the tent up until the following Monday for a free family concert featuring students and local musicians.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Report goes digital", "body": "Starting with the 2025 report, the Annual Town Report will be 8 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Minutes were held for editing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging fitness fee increase", "body": "A proposed increase in Council on Aging fitness class fees was approved on the consent agenda. The minutes do not list the new amount.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town report format", "body": "The town report moves to a larger, mainly digital format with required data points from every department and board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sustainable purchasing policy", "body": "Staff are reviewing town risk policies. An updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy is expected next, ahead of compliance deadlines.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "sign bylaw enforcement; liquor license renewals; town report contents; budget transfers", "body": "One resident said the Yankee Clipper sign's lighting does not follow the bylaw and urged the board to make license applicants follow the rules. He also raised late minutes, transfer figures and asked that all transfers be printed in the town report, while welcoming more data in it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget and tax bills", "body": "Department operating budgets were due the start of Thanksgiving week and are being reviewed. Capital planning meetings start within about two weeks. Tax bills go out this week, due at the end of December.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town communications", "body": "The next Monthly Motif launches next week, and three new town webpages are coming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Holiday events", "body": "Events include a shopping night Dec. 5, Santa's lobster boat arrival and tree lighting Dec. 6, a menorah lighting Dec. 14, the 80th Christmas Pageant Dec. 20 and New Year's Eve events Dec. 31.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 13, 2025", "title": "Carriage rides", "body": "Horse-drawn carriage rides downtown, no rain date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Dec. 12, 2025", "title": "Toys for Tots", "body": "New toys can be dropped at the fire station on Broadway and the police station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2025-12-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital planning meetings", "body": "The capital improvement planning committee begins its budget reviews.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2025-12-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hammond Street resident parking", "body": "Hammond Street becomes resident sticker parking only for its entire length, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 to Sept. 15. Supporters said beach and marina visitors were filling the street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "2 to 7", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Withdraw waterfront rezoning", "body": "A motion to withdraw a proposal to rezone certain lots from Marine Industrial to Neighborhood Business failed. The hearing was continued to Jan. 27, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental fee delay", "body": "Fees for short-term rentals registered with the city in 2025 are now due April 30, 2026, instead of Dec. 31, 2025, a one-time delay because the city's digital systems were not ready.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust member", "body": "The council appointed a new member to the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending Feb. 15, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police grants and donation", "body": "The council accepted a $35,975 federal Municipal Road Safety grant for traffic enforcement, a $30,000 federal Byrne Justice Assistance grant to buy a utility terrain vehicle, and a $250 donation from the Gloucester Elks Lodge No. 892.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center grant and gifts", "body": "The council accepted a $9,000 federal Older Americans Act grant for an outreach coordinator at the Rose Baker Senior Center, with a 10% local match, and $1,987.88 in donations to the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other grants", "body": "Accepted: an $11,375 state grant to trap invasive green crabs, a $2,500 Essex Heritage grant for the Stage Fort Park visitor center, and a $5,000 state grant for youth projects against tobacco and vaping.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Veterans and Archives donations", "body": "The council accepted $2,200 in donations for Cape Ann Veterans Services, including $2,000 from BankGloucester, and $176 for the Archives Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official 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electric vehicle charging rules to committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved minutes of the Nov. 25, 2025, council meeting and recent committee meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Electric vehicle charging rules", "body": "Proposed Department of Public Works rules for charging electric vehicles were referred to the Budget and Finance and the Ordinances and Administration committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marine Industrial rezoning", "body": "A proposal to change identified lots from Marine Industrial to Neighborhood Business is under review by the Planning Board and council. 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Roughly 100 systems in Ward 1 and around 800 in Ward 5 are noncompliant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "thanks to outgoing officials; Hammond Street parking", "body": "Several speakers thanked the outgoing mayor and two departing councilors for their service. At the Hammond Street parking hearing, one resident spoke and one email was received in favor, and no one spoke against it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Septic records and help", "body": "State Title V rules suggest septic checks every three to five years. Help exists for failed systems but not for function checks; the department is exploring grants or low interest loans and will build a digital portal for haulers' reports.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Rental registrations", "body": "Over 5,000 rental properties have been identified, a sharp increase.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Councilor", "when": null, "title": "Essex Tech admissions", "body": "Essex Tech now has 105 Gloucester students and will switch from interviews to a lottery for admission, using a three-year average.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 13", "title": "Wireless facility hearing", "body": "Hearing on a special permit for a wireless communications facility in an R-30 residential district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 27", "title": "Rezoning and flagpole hearings", "body": "Continued hearings on the Marine Industrial rezoning and the flagpole definition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 10", "title": "Leonard Street hearing", "body": "Continued hearing on the Leonard Street parking ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 30", "title": "Short-term rental fees due", "body": "Deadline for 2025 short-term rental fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2025-12-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2025-12-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic letters", "body": "The Health Department will mail compliance letters to noncompliant properties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2025-12-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting set", "body": "Annual Town Meeting will be Monday, May 4, at 6:45 p.m. at Essex Elementary School. Warrant articles are accepted until 3 p.m. Feb. 26, and town report entries until noon Jan. 29.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three police officers hired", "body": "The board appointed one full-time and two part-time police officers, pending drug, medical and standard department screening.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Acting DPW superintendent", "body": "The board approved the Board of Public Works naming its DPW clerk acting superintendent, effective Dec. 8, 2025, until further notice, while keeping her AFSCME union membership.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "2026 business license renewals", "body": "The board renewed liquor, entertainment, food, antiques, Class II and other licenses for businesses including Woodman's, The Farm, C.K. Pearl, The Shipyard Tavern, Riversbend, The Boathouse, Fairway Pub and Schooners Market.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tanker truck radio", "body": "The board approved ordering a radio system for the new Fire Department tanker truck.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point leasehold addition", "body": "A family member was added to the leasehold at 134 Conomo Point Road, with no new property rights granted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Honorary town historian", "body": "The board accepted a resident's offer to serve as volunteer, honorary Town Historian and will invite him to a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging appointment", "body": "A new member was appointed to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State liquor forms", "body": "The board signed the 2026 estimated seasonal population form and the 2026 renewal certification for the state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $998,995.88 and Dec. 1, 2025, minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Municipal parking lot rules", "body": "The board agreed the municipal parking lot rules need to be clarified and signs may need updating. It will discuss the issue again with police and public works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "Supporters presented a project charter. Because the Board of Public Works controls Memorial Park and has strong reservations about the site, selectmen asked the group to win its backing before more design work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW leadership", "body": "No qualified superintendent candidate has been found. A Board of Public Works member wants to ask Manchester about managing Essex public works by agreement. Selectmen called that not ideal but will consider it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "Public review ends Dec. 19, 2025. MAPC received only a few comments that need no changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School financing", "body": "Town and school leaders discussed when loan repayment would start and will meet again in January with the district's financial adviser. The board asked that a Finance Committee member who works in debt structuring join.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Southern Avenue owner unknown land", "body": "More deed research on a large owner unknown parcel off Southern Avenue will be costly, so it will be added to possible Annual Town Meeting topics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "police hires; DPW leadership; Southern Avenue land; municipal parking lot rules", "body": "A speaker congratulated the new police officers, thanked the retiring DPW superintendent and the acting superintendent, and supported resolving the Southern Avenue land issue. Another resident asked about municipal parking lot rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for Nov. 29 to Dec. 12, 2025", "body": "Covered the housing plan review, DPW hiring, his own annual review and 2026 goals, public works projects, school building repayment timing and school budget meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY2027 budget drafts", "body": "First drafts of the selectmen's FY2027 operating and capital budget requests were prepared with the new software. The final operating budget is due to the Finance Committee by Jan. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School budget hearing", "body": "Town officials attended the Dec. 10, 2025, school district hearing on the FY2027 budget, apportionment and early estimates of operating increases.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 21", "title": "Housing Production Plan vote", "body": "Joint meeting with the Planning Board at 7 p.m. to possibly adopt the plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 5", "title": "Next selectmen meeting", "body": "The board will take up the town administrator's 2026 goals, budget comments, Town Meeting topics and parking lot rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW agreement framework", "body": "The town administrator will ask the Board of Public Works what an agreement with Manchester would look like and prioritize which projects it should take over.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tennis courts and public works board", "body": "Tennis court supporters will meet with the Board of Public Works to see if it will back the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2025-12-15", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 28", "title": "School building community meeting", "body": "The next School Building Committee community meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual license renewals and routine business", "body": "The amended consent agenda renewed yearly liquor, food service, taxi, used car, lodging and short-term rental licenses, accepted a Winthrop Field gift from the Clara Winthrop Charitable Trust and approved minutes and the 2026 seasonal population estimate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible fee increases", "body": "Members discussed comparing and possibly raising fees for inspections, notary services and short-term rentals, and want a full view of costs and revenue for services such as parking enforcement. No vote was taken.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Utility reserve and trash enterprise fund", "body": "Members discussed a utility reserve in the finance director's budget to handle price swings and a possible enterprise fund for waste disposal. No vote was taken.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS design at Lincoln Street well", "body": "The DPW expects to finish the PFAS design for the Lincoln Street well in January and is working on culvert bids.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor regulations", "body": "The Harbor Advisory Committee is revising harbor regulations and discussing enterprise funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown zoning", "body": "The Planning Board held a public forum on possible zoning changes. A board member said more people should have attended.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Preliminary FY27 revenue", "body": "General fund revenue is projected to rise from $38.4 million to $39.3 million, about $829,000. Free cash fell about $588,000. Requests total $40,081,628, leaving a gap of about $500,000 after using available levy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Free cash and capital", "body": "Free cash is $2.6 million, with $2.4 million kept for reserves at about 8% of the budget. That leaves $225,000 for $31.5 million in capital requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Main cost drivers", "body": "The school budget rises 8%, about $1.3 million. Health insurance rises 20%, about $360,000. Trash costs rise $200,000, tied to a possible switch to automated pickup with uniform barrels.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "School request not in tax figures", "body": "The chair said the full school request, $526,000 above the town administrator's recommendation, was left out of tax impact figures. Several members said this could understate the real tax impact.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Department increases", "body": "General government rises 12.11%, mainly health insurance, pensions and legal costs. Public safety rises 8.7%. The SAFER grant requires 21 fire staff, and the town now pays 25% for four new firefighters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 8", "title": "Finance Committee budget review", "body": "The Finance Committee begins weekly reviews of the budget by section, while the town administrator and finance director refine it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 9", "title": "Christmas tree bonfire", "body": "The town holds a tree bonfire at the Masco parking lot. DPW will collect trees from residents. The wind or rain date is Jan. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2025-12-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2025-12-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Debt exclusion or override", "body": "Members raised whether to seek a debt exclusion for some capital projects or a general override. No decision was made.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2025-12-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tony Gross elected council president", "body": "Councilor Tony Gross was elected president of the City Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sean Nolan elected council vice president", "body": "Councilor Sean Nolan was elected vice president of the City Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School Committee officers chosen", "body": "At a special School Committee meeting, members elected Kathleen Clancy chair, William Melvin Jr. vice chair and Laura Wiessen secretary, each by a 7 to 0 roll call.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Election results and oaths", "body": "The city clerk announced results of the Nov. 4, 2025, city election and swore in the mayor, six School Committee members and nine councilors. The mayor also serves as the seventh School Committee member.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Clerk", "when": null, "title": "New City Council", "body": "At large: Tony Gross, Jason Grow, Hannah Kimberley and Patti Page. Ward 1: Scott Memhard. Ward 2: Dylan Benson. Ward 3: Marjorie Grace. Ward 4: Frank Margiotta. Ward 5: Sean Nolan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-01", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Inaugural program", "when": null, "title": "Inaugural ceremony", "body": "The program included a video message from Gov. Maura Healey, a keynote by state Sen. Bruce Tarr and the mayor's inaugural address. A moment of silence honored former state Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante and former School Committee member Johnathan Pope.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Selectmen's budget requests sent on", "body": "The board approved the Selectmen's FY2026 Capital and Operating Budget Requests, as the minutes call them, and sent them to the Finance Committee. A possible raise in the selectmen's stipend will be discussed later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flood sensor on the Causeway", "body": "The Town Administrator may work with the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs and partners to place a flooding sensor on the Causeway.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Website accessibility grant application", "body": "The town will apply for a Community Compact IT Grant to pay for one year of a program, about $3,100 a year, that reformats website content to meet ADA rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid pole on Harlow Street", "body": "After a public hearing with no public comment, the board approved National Grid's petition to install a pole on Harlow Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chainsaw training trees", "body": "The Town Administrator may pick a few trees along the electric line path at Centennial Grove for chainsaw tree felling training for town workers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Computer policies and inventory", "body": "The board accepted the updated town computer policies and equipment inventory.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Workplace safety training grant", "body": "The board ratified the Chairman's signature on a $4,000 Department of Industrial Accidents Workplace Safety Training grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Probationary firefighters", "body": "Three probationary firefighters were appointed for terms ending June 30, 2026, subject to drug, medical and CORI testing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $1,070,418.55, Dec. 15 minutes, a license renewal for The Mill at 121 Eastern Avenue, and accepted a Conservation Commission resignation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and 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More signs will be posted to show where and when parking is allowed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Superintendent of Public Works search", "body": "Three more candidates applied and one withdrew. The Board of Public Works and selectmen will meet the two remaining candidates on Jan. 12.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shifting DPW work", "body": "Once a new superintendent is hired, some or all DPW tasks the Town Administrator now handles should move to that person, a transition of at least a year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Splash pad at Centennial Grove", "body": "The board discussed working with the YMCA on a splash pad. Community Preservation funding is uncertain, and the YMCA will be invited to a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Owner unknown parcel", "body": "There seems to be no way for the town to take an owner unknown parcel on Southern Avenue without paying for deed research. The board may ask Town Meeting for that money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Historian web page", "body": "The new Town Historian described research services he can offer. The Town Administrator will help create a web page with contact information and resources.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "merit pay; public works oversight; superintendent vacancy; Town Historian; tree removal", "body": "Speakers raised possible merit pay for some town employees, moving public works project oversight to the Board of Public Works, and filling the public works superintendent job. One speaker supported the Town Historian and asked about tree felling on town land.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "2026 goals", "body": "The board discussed his calendar year 2026 goals. He will add senior tax relief for discussion at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting topics", "body": "He reviewed an updated list of possible topics for the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 12", "title": "Superintendent interviews", "body": "Selectmen meet jointly with the Board of Public Works at 6 p.m. to interview candidates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 21", "title": "Housing Production Plan", "body": "Selectmen and the Planning Board meet at 7 p.m. to consider adopting the town's Housing Production Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 26", "title": "Next selectmen meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 28", "title": "School Building Committee meeting", "body": "Selectmen will attend the committee's community meeting at 6 p.m. at Essex Elementary School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-05", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking signs", "body": "The Town Administrator will work with the Police Chief and public works to order and post new signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public shade tree definition changed", "body": "The tree policy now defines a public shade tree as any tree within the boundaries of a public way, other than a state highway, as further defined in state law Chapter 87, Section 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Consent agenda", "body": "The board approved minutes from Oct. 29, 2024 and Dec. 15, 2025, a common victualler license renewal for Bravo by the Sea, and one short-term rental (paying guest) approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy update, phase one", "body": "The new public shade tree definition drops the town's assumptions about where the public right of way lies, to 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Its meetings will be open and publicized, with public input.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center at the Masonic Building", "body": "Work continues on the master deed, condo documents and a side agreement with the Masons. Seniors keep asking about the status of the purchase and sale agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cargo building", "body": "The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the Cargo building project, which now moves to the Planning Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shared health inspector services", "body": "Gloucester offered to team up with Manchester under a state grant for shared inspectors. The Board of Health worries about keeping its independence.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Train station parking", "body": "The town may be able to license parking spots at the MBTA station when use is low to help with town parking needs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert grant", "body": "A draft grant application for culvert work under the state MVP action grant program is in progress.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY27 capital needs", "body": "Projects include $5,000,000 for the Central Street Culvert, $1,500,000 for the Rotunda, $1,500,000 for PFAS treatment, $1,000,000 for Tappan Street, $300,000 for a Library ADA bathroom and $450,000 for road resurfacing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Possible override questions", "body": "The capital list could require six or seven debt exclusion and capital exclusion questions. 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Options include speeding up OPEB payments and shifting money from capital projects.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "Parks & Recreation is working on a naming policy. A Bike & Pedestrian Committee co-chair is resigning. The Downtown Improvement Committee asked about redoing wayfinding signs with small print.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "early May", "title": "Tree policy report", "body": "The working group will report back to the Select Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee budget review", "body": "The Finance Committee will meet weekly to review the capital items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax bill analysis", "body": "The board asked for analysis of tax bill trends and for projects to be ranked, with some possibly put off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 21", "title": "Parks & Recreation meeting", "body": "The committee meets on its naming policy and recommendations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-01-05", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wayfinding signs", "body": "The Town Administrator will follow up on redoing downtown wayfinding signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-01-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "NV5 hired to design Town Hall renovation", "body": "After narrowing many proposals to four and then two, the board approved a design services contract with NV5 for the Town Hall renovation, which uses three funding sources.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No year-round water at Long Beach lease for now", "body": "The board voted not to approve year-round water at a seasonal Long Beach leased property until it consults Town Counsel. Members said leases require the annual shutoff and the sewer agreement with Gloucester does not allow it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Response to Open Meeting Law complaint", "body": "The board acknowledged an Open Meeting Law complaint tied to a Nov. 10, 2020 meeting and authorized the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to send a written response.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dogtown Trail Race on June 7", "body": "The Cape Ann Trail Stewards may hold the 5.4-mile Dogtown Trail Race on Sunday, June 7, starting near the water tower at the top of Summit Avenue, subject to police, forest fire and DPW rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Updated buy recycled purchasing policy", "body": "The board adopted the state template sustainable purchasing policy, which the town must follow to keep grants for the Transfer Station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business and agreements", "body": "The consent agenda included minutes, sale of a 2023 Ford E-450 ambulance to New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus Corporation, an opioid abatement agreement with Gloucester and Ipswich, and donations to the comfort dog program and Transfer Station.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sustainable purchasing policy", "body": "The town updated its buy recycled procurement policy to match the state template required for Transfer Station grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall renovation", "body": "NV5 was chosen as the design firm for the Town Hall renovation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Front Beach accessibility mat", "body": "A grant from the Massachusetts Office on Disability will pay for an accessibility mat at Front Beach. The Rotary helped bring the grant to the town's attention.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Air quality sensors", "body": "PurpleAir sensors are now live and give data on idling trains, a long-standing concern.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Saratoga Creek odor; executive session minutes; Long Beach water; bylaw enforcement", "body": "Residents raised a bad smell near Saratoga Creek, a possible hazard from an excavation pit, lighting at a local inn, and how executive session minutes are reviewed and posted. Speakers were split on the Long Beach water issue, with one asking the board to honor long practice and another saying a signed lease cannot be changed and the Gloucester sewer agreement must be followed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget timeline", "body": "The Capital Improvement Planning Committee held its first three meetings. The town awaits free cash certification, state aid figures expected around the third week of January, and health insurance rates. The budget uses a 15% health insurance increase placeholder.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police accreditation review", "body": "The Police Department will undergo its every three years accreditation review in February, with accreditors on site to check policies, facilities and practices.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Holiday season", "body": "The chair thanked the Christmas Tree Committee, which made 735 baskets in its 127th year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Legal opinion on Long Beach water", "body": "The board will consult Town Counsel before deciding again on year-round water at the leased property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer agreement check", "body": "The chair said the board would address questions about the Gloucester sewer agreement by the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW Director job posting", "body": "Board members will follow up to get the DPW Director job posted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "February", "title": "Police accreditation", "body": "Accreditors will visit the Police Department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-06", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 7", "title": "Dogtown Trail Race", "body": "The Cape Ann Trail Stewards hold the race with volunteers and a parking plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "145-foot cell tower at 50 New Way Lane", "body": "SBA and AT&T may replace a 76-foot tower with a 145-foot monopole. The old tower must come down within four months. The city gets space at the top 20 feet for emergency FirstNet antennas.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Extra conditions added to tower permit", "body": "The applicant must help install city emergency equipment, mail residents and abutters the construction timeline one week before work starts, and repair any road damage from construction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$245,970.46 for Community Impact Unit", "body": "The council accepted donations collected through the Gloucester Fund since 2020 to support the Police Department and its Community Impact Unit. Future donations will go straight to the city.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$164,320 state grant for Council on Aging", "body": "The FY2026 state formula grant from the Executive Office of Elder Affairs runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 and needs no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cemetery maintenance donation", "body": "Carroll K. Steele Insurance Agency donated $500 for upkeep of the Langsford Street Cemetery.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid pole on Commercial Street", "body": "National Grid and Verizon may install one pole at 52 Commercial Street, with Public Works conditions on notice, digging season and paving. Work should take six to eight hours with no road closures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$80,000 economic development grants sent back", "body": "Acceptance of MassDevelopment and MDI grant awards totaling $80,000 was sent back to the mayor's office for more review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stillington Drive petition rerouted", "body": "A petition to accept Stillington Drive as a public way was moved from the Planning & Development Committee to the Budget & Finance Committee to fix an earlier referral error.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda as amended and adjourned at 7:52 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance continued", "body": "The public hearing on a proposed demolition delay ordinance was opened and continued to the Feb. 10, 2026 council meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Electric vehicle charging rules", "body": "Public Works regulations for charging electric vehicles were heard by Budget & Finance and will go to the Ordinances & Administration Committee on Feb. 2, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council code of conduct and rules", "body": "The council will review, update and reauthorize its Code of Conduct and Rules of Procedure for the 2026 to 2027 session at its Jan. 27 meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pole petitions need full council vote", "body": "Councilors said the City Charter requires the full council to vote on utility pole petitions, though hearings can be held in committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wind turbine deal ending at 11 Dory Road", "body": "Applied Materials bought the turbine property. The city does not own the old turbines. Applied Materials will pay the city an amount equal to three years of the electricity savings the turbines would have provided.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation projects", "body": "Budget & Finance reviewed the first four Round 16 Community Preservation Committee projects. More will be reviewed at the next two committee meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing proposal at 64 to 68 Friend Street", "body": "A special permit application from 64 Friend Street LLC for seven or more apartments in the R-5 district was referred to the Planning & Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Better West Gloucester emergency coverage", "body": "The Fire Chief said the new tower fills a gap in fire radio coverage in West Gloucester. SBA will add a larger backup generator and give $10,000 toward fiber and installation costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "fire lane request; cell tower", "body": "One resident asked the council to designate part of Ratcliffe Street as a fire lane. No one spoke against the cell tower at its public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Hiring a CAO and communications director", "body": "The city got 40 applications for chief administrative officer and 30 for director of communications. Six and five candidates are being interviewed, with finalists hoped for by Friday. An interim CAO is serving as a consultant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Three goals for the term", "body": "The mayor named educational excellence, more affordable housing and sound city finances as his goals. He will meet every two weeks with council leaders and hold weekly department head meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "General Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Gloucester Fund donations", "body": "Donations for the Community Impact Unit had been held by the Gloucester Fund since 2020. Records were provided to the city and found in order, and more money from the fund is expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 27", "title": "Council rules, code of conduct and Beano license", "body": "The council will vote on its rules, code of conduct and a Gloucester Fraternity Club Beano application.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 2", "title": "EV charging rules review", "body": "Ordinances & Administration Committee takes up the electric vehicle charging regulations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 10", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "The council resumes the public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-13", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked the mayor for a list of board vacancies, work on a Ratcliffe Street fire lane, downtown pedestrian safety help and crosswalk signs on Maplewood Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town to seek Seasonal Community status", "body": "The town will work toward the state's Seasonal Community designation. Planners said it would let Rockport bring back a six-month minimum lease for new accessory dwelling units.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher income limit for senior tax work off", "body": "The board sent Town Meeting a proposal to raise the income cap from $25,000 to match the state circuit breaker limits of $75,000 for one person and $94,000 for two or more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "LED streetlight conversion with National Grid", "body": "The DPW will work with National Grid to upgrade town streetlights to LED. National Grid must set up samples of the light color options before the board picks one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda included minutes, a paving contract for various roads to Nocella Landscaping and Paving and an electrical maintenance contract to Daigle Electrical Construction Corp.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax work off eligibility", "body": "The program gives eligible seniors up to $1,500 off property taxes for work on town jobs. A higher income limit needs a Town Meeting vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal Community designation", "body": "The Planning Board will file a Statement of Interest with the state housing office. The status is meant for towns with many part-time homes, high prices and seasonal workforces.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "The board scheduled a work session to review draft short-term rental regulations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Streetlight upgrade", "body": "About 800 lights would be converted over about a year with no upfront cost to the town. Savings are estimated at about $40,000 a year, and incentives end in October 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Teen Center future", "body": "Future uses for the Teen Center will be discussed at a board work session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal Community designation; Affordable housing planning", "body": "One resident urged public hearings and a joint meeting with the Planning Board on the Seasonal Community designation, saying the board was misled. A housing trust representative supported it but stressed it does not add affordable housing and called for a housing master plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Elections in 2026", "body": "The town has five elections and two Town Meetings this year, including a Special State Primary March 3 and Special State Election March 31. There is no early in-person voting for the special elections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Vote by mail mix-up", "body": "A vendor duplicated vote by mail applications in the street census mailing. The vendor will mail every household a postcard application for the March elections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Local election nominations", "body": "Nomination papers for the May 19 town election are available, with seats open on the Select Board, School Committee, Planning Board, Housing Authority and more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "Staff are running FY26 and FY27 budget scenarios while waiting on health insurance numbers and free cash certification. Free cash will follow the same model used the last seven years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 22", "title": "Work session", "body": "Board work session on short-term rental regulations and Teen Center uses at 3 p.m. Thursday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Streetlight color samples", "body": "National Grid will set up samples of the light options before the board chooses a color temperature.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator evaluation", "body": "The yearly evaluation begins, with self-evaluation materials going out.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-01-20", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-01-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bylaws online", "body": "The Town Clerk hopes to post the town bylaws on the website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-01-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$125,000 state grant for fire communications", "body": "The council accepted a state earmark grant of $125,000 to improve wireless communication in the Fire Department. The grant runs from Dec. 15, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Opioid abatement agreement with Rockport and Ipswich", "body": "The council approved an agreement letting Gloucester manage $50,000 from Rockport and Ipswich for shared opioid abatement work. The money was already received and held until the agreement was in place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Transfers for trash strike overtime", "body": "The council moved $129,156.69 and $273,250 from the trash disposal contract to DPW overtime accounts. The overtime was paid during the Republic Services strike from July 1 to Sept. 19, 2025, and Republic reimbursed the city.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donations for police Community Impact Unit", "body": "The council accepted two donations from the Gloucester Fund, $28,001.64 and $2,266.37, to support Police Department and Community Impact Unit programs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donations to veterans, archives and seniors", "body": "The council accepted $300 for Veteran Services, $600 for the Archives Committee and $2,510 for the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paying an old invoice", "body": "The council approved paying a $187.50 invoice from 2025 for website updates using FY2026 Community Development funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beano license for Gloucester Fraternity Club", "body": "The Gloucester Fraternity Club may run Beano on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month starting in April 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council code of conduct and rules", "body": "The council accepted its Code of Conduct and its Rules of Procedure for the 2026/2027 term.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning board reappointment and Purple Heart memo", "body": "A Zoning Board of Appeals reappointment was pulled from the consent agenda and sent to the Ordinances & Administration Committee. A memo on becoming a Purple Heart Community was sent back for a full council vote Feb. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda as amended, which sent mayoral reappointments and several grant and donation requests to committees, and accepted the Jan. 22 Budget & Finance Committee report.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council rules renewed", "body": "The council reauthorized its Code of Conduct and Rules of Procedure for the 2026/2027 session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two zoning changes still pending", "body": "A hearing on changing the zoning definition of flagpoles was continued to March 10. A hearing on rezoning certain lots from Marine Industrial to Neighborhood Business was continued to Feb. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Civility resolution on the way", "body": "A City of Gloucester Civility Resolution for the 2026/2027 session was listed for a final council vote on Feb. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Public Health Director", "when": null, "title": "Opioid abatement agreement", "body": "The director said the grant tied to the agreement was accepted in March 2025, and the agreement lets the city manage the $50,000 from Ipswich and Rockport. The CFO said the money sat in a holding account.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Grants and donations sent to committee", "body": "The mayor's report sent to Budget & Finance a $600,000 public health agreement, two $15,000 cultural district grants each with a $4,000 city match, a $50,000 MassDevelopment grant and donations of $6,848.50 and $875.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Councilors", "when": null, "title": "Requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked the mayor for a report on the city's kennels as required by the state law known as Ollie's Law, and for more speeding enforcement on Mt. Vernon Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 10", "title": "Purple Heart Community and civility votes", "body": "The full council will vote on the Purple Heart Community memo and the Civility Resolution.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 10", "title": "Rezoning hearing continues", "body": "The hearing on rezoning lots from Marine Industrial to Neighborhood Business resumes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 10", "title": "Flagpole zoning hearing continues", "body": "The hearing on the flagpole definition resumes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-01-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-01-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Fiesta request", "body": "A request to use St. Peter's Park and Rogers Street June 24 to 28 for the fiesta was sent to the Planning & Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-01-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Accountant target salary of $80,000", "body": "The board agreed to work toward an $80,000 salary for the town accountant in fiscal 2027, pending a contract amendment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Clerk salary recommended at $88,000", "body": "The board recommended an $88,000 salary for the town clerk in fiscal 2027. The pay range for the job already goes up to $90,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Selectmen stipend stays at $1,000", "body": "After discussing a raise, the board voted to keep each selectman's annual stipend at $1,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "Voted to deny, no tally recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library merit pay request", "body": "The board denied a Library Trustees request for fiscal 2027 merit pay for a part-time assistant librarian. Merit pay has never been given to part-time workers, and current pay was found fair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assistant librarian job description", "body": "A request to revise the assistant librarian position description was held for review by the Town Administrator until the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow storage at 30 Apple Street", "body": "The DPW may stockpile snow at 30 Apple Street this winter if it uses the DPW side entrance and certifies in writing it will fully clean and restore the site in spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Automatic gate for fuel depot", "body": "An electric gate on Landing Road, costing about $25,000, will be installed with leftover fuel depot project money once the town is sure the funds are there.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New bridge and gangway at Town Landing", "body": "The board approved ordering a new aluminum bridge and aluminum gangway for Town Landing, as specified by the Harbormaster.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grant paperwork for flooding and water main", "body": "The chairman may sign papers for a MassDOT LEAP grant to study Causeway flooding and for a $1,092,000 federal earmark to replace the DeSoto Road water main.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support letter for Route 133 culvert project", "body": "The board will send a letter supporting a state ResilientCoasts technical assistance request, led by the Ipswich River Watershed Association, to study raising Route 133 and widening its culvert.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "July 18 cycling fundraiser", "body": "A Changing Futures request for a cycling fundraiser in Essex on Saturday, July 18, 2026 was tabled until more information is provided.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board met in executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel. It approved Jan. 5 minutes, two Board of Appeals reappointments, five shellfish permits and a Fire Department appointment, and adjourned at 8:41 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "15 mph advisory signs on Landing Road", "body": "The board agreed three orange speed advisory signs with a 15 mph limit should go up on Landing Road. Making parts of the road one-way was also discussed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief study committee", "body": "The Selectmen will appoint an ad hoc committee to study senior tax relief. The Town Administrator will help set it up but will not attend.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel billing for town vehicles", "body": "Town vehicles will get RFID tags to use the new fuel depot, and the Town Accountant will bill departments for fuel. Who manages the depot and whether a fueling policy is needed is still open.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School vote timing", "body": "The School Building Committee plans a Fall Town Meeting vote in November on renovating or replacing the school, with a special election in December. The Selectmen agreed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel depot nearly done", "body": "The new depot, for diesel and gasoline, awaits fire extinguishers, an electrical inspection and fuel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove splash pad", "body": "The YMCA proposed a splash pad because of more algae on Chebacco Lake. The Community Preservation Committee does not support it, so the board is not interested for now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Island Road salt marsh culvert", "body": "The Trustees of Reservations got a $200,000 state Department of Environmental Protection grant to design and permit a new culvert under Island Road to restore salt marsh. The town will help coordinate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget book software", "body": "The town is trying a ClearGov reporting module that will produce this year's Town Meeting budget booklet. More features may come later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one offered public comment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Board of Public Works follow-up", "body": "The BPW has not yet moved meetings so selectmen can attend, started a superintendent's report, or updated clerk job descriptions. No BPW minutes had been posted since October 2025.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Fire Department update", "body": "The department answered 566 calls in 2025, has 4 new hires, and ordered a new tanker truck. It is unclear whether Fire or Public Works must clear snow from hydrants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Police and harbor update", "body": "The chief is filling vacancies, seeking grants for equipment and expects a new cruiser. As harbormaster he is adding new software, reorganizing rules and working to restore office hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-01-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-01-29", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-01-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk and Treasurer/Collector", "when": null, "title": "Clerk and tax office updates", "body": "Real estate tax bills went out and payments are coming in. 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One in five units would be affordable.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small inns, driveways and ADUs", "body": "Other proposals would allow small inns of up to 12 guests in some districts, give flexibility for second driveway entrances, and may allow large ADUs in the D district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental definitions", "body": "The Town Administrator is preparing changes to short-term rental definitions for Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotunda funding options", "body": "The project needs $3.6 million, with $1.3 million already approved. Options: borrow through CPC at the current rate, raise the CPC rate to 3% ($117.45 tax impact), or town borrowing ($102 tax impact).", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "Water meter installation is about one-third complete, with 800 meters installed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street well", "body": "The Facilities Planning Committee reviewed the 90% design, noting cost increases and concern the state may require more staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small town land sale", "body": "The board agreed to put an article on the warrant to sell a small town-owned parcel by Central Pond, assessed at about $800, to a neighbor. The town would keep access to maintain the retaining wall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY27 budget gap shrinks", "body": "The school budget increase dropped to about $654,000 from $1.3 million, mostly due to lower health insurance increases. That leaves a gap of about $70,000 to $80,000 instead of $730,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police chief search", "body": "The current chief plans to retire at the end of June. The search includes 3 to 4 weeks of ads, application review, written questions, interviews and final selection.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee", "when": null, "title": "CPC money available", "body": "The CPC has about $273,000 in unallocated funds that could go to the Rotunda. State CPC matching funds have fallen to about 16%.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The library will add summer Saturday hours, pending union talks and Town Meeting. Harbor regulations got minor changes to match state rules. Harbor capital requests were cut significantly.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly review", "body": "Goals include filling vacancies, union contracts, five-year forecasts, Central Street Culvert backup funding, the new senior center, Ocean Street climate planning and PFAS construction funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 17", "title": "Zoning articles finalized", "body": "The Planning Board returns to the Select Board to finalize its warrant articles for Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rotunda funding decision", "body": "The board will continue the discussion after updated budget numbers and more Finance Committee review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rosedale Cemetery extension request", "body": "A request for recreational use by the high school winter track team was deferred to a future meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board met in executive session to consider the purchase, lease or value of real property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY27 free cash spending plan", "body": "The board approved the recommended uses of certified general free cash of $2,949,447, including $1,309,347 for capital requests and deposits to savings, roads, buildings, climate, retiree health, snow and ice, and charities accounts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Windhover outdoor entertainment license", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved Windhover's outdoor entertainment license, subject to police, fire, health and inspectional services requirements.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "YuKan Run 2026 road race schedule", "body": "The board approved the 2026 YuKan road races, the series' 15th year. Runners must stay to the side of the road, signs must come down within four hours, and the police chief may stop a race if unsafe.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the consent agenda, including minutes, use of T-Wharf for the Motif #1 Day 5K, and an HGAC Buy cooperative purchasing contract.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New DPW facility", "body": "DPW leaders said the new facility made storm work easier, letting crews load salt trucks indoors, warm up and eat, and keep equipment in better shape.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special education savings account", "body": "The Special Education Stabilization Account reached its target of $750,000, so no deposit is planned this year. The school department did not draw on it last year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Climate resiliency account", "body": "The Climate Resiliency account already holds over $200,000 and will get $50,000 more for hazard mitigation and related work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pickleball noise; Park permit hours", "body": "Two neighbors of the pickleball courts asked the town to limit league play hours, saying noise, yelling and swearing affect their quality of life. The town administrator said the town is not required to grant permits and referred them to the DPW commissioners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Free cash amounts", "body": "Certified free cash is $2,949,447 general, $22,460 water and $105,663 sewer. Planned deposits: $150,000 general stabilization, $150,000 capital stabilization, $500,000 master facilities, $400,000 master roadways, $100,000 OPEB, $200,000 snow and ice, $15,100 charities, $75,000 assessor revaluation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget and health insurance", "body": "The town awaits its health insurance renewal, due by Feb. 15. Last year's increase was about 13%. Insurers will exclude non-medically necessary GLP-1 drugs. State aid shows only modest local aid increases.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School Superintendent", "when": null, "title": "Rockport schools", "body": "The district has cut 32 staff over the past few years to reduce the school budget by almost $3 million. It reports a 98% graduation rate, more than 10 AP classes, 30 honors courses and 50 electives.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief, Fire Chief and DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Winter storm response", "body": "Six firefighters staffed Central Station and four Pigeon Cove Station during the storm, and an ambulance with two EMTs stayed in town. DPW reported five full nights of snow removal and three parking bans.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Mail voting and online bylaws", "body": "Census mailers lacked a vote-by-mail form for the March 3 and March 31 special state election and primary, so a separate postcard is coming. The town bylaws are now searchable online.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 15", "title": "Health insurance renewal", "body": "The town expects its health insurance renewal number, a key piece of the FY27 operating budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 3", "title": "Special state election", "body": "Voters take part in the special state election; mail voting postcards are on the way.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 31", "title": "Special state primary", "body": "Voters take part in the special state primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Storm debrief", "body": "Town departments will hold an internal review of the storm response.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash to Town Meeting", "body": "The approved free cash plan will be presented to Town Meeting as part of the budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chebacco Lake study contract", "body": "The Chairman may sign a contract with Applied Watershed Sciences LLC and partners to continue studying the lake's health. The study will look at cyanobacteria treatments and the work's benefit to the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town bridge study, phase one", "body": "The Chairman may sign a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for the first phase study of three town-owned bridges, paid by a state earmark that must be spent by June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional climate assessment grant", "body": "The Chairman may sign contracts with MAPC or the state for the MVP 2.0 regional assessment shared by all four Cape Ann communities.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Change of manager for The James", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved a new manager for The James at 55 Main Street, on condition of a local CORI check. The request goes to the state ABCC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wildfire gear grant application", "body": "The board ratified the Chairman's signature on a Volunteer Fire Capacity Grant application for new wildfire gear ($6,600).", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Animal control officers", "body": "The board designated an Animal Control Officer and an Assistant Animal Control Officer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point work", "body": "The board approved a deck and stairs replacement, subject to a site visit and building permit, and ratified an electrical permit for meter and riser replacement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Accountant contract amendment", "body": "The board signed an amendment to the Town Accountant's employment contract, subject to funding at Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters of support", "body": "The board will sign letters supporting the library's effort to bring the carved stone head known as \"Old Baldy\" back to Essex and Manchester's MVP Action Grant for the Central Street Bridge and Sawmill Brook project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assistant Librarian job description", "body": "The board approved a revised Assistant Librarian position description before the vacancy is posted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved Jan. 29 minutes by majority with one abstention, bills and payroll of $313,972.24, and shellfish permits. It met in executive session on non-union personnel negotiations and collective bargaining.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Boat launch lottery moves to Harbormaster", "body": "The board agreed the Harbormaster will run the lottery for up to 10 non-resident boat launch and parking slots each season. Last season several non-residents paid $1,000 each.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Requested repeal articles", "body": "A resident asked for Town Meeting articles to repeal the Community Preservation Act and the Open Space Residential Development bylaw. The board took the request under advisement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Building siding", "body": "The stain on the cedar siding is past its five-year life. Options are stripping and recoating or adding vinyl over the shingles, paid from leftover building project money. Cost estimates are coming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Street excavation stockpile", "body": "Testing from December 2025 shows the material can be treated as common fill. The board does not want to pay to send it to recycling and asked the Board of Public Works to recommend a use.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "30 Apple Street parcel", "body": "The School Building Committee ruled the parcel out as a school site. The town bought it mainly for a second access route to the DPW facility. The board called a sale possibly premature.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Charity cycling event", "body": "The board was open to a Changing Futures bicycling event in July if the event pays for all public safety measures. Organizers will meet the police and fire chiefs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "30 Apple Street road; wildlife habitat; Community Preservation Act repeal; property taxes", "body": "One speaker asked about plans for a road over the town-owned parcel at 30 Apple Street and raised concern about harm to wildlife habitat. Earlier, a resident asked for warrant articles aimed at lowering taxes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School budget may need override", "body": "The Finance Committee's current position is that the regional school budget will need an operational override of about $230,000 based on current figures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Future cost of IT services", "body": "The North Shore IT Collaborative could take over his IT duties when he retires in under five years, likely about $50,000 a year in added cost. The board discussed phasing it in July 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief working group", "body": "He is forming an ad hoc group to study senior tax relief. A donation fund article may wait until fall rather than the Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Housing designation not available", "body": "Essex is not eligible for the new Rural and Small Town Housing Choice designation because of its small amount of housing growth.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Joint meeting on DPW questions", "body": "The Town Administrator will seek dates for a joint meeting of the selectmen, Finance Committee and Board of Public Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 23", "title": "Siding cost estimates", "body": "The Town Administrator will work with Copeland Building Envelope Consultants on costs for both siding options.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 23", "title": "Next selectmen meeting", "body": "Regular meeting at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium, with updates on the warrant, Apple Street uses and tax relief group.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 2", "title": "Ethics training", "body": "Town Counsel will offer ethics training for all town employees, boards and committees at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 4", "title": "The Preserve at Essex hearing", "body": "The Planning Board will hold a hearing at 7 p.m. on the subdivision plan for the proposed open space residential development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 0 to 6", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "East Gloucester rezoning rejected", "body": "A proposal to change 25 lots from Marine Industrial to Neighborhood Business zoning failed. The Planning Board and the Planning and Development Committee had both recommended against it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fees for city electric vehicle chargers", "body": "Charging at city EV chargers will cost $0.40 per kWh. Cars parked at chargers in the Rogers Street and Gloucester House lots more than four hours will pay an extra $5 an hour.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shared public health agreement with Manchester", "body": "The council approved a Public Health Excellence shared services agreement between Gloucester and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The agenda item listed it at $600,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two cultural district grants", "body": "The city accepted two $15,000 Massachusetts Cultural Council grants, one for the Rocky Neck Cultural District and one for the Downtown Harbortown Cultural District. Each needs a $4,000 city match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$50,000 grant for 65 Rogers Street planning", "body": "A MassDevelopment grant of $50,000 will pay for visioning and a request for proposals for the I4C2 site at 65 Rogers Street. No local match is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three senior city staff reappointed", "body": "Conor MacCorkle was reappointed chief financial officer and Alex Koppelman community development director, both to Feb. 14, 2028. Timothy Good was reappointed assessor to Feb. 14, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nine new board and commission members", "body": "The council filled seats on the Clean Energy, Conservation, Human Rights and Traffic commissions, the Community Preservation Committee, the Council on Aging and the Gloucester Cultural Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Civility Resolution", "body": "The council adopted the City of Gloucester Civility Resolution for its 2026/2027 term.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant for March 3 special primary", "body": "The council adopted the warrant for the March 3, 2026 Special State Primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Habitat for Humanity housing permit to committee", "body": "Essex County Habitat for Humanity's request to convert an office building at 47 Washington Street into a three-family home went to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "6 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda and committee report and accepted donations of $6,848.50 for Veteran Services and $875 for the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EV charging fees set", "body": "New DPW rules charge $0.40 per kWh at city chargers, with a $5 an hour overstay fee after four hours at two downtown lots. The fee may change as electric rates change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marine Industrial zoning kept in East Gloucester", "body": "The council kept the current Marine Industrial zoning for 25 landlocked lots after rejecting a switch to Neighborhood Business.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance continued", "body": "The hearing on a proposed Demolition Delay ordinance was continued to March 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Leonard Street parking ban continued", "body": "A proposed parking ban and tow zone on Leonard Street was continued to March 24.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 site at 65 Rogers Street", "body": "Grant money will fund visioning and a request for proposals. Councilors asked that marine industrial and water dependent uses be considered.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Compass", "body": "The community development director said a housing needs assessment is done and will be presented to the council, then shared at the YMCA, library, senior center and City Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and wastewater operations contract", "body": "A request for a multiyear contract for water and wastewater treatment operations worth $3,864,932 went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Friend Street housing permit", "body": "A special permit hearing for 10 units in two buildings on Friend Street and Taylor Street was opened and continued to Feb. 24.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "East Gloucester rezoning; Marine Industrial uses; Notice to property owners", "body": "No one spoke during open public comment. At the rezoning hearing, affected property owners and neighbors opposed the change, saying it could hurt water dependent and fishing uses and that owners were not notified. One letter supported it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Development Director", "when": null, "title": "Department update", "body": "He said the city finished its Comprehensive Plan and its grant division came into HUD compliance, protecting $600,000 in annual funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Finance department update", "body": "He said his department adopted formal financial policies and plans better reporting and planning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Union contract budget requests", "body": "Seven special budget transfers tied to union contract settlements, ranging from $150 to $8,000, went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 24", "title": "Friend Street permit hearing", "body": "Council continues the hearing on the 10 unit Friend Street project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 10", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "Council continues the hearing on the Demolition Delay ordinance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 24", "title": "Leonard Street parking hearing", "body": "Council continues the hearing on the Leonard Street parking ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Site visits for Washington Street permit", "body": "Councilors were asked to visit 47 Washington Street on their own within 10 days instead of an official site visit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Requests to the Mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for more snow removal on Washington Street, posts explaining parking bans, a list of board vacancies, senior and veteran tax work off programs in the budget and help with Good Harbor Beach signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental regulations", "body": "The final rules take effect April 1, 2026, for the first year. The license fee was raised to cover inspections and training. Notices will go to owners on the state Department of Revenue list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Highview Road and Briny Way", "body": "The board voted its intent to make Highview Road and Briny Way public ways and sent them to the Planning Board for a recommendation. Town Meeting has the final vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant opened", "body": "The warrant is open for articles and closes Feb. 17, 2026, at noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police details for 2026 elections", "body": "The Police Chief will fill police details for elections on March 3, March 31, May 19, Sept. 1 and Nov. 3. The board will approve final assignments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board went into executive session to discuss litigation strategy and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "Rentals will need a license, inspections and a local agent reachable while the unit is rented. The license applicant must pass a CORI check, as with all Select Board licenses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public street acceptance", "body": "Last Town Meeting approved borrowing so the town could pave Highview Road and Briny Way. The Planning Board will hold a hearing later this month, then report back before Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "state representative race; right-of-way lawsuit settlement", "body": "One speaker worried the board could be seen as endorsing a candidate for state representative; the chair said the board is not endorsing anyone. Another asked that any vote to settle a right-of-way lawsuit be taken on the record.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "March 3 state primary voting", "body": "About 500 accepted vote-by-mail ballots were packed for mailing. Applications to vote by mail are accepted through Feb. 24. Ballot status can be tracked on the Secretary of the Commonwealth's site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 17", "title": "Town Meeting warrant closes", "body": "Deadline for warrant articles at noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 24", "title": "Vote-by-mail application deadline", "body": "Last day to apply to vote by mail in the special state primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "late February", "title": "Planning Board street hearing", "body": "The Planning Board will hold a special meeting hearing on Highview Road and Briny Way.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 3", "title": "Special state primary", "body": "Statewide special primary election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-02-10", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 1", "title": "Short-term rental applications", "body": "The Town Administrator will prepare application materials and notify rental owners.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-02-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant opened", "body": "The board formally opened the warrant so articles can be added for Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Four zoning articles sent to Planning Board", "body": "The board accepted the zoning articles and sent them to the Planning Board for a required public hearing. They cover downtown zoning, senior housing, small inns and accessory dwelling units.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Track team may use Rosedale Cemetery loop", "body": "The high school winter track team may run on the Rosedale Cemetery extension loop once a week for supervised workouts, on a temporary basis for the 2026-2027 indoor track season. Cemetery policy normally bars recreation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mobile sauna at White Beach", "body": "Dog Days Sauna may use one White Beach parking spot for a mobile sauna on March 21 and 22.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the Feb. 2 minutes and the election warrant for the March 31, 2026 special state election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior housing zoning proposal", "body": "Senior housing would be allowed by special permit in all residential districts on lots of half an acre or more. The town has 499 such lots.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inn zoning proposal", "body": "Inns of no more than 12 units would be allowed by special permit in the G and downtown districts and the LCD.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "ADU bylaw fix", "body": "Accessory dwelling units would be allowed in the D district, which already allows two-family homes by right but not ADUs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Training for land use boards proposed", "body": "A resident proposed a study committee to train land use board members and improve permitting. The board took no action and asked for a more detailed charter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital Improvement Plan", "body": "Major projects include PFAS remediation at $16.5 million, the Central Street culvert at $5 million, the Tappan Street project at $4.1 million, dredging at $1.9 million and Rotunda restoration with a possible $350,000 CPC share.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shingle Hill housing project", "body": "A court denied an appeal of the Shingle Hill housing project permit. A decision on whether to appeal further may be needed by mid-March.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library ADA design", "body": "ADA design for the library was expected to reach 90% completion the next week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Masonic Hall senior center", "body": "The town is finalizing documents for the Masonic Hall senior center project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "beach litter from canteen", "body": "No one spoke during general public comment. On the Singing Beach canteen contract, a resident raised concerns about plastic straws and wrappers littering the beach and asked for limits on what vendors sell.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY27 budget", "body": "The recommended budget is balanced with $26,465 not yet allocated. Health insurance is projected to rise about 15%, down from 20%. The budget fully funds OPEB, a year ahead of schedule. The trash contract cost is still unknown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Other updates", "body": "The town is bargaining with fire, DPW and clerical unions, awaiting MIIA health insurance options, and filling police and fire vacancies.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "Parks and Recreation approved a 5K road race. About 120 people attended a Historic District Commission talk on historic houses on School Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 9", "title": "Planning Board zoning hearing", "body": "The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on the zoning articles at 7 p.m. and send recommendations to the Select Board before the end of March.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach canteen contract", "body": "The one-year contract with Captain Dusty's will return with updated language. The town administrator will ask Parks and Recreation about beach trash best practices.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Land use training proposal", "body": "The resident will work with the town administrator and board chairs on a revised charter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-02-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-02-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "end of February", "title": "Citizen petitions due", "body": "Citizen petitions for Town Meeting are due by the end of the month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-02-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time Deputy Fire Chief position", "body": "The board added a Deputy Fire Chief with a salary range of $105,000 to $120,000 to the fiscal 2027 recommended pay scale. It would be the fire department's first full-time employee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging pay ranges", "body": "The Volunteer and Activities Coordinator range rises to $22 to $27 an hour and the Outreach Coordinator range to $23 to $29 an hour on the fiscal 2027 recommended pay scale.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Administrator merit pay", "body": "The board granted the Town Administrator 3% merit pay for fiscal 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash bag contract extended", "body": "The board signed a two-year extension of the contract with WasteZero Inc. for the town's pay-as-you-throw trash bags.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW clerk job description", "body": "The board approved a revised DPW Administrative Clerk position description, adding that the employee must be self-motivated and able to work independently.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Licenses", "body": "The board approved a 2026 common victualler license for Salty's Pizza & Ice Cream at 2 Martin Street, plus commercial and senior shellfish permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved Feb. 9 minutes, bills and payroll of $1,091,705.50, and ratified signing the warrant for the March 3 special state primary for the Fifth Essex District seat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Deputy Fire Chief added to pay scale", "body": "The board chose a salaried Deputy Chief over a full-time hourly firefighter (budget up to $80,000 plus benefits). The Deputy would handle administration, fire prevention and response duties.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Facility shingles", "body": "Stripping and recoating would cost about $90,000; vinyl panels about $280,000. The project has enough money for either. The board asked for prices on new wood shingles and Hardy Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "30 Apple Street parcel", "body": "Ruled out as an elementary school site, the parcel will get a gravel road from Apple Street to the DPW facility. The board is not considering new uses for now and will keep haying the fields.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Charity bike race", "body": "The board agreed Changing Futures may hold a charity bike race on July 18 if it hires police and fire details and meets the chiefs' conditions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief working group", "body": "The board approved a list of working group members from town boards and the community. A selectman will represent the board. A seat for a disabled resident is still open.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant", "body": "He reviewed the next draft. The final draft must go to Town Counsel before the board signs the warrant on March 23.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Tennis court renovation meeting", "body": "A meeting on the Memorial Park tennis court renovation was postponed because of the blizzard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 24", "title": "Joint meeting with Finance Committee and BPW", "body": "Selectmen, the Finance Committee and the Board of Public Works meet to work through pending matters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire budget impact", "body": "The Town Administrator will ask the Finance Committee how much the fire budget will rise in fiscal 2027 with the Deputy Chief.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 2", "title": "Conflict of interest training", "body": "Town Counsel will present an overview of the Conflict of Interest Law at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 4", "title": "The Preserve at Essex hearing", "body": "The Planning Board holds a hearing at 7 p.m. on the open space residential development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 9", "title": "Next selectmen meeting", "body": "Warrant finalized, new shingle estimates and the tax relief group's charge are expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 23", "title": "Warrant signing", "body": "The board plans to sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No sidewalk clearing bylaw for now", "body": "The Board of Public Works favored a bylaw making residents clear their sidewalks, but the Selectmen did not agree and will not advance one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New fuel depot budget line", "body": "A Fuel Depot Maintenance line of $3,000 will be added to the Highway Department budget. The Board of Public Works will take full charge of running and maintaining the new depot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW job descriptions being rewritten", "body": "Position descriptions, especially for clerks, are being updated with union support and will go to the Selectmen for approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "GPS tracking in DPW vehicles", "body": "The Board of Public Works chairman favors GPS devices in all DPW vehicles. The union contract allows it once a stipend for employees is worked out, which may happen in future years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer treatment cost share", "body": "The Board of Public Works will study ways to pay Essex's share of Gloucester's secondary treatment project and recommend a plan to the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. A Proposition 2 1/2 debt exclusion vote is likely.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water main earmark", "body": "Officials agreed to use part of the Water Department's retained earnings as the local match for an expected $1,092,000 federal earmark to replace a water main.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hiring a public works superintendent", "body": "The Board of Public Works wants a permanent superintendent who works only for Essex. A shared arrangement with Manchester could be explored if no one qualified is found.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gravel road to DPW at 30 Apple Street", "body": "The DPW will likely use its soil stockpile to build a gravel road across the town parcel at 30 Apple Street and will estimate costs for a Town Meeting article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "The Board of Public Works will accept a renovation at the current site only if the engineer certifies the cheaper option will last.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water tower security cameras", "body": "A camera system would cost about $12,500 plus about $1,500 a year for internet. The Board of Public Works will decide with the chief operator whether to go ahead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Acting Superintendent of Public Works", "when": null, "title": "DPW staffing handout", "body": "The full-time clerk spends about 13 hours a week on highway, 12 on sewer, 12 on water and 3 on cemetery work. The handout also mapped town areas the DPW maintains.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Public Works", "when": null, "title": "Software needed before budget changes", "body": "The board chairman said the DPW needs work order and asset management software, an added module of the town's OpenGov system, before staffing, fleet and line items can be properly reviewed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official 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"https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Remove asphalt from Centennial Grove", "body": "The Board of Public Works will pay from its own budget to truck recycled asphalt away from the Centennial Grove parking lot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Automatic gate at DPW", "body": "The Board of Public Works will install an automatic gate at the DPW entrance if leftover fuel depot money is certified as enough.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-02-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-02-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Before fall Town Meeting", "title": "Bridge evaluation funding", "body": "Officials will decide whether to add town money to any new state earmark for phase II of the bridge evaluation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-02-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation grants for historic sites", "body": "Six grants: $14,000 for Schooner Adventure timber, $40,000 for Cape Ann Amateur Radio Association ADA work, $20,000 for Cape Ann Museum's Virginia Lee Burton papers, $50,000 for Hammond Castle, $30,000 for Manship Artist Residence and $32,695 for the Universalist Cemetery.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation grants for housing and recreation", "body": "$250,000 for Action Inc. rental assistance, $125,000 for the 272 Washington Street affordable housing project, $200,000 for the Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust and $60,000 for the YMCA's Camp Spindrift pool.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special permit for 10 units on Friend Street", "body": "64 Friend LLC may keep 10 apartments in two buildings at 64-68 Friend Street. Only eight had ever been legally permitted. One unit must stay affordable to households at 60% of area median income forever.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester named a Purple Heart Community", "body": "The city will put up two signs at its entrances and fly the Purple Heart flag at City Hall each Aug. 7. The veterans services director said the only cost is two signs and a flag.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and wastewater treatment contract", "body": "The city may sign a five-year contract, with two one-year options, to run and maintain its water and wastewater treatment plants from July 1, 2026, possibly through June 30, 2033. The request listed $3,864,932.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Budget transfers for union contract costs", "body": "Seven transfers from the mayor's emergency contingency account, ranging from $150 to $8,000, cover sick leave buyback and pay changes from union contract settlements in several departments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Burnham Street speed limit request changed to 20 mph", "body": "The council amended its October request to the state. The state would not lower the Burnham Street limit from 30 mph to 15 mph but agreed to 20 mph.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wireless tower decision for New Way Lane", "body": "The council adopted its written decision on a special permit for a wireless communications facility at 50 New Way Lane in the R-30 district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "150 Main Street housing and retail plan sent to review", "body": "Gloucester Main LLC wants to build 40 homes plus shops or a restaurant at 150 Main Street. The council sent it to Planning and Development, the Conservation Commission, the Planning Board and city departments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Landing marina loan request", "body": "The council accepted a request to borrow $3,320,000 to repair the superstructure of St. Peter's Landing and Marina and sent it to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda, accepted the Feb. 19 Budget and Finance report and approved prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lower speed limit sought on Burnham Street", "body": "The city now asks the state for a 20 mph limit on Burnham Street, down from 30 mph, as MassDOT recommended.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Purple Heart Community designation", "body": "Gloucester is now officially a Purple Heart Community, with signs at the city entrances and a flag raised each August.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "272 Washington Street affordable housing", "body": "The developer said building costs are now estimated at about $600,000 per unit, mostly from labor and materials, and may drop as the project moves forward. Local CPA money helps it win tax credits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Landing and Marina repairs", "body": "A $3,320,000 loan for superstructure repairs is headed to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible park at former East Gloucester School", "body": "The Community Preservation Committee kept a larger reserve this year because the city may apply off cycle for money for a park at the former school site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School and housing items sent to Budget and Finance", "body": "The O'Maley courtyard project and a Forbes School project voted by the Affordable Housing Trust were referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "sidewalk snow removal near schools", "body": "One resident raised concerns that sidewalks near East Veterans School were not being shoveled, forcing children to walk in the street. No one spoke against the two public hearing items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "New city hires introduced", "body": "The mayor introduced Kelly Dolan as chief administrative officer and Sophia Gross as director of communications and constituent services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee", "when": null, "title": "Round 16 recommendations", "body": "The committee recommended $821,000 in projects this year, with most going to affordable housing. CPA money usually totals about $1 million, and the state match has been 17% to 44% in recent years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Auditor and CFO", "when": null, "title": "Free cash certified", "body": "Memos on the city's certified FY2025 free cash and seven related spending requests were sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 4", "title": "150 Main Street first hearing", "body": "The Planning and Development Committee will hear the 40-unit Gloucester Main LLC project first, followed by the Planning Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Marina loan and free cash requests", "body": "The Budget and Finance Committee will review the $3,320,000 marina loan and the free cash spending requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-02-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-02-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow removal and speed signs", "body": "Councilors asked the mayor to make sidewalks near schools a snow removal priority and to post 25 mph citywide speed limit signs at city entrances.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-02-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid work on Union Street and Pulaski Drive", "body": "National Grid may lay about 25 feet of conduit on Union Street for new service at 1 School Street, and conduit for an upgrade at 2 Pulaski Drive. The board favored night work downtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach canteen contract", "body": "The Town Administrator may sign a one-year contract with Captain Dusty's Ice Cream to run the Singing Beach canteen for the 2026 season.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House Lane affordable housing agreement", "body": "The Town Administrator may sign the regulatory agreement and restrictive covenants. The town must review yearly reports and notify the state housing office within seven days of finding any violation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "June proclaimed LGBTQ+ month", "body": "In response to a North Shore Pride request, the board will sign a proclamation naming June LGBTQ+ month, to be presented May 31.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summer church services at Crowell Chapel", "body": "Trinity North Shore may use Crowell Chapel Sundays from 9 a.m. to noon in June, July and August 2026, on condition that worshippers park in the school lot, not on Rosedale Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Transgender flag request postponed", "body": "North Shore Pride asked to fly the transgender flag March 28 to April 4. Members raised questions about the seven-day length and flag policy. The item returns in two weeks with a draft proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No separate dredging committee", "body": "The board declined a request to recreate a dredging committee, keeping dredging under the Harbor Advisory Committee. It asked that committee to update its charter for board approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board voted to open and close the National Grid hearings and adjourned at 8:30 p.m. A consent agenda motion, covering Feb. 17 minutes and a May 8 school event, was made, but no vote is recorded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town's first affordable housing compliance role", "body": "With the Powder House Lane agreement, the town takes on monitoring of affordable units for the first time. The Town Administrator will set up procedures and a calendar to track it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy questions", "body": "Board members raised the need for a policy on use of the second town flagpole while weighing the transgender flag request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center building purchase", "body": "Most contracts for buying the Masonic Lodge for the senior center are done, and closing is expected this month once deregistration at the Registry of Deeds is finished.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS water treatment project", "body": "The PFAS project was set to go out to bid this week, with results before Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor dredging planning", "body": "The harbor department and Harbor Advisory Committee are working with engineers on dredging plans, though permit delays have slowed progress. Deep-draft boats are being moved to suitable areas as moorings open.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants for culvert and senior center", "body": "The town is applying for a state MVP action grant as backup funding for the culvert project and is looking at grants for the senior/community center, including possible federal funding up to $1,000,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "transgender flag; dredging committee", "body": "No one spoke during open public comment. On the transgender flag request, one resident spoke in support of visibility for transgender people, and another objected, citing timing during Holy Week and saying the June Pride flag should cover all groups.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2027 budget", "body": "The Finance Committee has approved most operating budgets and is moving to capital items. The operating budget shows about $20,000 unappropriated, but the waste hauling contract and health insurance could change that.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Draft Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The draft has about 29 articles, including three citizen petitions, four zoning articles, several capital items and general bylaw articles. Information sessions are planned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police chief job", "body": "Posting the police chief position is a priority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 16", "title": "Transgender flag request returns", "body": "The board will take up the request again with a proclamation prepared.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor committee charter", "body": "The Harbor Advisory Committee will review and update its charter for Select Board approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid scheduling", "body": "National Grid expects to schedule the Union Street work within two to four weeks, depending on crews.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-02", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 31", "title": "Pride Month proclamation", "body": "The board will present the LGBTQ+ month proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Articles placed on Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board placed all reviewed articles on the April 11, 2026 warrant and told the town administrator to prepare it. They include tax exemption changes, road acceptances, the seasonal community designation, ADU changes, water and a nonbinding citizen resolution.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Managing town accountant named", "body": "The board appointed the interim managing accountant, who has served in that role for six months, as managing town accountant, effective March 3, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police assignments for special primary", "body": "The board ratified police officer assignments for the March 3, 2026 special state primary election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and appointments of a payroll and benefits specialist and an accounting support specialist.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax exemption changes headed to voters", "body": "Five Assessors articles would raise the blind exemption, raise a senior exemption from $500 to $1,000 and lower its age to 65, raise income limits, expand the Senior Tax Work-Off program and tie exemptions to inflation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal community designation", "body": "A Planning Board article asks voters to accept the state seasonal community designation, with two versions of an ADU change depending on whether it passes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Upper Main Street affordable housing site", "body": "The board discussed whether the Affordable Housing Trust should pay for a geotechnical survey of town land near the police station. Three members spoke in favor and one against. The minutes record no vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual report goes digital", "body": "Staff are producing the annual report in a new digital format the board approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "affordable housing on upper Main Street; geotechnical survey; 40B; Millbrook Park", "body": "Several residents, including leaders of an affordable housing group, urged the board to move ahead with the geotechnical survey and cited the risk of a 40B project. One resident supported affordable housing but suggested renovating the Millbrook apartments instead of disturbing forest. The Housing Trust offered to present a timeline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "The Finance Committee finished reviewing the operating and capital budgets for Town Meeting. The town hopes state aid will rise more than the 2.5% in the governor's budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Storm response", "body": "Wind and power outages were the biggest storm problems. A cell tower went out because of a failed generator, which has been fixed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Special primary turnout", "body": "By about 5:20 p.m., about 1,250 of Rockport's roughly 6,151 voters had voted, which the clerk called a good turnout for a state primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Affordable Housing Trust", "when": null, "title": "Housing goal", "body": "A trust representative said the Housing Production Plan calls for 36 units in two years and that Harborlight has walked the site and is interested.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant approval", "body": "The board plans to approve and issue the Town Meeting warrant at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Geotechnical survey vendor", "body": "If the board says yes, the DPW will review the two proposals and recommend a vendor at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "License renewals", "body": "Annual license renewals and seasonal alcohol licenses will come before the board at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-03", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 11", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will act on the warrant articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Federal earmark request for water work", "body": "The board ratified a House application for federal FY2027 funding to replace the water main feeding the town water tower and improve the tower. The chairman may approve the Senate application once it is final.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Peer review for The Preserve at Essex", "body": "The chairman may sign a contract amendment with Weston & Sampson to keep reviewing The Preserve at Essex housing plan for the Planning Board. The applicant pays all costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sale of old fire tanker", "body": "The Town Administrator and Fire Chief may sell the old tanker truck to get the most money, following state Chapter 30B rules since it is expected to be worth $10,000 or more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special State Election warrant signed", "body": "The board signed the warrant for the March 31, 2026 Special State Election, 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Public Safety Facility, to elect a state representative for the Fifth Essex District.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Captain/Fire Prevention Officer position", "body": "The recommended Deputy Fire Chief job becomes Fire Captain/Fire Prevention Officer, with the pay range changed from $105,000 to $120,000 to $90,000 to $120,000. It stays a salaried management job without overtime.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish and entertainment licenses", "body": "The board approved commercial, student, senior and nonresident shellfish permits, yearly entertainment licenses for Woodman's of Essex and Riversbend, and ClamFest entertainment and alcohol licenses for Oct. 24 in Memorial Park.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend indoor weekday license", "body": "A yearly indoor weekday entertainment license for Riversbend was tabled because the business had already been granted it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved bills payable and payroll warrants of $504,422.43 and minutes of two Feb. 24 meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "River Use Fee article", "body": "The board agreed on final wording for an Annual Town Meeting article that would charge a River Use Fee to boaters using Essex tidal waters. One change replaced \"the\" with \"any\" before \"Town Landing.\"", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief working group", "body": "The board agreed on members for a new working group to study senior tax relief and reviewed its charge. The group will not start until after the Annual Town Meeting in May.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Quarterly meeting format review", "body": "The board wants feedback on whether the quarterly department head and board chair meetings should change, after a recent joint meeting proved productive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Facility siding", "body": "Peeling cedar shingles will be replaced with vinyl shingle panels, estimated at about $280,000; stripping and recoating was about $90,000. The project will go out to bid, and the capital account has enough money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water main work", "body": "Essex will receive a $1,092,000 federal FY2026 earmark to loop the water main along Southern Avenue through DeSoto Road. A new request seeks money for the main feeding the water tower.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing pilings", "body": "New pilings at the Town Landing can be done for $7,000 by sharing a contractor with river property owners. The town will seek a one-time Harbor budget change from the Finance Committee, funded by the Waterways Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Pound stone wall", "body": "The Community Preservation funded repair is stalled because the contractor needs access across a neighbor's property. A meeting with the neighbor has been delayed by weather.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester secondary treatment costs", "body": "The board asked for a plan for a public meeting on ways to pay Essex's share of Gloucester's Secondary Treatment project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster and Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Town Landing pilings and River Use Fee", "body": "Piling work at the Town Landing could be done for $7,000 by sharing mobilization costs. He also reviewed the River Use Fee warrant article wording.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for Feb. 21 to March 6", "body": "Covered joint board action items, the Town Pound wall, Public Safety Facility siding costs, the town meeting warrant draft and federal earmark applications.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 23", "title": "Sign Annual Town Meeting warrant", "body": "The board is scheduled to sign the final warrant at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 31", "title": "Special State Election", "body": "Voting for the Fifth Essex District state representative at the Public Safety Facility.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 27", "title": "Quarterly meeting feedback", "body": "The Town Administrator will ask participants to bring ideas for making the quarterly meeting more productive.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Siding bid", "body": "The Town Administrator will work with the building envelope consultant on bid specifications for the vinyl siding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-09", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senate earmark application", "body": "The chairman will approve the Senate application once it is finalized; the Senate deadline is later than the House deadline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$3.32 million loan for St. Peter's Landing repairs", "body": "The city may borrow $3,320,000 to repair the marina superstructure, including pilings, planking, the seawall interface and docks. A $2.6 million state Seaport Economic Council grant will reduce the borrowing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash moved into stabilization funds", "body": "From certified free cash, $1,003,214 went to capital projects stabilization, $802,571 to general stabilization, $601,928 to building maintenance stabilization and $200,643 to special education stabilization.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash for housing, paving and retiree benefits", "body": "Also from free cash, $99,305 went to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, $401,286 to miscellaneous paving work and $200,643 to the OPEB Trust Fund to partly fund the city's unfunded retiree health liability.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Habitat for Humanity homes at 47 Washington Street", "body": "Special permit lets Essex County Habitat for Humanity keep the building's 36 feet 2 inch height while turning former Action Inc. offices into three affordable homeownership units at 60% of area median income.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$100,000 for Forbes School facade repairs", "body": "The council approved a $100,000 grant from the Gloucester Affordable Housing Trust Fund for emergency facade repairs at the Forbes School, 37 Washington Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Fiesta street use, June 24 to 28", "body": "The St. Peter's Fiesta Committee may use St. Peter's Park and nearby streets June 24 through June 28, 2026, with conditions including insurance and a site plan filed with the City Clerk by June 5.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$100,000 energy prize terms loosened", "body": "The council revised a 2024 vote so the $100,000 U.S. Department of Energy Community Energy Innovation Prize can go to sustainability and community development projects citywide. There is no deadline and no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Veterans Services donations", "body": "The council accepted $1,625 in donations to support Cape Ann Veterans Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Assessor and two board members appointed", "body": "The assistant assessor was appointed Assessor through Feb. 14, 2027, plus one more term to Feb. 14, 2030. New members were also named to the Gloucester Cultural Council and the Human Rights Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant for March 31 special state election", "body": "The council adopted the warrant for the March 31, 2026 special state election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda and the March 5 Budget & Finance Committee report, voted not to refer or take up the O'Maley Courtyard grant because it has no role in it, and adjourned at 8:19 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Resident sticker parking on Castle Hill Road", "body": "A proposed ordinance change would make Castle Hill Road resident sticker parking only for its whole length. It was referred to the Ordinances & Administration Committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No parking and tow zone on Hesperus Avenue", "body": "A proposal would ban parking on both sides of part of Hesperus Avenue, a 3,078 foot stretch, and make it a tow zone. It was referred to Ordinances & Administration and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance continued", "body": "The public hearing on a proposed demolition delay ordinance was continued to the March 24, 2026 council meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flagpole zoning definition continued", "body": "The hearing on a zoning change defining flagpoles was continued to the April 14, 2026 council meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New tax title collection revolving fund", "body": "A request from the Chief Financial Officer to set up a Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund was referred to the Budget & Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "St. Peter's Landing & Marina", "body": "The state Seaport Economic Council awarded $2.6 million, with a $720,000 city match required. Councilors asked that water utilities, a commercial hoist, low profile floats and safety ladders be considered. A building committee will oversee the work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Compass plan", "body": "The city's housing plan, steered by a 15 member ad hoc committee, moves to more community engagement, including a forum at the library. The city hopes to adopt the plan in June.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Geothermal study at the high school", "body": "The Sustainability Coordinator said the $100,000 prize can help win grants for the next phase of a geothermal study at the high school, which could serve Emerson Avenue and Pathways if test drilling shows it is feasible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Good Harbor Beach salt marsh", "body": "City officials met with the Friends of Good Harbor Beach about a Good Harbor Beach Conservancy, which hopes to use $5 million in settlement money for salt marsh restoration.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "affordable homeownership; Habitat for Humanity project", "body": "No one spoke during open public comment. At the hearing on the 47 Washington Street project, several residents and housing advocates spoke in support, written letters were in favor, and no one spoke against it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Budget gap briefing", "body": "The CFO presented a three year trend of revenue and spending showing a budget gap. Departments presented budgets in February this year. The final budget comes in May. Unreserved free cash will cover this year's snow and ice deficit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Free cash total", "body": "Certified general fund free cash totaled $4,112,161 and was split by the city's Capital Plan Funding and Free Cash Distribution Policy, which now includes OPEB, special education and affordable housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Development Director", "when": null, "title": "Housing needs assessment", "body": "About 8% of the city's housing is subsidized, below the state's 10% goal, which leaves the city open to Chapter 40B projects. About 8% of units are seasonal. HUD counts Gloucester in the Boston metro area, raising income limits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Planning Director", "when": null, "title": "Marina repair plan", "body": "GZA GeoEnvironmental assessed St. Peter's Landing, and the superstructure was found in need of repair. The director showed current conditions, proposed fixes, the grant award letter, budget and timeline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 31", "title": "Special state election", "body": "Voters go to the polls for the Fifth Essex District state representative special election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 24", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "The council resumes the public hearing on the demolition delay ordinance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 14", "title": "Flagpole zoning hearing", "body": "The council resumes the hearing on the flagpole definition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May", "title": "Final city budget", "body": "The administration will present the final budget to the council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June", "title": "Housing Compass adoption", "body": "More community engagement, then the council is expected to vote on adopting the plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-10", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 5", "title": "Fiesta paperwork due", "body": "The St. Peter's Fiesta Committee must file insurance and a site plan with the City Clerk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Removing two red oaks at 40 Lincoln Street", "body": "Two red oaks will come down for new building and piping at the Lincoln Street well for the PFAS project. The town will plant five pin oaks and 27 white cedars.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Transgender Day of Visibility", "body": "The board proclaimed March 31 as Transgender Day of Visibility and voted to fly the transgender flag on the commemorative flagpole that day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation projects for FY2027", "body": "The board supported the committee's FY2027 plan for $612,921: $49,100 for open space and recreation, $100,000 for community housing and $420,100 for historic preservation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit on Highland Avenue", "body": "National Grid may install about 200 feet of underground conduit on Highland Avenue. A police detail will be required, and residents will be told on social media when work starts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Little League banners at Sweeney Park", "body": "The board approved Manchester Essex Little League banners at Sweeney Park. One member recused for a possible conflict of interest.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved March 2 minutes, a seasonal alcohol license for Manchester Bath and Tennis Club, the PMC Kids Ride on May 31 and the Half Marathon by the Sea on Sept. 13.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy changes coming", "body": "A working group recommended changes for after Town Meeting, including dropping the heritage tree label for now because it is hard to enforce on private property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash fees may change", "body": "Automated trash pickup adds $280,000 in cost, and uniform barrels will cut the town's $300,000 yearly bag revenue, a $580,000 swing that will require talks on future fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Major capital projects", "body": "Estimates include $16.5 million for the Lincoln Street well and PFAS work, $4.1 million for Tappan Street, $5.0 million for the Central Street culvert, $1.9 million for dredging and $2.0 million for the Rotunda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior and community center", "body": "The board agreed to add $350,000 from recreation revolving funds for design work, depending on completing the purchase of the Masonic building. Talks with the Masons are moving toward a closing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School vote", "body": "The board discussed a Nov. 16 Special Town Meeting so Manchester and Essex can vote on the regional school project at the same time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Union Street projects", "body": "The Planning Board approved the 22 Union Street cargo building project, which goes next to the Historic Commission. The Historic District Commission gave final approval to a three-townhouse project on Union Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Highland Avenue construction access; Lincoln Street tree removal; transgender flag request", "body": "At hearings, a neighbor asked about access during Highland Avenue work and a local tree group urged saving the large oaks. On the flag, speakers were split: some supported flying it while one said the request skipped the normal process.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "FY27 budget and tax impact", "body": "The budget shows a 2% increase, mainly because capital exclusions fall to $250,000 from $660,000. For a $1 million home, project costs range from $32 a year for dredging to $315 for PFAS work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Why the oaks cannot be saved", "body": "The new pipes rely on gravity, so directional drilling will not work for the 8-inch iron pipe. Crews will try to protect other roots, but the first tree conflicts directly with the new tank.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee", "when": null, "title": "CPA budget", "body": "The committee has $612,921 available for FY27. Its $25,000 in administrative funds go largely unused each year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 30", "title": "Warrant signing meeting", "body": "The board holds a special meeting at 6:30 p.m. to finalize and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant, which has 28 articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 31", "title": "Transgender flag raised", "body": "The flag flies on the commemorative flagpole and the proclamation is presented.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 16", "title": "Special Town Meeting", "body": "A Special Town Meeting is planned for the regional school vote, possibly with short-term rental bylaws and senior center items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-16", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief hiring", "body": "The Town Administrator is posting the police chief position.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor music license for Emerson Inn", "body": "After a public hearing, Emerson Inn by the Sea received an outdoor entertainment license for music on its veranda and patio, for brunch, evening events and four weddings this year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor music license for The Hideaway", "body": "The Hideaway at Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge may play background music until 9:15 p.m., and until 10 p.m. on Illumination Night and the Fourth of July.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Motif #1 Day and beer tent", "body": "The Chamber of Commerce event is set for May 16, 2026, with a May 17 rain date, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., mostly in Harvey Park. The beer tent may run noon to 5 p.m. under police and safety rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0, 2 abstaining", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal liquor license renewals", "body": "The board renewed 2026 seasonal alcohol licenses for Little Sister, Rockport Golf Club, Roy Moore Lobster Company and The Hideaway, subject to full compliance with the town's alcohol rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Longer borrowing terms for three projects", "body": "The board set useful lives of 15 years for elementary school classroom ventilators, 10 years for emergency communications equipment and 20 years for wastewater and sewer work. The default is 5 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special election warrant and police assignments", "body": "The board issued the warrant for the March 31, 2026 Special State Election and approved police officers for the polls, letting the chief substitute officers with written notice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New full member for zoning board", "body": "A longtime associate member was appointed a full member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Animal inspector nominated", "body": "The board nominated the town's animal inspector and sent the nomination to the state Department of Agricultural Resources.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business and two contracts", "body": "The consent agenda included prior minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog donations, a geotechnical survey contract for the Housing Trust's Main Street property and a design and permitting contract for dredging Old Harbor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street affordable housing site", "body": "The board approved a geotechnical survey contract for the Housing Trust's Main Street property. The Town Administrator said it is only a study, and questions about the water shed protection district do not affect it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Harbor dredging", "body": "A contract for design and permitting of an Old Harbor dredge was approved on the consent agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "LED streetlights", "body": "The town will contract with National Grid for LED lights. A library session discussed keeping warmer 2200 to 2700K lights rather than very bright ones.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "immigrant protections; Main Street housing site; town report contents; outdoor lighting bylaw", "body": "One resident asked the board to put in writing protections for immigrants, as other towns have, and the chair offered to meet. Others asked whether the Main Street housing site sits in a water shed protection district, asked that the town report again list Town Counsel cases, and raised lighting at a local inn. A Housing Trust member said abutters are invited to all Trust meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit", "body": "The board and Finance Committee approved $200,000 in free cash for Town Meeting to cover snow and ice costs, and another $200,000 may be needed. Federal aid for the late February blizzard is unlikely because Essex County will probably not hit the threshold.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting preparation", "body": "The Annual Town Meeting warrant is with Town Counsel for final edits. An extra board meeting next Tuesday will be needed to issue it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Special election reminders", "body": "Mail ballots have gone out. March 21 is the last day to register, with a session from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 24 is the last day to request a mail ballot, and in-person absentee voting runs until noon March 30.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Board of Health survey", "body": "A board member said the Board of Health did a health survey at the Millbrook apartments, and residents suggested flu shots and a health fair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 31", "title": "Special State Election", "body": "Voters go to the polls for the special state election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 24", "title": "Extra board meeting", "body": "The board will meet again to issue the Annual Town Meeting warrant once Town Counsel returns it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 11", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Annual Town Meeting is set at Rockport High School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-17", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 16", "title": "Motif #1 Day", "body": "The Chamber event and beer tent take place downtown, with CATA shuttles and a May 17 rain date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant signed", "body": "The board added articles to the warrant, then closed, approved and signed it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2027 budget votes", "body": "The board recommended the FY2027 Water and Sewer Enterprise fund budgets and the FY2027 Wage & Salary Scale, and approved using Cemetery Department interest accounts as revenue for the FY2027 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nonresident boat launch permits raised to 12", "body": "Twelve people applied for nonresident boat launch and parking permits for 2026. The board raised the limit from 10 to 12, so all will get permits and no lottery is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gravel road at 30 Apple Street", "body": "The Board of Public Works may build a gravel road across town land at 30 Apple Street as a second way to reach the transfer station if the Landing Road bridge fails. DPW will check for wetlands first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grant application for inclusionary zoning", "body": "The board authorized signing a state Community One Stop for Growth grant application to help write an inclusionary zoning bylaw, after MAPC could not fund the work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$12,420 firefighter gear grant", "body": "The board ratified a state Department of Fire Services grant of $12,420 for three complete sets of firefighter gear.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2027 town insurance renewal", "body": "The board ratified the town's property, liability and workers' compensation insurance renewal for fiscal year 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters of support and animal inspector", "body": "The board ratified a letter supporting an MAPC grant for battery storage safety training, a letter for a state Coastal Zone Management federal funding request, and the Inspector of Animals nomination for May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point floats license", "body": "The Conomo Point Association may attach ramps and floats to the town's stone piers at Conomo Point for the 2026 season.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day licenses and pavilion rental", "body": "The board approved one-day entertainment and wine and malt licenses for Riversbend and Essex County Greenbelt events in May and June, a student shellfish license and a June 6 Centennial Grove Pavilion rental.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Part-time DPW Specialist job description", "body": "The board approved the job description for a part-time DPW clerk, called DPW Specialist, amended to mention other software.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $1,161,834.88 and the March 9, 2026 minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary zoning bylaw in the works", "body": "The Planning Board and Affordable Housing Trust are developing a bylaw on affordable housing in new development. The Town Planner will work with MAPC on a state grant application.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Half-staff flag policy", "body": "The board asked the Town Administrator to gather other towns' policies on lowering the flag to half-staff on town flagpoles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester secondary treatment costs", "body": "Essex must help pay for Gloucester's Secondary Sewage Treatment Project. The board wants a public forum after the May 11 town election and asked for sewer area data in case a betterment is used.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Facility roof", "body": "Roof panels under the shingles keep buckling and several shingles blew off in a storm. A 2024 bid drew no bidders. A roofing consultant will look again; panels may need replacing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School borrowing", "body": "The school district's financial adviser suggests starting with short-term notes because long-term bond rates are high. The board asked the district to watch the bond market and switch to bonds when rates fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grown Ups 3 filming", "body": "The board is considering a location agreement for several days of movie filming at Centennial Grove in July. The film company may pay a fee and make donations to the YMCA and town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown visioning session", "body": "The Chamber's March 24 downtown visioning session was postponed. Town and Chamber leaders will meet to pick new dates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "FY2027 budget", "body": "Two overrides will be sought: one for the Manchester Essex Regional School District and one for the town operating budget. The committee supported the school committee's efforts to keep the school assessment low.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Nonresident boat permits", "body": "Twelve people applied for 2026. Last year the board allowed up to 10 permits by lottery, but only eight people received permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for March 7 to March 20", "body": "Covered the secondary treatment forum, the Apple Street road, the Public Safety Facility roof, the downtown visioning session, school borrowing and the inclusionary zoning grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "March 24", "title": "School design session", "body": "Essex Elementary School design update and public feedback session at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 13", "title": "Movie filming update", "body": "The Town Administrator meets the film company at Centennial Grove and will report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 30", "title": "Downtown visioning planning meeting", "body": "Town officials and Chamber leaders meet at 7:30 a.m. at Town Hall to set new dates and goals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer forum dates", "body": "The Town Administrator will propose dates after the May 11 town election to the Board of Public Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-03-23", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-03-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Roof review", "body": "The Town Administrator will ask a roofing consultant to inspect the Public Safety Facility roof.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-03-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 1 to 7", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stillington Drive will not become a public way", "body": "Residents petitioned the city to accept the private road to Ravenswood Park as a public way. The Mayor and the DPW director recommended against it, and the council voted it down.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No parking on part of Hesperus Avenue", "body": "Parking is now banned and cars can be towed on both sides of Hesperus Avenue, starting 919 feet from Mussel Point Road for 3,078 feet south. It responds to Hammond Castle visitor parking.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Resident sticker parking on Castle Hill Road", "body": "Castle Hill Road is now resident sticker parking only for its entire length, year round, to address parking by Hammond Castle visitors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police unit visitor parking on School Street", "body": "A 70 foot stretch of School Street near Middle Street is set aside for Community Impact Unit visitors from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays. The rule ends when Middle Street construction is done.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free cash for two special elections", "body": "Four transfers from free cash pay for the two Fifth Essex District state representative special elections: $4,000 for overtime, $18,000 for police details, $400 for building rentals and $32,600 for poll workers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Opioid recovery grant of $150,000", "body": "The Board of Health may apply for and accept a $150,000 state grant for recovery services in Gloucester, Rockport and Ipswich, running March 1, 2026 through Jan. 31, 2027. The $150,000 match comes from opioid settlement funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter backing rodenticide limits", "body": "The council will send a letter to state Sen. Bruce Tarr supporting H965/S2721, a bill to restrict rat poisons statewide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters asking for strong local aid", "body": "The council will send letters to the Legislature's Ways and Means Committee and Sen. Bruce Tarr asking for strong local aid and opposing RMV marking changes in the FY27 state budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "2 to 6", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown grant not sent back to Mayor", "body": "A motion to send a $24,000 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative grant back to the Mayor's Office failed. The grant went to the Budget and Finance Committee instead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax title collection fund sent to committee", "body": "A proposal to set up a Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund went to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and must be advertised for a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Leonard Street parking ban withdrawn", "body": "A proposal to ban parking on both sides of Leonard Street between Cambridge Avenue and River Road was withdrawn without prejudice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda and committee report, confirmed a new Human Rights Commission member, and accepted donations of $210 for the Archives Committee and $550 for Veteran Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New parking rules near Hammond Castle", "body": "Hesperus Avenue gets a no parking and tow zone, and Castle Hill Road becomes resident sticker parking only, after neighbors reported years of crowding from museum visitors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Temporary School Street parking rule", "body": "Community Impact Unit visitor spaces on School Street replace Middle Street parking during construction and expire when that work ends.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund proposed", "body": "A new revolving fund for tax title collections was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee for a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance still pending", "body": "A proposed new Demolition Delay article in the city building code was opened and continued to April 14.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police chief search under way", "body": "The city hired MGT Impact Solutions to help pick a new police chief after the former chief retired in January. A screening committee of staff and five residents will send three finalists to the Mayor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice spending limit", "body": "A request to raise the snow and ice budget spending limit to $6,800,000 went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beeman and Plum Cove school projects", "body": "The superintendent asked to submit Statements of Interest for Beeman and Plum Cove schools to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The request went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Blackburn cell tower lease", "body": "Recommendations on lease terms for the Blackburn cell tower went to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Compass", "body": "A councilor reported about 100 people attended the Housing Compass discussion at the library.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hammond Castle parking; Stillington Drive and Ravenswood Park access; I4C2 redevelopment", "body": "Neighbors of Hammond Castle backed the parking limits, citing crowded roads, trash and no sidewalks. Several residents urged the city to accept Stillington Drive as a public way to protect access to Ravenswood Park, and one resident opposed it. One speaker offered ideas for the vacant I4C2 site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Police chief selection process", "body": "Consultant MGT Impact Solutions will work with a screening committee that includes the general counsel, human resources director, fire chief and five residents. They will give the Mayor three candidates, to be reported to the council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Assistant General Counsel", "when": null, "title": "Legal review of Stillington Drive", "body": "The city's book of accepted streets has no record of Stillington Drive being laid out as a public way. Memos from the Mayor and DPW director recommended denying the petition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Council", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice overspending", "body": "During debate, a councilor said the city was $6 million over budget on snow and ice and faces a budget deficit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 14", "title": "Sargent Street special permit hearing", "body": "Hearing on converting a two-family building into six units continues at the City Council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 14", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "Public hearing on the proposed Demolition Delay ordinance continues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown grant review", "body": "The Budget and Finance Committee will review the $24,000 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax title fund hearing", "body": "The Ordinances and Administration Committee will take up the revolving fund after a public hearing is advertised.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City auditor and clerk elections", "body": "Council orders to elect the City Auditor and City Clerk for April 2026 to April 2028 terms went to committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-03-24", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Power outage alerts", "body": "A councilor asked the Mayor's Office to notify councilors during power outages so they can tell constituents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting warrant signed", "body": "The board approved and signed the warrant for the April 11, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. One article on the senior tax work off program was pulled after town counsel raised concerns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coastal wastewater study contract awarded", "body": "Tetra Tech will study how sewer lines and other wastewater systems near the coast, such as in Dock Square, could be hurt by coastal hazards and what can fix the problem spots.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for tax relief articles", "body": "The board recommended Assessors articles F, G, H and I. One raises an exemption from $500 to $1,000 and lowers the eligibility age from 70 to 65. Others adjust tax deferral and tie an exemption to inflation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Highview Road and Briny Way layout ordered", "body": "The board recommended Article J and ordered the layout of Highview Road and Briny Way so Town Meeting can vote to make them public roads.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for seasonal community articles", "body": "The board recommended Article L, the seasonal community designation, and Article M, a six-month minimum lease for protected ADUs. It took no stance on Article N, the backup if L fails.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for shorter nomination paper deadline", "body": "The board recommended Article K, which would cut the time for registrars to certify nomination signatures from 14 days to 48 hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for ad hoc water article", "body": "The board recommended Article O, the annual ad hoc water article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No stance on citizen resolution", "body": "The board voted to take no stance on Article P, a nonbinding citizen petition resolution.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Prior year bills and trust fund agent", "body": "The board recommended Article II to pay bills from past fiscal years and Article 1 naming the town treasurer as trust fund agent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Music at the Beach concerts", "body": "The board approved the 2026 Music at the Beach summer concert series dates. The police chief raised no issues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gallagher named insurance broker", "body": "Gallagher was designated the town's insurance broker of record so it can seek price quotes for the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, donations to the Fire Department and comfort dog program, and a per diem dispatcher appointment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax exemption changes go to voters", "body": "Town Meeting will consider raising one exemption from $500 to $1,000, lowering its eligibility age from 70 to 65, changing the tax deferral program and tying an exemption to the consumer price index.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seasonal community designation and ADU leases", "body": "If voters adopt the seasonal community designation, protected ADUs would need a six-month minimum lease. If not, the minimum would be 31 days as in state law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nomination paper timing", "body": "A local option law would give the registrars 48 hours instead of 14 days to process signatures before papers go to the town clerk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coastal wastewater vulnerability study", "body": "The DPW and the special projects and grants manager led the effort. Tetra Tech will look at problem points in wastewater systems near the coast.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Highview Road and Briny Way", "body": "The order of layout and plans will be filed with the town clerk with the warrant ahead of a Town Meeting vote on public acceptance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Open Space and Recreation Committee; road acceptances; seasonal community designation", "body": "A resident asked whether the Open Space and Recreation Committee still functions and what the coastal wastewater contract covers; the town administrator said the committee lacks a quorum. Later, a resident opposed accepting the two roads and urged that voters be told the seasonal community designation requires zoning changes within two years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Warrant stabilization deposits", "body": "The warrant asks to put $150,000 into the general stabilization fund, $150,000 into the capital reserve stabilization fund and $100,000 into the OPEB trust fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Budget update", "body": "The FY2027 budget remains status quo while the town waits for the state House budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Moderator and Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting check in", "body": "Voters are urged to arrive early. Six election workers will check people in. The moderator will hold an informal session on warrant articles April 4.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 4", "title": "Moderator open session", "body": "The town moderator will meet informally with residents about warrant articles and procedures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 11", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will act on the warrant, including budgets, tax relief, road acceptances and the seasonal community designation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax work off program", "body": "The Assessors are working with the Council on Aging on another way to handle the pulled article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-24", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "The board met in executive session to discuss strategy on potential litigation and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting and election warrants signed", "body": "The board signed the Annual Town Meeting warrant for April 27, 2026, and the town election warrant for May 19, 2026. Posting both together creates a single voter registration deadline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for the town budget, Article 4", "body": "The board recommended the operating budget, which rises 11% while the overall tax rate rises only 2%, according to the finance presentation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for water treatment borrowing, Article 11", "body": "The board recommended Article 11, which lets the town borrow on its own or through the state's low interest loan program for the PFAS water treatment project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for other capital articles", "body": "The board recommended Articles 12 through 15. Together with Article 11 they total about $29,500,000, covering projects such as dredging, a culvert replacement and Tappan Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for remaining articles", "body": "The board recommended Articles 1 through 3, 5, 7 through 10 and 16 through 25 in separate votes. Article 19 had been voted earlier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center design, Article 6", "body": "The board will make its recommendation at Town Meeting on $350,000 from the recreation revolving account for senior community center design.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No position on Article 26", "body": "The board took no position on a petition article for a study committee, which the Town Administrator said lacks details on membership, appointments, terms and charge.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No position on Articles 27 and 28", "body": "The board voted to take no position on Articles 27 and 28. It will make a recommendation on Article 29 at Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session on real estate", "body": "The board met in executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Interim principal assessor", "body": "The board approved hiring an interim principal assessor after the previous assessor took another job, so the town can keep signing required documents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS water treatment", "body": "Bids are due about two weeks before Town Meeting. A legal settlement of $800,000 to $1,000,000 will go toward the project before borrowing, and the town is seeking federal grants of up to $1,500,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street treatment plant timing", "body": "The plant is not expected to affect the tax rate until Fiscal Year 29, so grants or settlements received before then would shrink the final bond.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Future school building", "body": "Bond counsel assumed an $80,000,000 school with the state paying about one third, leaving the town $53,000,000 to $54,000,000. The tax rate impact would be no more than 1 percent, around Fiscal Year 31 or 32.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior community center design", "body": "A board member asked if the $350,000 article buys only schematic design. The Town Administrator will check with legal counsel whether to say construction or bid documents.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance staff", "when": null, "title": "Why the budget is up 11%", "body": "Health insurance is up 15%, legal costs 35%, state pension costs 11.44% and the new trash contract 73.44%. Cash capital exclusions dropped to $250,000 from $660,000 last year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance staff", "when": null, "title": "Tax impact of capital articles", "body": "For a home assessed at $1,000,000, Articles 11 through 15 together would cost about $178 in Fiscal Year 27, growing to about $500 in Fiscal Year 29 and beyond.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance staff", "when": null, "title": "Future retiree benefit savings", "body": "Once retiree health benefits are fully funded, about $700,000 to $750,000 a year in spending will be freed up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 27", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the budget and capital articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19", "title": "Annual town election", "body": "Town election, which may include debt exclusion ballot questions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-03-30", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Explaining the capital requests", "body": "The Finance Committee plans newspaper articles, in-person talks and a summary showing yearly tax impact so voters see the full context.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-03-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stance on $30,000 snow and ice transfer", "body": "The board voted to take a stance on moving $30,000 from health insurance to snow and ice for the Town Meeting booklet. The minutes do not say whether it recommended the transfer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board adjourned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice costs", "body": "Snow and ice costs total $400,000. About $200,000 would be covered by free cash, as the board already recommended, and the rest by transfers. More transfers may come at Town Meeting itself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Late bill for employee physicals", "body": "A prior year bill of $850 from Quadrant Health Strategies for employee physicals was added to the list because it arrived late.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Finance Committee stances", "body": "The Finance Committee will meet to take its positions on Town Meeting articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-03-31", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-03-31", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting booklet", "body": "The board's latest stances go into the Annual Town Meeting booklet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-03-31/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach chair rentals at Singing Beach", "body": "The Chair Spot LLC may rent beach chairs Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., from June 17 to Sept. 7, 2026. Rentals are $15 a day or $10 a half day, and all gear is removed daily.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mobile sauna at White Beach", "body": "Let's Sauna LLC may use one White Beach parking space for a mobile sauna on April 18, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Forster Flag on town flagpole", "body": "A replica of the Forster Flag, which the Manchester-by-the-Sea Museum says carried the first 13 stripes in America, will fly April 18 to 25 for Patriots Day. The board also signed a proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit on Proctor and Bennett streets", "body": "National Grid may trench about 148 feet on each street to upgrade underground conduit. Bennett Street work is expected to take two days because of ledge, with traffic affected on the west side only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two volunteer board appointments", "body": "The board appointed a resident to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2029, and a resident to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the corrected consent agenda: March 16 minutes, parachuters landing at Coach Field on July 4, licenses for Manchester Bath and Tennis and Beach Bums by the Sea LLC, and an Arbor Day proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy update discussed", "body": "The board discussed the need for updated flag policy guidelines to handle more requests fairly. It treated the Forster Flag as a civic commemorative flag, not an advocacy flag.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Off-season vendor requests", "body": "The town administrator said single-day requests like the sauna are manageable, but more frequent ones would need a broader policy discussion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Energy storage bylaw in the works", "body": "The Planning Board is developing a bylaw for battery energy storage systems.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior and community center", "body": "The town sent a $3 million funding request to Sen. Edward Markey's office for construction. An earlier request through Rep. Seth Moulton's office was not selected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street well", "body": "Sub-bids for the well project came in favorably, with general bids expected the next week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW and public safety buildings", "body": "The Facilities Planning Committee will discuss hiring an owner's project manager for the DPW and public safety buildings project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library ADA bathroom", "body": "The town is preparing a grant application with the library. The Library Board raised concerns about the project being a separate Town Meeting article.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan update", "body": "The Planning Board began the required five-year housing plan update, with public workshops and a final draft expected in about 10 months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bennett Street utility work", "body": "No one spoke during general public comment. During the National Grid hearing, a Bennett Street resident asked about the timing and scope of the work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting preparation", "body": "Town Meeting is in four weeks. Two hybrid public forums are set for the next two Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m., with office hours on the following three Tuesdays. Finance Committee books arrive two weeks before the meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Staffing", "body": "Police are finalizing two hires, the Fire Department is bringing on four hires through a SAFER grant, and the police chief and assessor jobs are posted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "Nearly 500 beach tags have been sold. The pickleball court opening is delayed until panels are reinstalled under warranty. 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One member abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yankee Clipper Inn license, with a condition", "body": "The inn's outdoor entertainment license was approved as submitted, subject to written confirmation from the building inspector that there are no violations, after a resident questioned lighting on its sign.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Acoustic Festival at Millbrook Meadow", "body": "The festival was approved for Aug. 9, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., subject to police, fire, health, DPW and inspectional rules. Music runs noon to 6 p.m., with Old Sloop Hall as a rain site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Retiring sergeant named special police officer", "body": "A retiring police sergeant with more than 31 years of service was appointed special police officer effective April 16, 2026 through June 30, 2026, subject to keeping state POST certification.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two committee appointments", "body": "The board appointed new members to the Millbrook Meadow Committee and the Rights of Way Committee for terms ending June 30, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda covered minutes, position adjustments, comfort dog donations and the purchase and sale of a Long Beach property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Granite Street and Railroad Avenue paving", "body": "The state will pave from the Gloucester line along Granite Street and Railroad Avenue to Five Corners, using municipal paving program money. Work runs Sunday through Thursday nights, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., starting April 12: milling first, then paving the second week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting safety; answering voter questions; sign lighting", "body": "One resident warned that the floor covering at Town Meeting can be a tripping hazard and asked the board to answer voters' questions directly or say when it does not know. A resident had earlier raised the lighting on the Yankee Clipper Inn sign.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Moderator and Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting readiness", "body": "An open mic session covered Town Meeting process and citizen petitions. Voting clickers and check-in workers are ready; voters may use a license to check in faster but it is not required. Food will be for sale in the cafeteria.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing session", "body": "A board member said about 25 people attended a Rockport Affordable Housing Coalition session covering the Housing Trust, a seasonal communities proposal on the Town Meeting warrant and rent stabilization.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting articles", "body": "Board stances on Annual Town Meeting articles were unchanged from the prior week's special meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 11", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters meet Saturday, including a vote on seasonal communities. Officials urged people to arrive early.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 12", "title": "Night paving begins", "body": "The state contractor starts milling on Granite Street and Railroad Avenue, with police details and signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Building inspector letter", "body": "The Yankee Clipper Inn license depends on written word from the building inspector that there are no violations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-07", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-07", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 9", "title": "Acoustic Festival", "body": "The festival takes place at Millbrook Meadow.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-07/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Endorsing the two override articles", "body": "The board endorsed the two override articles on the May 4, 2026, Annual Town Meeting warrant. The chairman voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Moving recycled asphalt to 30 Apple Street", "body": "Recycled asphalt from Centennial Grove may be used to top a new DPW road at 30 Apple Street, but only after the Annual Town Meeting. One selectman voted against the first motion and abstained on the amended one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan revisions", "body": "The board approved state-suggested revisions to the Essex Housing Production Plan and signed a submission letter so the final version can go to the state.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional IT agreement extended", "body": "The board extended the North Shore Regional IT Collaborative agreement for six months, through June 30, 2026, while a longer agreement is drafted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting FAQ for the website", "body": "A list of frequently asked questions about Town Meeting motions will be added to the town website after the chairman reviews it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Business licenses and permits", "body": "Licenses included a common victualler license for Down River Ice Cream, one-day wine and malt licenses for Woodman's on May 10, 23 and 24, and fuel storage permits for three Main Street businesses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters of support ratified", "body": "The board backed Congressman Moulton's effort to get federal money to finish dredging the Essex River, a TownGreen climate hub grant and an Ipswich River Watershed Association grant application.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fundraiser and town property uses", "body": "The board approved a whiffle ball fundraiser at the Field of Dreams with the fee waived, a hay harvest at 30 Apple Street and three Centennial Grove pavilion rentals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Event parking behind tennis courts", "body": "The board declined a request to use the dirt area behind the Memorial Park tennis courts for private event parking June 13, citing congestion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $139,581.89, March 23 minutes, a policing agreement typo fix, a welcome letter for new members and ratified a parking lot closure and a building permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" 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The board was interested and will continue the talk next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag half-staff policy", "body": "The board reviewed other towns' policies. The Town Administrator will draft an Essex policy for review at the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Memorial Park tennis courts", "body": "The Board of Public Works said only a concrete slab design was acceptable, but it would cost over $1 million. Selectmen agreed no more money should be spent on the project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grown Ups 3 filming at Centennial Grove", "body": "The town is working on a location agreement for filming from about June 8 to Sept. 8, 2026, and on moving the YMCA's Camp Dory program. Filming must work around a June 13 wedding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "The Preserve at Essex", "body": "The Planning Board will require the developer of this open space housing proposal to post a bond. Town Counsel will review a letter from the developer's attorney, but no separate legal memo will be ordered.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewage treatment repayment", "body": "The Town Administrator will lead a forum on repaying Essex's share of Gloucester's secondary sewage treatment project on May 13 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "The Preserve at Essex developer; recycled asphalt at 30 Apple Street", "body": "Speakers urged a careful background check and a bond for the developer of The Preserve at Essex. Another raised strong concern about moving recycled asphalt from the DPW to 30 Apple Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Recycled asphalt safety", "body": "State environmental officials said recycled asphalt is not considered hazardous outside the Zone I area around public wells. The plan keeps it at least 100 feet from wetlands and 200 feet from a river.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "School override request", "body": "The regional school superintendent asked if selectmen would join the School Committee in a joint statement backing the override at Town Meeting. No action was taken on that request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 15", "title": "Planning Board hearings", "body": "The Planning Board holds a hearing on zoning bylaw proposals and continues its hearing on The Preserve at Essex at Town Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 16", "title": "Elementary school cost update", "body": "A cost update and question session on the Essex Elementary School project at 6 p.m. in the school cafeteria and on Zoom.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 27", "title": "Shellfish, flag policy and film deal", "body": "The board takes up the shellfish permit limit, a draft flag policy and a possible location agreement for the film at its next meeting at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 4", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the budget and the two override articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13", "title": "Sewer repayment forum", "body": "Town Administrator leads a forum on the Gloucester sewage treatment repayment at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Public Works seat", "body": "The Town Administrator will ask the Town Moderator for more candidates for a Board of Public Works seat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School building requests for Beeman and Plum Cove", "body": "The council authorized the superintendent to send Statements of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority for Beeman and Plum Cove elementary schools. This is the first step and does not commit the city to any funding. One councilor was absent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Six-unit housing permit on Sargent Street", "body": "A special permit lets an existing two-family building on Sargent Street become six apartments. At least one unit must stay affordable forever, and a retaining wall must be built along the eastern property line by the parking area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chief administrative officer and arts committee member", "body": "Kelly Dolan was appointed chief administrative officer for a two-year term ending Feb. 14, 2028. A new member was also appointed to the Committee for the Arts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City auditor and city clerk elected", "body": "The council elected Kenny Costa as city auditor, 9 to 0, and Grace Poirier as city clerk, 8 to 0 with one absent. Both terms run from April 2026 to April 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown grant to study Stage Fort shuttle", "body": "The city accepted a $30,000 Massachusetts Downtown Initiative grant to evaluate the Stage Fort shuttle bus route. Councilors said $6,000 had already been spent. No local match is required.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Blackburn cell tower lease with Verizon", "body": "Verizon will pay $2,500 a month, with a 15% increase every five years. The first five-year term runs March 1, 2028, to Feb. 28, 2033, with four more five-year terms possible. Staff said newer technology made the site less valuable.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid underground work on Atlantic Road", "body": "National Grid and Verizon may install underground conduit for about 200 feet on Atlantic Road, with conditions on notice, digging season, trench patching and paving.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "7 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay ordinance hearing continued", "body": "The public hearing on a proposed demolition delay rule for older historic homes stays open and continues to May 26. Councilors asked for a list of affected properties before any vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Written decisions for two housing permits", "body": "The council adopted written decisions for Essex County Habitat for Humanity to turn an office building on Washington Street into three homes, and for a 10-unit project on Friend Street and Taylor Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters to senators on federal funding", "body": "The council will send letters to Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey backing Cape Ann regional emergency planning funding and an FY2027 federal funding request for a Gloucester Fire Department headquarters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the consent agenda and Budget and Finance report, a $1,275 transfer for election custodians, $5,785.01 in senior center donations, and a $5,000 prior year planning invoice. Sent Ward 4 polling place consolidation to committee and the School Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay for historic homes", "body": "A proposed ordinance would pause demolition of some homes built before 1900 so the Historical Commission can review them. Supporters cited a 12-month delay. The hearing continues May 26.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown parking meter limits", "body": "A councilor's order to change some parking meter zones from 1 hour to 4 hours was sent to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Overnight truck parking in Washington Square", "body": "A proposal to ban truck and commercial vehicle parking in Washington Square from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. was sent to committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permit and fee changes", "body": "The shellfish constable's proposed changes to shellfish permit rules and fees were sent to the Ordinances and Administration and Budget and Finance committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Taxi fares and vehicle for hire rules", "body": "A request from Gloucester Taxi and Livery Service for a fare increase and a change to the city's vehicles for hire ordinance was sent to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ward 4 polling places", "body": "The city clerk's request to combine Ward 4 polling places was sent to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and the School Committee, since it could affect schools.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beeman and Plum Cove schools", "body": "The superintendent said the state process takes at least 10 years before construction. A feasibility study would need city money in about two and a half years, and a construction funding decision would not come until 2030.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Elementary school consolidation plan", "body": "The School Committee plans to go from five elementary schools to three. Officials said a new building could fit on the Beeman property while classes continue in both old buildings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer treatment plant debt", "body": "Councilors noted the city will carry $206 million in debt for the sewage treatment plant starting in March 2028. Another councilor said school and sewer funding come from separate streams.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street mixed-use project", "body": "The hearing on a plan for 40 apartments plus shop or restaurant space at 150 Main Street was opened and continued to April 28.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Stage Fort Park parking rates; City website alerts; Senior tax work-off program; Highway litter; Demolition delay ordinance; Sargent Street housing", "body": "Several speakers asked the city to lower the nonresident parking rate at Stage Fort Park, saying it hurts events. Others raised broken website alerts, lost parking near a business, driveway safety, a senior tax work-off program and highway litter. Most hearing speakers backed the demolition delay; one opposed it, citing notice and scope.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "First 100 days", "body": "The mayor named three goals: transparency, better school results and more housing. He said he would present a balanced budget on May 5, 2026, and that department heads were asked for level service budgets because inflation outpaced revenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School Superintendent", "when": null, "title": "State school building process", "body": "For East Veterans School, the state is paying $36 million and the city $32 million over time. Beeman and Plum Cove principals described crowded rooms shared by several teachers and libraries on stages.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Gloucester Youth Leadership Council", "when": null, "title": "Youth vaping and nicotine", "body": "Students presented research on nicotine and tobacco use among young people, including a generational ban idea. Councilors asked the group to work with the Health Department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Historical Commission", "when": null, "title": "Case for demolition delay", "body": "Commission members said 34 buildings on the National Register are not protected and that demolished historic homes were mostly replaced by single family homes. They estimated about one home a year would be affected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 28", "title": "Main Street project hearing", "body": "The council continues the hearing on the 40-unit Main Street project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 5", "title": "Mayor's budget", "body": "The mayor presents his balanced budget to the council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 26", "title": "Demolition delay hearing", "body": "The council resumes the hearing. Councilors want a list of affected properties first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 23", "title": "Flagpole zoning definition", "body": "A hearing on a zoning change defining flagpoles was continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 17", "title": "School building forms", "body": "The superintendent submits the Statements of Interest dated April 17 to the state.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Interim trustees for Senior Center building", "body": "Select Board member Brian Sollosy and Town Administrator Tony Barletta were named trustees of the Senior/Community Center and Masonic Hall condominium for no more than nine months, after the property deed was recorded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Little League and Softball parade May 2", "body": "As part of the consent agenda, the board approved the Manchester/Essex Little League/Softball Parade on May 2, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board adjourned at 8:50 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trustee nomination policy coming", "body": "The chair directed that a board policy on choosing trustees be developed. Ideas raised include avoiding conflicts of interest and requiring condominium trustee experience or training.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting money articles", "body": "The warrant includes a Proposition 2 1/2 override, a library Proposition 2 1/2 article, OPEB funding, a culvert, dredging, the Rotunda, Tavern Street, snow and ice, and water capital debt articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting zoning articles", "body": "Planning Board zoning articles include downtown zoning, senior housing and inns, plus articles on accessory dwelling units and a driveway bylaw. Backup amendments are ready if downtown zoning fails.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small land sale needs two-thirds vote", "body": "Because no past vote set custody of a roughly 914 square foot parcel, the sale motion will also transfer custody to the Select Board, which needs a two-thirds vote. Its assessed value is about $900.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior/Community Center design money", "body": "Article 6 seeks $350,000 from the Parks and Recreation revolving fund for full design and construction documents, aiming for 75% design by October. Total cost now nears $7 million, up from early talk of $2 million to $3 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center fundraising", "body": "The fundraising lead said major donors are waiting on the Town Meeting vote. Commitment letters are being set up through the Essex County Community Foundation, with a clearer target expected by October or November.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional school building project", "body": "The school project got a preliminary state score of 91. The state reimbursement share is at most 30%, and community spaces do not count. A November special town meeting is possible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public safety and DPW facilities", "body": "The Facilities Planning Committee is drafting a request for an owner's project manager for DPW, police and fire buildings. Leaving the DPW where it is was taken off the table.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor dredging permits", "body": "The Harbor Advisory Committee expects the Army Corps of Engineers permit and dredging permit to arrive soon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree City USA; Arbor Day flag", "body": "A representative of Friends of Manchester Trees announced the town's 34th straight Tree City USA designation and asked that an Arbor Day flag fly at Town Hall. The board agreed to fly it for the day on Friday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice costs far over budget", "body": "The town budgeted $145,000 after a five-year average of $135,478, but had 23 storms. Hired equipment cost about $166,000 against $25,000, and salaries about $72,000 against $32,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street Well bids", "body": "Waterline Industries bid about $11.3 million, or $11.4 million for the state loan version. WES Construction bid about $11.8 million and $12.2 million. With $3.5 million to $4 million more for treatment, the total is about $15.5 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "State loan versus local borrowing", "body": "The state revolving fund loan costs about $100,000 more on the low bid but offers about 2.5% to 3.5% interest versus 3.5% to 4.5% locally, and may forgive some debt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Hiring police chief and assessor", "body": "Four police chief candidates submitted written answers, and interviews are set for April 30. The assessor job has been posted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Sidewalk plowing problems", "body": "Both sidewalk plows were out of service for long stretches. A board member said the north side of Lower Pine Street is often plowed last despite heavy foot traffic. Routing will be revisited before next winter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 23", "title": "Joint meeting with Finance Committee", "body": "The Town Administrator will bring written answers on the Senior Center article and a draft architect scope of work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 24", "title": "Arbor Day flag raised", "body": "The Arbor Day flag will replace the current flag at Town Hall for the day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 30", "title": "Police chief interviews", "body": "Candidates for police chief will be interviewed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two-night Town Meeting", "body": "Financial articles go first, with zoning articles likely on the second night. The chair will confirm whether the library wants its article moved earlier.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Volunteer and Employee of the Year", "body": "The Town Administrator will open nominations for about three weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Fall", "title": "Sidewalk snow clearing", "body": "The board will put sidewalk plowing back on its agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sale of town bonds and notes", "body": "The board approved selling $7,905,000 in bonds dated May 7, 2026, to Raymond James & Associates for $8,523,700.07, and $7,335,000 in 3.50 percent notes to Jefferies LLC with a $54,645.75 premium.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor music license for Fleur Cuisine Harborside", "body": "The board granted the restaurant's outdoor entertainment license as submitted after a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Fails 4 to 0 to 0; roll call 1 aye, 3 nay", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Delaying the Fleur Cuisine hearing", "body": "A motion to move the hearing to a later meeting so the owner could answer a neighbor's objections failed, and the board went ahead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor music license for My Place by the Sea", "body": "The license covers Wednesday events from May 20 to Aug. 26, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., plus Illumination Night on Aug. 8, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor dining program for 2026", "body": "The program returns through Oct. 30, 2026, for the three restaurants that take part. Fees are $750, $1,000 or $1,250 for the space of one, two or three parking spaces. No new locations were allowed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental fee money to housing trust", "body": "The board moved the balance of the short-term rental Community Impact Fee account, about $35,000, to the Affordable Housing Trust, which plans to hold it in reserve.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Early in-person voting schedule", "body": "Early voting for the 2026 Annual Town Election will be May 12 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and May 13 and 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Registrars reappointment", "body": "On the Town Clerk's recommendation, the board reappointed a member to the Board of Registrars for a term ending April 15, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Surplus school van and fire gear", "body": "An unsafe 2006 F-350 school van will be scrapped by the DPW. Eight sets of expired fire gear will be donated to a group that reuses such gear in other countries.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, seasonal staff appointments, a Rotary Club reading of the Declaration of Independence in Dock Square and EMS Day on T-Wharf on May 16.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor dining fees set", "body": "Fees for 2026 are $750 for one parking space, $1,000 for two and $1,250 for three, all paid in advance. The board voted not to open the program to more locations this year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town borrowing for projects", "body": "The Finance Director said the bonds cover water and sewer projects approved over recent years, while the notes cover general fund projects at different stages, a little over $15 million in all.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "climate resilience fund; outdoor music noise; abutter notice; outdoor dining on sidewalks; street lights", "body": "Residents asked how much is in the town's climate resilience fund, objected to outdoor music near homes and to how abutters were notified, asked that one weekly music event end earlier and opposed letting outdoor dining use public sidewalks. One speaker shared information on a street light presentation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Finance update after Town Meeting", "body": "All financial articles passed at Town Meeting, and staff are preparing to carry them out, placing capital orders and starting the next budget round. Auditors also visited to gather data.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "New DPW director", "body": "DPW Director Gary LeBlanc's last day was the prior Friday, and Aaron Cilluffo started as director the morning of the meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 12", "title": "Early in-person voting", "body": "Voters may cast ballots early for the Annual Town Election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor dining review", "body": "The Town Administrator will flag the outdoor dining program for discussion at a Select Board work session at the end of the season.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Feb. 26, 2027", "title": "Notes come due", "body": "The $7,335,000 in short-term notes are payable, when the Finance Director will consider long-term bonds depending on project status.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior/Community Center design money cut to $250,000", "body": "Members recommended Article 6 at $250,000 instead of $350,000 from the Parks and Recreation Revolving Fund. The design contract will pause for review at 30% design, set for Aug. 31, 2026, and 75% design, set for Nov. 15, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School debt figure corrected", "body": "The Finance Committee revoked its earlier vote and recommended Article 8 with the corrected regional school debt amount of $2,573,924, replacing $2,590,239, to match the district's updated March budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Motion carried, no tally recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sale of small town parcel", "body": "The Planning Board voted to recommend selling a landlocked parcel of about 900 square feet next to a channel to the neighboring owner. The town will keep an easement for maintenance access.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown zoning and related articles", "body": "Zoning Articles 20 through 25, including Article 20 on downtown zoning, go to Town Meeting. Revised backup motions for Articles 21 and 22 were drafted in case Article 20 fails. The Planning Board met with Town Counsel on the vote threshold.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior/Community Center at former Masonic Lodge", "body": "The town closed on the Elm Street building about 10 days before. Town Meeting approved $1 million in 2024. Estimated cost rose from $2.5 million to $3 million to about $6 million to $7 million at 10% design.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ownership split with the Masons", "body": "The town owns about two-thirds of the building as a condominium unit and the Masons own about one-third. Board members said a side agreement changes the usual cost-sharing terms and had not been fully shared yet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fundraising for the center", "body": "The fundraising team said donors want a closed deal, a reliable cost and united town leadership. It expects anchor commitments and a sense of the fundraising range by October or November 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Moderator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting procedures and vote thresholds", "body": "Articles 11 through 15 need a majority at Town Meeting, then a two-thirds ballot vote on debt and a majority ballot vote on the override. The library article needs two-thirds at Town Meeting. Prior year bills need four-fifths.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Concerns about the center request", "body": "Members raised concerns about the process, missing information and the request's structure. They noted the project never appeared on the five-year or 25-year capital plans, and the town faces close to $200 million in capital needs over 10 to 20 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Engineer and Facilities Manager", "when": null, "title": "Design schedule for the center", "body": "Design from 10% to 30% would run July through August 2026, and 30% to 75% from September through Nov. 15, 2026. A Class 2 cost estimate could be ready by Nov. 15, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Architect's reduced scope", "body": "The architect said the scope could drop by $87,500, to $262,500, if limited to 75% design without construction documents and bidding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 27", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the warrant, with financial articles first and zoning articles possibly on a second night.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 27", "title": "Article 6 motion amount", "body": "The Select Board will use the $250,000 figure in its Town Meeting motion, adjusted by amendment if needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 31", "title": "30% design checkpoint", "body": "An updated cost estimate and joint presentation to the Select Board and Finance Committee before more spending is approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-04-23", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 15", "title": "75% design checkpoint", "body": "A second review point for the center design. No construction documents without further approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-04-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New flag half-staff policy", "body": "Flags will fly at half-staff when declared by the President, the Governor or the Selectmen, and on request when a current employee or a current or former board member dies.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2027 insurance renewals", "body": "The board approved the fiscal 2027 police and fire accident insurance policies and signed the health, dental and vision insurance renewal for FY2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Museum Yacht Rock fundraiser licenses", "body": "Approved one-day entertainment and wine and malt licenses for the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum on Aug. 22, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., if a police officer is present because of a very high tide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Museum opening day fee waived", "body": "Approved and waived the fee for a one-day entertainment license for the museum's opening day on May 20, 2026, with an acoustic performance by Essex Elementary School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Animal Health Inspector reappointed", "body": "The board reappointed the Animal Health Inspector for one year starting May 1, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the weekly warrant of $122,733.96 and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Commercial clam permit limit", "body": "The Shellfish Constable and clammers asked to lower the cap on commercial shellfish permits from 94 to 70 or 60, saying beds are overfished. The board wants a state study first; any change would start next spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Clam permit late fee", "body": "The Shellfish Constable asked whether the late fee for commercial clamming applications could be dropped. It will be taken up May 4.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "River use fee bylaw", "body": "The board kept Article 16 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant, which would add a River Use Fee section to the town bylaws.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Quarterly department meetings", "body": "Department heads favored keeping in-person round tables and adding regular written reports. The Town Administrator will propose a new format in late May.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Road across 30 Apple Street", "body": "After reviewing the public works cost estimate, the board agreed to seek a total of $75,000 at Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Secondary sewer treatment debt forum", "body": "Selectmen, the Finance Committee and the Board of Public Works will hold a joint public meeting on paying back the debt on May 13. It will not be a session to collect public input.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grown Ups 3 filming at Centennial Grove", "body": "Moving Camp Dory during filming is not possible, and the film's schedule may slip to September or October. The board saw no urgency to sign a location agreement now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Museum proposed activities", "body": "The board reviewed eight activities proposed by the Shipbuilding Museum and opposed a program to take residents shellfishing on the clam flats. Talks will continue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "quarterly department meetings", "body": "One speaker supported in-person round table discussions so boards and committees can understand each other's positions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Shellfish Constable", "when": null, "title": "Clam flats", "body": "The cap is 94 commercial permits and 24 have been issued this year. The constable said the beds are overfished and there are now no clams.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting motions", "body": "He handed out updated Annual Town Meeting motions and presenters. The permit limit rule was first added in 2010.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State review of clam beds", "body": "The Town Administrator and Shellfish Constable will ask the Division of Marine Fisheries to study the Essex shellfish area and suggest a permit limit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 4", "title": "Annual Town Meeting", "body": "Voters meet at Essex Elementary School at 6:45 p.m.; Selectmen meet there at 5 p.m. that day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13", "title": "Sewer debt public meeting", "body": "Joint meeting of Selectmen, Finance Committee and Board of Public Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 20", "title": "Citizenship Award", "body": "A selectman will present the Essex Selectmen's Citizenship Award at the regional high school awards night at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "late May", "title": "Quarterly meeting format proposal", "body": "The Town Administrator will propose how quarterly meetings could be restructured.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New tax title revolving fund", "body": "The council added a Tax Title Collection revolving fund so fees from tax title takings can pay outside legal counsel and related costs, starting in fiscal year 2026. Two councilors were absent for all votes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sustainable Purchasing Policy", "body": "The council accepted the updated Gloucester Sustainable Purchasing Policy presented by the Business Office Operations Manager and approved by the Mayor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Board of Health member", "body": "The council appointed a new member to the Board of Health for a term ending Feb. 15, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police detail costs for special elections", "body": "Four transfers repay police for details at polling places: $9,369.66 and $376.25 for the March 3 special state election, and $10,119.12 and $409.81 for the March 31 special state election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Safe After Prom grant", "body": "A $2,000 grant from the Essex District Attorney's Office for safer after prom and graduation activities for the Gloucester High School Class of 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firefighter safety equipment grant", "body": "A $10,893.34 state grant to buy vehicle stabilization struts. The grant runs through June 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Portrait of former mayor", "body": "The council accepted a donated portrait of former Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken with an estimated value of $20,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summer meetings at Rose Baker Center", "body": "Council meetings in July and August will move to the Rose Baker Center for Aging Well because the Kyrouz Auditorium gets very hot in summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "ALS Awareness Month", "body": "The council proclaimed May 2026 as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Awareness Month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking permit renewal withdrawn", "body": "A renewal for an outdoor parking permit at 44 Commercial Street was withdrawn because the current license is good through April 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda as amended, the April 23 Budget and Finance report, $765 in donations to the Council on Aging and $100 to Veteran Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax Title Collection revolving fund", "body": "Tax title costs and revenue will move out of the department's general budget into a separate fund, which the CFO said makes the budget easier to plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sustainable purchasing rules", "body": "The city adopted an updated Sustainable Purchasing Policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { 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Borrowing will be in phases, with grants sought.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "150 Main Street housing proposal", "body": "A special permit hearing for a mixed-use building with 40 residential units and retail or restaurant space at 150 Main Street was opened and continued to the June 9 meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Burnham's Field", "body": "A councilor said a community meeting on Burnham's Field would be held at the field on May 2, and a Green Street Park cleanup on May 3.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "East Gloucester School site open space", "body": "One speaker raised concerns about the open space and recreation area meant to replace the former East Gloucester School site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "CFO", "when": null, "title": "Paying for the treatment plant", "body": "Debt service starts in 2028 and peaks in 2031 at an estimated $10 million a year. 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Three rate scenarios were shown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "CFO", "when": null, "title": "Tax title takings", "body": "There are currently 130 parcels on the tax title list, which the CFO expects to drop to between 70 and 90.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City budget presentation", "body": "The Mayor said the budget would be presented the following week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9", "title": "150 Main Street hearing", "body": "The council will continue the public hearing on the 40-unit mixed-use project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special education reserve request", "body": "The Superintendent's request to use $300,000 from the Special Education Reserve Fund for FY2026 unbudgeted costs goes to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Firefighter equipment grant", "body": "A $45,000 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant goes to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-04-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-04-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Septic waste costs", "body": "The CFO will check with the DPW on costs for septic owners dumping waste at the new treatment plant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-04-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-04-29", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-04-29", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board went into executive session to discuss strategy on litigation and potential litigation. It did not return to open session, and the meeting adjourned at 3:49 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-04-29/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown Essex Visioning Forum", "body": "The chamber wants to sponsor a 1.5 to 2 hour forum in the Town Hall auditorium where residents, business owners and board chairs share ideas to improve downtown. It is tentatively planned for late September or October.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small business survey", "body": "The town may reopen a small business survey the Metropolitan Area Planning Council created in 2019 for the town's Economic Development Plan, linked from the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce", "when": null, "title": "Small Business Week", "body": "The Essex reception will be Wednesday, June 3, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Riversbend on Dodge Street. This year's Essex honoree is the owner of Barn Dog Day Camp.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ask MAPC to review survey", "body": "The town administrator will ask the Metropolitan Area Planning Council to review its 2019 small business survey for reuse.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Summary of town plans", "body": "The town planner will review the Essex Strategic Plan, Economic Development Plan and Placemaking Plan for common themes and present a summary for the forum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 3", "title": "Small Business Week reception", "body": "The chamber will hold the Essex reception at the Riversbend.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-04-30", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-04-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Visioning forum", "body": "The chamber plans to hold the downtown forum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-04-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New manager for Marshview Farm General Store", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved a change of manager on the store's alcohol license. It now goes to the state ABCC for final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "OpenGov software agreement", "body": "The chairman may sign an agreement with OpenGov for work order and asset management software outside a meeting, if Annual Town Meeting approves the funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fuel storage permit renewal", "body": "Superior Plus Energy Services, doing business as Holden Oil, had its gasoline and fuel storage permit renewed for one year, ending April 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $264,586.98 and minutes from its April 13 and April 27, 2026 open meetings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proposed river use fee", "body": "Article 16 on the Annual Town Meeting warrant would add a River Use Fee. Town Counsel helped the Police Chief reword the motion to exempt nonmotorized boats and set an effective date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Limit on commercial shellfish licenses", "body": "The state Division of Marine Fisheries agreed to recommend how many licenses can be issued each year without depleting the flats. The board will take it up after that report.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Late shellfish applications", "body": "The board took no action on changing the rule that lets late applicants apply by paying a late fee, which has been in place since 2017.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town bridge inspections", "body": "A $60,000 legislative earmark is paying Weston & Sampson to assess three bridges. Apple Street is in good repair, Landing Road will likely need work in 1 to 4 years, and Pond Street is still being assessed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer debt", "body": "Gloucester is reconsidering how to finance its secondary sewer treatment project. Essex will hold a public forum only after Gloucester decides, so a suggested May 13 meeting is postponed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grown Ups 3 filming at the Grove", "body": "The production company now wants to film at Centennial Grove in the fall, perhaps September or October. Talks on an agreement will start once it sets a date.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Museum proposals for the river", "body": "The board asked the Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum for more detail on river cleanup, phragmites cutting, piling work, a historic launch path, cultural district recertification and a website. The board wants to review all permit filings first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting money summary", "body": "The Finance Committee approved the monetary summary for Annual Town Meeting, noting two appropriations would be increased on the floor because of late information.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Landing Road bridge cost question", "body": "It is not known whether repairing the Landing Road bridge will be affordable, since town facilities on Landing Road could also be reached by a road across Apple Street property.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Meeting with Gloucester on sewer financing", "body": "The Town Administrator will try to arrange a meeting with Gloucester's mayor and CFO.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 18", "title": "Chebacco Lake boat racks", "body": "Whether to rent rowing craft rack space at the town's Chebacco Lake frontage or ban storage there was postponed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "early June", "title": "Visit from state legislators", "body": "The board will invite Sen. Bruce Tarr and Rep. Dru Tarr to discuss local issues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-04", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove event holders notified", "body": "The Town Administrator will talk with groups that booked the Grove from late August on about possible filming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Verizon underground conduit on Proctor Street", "body": "After a public hearing, the board approved Verizon New England's petition to lay about 248 feet of 4-inch underground conduit on Proctor Street. Standard road opening rules apply.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging board member", "body": "A former member returns to the Council on Aging Board for a term ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority seat on housing trust", "body": "A Housing Authority member will represent that board on the Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027, replacing a member who stepped down.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sponsor sign at Sweeney Park softball field", "body": "The Manchester-Essex Softball Association may attach a year-round sponsor sign, up to 4 feet by 4 feet, to the softball scoreboard. It will face the woods, not the street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the consent agenda: March 30 minutes, a Council on Aging gift, the Adele Quincy Erwin Citizenship Award, and Small Businesspersons of the Year honors for Bravo by the Sea.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy update", "body": "The board agreed to remove heritage tree rules from the draft tree policy, since many such trees are on private land. Any rules for private trees should come as a Town Meeting bylaw. A revised draft returns in June.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trees and building permits", "body": "A working group suggested asking on building permits whether town trees will be affected. The town administrator said state building code limits this, so the idea goes back to the group.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town fee review", "body": "Department heads must review their fees and suggest changes, and list free services that could someday carry a fee. Proposed changes get a one-month public comment period in June and would take effect July 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Volunteer and Employee of the Year", "body": "The award program restarts with nominations due May 29. Going forward the process will start in March so awards can be given at Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cargo building demolition", "body": "Demolition of the Cargo building downtown is expected within the month and may close the road for several days. The town is planning delivery routes and temporary parking for nearby businesses, the church, bank and preschool.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement", "body": "Water meter replacement is about 70% complete.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street well", "body": "Contract work on the Lincoln Street well project is moving forward, depending on the May 19 Proposition 2 1/2 ballot vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Council on Aging and Mason building", "body": "The town is starting design contract work with Olson and Lewis. Trustees of the Mason building property have begun meeting, and quick accessibility fixes at Masonic Hall are a priority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "North Station bridge replacement", "body": "The MBTA's North Station Draw 1 bridge project will grow track capacity from four to six tracks for North Shore trains. Work is expected to start this spring and last several years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown pedestrian safety", "body": "The Downtown Improvement Committee and Bike and Ped Committee are working on safety at Pine, Central and Bridge streets so any Bridge Street work is pedestrian friendly.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Annual Town Meeting recap", "body": "All warrant articles passed over two nights, and most floor amendments failed. He wants fewer handouts and more information in the Finance Committee book ahead of time. A board member noted fewer than 200 residents voted on the second night.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Moderator", "when": null, "title": "Town Meeting suggestions", "body": "The moderator wants to avoid two-night meetings, said remote closed captioning worked well, and asked that long bond motions be posted online early and printed at the meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Hiring and contracts", "body": "Priorities include union and personnel contract talks, hiring a police chief, town assessor and finance clerk, and splitting a position in the assessor's office as Town Meeting approved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Ballot questions and capital planning", "body": "A board member warned that some override articles need two ballot questions and could confuse voters. Staff are checking with legal counsel on what voter education the town can pay for.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19", "title": "Override ballot vote", "body": "Voters decide Proposition 2 1/2 ballot questions, which affect the Lincoln Street well project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 29", "title": "Award nominations due", "body": "Nominations close for Volunteer and Employee of the Year; the board picks winners June 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June", "title": "Revised tree policy", "body": "A board member brings back a revised tree policy draft without heritage tree rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1", "title": "Fee changes", "body": "Proposed fee changes go out for public comment in June and would take effect July 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town administrator review", "body": "The board will hold the town administrator's overdue quarterly review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-04", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-04", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Dredging discussion", "body": "The dredging process item was moved to the board's second meeting in September.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-04/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mayor's FY27 budget received and sent to committee", "body": "The council formally received the mayor's proposed FY27 budget under state law and the city charter and sent it to the Budget & Finance Committee. The council then has 45 days to act.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Proposed FY27 budget", "body": "The mayor said total city revenue is $178,690,650. The goal was a level service budget, but inflation, negotiated raises and health care costs are outpacing the city's ability to raise revenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Limits on city revenue", "body": "The mayor said Proposition 2 1/2 is slowly squeezing the city's ability to fund itself through property taxes. State aid has stayed about the same while local receipts have grown, and one-time money should not be relied on.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "School budget and department goals", "body": "The school budget is one bottom-line number under state law, and the School Committee decides how to spend it. Department heads were asked to submit goals, to be added in the coming months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13", "title": "Public safety and department reviews", "body": "Budget & Finance reviews police, parking, animal control, inspections, library, veterans services and IT at the Harbormaster's Office, 19 Harbor Loop.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 20", "title": "Fire, DPW, water and sewer review", "body": "Budget & Finance reviews fire, emergency management, DPW and the water and sewer funds, including rates, at 19 Harbor Loop.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 2", "title": "School budget review", "body": "The School Department budget is reviewed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9", "title": "Public hearing on the budget", "body": "Residents can comment on the budget at the City Council meeting. Written input for the record can be sent through the City Clerk's Office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-05", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 16", "title": "Final budget vote", "body": "The City Council takes its final vote on the FY27 budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Roy Moore's all-alcohol license", "body": "K&K Inc., doing business as Roy Moore's, may convert its seasonal beer and wine license to all alcohol, subject to inspections, a CORI check, fees and state ABCC approval. One member recused himself.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time police officer", "body": "The board appointed a current department dispatcher and reserve officer as a full-time police officer, effective May 6, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Music On the Town event", "body": "A free day of music on July 11, 2026, at five spots around town, with circus music shows on Millbrook Meadow. The Police Chief will set parking arrangements.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Local election warrant", "body": "The board approved and issued the warrant for the May 19 annual local election. All seats are filled and the ballot is uncontested.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police assignments for election", "body": "The board ratified the police officers assigned to the local election, as state law requires.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board membership policy changes", "body": "Members must answer a renewal inquiry within 30 days or will not be reappointed, and new appointees must be sworn in within 30 days. The change takes effect immediately.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved minutes, a family transfer of the 50 Long Beach lease, gifts of a bench and a tree for Millbrook Meadow and the DPW inventory and supply bid. The board then adjourned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Response and swearing-in deadlines", "body": "Board and committee members now have 30 days to answer reappointment inquiries and 30 days after appointment to be sworn in.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital projects for July 1", "body": "The town is working with departments so their capital projects are ready to move once the new fiscal year starts July 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "state Protect Act for immigrants; downtown reserved parking", "body": "One speaker asked the board to call Sen. Bruce Tarr's office and urge a yes vote on the state Senate's Protect Act for immigrants. Another asked for clarification on reserved parking downtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit", "body": "The deficit was about $400,000. Town Meeting approved $230,000, with $200,000 from free cash and $30,000 from a transfer. The rest will be closed out through year-end transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "May 19 local election", "body": "Registration closes May 8 at 5 p.m., or 11:59 p.m. online. Early in-person voting is May 12, 13 and 14 during business hours. Absentee voting ends May 18 at noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 8", "title": "Voter registration deadline", "body": "Last day to register for the local election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 19", "title": "Annual local election", "body": "Rockport voters elect town officials.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "late May", "title": "Memorial Day", "body": "The board was invited to take part; events begin at 10 a.m. at the Back Beach American Legion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-05", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-05", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 11", "title": "On the Town music event", "body": "Rockport Music's free day of music around town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-05/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$300,000 for special education costs", "body": "The council moved $300,000 from the school special education stabilization fund to pay for FY2026 special education staff and services that were not in the original budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish permit rules changed", "body": "People under 18 cannot get a noncommercial permit but may dig with a permitted adult nearby. Commercial applications are due June 30, with a $100 late fee from July 1 to July 15 and none accepted after.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Taxi fares go up", "body": "The first flag drop rises from $4.50 to $4.75, and each added one-seventh mile rises from $0.50 to $0.75. Waiting time stays $30 per hour. The change takes effect 31 days after the vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Applied Materials building expansion on Dory Road", "body": "Applied Materials got a special permit for a building taller than 35 feet at 35 Dory Road. The three-story addition will hold mechanical systems, a clean room for customer demonstrations and engineering offices.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$45,000 wildfire fuels grant", "body": "The council accepted a $45,000 state grant to improve fire road access, mow and cut down fuel at key spots named in the 2024 Cape Ann Community Wildfire Protection Plan. The grant runs through June 30, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Referred", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beachland Avenue parking permit sent back", "body": "An outdoor parking permit request from Essex by the River, LLC for 2 Beachland Avenue went back to the Planning and Development Committee for more review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Deacon Farm Lane public way petition", "body": "The hearing on making Deacon Farm Lane a public way was opened and continued to June 9.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent grant and donation requests and three summer event street closure requests to committees, and approved prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish ordinance amendment", "body": "Children under 18 may harvest for noncommercial use only under a permitted adult's supervision, and the adult is responsible for their compliance. Commercial permit applicants now face a firm July 15 cutoff and a $100 late fee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Taxi fare ordinance amendment", "body": "Gloucester Taxi asked for higher fares due to rising costs. The 10% senior discount will continue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street parking change proposed", "body": "A proposal to change 15-minute and 30-minute parking spaces in front of 274 and 278 Main Street was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee and Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash collection changes", "body": "The 10-year trash contract ends Sept. 30, 2026, and a new one begins Oct. 1. The city is moving toward automated trucks and toters. The DPW director said a trash enterprise fund should be considered next fiscal year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sawyer Free Library renovation and addition", "body": "The project came in almost $1 million under budget. The city sold a $14 million bond anticipation note. The library plans to repay $1.6 million a year and has raised $1.6 million so far this year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Good Harbor Beach protection", "body": "A councilor said the city received a NOAA grant for technical help protecting Good Harbor Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "47 Washington Street housing", "body": "A $300,000 Affordable Housing Trust award to Habitat for Humanity to buy and develop 47 Washington Street was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "school budget; teacher layoffs; special education", "body": "Several speakers, including teachers, the teachers union leader and parents, urged the council to fully fund the schools at the level the School Committee requested. They raised concerns about layoffs, staff cuts and the effect on students with special needs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Solid waste transition", "body": "The city has negotiated with haulers for 20 months. Overflow bags will not work with automated trucks, but heavy users may pay for an extra toter. The DPW public service division has only 15 workers, too few for in-house trash pickup.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Library Director", "when": null, "title": "Sawyer Free Library update", "body": "The library is focused on eight public service areas and graduated its first computer basics class. No federal or state grants are available for a completed building, so it is seeking family foundations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "CFO", "when": null, "title": "Library borrowing", "body": "A $14 million bond anticipation note was sold, construction came in under budget, and the city will recoup the difference in October.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 13", "title": "Budget review of mayor's proposed budget", "body": "The Budget and Finance Committee will review the mayor's proposed budget at 9 a.m. at the harbormaster's office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 9", "title": "Deacon Farm Lane hearing", "body": "The council will continue the public way hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "May 20", "title": "Nip bottle litter meeting", "body": "Two councilors will meet with local liquor store owners about nip bottle litter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-12", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for an update on the veterans and senior tax rebate program, copies of mayoral letters of support, and presentations from the Good Harbor Conservancy and Northeast Trail Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "July 4 parade, bonfire and bake sale", "body": "The Rockport Firemen's Association may hold a June 20 bake sale at Dock Square and the July 4 parade, stepping off at 6 p.m. and ending with a bonfire at Back Beach, subject to safety details.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parade vendor and sign", "body": "As part of the July 4 approval, Gloucester Novelties will be the only vendor, and a parade sign may be posted at the town entrance from June 13 to July 6, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Far From the Tree farmers market license", "body": "Far From the Tree, LLC may serve alcohol at the Rockport Farmers Market from June 13 to Oct. 11, 2026, subject to alcohol rules and a CORI check.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "1634 Meadery farmers market license", "body": "1634 Meadery may sell mead at the Rockport Farmers Market on market dates, subject to alcohol rules and a CORI check.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cape Ann Animal Aid walk Oct. 4", "body": "Cape Ann Animal Aid may hold a fundraiser dog walk of about two and a half miles through Dogtown on Oct. 4, 2026, starting near the water tower off Summit Avenue, with parking at Evans Field.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old paving machine to be scrapped", "body": "The consent agenda declared the town's Leeboy paving box surplus. It can no longer be repaired, parts are unavailable, and it will be scrapped.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the rest of the consent agenda, then accepted the April 21 minutes after a member noted an error that did not change the outcome, and adjourned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board renewal process begins", "body": "Notices go out next week to members of boards and committees whose terms are up, following the board's new policy on renewals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "board vacancies; Pier Avenue barriers; emergency access", "body": "One resident asked that vacancies on town boards be announced. Another said the concrete barriers for outdoor dining on Pier Avenue make right turns hard for ambulances, fire trucks, tradespeople and neighbors, and suggested moving part of the barrier. The vice chair said he would drive the route and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit shrinking", "body": "The snow and ice deficit is down to just under $75,000. The town expects to cover it with internal transfers within about two weeks and tries to close it out in the current year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Monthly newsletter", "body": "The May edition of the Monthly Motif newsletter launches tomorrow between 4 and 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pier Avenue barrier check", "body": "The vice chair will drive the Pier Avenue route and report back on the barrier concern.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 20", "title": "Firemen's bake sale", "body": "Bake sale at Dock Square and Central Station from 9 a.m. to noon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 4", "title": "July 4 parade", "body": "Parade steps off at 6 p.m. and ends with a bonfire at Back Beach. DPW will add trash and recycling bins at Legion Hall and Back Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-05-12", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-12", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 4", "title": "Animal Aid walk", "body": "Fundraiser walk through Dogtown.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-05-12/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board reorganizes", "body": "The board elected Selectman Ann O. Cameron as chair and reappointed Selectman Peter D. Phippen as clerk.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Commercial shellfish permits capped at 45", "body": "The yearly limit on commercial shellfish permits drops from 94 to 45 to ease harvesting pressure on clams. The state Division of Marine Fisheries had offered only general advice, not a number.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New police cruiser ordered", "body": "The board approved ordering a new police cruiser using money approved at the 2025 Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water tower security cameras", "body": "The board ratified the Town Administrator's signing of a contract with Ockers to install security cameras at the town water tower site.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chair named to Affordable Housing Trust", "body": "Chairman Cameron was appointed to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two Finance Committee members", "body": "The board made two three-year appointments to the Finance Committee, ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small Business Week proclamations", "body": "The board proclaimed June 1 to June 7, 2026 Small Business Week in Essex and named the owner of Barn Dog Daycamp Small Business Person of the Year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community event requests", "body": "The First Congregational Church may use the Centennial Grove Pavilion on Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon with the fee waived. The Essex Elementary PTO may hold its Happy as a Clam Race on Sept. 18 at 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Auction and shellfish permits", "body": "The board approved an auction permit for Aaron Posnik & Co. on June 10 at 99 Main Street and one senior commercial shellfish permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Woodman's one-day wine and malt licenses", "body": "Woodman's Inc. received 11 one-day wine and malt licenses for its Salt Marsh Tent area on dates from May 28 to July 26, 2026. Selectman Lee-Viator left the room for this vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Several votes, see minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $148,552.93 and accepted a resignation from the Conservation Commission, both unanimously. Prior minutes passed 2 to 0, with Selectman Lee-Viator abstaining.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town fee list going to departments", "body": "A spreadsheet of licensing, permit and other town fees will go to departments to check accuracy, planned increases, new fees and fees that could be dropped. The board wants a user-friendly version on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New format for quarterly meetings", "body": "The quarterly meetings of board chairs and department heads will alternate between open-topic sessions and department report sessions, two of each per year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chebacco Lake kayak storage", "body": "The board is weighing whether to offer kayak racks for a fee at the town's Chebacco Lake land off Red Gate Road or post the area against storing private boats. No decision was made.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief committee", "body": "The board agreed on a list of members and will hold a first meeting, likely in June. A seat is being held for someone from the local disabled community. The group will likely not meet again until fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School and state building authority", "body": "The state school building authority asked for a town letter assuring the school property stays available to the district long term. The Town Administrator will review it with Town Counsel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer project", "body": "Discussion of more information from Gloucester on its sewer project was pushed to the next meeting while city officials set a meeting time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipbuilding Museum requests", "body": "The museum asked for a special meeting with the board about its projects. A suggestion that the museum make yearly payments in lieu of taxes will be discussed at that meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Park site visits", "body": "The board will make joint site visits to Memorial Park and the Field of Dreams with the Board of Public Works to look at conditions and future improvements.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for May 2 to May 15", "body": "Covered the quarterly meeting format, the senior tax relief committee, the town fee spreadsheet, clam harvesting pressure and Shipbuilding Museum requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief", "when": null, "title": "Chebacco Lake kayak racks", "body": "The chief will price one or two racks. Each rack holds 10 to 12 kayaks. It is not known whether boats left at Red Gate Road belong to residents or visitors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Joint board follow up", "body": "Many priority items from the February meeting with the Board of Public Works and Finance Committee are done. The three boards will be prompted to meet every six months.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 1", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The board will discuss the Gloucester sewer project and a Board of Public Works appointment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 15", "title": "Fire Captain job description", "body": "Discussion of the new full-time Fire Captain/Fire Prevention Officer job description was postponed until the Fire Department is ready.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 20", "title": "Quarterly chairs and department heads meeting", "body": "The Town Administrator will ask participants for topic requests.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Meeting with state legislators", "body": "Senator Tarr and Representative Tarr may meet with the board on Aug. 10 or Aug. 24; the Town Administrator will ask which they prefer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-05-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town government suggestions", "body": "The board will start discussing a letter with ideas for running town government two meetings from now, when a Form of Government Study Committee may be proposed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lt. Marc McCoy confirmed as police chief", "body": "The board confirmed Lt. Marc McCoy as the next police chief. He will replace Chief Todd Fitzgerald, who is retiring, after a search that drew 11 applicants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Propane storage license for Essex County Club", "body": "Essex County Club at 153 School Street may store 7,240 gallons of propane to heat its pool and paddle courts, subject to fire department conditions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New utility pole on School Street", "body": "National Grid and Verizon may install one jointly owned pole on School Street to bring three-phase power to a church under construction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including April 6 and April 21 minutes, a common victualler license for Nikki's Place and a Pride Month proclamation. The April 23 minutes were held for corrections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town bylaws to be put online", "body": "A Community Compact IT grant will pay General Code to reorganize and digitize the zoning and general bylaws into a searchable website. The work is cleanup only, not major rule changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules need updates", "body": "The town administrator said both the general and zoning bylaws must change to address short-term rentals and suggested meeting with the Planning Board to set a timeline.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay bylaw explored", "body": "The Historic District Commission is exploring a demolition delay bylaw with the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Board members cautioned a broad rule could slow downtown development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Apartments proposed on Gordon College land", "body": "Jefferson Apartment Group pitched about 285 market rate units on about 20 acres on Pine Street under a friendly Chapter 40B. It would need a sewer extension and would bring the town to about 15.5% subsidized housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cargo Building demolition", "body": "School Street will fully close starting Wednesday, May 27, with work from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. The road must reopen by 3 p.m. on the Friday before graduation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street Culvert", "body": "FEMA asked about extending the BRIC grant to December 2027, and the town asked for July 2028. If permits and the extension are set by July, work could happen this winter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS water treatment", "body": "Bids and State Revolving Fund financing are in progress. Staff lean toward the state loan because of large interest savings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Singing Beach Bathhouse", "body": "The project is in early evaluation. Public forums are set for May 28, June 11 and June 25.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No public comments were received on items not on the agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Quarterly goals report", "body": "The Land Use Clerk, Council on Aging director and health team leader jobs were filled. Fire, public works and clerical union talks aim to finish in July. An interim principal assessor is in place.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Police chief transition", "body": "Lt. McCoy's contract should be done within two weeks. He will serve as interim deputy chief until Chief Fitzgerald's last day, July 6 or 7.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Trash collection and finances", "body": "The town will not switch to automated trash collection July 1 and will hold public input first. The state Division of Local Services plans a financial management review in mid June.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "Bylaw digitizing timeline", "body": "The project must be done by October 2027. A draft is expected in December 2026 and a final version in February 2027, before the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "The Board of Health is studying E. coli in Wolf Trap Brook to find a pollution source. The Planning Board approved a sidewalk permit at 121 School Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 1", "title": "Five-year forecast and capital plan", "body": "Staff will give a joint update to the Finance Committee and then the Select Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 1 to 3", "title": "Beach vulnerability public sessions", "body": "Public charrette on the Ocean Street, Black Beach and White Beach vulnerability study.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gordon College project review", "body": "The developer will return to individual town boards and departments for more review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chapel Lane access during demolition", "body": "The town administrator will work with the police chief on nursery school drop off and with the senior center on coffee hour access.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-05-18", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-05-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board retreat", "body": "Annual Select Board retreat to be scheduled by email for June.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-05-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Demolition delay for historic buildings", "body": "The council added a new article to the city code to preserve historically significant buildings. A building the council finds should be preserved can face a nine-month wait before demolition. Several amendments passed 9 to 0 first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariners Medal time limit removed", "body": "The council struck the rule that a heroic act at sea must have happened within six months of notification to qualify for the Mariners Medal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor money for floats and boat repairs", "body": "Two transfers from Waterways Enterprise Fund retained earnings: $25,000 for float repairs at Solomon Jacobs and training for seasonal assistant harbormasters, and $27,100 for boat repairs and related equipment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing award for 47 Washington Street", "body": "The council accepted an award of $300,000 from the Affordable Housing Trust and/or Community Preservation Fund to support Habitat for Humanity buying and developing 47 Washington Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire safety education grants", "body": "Two state grants for fire and life safety education: $7,125.20 for students in Pre-K to 12th grade and $3,028.66 for seniors 65 and older. Both run through Aug. 31, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Local cultural council grant", "body": "A $14,000 state grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to the Gloucester Cultural Council for FY26 local cultural projects, with no required local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Purple Heart Community proclamation", "body": "The council designated Gloucester a Purple Heart Community at the request of the Director of Veteran Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda and accepted $105 in donations to the Archives Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New demolition delay ordinance", "body": "Demolition permits for buildings built in or before 1899 now go to the Historical Commission, which has 30 days to decide if a building is significant. If so, the council holds a hearing and can order a nine-month delay.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Penalties for demolishing without a permit", "body": "Owners who demolish a covered building without a permit face a fine of up to $300 a day, and no building permit for two years on that land, unless the building is faithfully recreated or the commission agrees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariners Medal rules changed", "body": "The six-month time limit for acts of heroism to qualify for the Mariners Medal was removed from the city code.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing policy sent to committee", "body": "A memo from the Fire Chief on the Ambulance Service Billing and Collection Policy was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Solid waste and recycling contract", "body": "A DPW Director memo on the term of the new solid waste and single stream recycling contract was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Preservation restriction for Riggs House", "body": "A request from Historic New England for a preservation restriction on the Riggs House at 27 Vine Street was referred to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "school budget; meeting recordings online; sidewalk repairs; demolition delay ordinance; historic preservation", "body": "During open comment, speakers raised concerns about the school budget and possible loss of teachers and services, trouble searching past meeting recordings on the city website, and sidewalk repairs. At the demolition delay hearing, six speakers supported the ordinance and one opposed it in its current form.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Why the Mariners Medal change matters", "body": "The Mayor said the sinking of the FMV Lilly Jean earlier in the year showed past acts of heroism may have gone unrecognized. He said he would appoint a Mariners Medal Committee if the change passed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Historical Commission", "when": null, "title": "How many old buildings Gloucester has", "body": "A commission member said 15 buildings from the 1600s, 140 from the 1700s and 970 from the 1800s still stand. About one building a year usually comes up for demolition under the criteria.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariners Medal Committee", "body": "The Mayor said he would appoint a committee to weigh possible medal awards.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor funds to stabilization fund", "body": "A request to move $174,143 in FY25 certified retained earnings to the Waterways Stabilization Fund goes to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Applied Materials building height permit", "body": "A special permit request for a building height of 47.9 feet at 11 Dory Road in the Business Park district goes to the Planning and Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-05-26", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-05-26", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Tax Work Off Program", "body": "A councilor asked the Mayor to work the Senior Tax Work Off Program into the budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-05-26/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor license for Toro BBQ Steakhouse", "body": "JKE BBQ Steakhouse LLC, doing business as Toro BBQ Steakhouse at 109 Eastern Avenue, got a new annual all alcohol restaurant license. The state Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission must give final approval.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other Toro BBQ licenses", "body": "The restaurant also got weekday and Sunday entertainment licenses for recorded music, TVs and occasional acoustic music from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., plus a common victualler license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Utility pole work at Centennial Grove", "body": "National Grid may replace poles leading to the Grove Cottage and remove about 20 trees, if the Conservation Commission approves and the large white pines are kept if healthy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School site assurance letter", "body": "The board signed a letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority promising the Essex Elementary School property stays available to the district for 50 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police Classic Car Show", "body": "The annual Essex Police Department Classic Car Show is set for Sept. 13, 2026, 1 to 4 p.m. at Shepard Memorial Park, rain date Sept. 20, with a one-day entertainment license and fee waived.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Climate grant support letter", "body": "The board ratified a letter supporting TownGreen's application to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council's Accelerating Climate Resilience Grant Program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Vacation carryover for police", "body": "The police chief and a sergeant may carry 80 hours of vacation time into fiscal year 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Public Works seat", "body": "The board appointed a new member to a three-year Board of Public Works term ending June 30, 2029, over the incumbent, who had not submitted a resume.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $195,770.64 and minutes from May 18, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town social media", "body": "Board members agreed any town social media will not allow public comments. The town administrator will gather policies from other towns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Master fee chart online", "body": "The town is working with the North Shore IT Collaborative to turn its fee spreadsheet into an easier online dashboard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Remote meeting access for committees", "body": "A request that all committees offer better remote participation was tabled until the July department head meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School project", "body": "The town gave the state school building agency a 50-year assurance on the school property. A copy goes to Manchester.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Movie filming at Centennial Grove", "body": "The company behind Grownups 3 had proposed one day of filming in July, but signaled a major change hours before the meeting. The town administrator is following up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Southern Avenue path idea", "body": "Middle school students presented a class project for a sidewalk or bike trail on Southern Avenue between Essex and Manchester, estimated at about $700,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief committee", "body": "The new ad hoc Senior Citizen Tax Relief Committee holds its first meeting June 10 at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Timely minutes and agendas; Town Facebook page; Centennial Grove trees; New restaurant", "body": "A resident asked that boards post minutes faster and agendas earlier, suggested a town Facebook page and asked the cost of better Finance Committee broadcasts. Another suggested a certified tree warden advise on Centennial Grove tree removal. Neighbors welcomed the new restaurant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Topics for August meeting with legislators", "body": "Ideas include school costs on taxes, the environmental bond bill, help with the Gloucester secondary treatment project, reliance on overrides and Millionaire's Tax revenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "July department head session", "body": "The July round table will focus on development topics.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Legislator topics list", "body": "The town administrator will refine the list of topics for the August meeting with legislators.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Fee chart update", "body": "The town administrator will report back on the online fee dashboard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 10", "title": "Meeting with Shipbuilding Museum", "body": "Selectmen meet with Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum staff at 8 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-01", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conflict of interest check", "body": "The town administrator will review possible conflicts with Town Counsel and the new Board of Public Works member before he takes office.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "John Round elected chair", "body": "In its yearly reorganization, the board elected John Round as chair. He abstained from the vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cathy Bilotta elected vice chair", "body": "The board elected Cathy Bilotta as vice chair.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Newspapers of record named", "body": "The Cricket was named the town's official newspaper, with the Gloucester Daily Times as the alternate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No drought ban for now", "body": "The state declared a Level 3 critical drought for the Northeast, but recent rain fell after that and the town pond is at a normal level. The board took no action and will revisit it in July.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including April 23 and May 4 minutes, a monetary gift for Winthrop Field and a proclamation, and adjourned at 9:27 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher building and electrical permit fees", "body": "The base building permit fee would rise from $6 to $10 per $1,000 of project value and the electrical fee from $3 to $5 per $1,000. The board backed a 30-day comment period before a vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash bag prices going up", "body": "The first increase in seven years would set bags at $15 per roll of 5 small and $20 per roll of 5 large, bringing about $86,000 a year toward a $280,000 rise in the sanitation contract.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health fees on hold", "body": "Proposed Board of Health fee changes will not move forward until that board explains its reasons for the increases and new fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised flag policy, first read", "body": "The draft would always fly the American flag on the commemorative pole above any other flag and leave how long a flag flies to the board. The pole will be rigged for two flags. No vote yet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rules for Zoom failures", "body": "Agendas will now say the meeting continues in person if the online link fails. The Town Administrator will draft a wider policy for all boards, including posting recordings on the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor Management Plan finished", "body": "The Harbor Planning Task Force presented a plan built over about two years with the Urban Harbors Institute at UMass. It sets five goals, from flood protection to the marine economy. The board will review it before formally accepting it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Union Street demolition", "body": "The demolition was expected to finish by Wednesday with little traffic disruption. Required asbestos removal certifications are on file.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street charrette", "body": "The first day of the Ocean Street design workshop drew 30 to 40 people. A final report is expected in July.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "25-year capital plan", "body": "The capital plan has been rebuilt into a 25-year book sorted by category and spending year. It will go to the Select Board and Facilities Planning Committee soon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flood and resilience grants", "body": "The town hired Weston & Sampson to help prepare SEC and BRIC grant applications, with an August deadline expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex school building", "body": "The school department chose a phased construction plan that avoids the need for costly temporary modular classrooms.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mooring permit; Harbor Department", "body": "One resident read a statement saying the harbormaster revoked his longtime mooring permit in April as retaliation for criticizing the Harbor Department, and that no one in town government had defended his right to free speech.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Water supply level", "body": "The town pond is at 28 feet, with full capacity at 30 to 31 feet, which is normal for this time of year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Why fees are rising", "body": "The building fee is the second lowest of 30 or more towns surveyed, where the average is $11.07 per $1,000. The increase would bring about $120,000 a year to pay for a new inspections assistant costing about $70,000 to $75,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Trash contract", "body": "The current trash contract is ending and a proposal from Republic Services is under review. A later discussion will cover switching to automated barrel pickup.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Labor talks and Senior Center study", "body": "Union contract and health insurance talks with employee groups are ongoing. The Senior Center is the next facilities study project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 11", "title": "Award winners announced", "body": "Volunteer and Employee of the Year winners, picked by ranked choice ballot, will be announced at the police chief's retirement party.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Strategic planning meeting", "body": "The board meets at 5 p.m. at the Chowder House. The Town Administrator will send an agenda in advance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July", "title": "Vote on fee increases", "body": "After a 30-day public comment period, the board expects to vote on building, electrical and trash bag fees, with a proposed July 1 start.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July", "title": "Drought review", "body": "The board will look again at drought conditions at its first July meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "September", "title": "Award rules review", "body": "The board will revisit award criteria and the nomination form.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-01", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "First quarter of fiscal 2027", "title": "Senior Center trustee criteria", "body": "The board will set criteria for longer-term trustees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board picks chair and vice chair", "body": "Paul Murphy was elected chair and Donald Southard vice chair, each by a 4 to 1 roll call vote, with Selectperson Brackett voting no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Motion failed, no tally recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Funeral parking exemption with $20 fee", "body": "A motion to exempt funerals and memorial services for up to six spaces, then charge $20 per space after that, failed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free parking spaces for funerals", "body": "The board amended and readopted its Use of Parking Spaces Policy to give funerals and other end-of-life memorial services up to six free spaces. Selectperson Brackett abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Consent agenda", "body": "Included a Thatcher Road water tank cell antenna lease with a higher lease amount, a Water Treatment Plant HVAC contract with Araujo Brothers Plumbing & Heating, a police dispatcher, a parking control officer, summer counselors and minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking lot license at 4 Mt. Pleasant St.", "body": "A 20-space lot may be used for weekend overflow parking at least four times a year, with the Rotary Club renting it as a fundraiser.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day alcohol license for Garden Club", "body": "The Rockport Garden Club may serve donated alcohol at an artist reception June 27 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Rockport Art Association, subject to alcohol rules and a CORI check.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "Transfers cover library and police requests, including meter maintenance fees and a new fingerprint machine, and moving health insurance money to fire and auto insurance lines after policy changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Use of Parking Spaces Policy amended", "body": "Funerals and end-of-life memorial services now get up to six free parking spaces. A board member said other events, such as weddings, should be discussed further.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day alcohol permit rules", "body": "After state ABCC training, staff learned alcohol for one-day permits must come from specific wholesalers or be donated. The town will review its application with Town Counsel before reissuing it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer leak and cross connection grant", "body": "The town applied for a state Community One Stop grant for a $2.75 million project to reduce I&I in sub area 6, the downtown and Atlantic Avenue area, and fix cross connections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rockport Harbor wharf walls", "body": "A second grant application seeks a full evaluation of Rockport Harbor wharf walls and pilings, adding to a $71,000 Community Preservation request.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nonprofit grant help", "body": "Town staff are helping Cape Ann Works seek money to rehab the Blacksmith Shop and the Thacher and Straitsmouth Island Association seek grants to rehab one of the towers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board and committee renewals", "body": "The board will start seeing members who want reappointment at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking fees for funerals and church; Posting town policies; Yankee Clipper Inn lighting; Board agenda setting", "body": "Several residents spoke about street parking fees; some thanked the board for pausing them, while others objected to fees for funerals and church events and asked for exemptions. Speakers also asked that policies be posted online and in print, and one said the board amended the wrong policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Grants and office updates", "body": "Two Community One Stop grant applications were filed, including a $2.75 million sewer project. Year-end transfers are being prepared and the snow and ice account is expected to be fully closed out.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "ABCC training", "body": "Staff took state training on catering licenses and one-day alcohol permits. Alcohol for one-day events must come from listed wholesalers or be donated.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Reappointments", "body": "The board will begin reviewing members seeking reappointment to boards and committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day alcohol application", "body": "Staff will work with Town Counsel before reissuing the one-day alcohol application.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-02", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-02", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "More year-end transfers", "body": "Additional year-end transfers will come to the board at its next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-02/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Length of new trash and recycling contract", "body": "The council approved a trash and single stream recycling contract for five years with two two-year options. State law requires council approval for contracts longer than three years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing policy and fees", "body": "The council approved the Fire Department's billing and collection policy and its fee schedule, effective July 1, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Write-off of unpaid ambulance bills", "body": "The city wrote off $725,495.53 in ambulance bills it cannot collect. A councilor said much of it is owed by people who cannot pay or was denied by insurers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Waterways savings deposit", "body": "Supplemental appropriation 2026-SA-21 moves $174,143 in FY25 waterways retained earnings into the Waterways Stabilization Fund.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Applied Materials building expansion decision", "body": "The council adopted the written special permit decision for Applied Materials to expand its building on Dory Road in the Business Park district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sargent Street housing decision", "body": "The council adopted the written special permit decision to convert a two-family building on Sargent Street into six homes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Corrections to earlier minutes", "body": "The council fixed wording errors in April 22 committee minutes and May 12 council minutes about the Applied Materials permit and a Beachland Avenue parking permit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the consent agenda and accepted $200 in donations for Veterans Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New ambulance fee schedule", "body": "A new Fire Department billing policy and fee schedule takes effect July 1, 2026. The fire chief said it is part of a five-year cycle of billing increases.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible Proposition 2 1/2 override", "body": "The mayor said an override vote was not possible for this budget but his office will start on the FY28 budget now and may ask voters about an override if more money is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY27 city budget", "body": "The council held its public hearing on the mayor's FY27 budget. The mayor said the School Department's budget had already been raised by an extra $300,000 during review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash and recycling contract", "body": "The council's vote lets the city finish negotiating a new trash contract. Several residents raised concerns about higher trash costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street mixed-use project", "body": "The hearing on a plan for 40 apartments plus shop or restaurant space on Main Street was continued to July 14.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Deacon Farm Lane", "body": "A petition for the city to accept Deacon Farm Lane as a public way was continued to July 14.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State paving money", "body": "A request to accept $1,017,200 from the state's FY26 Municipal Paving Program was sent to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School budget cuts; New revenue ideas; Trash removal costs; Public health nurse position; Speeding and crosswalks; Niles Beach access", "body": "Nearly all budget hearing speakers, including students and teachers, asked the council to fully fund the schools. Some suggested new revenue such as higher fines, taxing seasonal homes, higher beach sticker prices or an override. Several worried about higher trash costs. Others raised speeding, crosswalk signs, River Road parking and Niles Beach access.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Budget rules and staffing cuts", "body": "The mayor said five positions were cut from city departments and 24 from the School Department, which has over 500 employees. He said the school cuts were similar in percentage and chosen by the superintendent, whom he asked to reexamine them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "Department cuts and revenue", "body": "The CFO said 8.55 positions were cut on the city side and all Chapter 70 state school aid goes to the schools. Raising the beach sticker fee would bring in only about $100,000 more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School Committee", "when": null, "title": "School staffing losses", "body": "The School Committee vice chair said that if the proposed cuts go through, the schools will have lost 38.2 positions since June 2024. The chair also urged full funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Administrative Officer", "when": null, "title": "Other revenue sources", "body": "Asked to find more money for schools, the CAO said she does not believe there are other revenues but the mayor's office will look again and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 16", "title": "Budget vote", "body": "The council votes on the FY27 city budget at a special meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 10", "title": "School cuts review", "body": "The superintendent was asked to reexamine proposed school staff cuts and update the mayor.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revenue review", "body": "The mayor's office will look again at city revenues and report to the council.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 14", "title": "Main Street and Deacon Farm Lane hearings", "body": "Both public hearings resume at the council meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-09", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-09", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Councilor requests to the mayor", "body": "Councilors asked for a Niles Beach step repair, a tiered trash pricing idea, action on rats at Gloucester Crossing, and more speeding and parking enforcement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-09/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Landing ramp for museum activities", "body": "The board agreed that hand-carrying rowboats in via the Town Landing ramp for cleanup days and green crab trapping counts as educational or scientific use and should be allowed. The museum will notify the Harbormaster and Town Administrator first.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No PILOT from the museum", "body": "The museum director opposed making Payment in Lieu of Taxes to the town, citing the museum's contributions over the years. The board agreed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Phragmites and old town pier cleanup", "body": "The board supports the museum cutting the phragmites between its land and the river and cleaning up the above-water parts of the old town pier, with Conservation Commission permission. A general license is under advisement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River Cultural District", "body": "The state requires all cultural districts to be recertified by 2028, with tougher town requirements. The museum will ask the state whether a minimal town role would qualify.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ships plaque project", "body": "The museum may help with a decorative ships plaque project. The plaques are in the Town Hall basement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Museum license draft", "body": "The Town Administrator and Town Counsel will review the museum's proposed license and create a task-based version for the board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Ships plaque viewing", "body": "The Town Administrator will show selectmen one of the plaques.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cultural district requirements", "body": "The museum will find out what staff, in-kind services and money the town would need to provide for recertification.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term borrowing for water system work", "body": "The board approved $3,829,000 in bond anticipation notes dated June 26, 2026, to pay for water system improvements. The amount is lower than last year thanks to the water meter surcharge.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised flag policy", "body": "The board adopted the amended flag policy as written. Legal counsel advised against part of a resident's suggested change, and the board found existing language on government speech was enough.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 yes, rest of roll call cut off in minutes", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Forster Flag for July 1 to July 5", "body": "The Manchester-By-The-Sea Museum may fly the Forster Flag on the town flagpole from July 1 to July 5, 2026, for the 250th anniversary of American independence. The board will sign a proclamation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Authority vacancy filled", "body": "A resident who received write-in votes in the town election was appointed to the Manchester Housing Authority until the next annual town election on May 18, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 yes, 1 member's vote not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY27 board and committee appointments", "body": "The board reappointed members whose terms end June 30, 2026, and added two new Conservation Commission members early because of a pending Notice of Intent for the School Street development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the consent agenda, including May 18 minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Flag policy", "body": "The revised flag policy was adopted. After the vote, the board directed that the American flag fly above the pride flag for the rest of the month and that both be lowered to half-staff Wednesday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "First combined town fee schedule", "body": "Staff gathered all department fees into one draft schedule. Some fees had not been reviewed in about 10 years. The board asked for the top 10 fees by revenue and by count over five years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health fee changes", "body": "Proposed: a new $230 middle-tier septic permit between the $60 minor and $460 full permits, and a temporary food license rising from $25 to $50. The board let the Board of Health hold a public hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Notary fee", "body": "Notary service is free now. Staff will talk with the town clerk and check other towns before any change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street coastal plan", "body": "Consultants Fuss and O'Neil reviewed June workshops. Most residents favored keeping two-way traffic if possible. The board asked for a near-existing-conditions option and one-way and two-way designs. The final report is due mid to late July.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meters", "body": "About 700 water meters are left to install, and DPW is stepping up outreach. The new meters have already helped find large leaks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School Street walking and biking grant", "body": "The town won a $684,000 Shared Streets grant for School Street and a connection toward Atwater Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior center federal funding", "body": "A federal funding request for the senior center moved to the appropriations committee through Senator Markey's office. A decision is expected by the end of July.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Brick Grant extended", "body": "FEMA and MEMA extended the Brick Grant through Aug. 1, 2028. State permits come next, with a goal of winter construction.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash contract", "body": "Republic Services sent a trash contract that the town is reviewing. The board discussed whether to sign for five years or a shorter term as new vendors enter the area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown brick sidewalk; Ocean Street road access", "body": "The Planning Board chair said a brick sidewalk was put in front of Copper Shed without the usual public process, which she said undercut streetscape grant work, sidewalk standards and a town-funded garden. No action was taken.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Schools and health", "body": "School bus bids drew interest in electric buses, the school audit is delayed and a new audit firm will be hired next year, and the superintendent accepted an extension through the 2027 to 2028 school year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Housing costs and shared health services", "body": "A notable share of residents spend 50% or more of their income on housing. A shared services grant with Gloucester is finishing permit digitization and will focus on social services next.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Demolition research and grants", "body": "The Historic District Commission is studying 240 demolition permits from the past 30 years to judge a possible demolition delay. The Cape Ann Community Foundation gave $1,500 to the Friends of the Council on Aging.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Wastewater plant odors", "body": "Odor complaints at the wastewater plant are tied to wood chip filter material that is near the end of its life and due to be replaced. The board asked DPW for a status update.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Summer season", "body": "Union talks continue. Beach staff are hired, parking enforcement is underway, and the beach now takes credit cards. Fourth of July parade and fireworks planning is underway.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 16", "title": "Community forums", "body": "Senior and community center forum at 10 Church St., 5:30 p.m.; Housing Production Plan forum June 17 at 6:30 p.m.; Singing Beach Bathhouse forum June 25 at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 22", "title": "Select Board retreat", "body": "The board holds its retreat at the Chowder House.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "June 30", "title": "Conservation hearing on School Street", "body": "The Conservation Commission must open its hearing on the School Street development Notice of Intent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 9", "title": "Year-end transfers", "body": "Joint meeting with the Finance Committee on year-end budget transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 20", "title": "Water and sewer rate hearing", "body": "Public hearing on water and sewer rates at the Select Board meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-06-15", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-15", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "end of August", "title": "Ocean Street final report", "body": "Consultants present the final report to the board no later than the end of August.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-06-15/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School Department budget of $55,778,897", "body": "The council approved the FY27 school budget as one bottom-line amount of $55,778,897. One councilor voted no, saying schools needed more money.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City department budgets for FY27", "body": "The council approved each city department's FY27 spending one by one, including $12,631,004 for fire, $7,240,336 for police patrol, $15,424,488 for debt service and $14,326,000 for pensions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "General Fund revenue and overlay", "body": "The council approved FY27 General Fund revenue of $155,788,033 and a $475,000 overlay reserve for abatements and exemptions, leaving $155,313,033 available to spend.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Using reserves to lower the tax levy", "body": "The council used $747,571 in free cash and $1,000,000 from the Capital Projects Stabilization Fund to reduce the FY27 tax levy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water budget and new water rate", "body": "The water rate rises to $13.00 per thousand gallons, up $1.10 or 9.2%, effective July 1, 2026, retroactive to April 1. Water spending is $9,443,777, with $150,000 from reserves to steady fees. One councilor recused.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer budget and new sewer rate", "body": "The sewer rate rises to $22.01 per thousand gallons, up $2.12 or 10.7%, effective July 1, 2026, retroactive to April 1. Sewer spending is $12,030,991, with $300,000 from reserves to steady fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 1 to 8", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Reopening the sewer budget vote", "body": "A motion to rescind the sewer budget vote, so a councilor could propose shifting North Gloucester grinder and step tank repair costs onto the property owners who use them, failed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation Act budget", "body": "The council approved $1,068,000 in Community Preservation Fund revenue and spending, including $106,800 each for open space, community housing and historic preservation reserves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Talbot Rink and Waterways budgets", "body": "Talbot Rink spending is $396,387, using $26,387 from reserves. Waterways spending is $738,462, using $58,150 from reserves. Both reserve uses are meant to steady user fees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revolving funds and school food service", "body": "The council set FY27 spending limits for city and school revolving funds, created a $100,000 Tax Title Collection Revolving Fund and approved $2,000,000 for the school food service program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer rates go up", "body": "Water rises from $11.90 to $13.00 per thousand gallons and sewer from $19.89 to $22.01, both effective July 1, 2026, retroactive to April 1, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Proposal on North Gloucester sewer tank costs", "body": "A councilor proposed making North Gloucester property owners pay for repairs to their grinder and step tank systems instead of all sewer ratepayers. It was not adopted; the Budget & Finance chair said it could be considered next year with more facts.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Secondary sewage treatment plant", "body": "The CFO said new debt for the federally required secondary treatment plant means any money misstep could lower the city's bond rating and raise borrowing costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice deficit", "body": "A councilor said the snow and ice budget ran a deficit of almost $6 million. The council president said it will be spread over three years, meaning $2 million taken out of the next three years' budgets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Budget & Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "FY27 budget totals", "body": "General Fund spending is $155,313,033, with $55,778,897 for schools. Enterprise funds total $22,609,617 and revolving fund limits $3,139,500. The full budget is $182,130,150.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Budget & Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Growth and expiring one-time money", "body": "The budget is about $10 million, or 6.11%, more than FY26. One-time sources running out include about $6.8 million in ESSER school relief and $23 million in ARPA funds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Chief Financial Officer", "when": null, "title": "How revenue was estimated", "body": "The CFO said revenue estimates used a five-year look back at budgeted and actual revenue, and that the city runs on a very tight margin where a shortfall could create negative free cash.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Councilors", "when": null, "title": "Concerns about school cuts", "body": "One councilor said she got over 100 emails about cuts to teachers, classes and programs, including 65 about ending the cabinetry class. Another councilor said a Proposition 2 1/2 override may be needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1", "title": "FY27 budget takes effect", "body": "The new budget year begins and the new water and sewer rates take effect.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-16", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Early start on next year's budget", "body": "The council president said the Mayor's Office plans to start work on the following year's budget right away, in partnership with the School Department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Building siding contract", "body": "Five bids came in from $154,287 to $287,966, with JLN the low bidder. The board voted to offer the contract to the lowest qualified bidder if Town Counsel approves.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ambulance billing contract renewed", "body": "The board approved a new one-year contract with Comstar for third party ambulance billing. The old contract ended at the end of June.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Union agreement with AFSCME", "body": "After meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining, the board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the AFSCME union by roll call vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three large pines at Centennial Grove", "body": "The board changed an earlier vote so National Grid can remove three large white pines needed for its utility pole replacement project at Centennial Grove.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town money for Essex Riverday", "body": "The board approved using the Town Events Fund for Riverday costs such as a dumpster, police detail and fire watch, plus a possible entertainment license, for June 27 or later this summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "North Shore IT Collaborative extension", "body": "The board approved another six-month extension of its agreement with Danvers and other towns in the North Shore IT Collaborative.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Safety training grant and ethics exemption", "body": "The board ratified a state Department of Industrial Accidents grant application for safety training and approved a conflict of interest exemption so a person can serve on the Board of Public Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Yearly town and fire department appointments", "body": "The board approved dozens of yearly appointments to town jobs, boards and committees, including KP Law as Town Counsel, and the fire department roster, mostly for terms ending June 30, 2027 or later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day licenses and shellfish license", "body": "The board ratified a one-day wine and malt license for Woodman's Salt Marsh Tent on June 17 and approved a commercial shellfish student license, with one member abstaining. Another one-day license for a July 18 pavilion event passed unanimously.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the weekly warrant of $299,088.65, minutes from June 1 and June 10, and two Centennial Grove pavilion requests, including an Aug. 9 rain date for the First Congregational Church.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible full-time fire chief", "body": "The board weighed a full-time fire chief versus the current Board of Fire Engineers and will hold a joint meeting on it. Any change may need action at the Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Remote meeting participation", "body": "Most towns pay staff to run remote meetings. Essex now has a device that can stream a meeting room. The board will discuss it with boards and committees on July 27.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town social media page", "body": "The board discussed creating one central town Facebook page and is reviewing policies from other towns. It will come up again July 27.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Gloucester sewer plant costs", "body": "Gloucester has promised to decide how to fund its secondary sewer treatment project before Thanksgiving. Essex may use its Sewer Betterment Interest Surplus Fund to pay its share during the four construction years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Online town fees tool", "body": "The town administrator worked with Danvers IT to turn the town fees spreadsheet into an interactive tool for the website. A later version may give step by step permit guides.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Cottage garage doors", "body": "A movie company may film one day at Centennial Grove and could pay to replace the boarded up doors. The quote is $3,000 plus prep work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rowing racks at Red Gate Road", "body": "An aluminum rack holding about 12 boats costs about $6,500. The board will ask the Community Preservation Committee to fund two racks at the 2026 Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shipbuilding museum land and cultural district", "body": "A draft license will let the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum use a small piece of town land. The museum also needs town help to recertify the Cultural District.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Library ramp", "body": "Essex Tech students rebuilt the library's accessible ramp, and the chairman thanked them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Senior tax relief and housing trust", "body": "The new Senior Citizen Tax Relief Committee held its first meeting and will meet again in the fall. The Affordable Housing Trust chose co-chairs and next meets Aug. 12, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "State rural policy sessions", "body": "Town staff attended state listening sessions on rural issues such as housing, education, land use, public health and technology. He will track the final rural policy plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Topics for state legislators", "body": "The board backed seven topics for a fall visit from Senator Bruce Tarr and Representative Dru Tarr, asking them to focus on topics 1, 3, 6 and 7.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Selectman", "when": null, "title": "Ethics review on restaurant votes", "body": "A selectman said after checking with the State Ethics Committee and Town Counsel he can vote on restaurant matters, but not on ones involving restaurants similar to Woodman's, such as Essex Seafood or Farnham's.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 13", "title": "Housing plan meeting", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust meets with selectmen and the Planning Board on carrying out the Housing Production Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 15", "title": "Scenic road tree hearing", "body": "The Planning Board and Board of Public Works hold a 7 p.m. hearing on removing shade trees on Choate Street and Apple Street and changing a stone wall on Apple Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 27", "title": "Quarterly meeting with boards", "body": "Selectmen meet department heads and board chairs about remote meetings and social media.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire leadership joint meeting", "body": "Selectmen will meet with the Board of Fire Engineers and Essex Fire Company members on fire chief options.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove and park site visits", "body": "Selectmen will visit Centennial Grove and Memorial Park to see conditions and invite the Board of Public Works.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-06-22", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-06-22", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 13", "title": "Town structure review", "body": "The next agenda will look at asking the state Department of Revenue to update its 2015 study as part of a review of town authority.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-06-22/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "State paving grant", "body": "Accepted a $1,017,200 MassDOT grant to improve city-owned state-numbered routes, including the Route 127A and Bass Avenue repaving project. The grant runs through Dec. 31, 2026, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Failed", "vote": "Roll call 0 to 8", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Motion to reconsider paving grant", "body": "A motion to reconsider the paving grant vote failed, which locks in the acceptance so FY26 funds can be used.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Longer meter time on Pleasant Street", "body": "Meters on Pleasant Street from Main Street to Franklin Square now allow 4 hours at $0.25 per half hour. The minutes note the old limit was listed in error as 1 hour; the code read 2 hours.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street 15-minute parking", "body": "Two 15-minute spaces were set in front of 274 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., after an 8 to 0 vote changing the end time from 5 p.m. Two 30-minute meters at 278 Main Street were removed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riggs House preservation restriction", "body": "Approved an agreement with Historic New England to protect part of the property at 27 Vine Street, including the Thomas Riggs House, the Milk House and the Barn. It does not change the property's taxes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donations and police vest grant", "body": "Accepted donations of $2,827 for Veterans Services, $300 for the Archives Committee and $3,725 for the Council on Aging, plus an $8,223.46 grant to buy 7 ballistic vests for police officers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hearing set on coastal lot size rule", "body": "Set an Aug. 11 public hearing on raising the minimum lot area per home in the RC-40 Coastal Residential district from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet, and sent it to Planning and Development and the Planning Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letters backing wrong-way driving amendment", "body": "The council will send letters to the state House and Senate Ways and Means committees supporting Sen. Bruce Tarr's Wrong-Way Driving Amendment #872.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee for the Arts appointment", "body": "The council filled an unexpired term on the Committee for the Arts running to Feb. 15, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent new items to committees and approved prior minutes, and voted to adjourn at 7:25 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pleasant Street meters", "body": "Meter limit on Pleasant Street from Main Street to Franklin Square raised to 4 hours, still $0.25 per half hour.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street 15-minute parking", "body": "Two 15-minute spaces at 274 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; two 30-minute meters at 278 Main Street removed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "RC-40 lot size proposal", "body": "A proposal to double the minimum lot area per home in the Coastal Residential district to 40,000 square feet goes to a hearing Aug. 11.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ban on miniature alcohol bottles proposed", "body": "A proposed ordinance to ban the sale of miniature single-use alcohol containers was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Other parking proposals referred", "body": "Proposals for no parking and tow zones on Wheeler Street, a commercial loading zone at 124 Main Street and fire lanes on both sides of Rackliffe Street went to committee and the Traffic Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Route 127A and Bass Avenue repaving", "body": "The $1,017,200 state paving grant will help pay for this project. The grant period ends Dec. 31, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley Middle School air conditioning", "body": "A $45,000 request to replace critical parts of the AC unit at O'Maley Middle School was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "longer parking at Pleasant Street; Cape Ann Museum visitors", "body": "No one spoke during open public comment. At the Pleasant Street meter hearing, a Cape Ann Museum representative spoke in favor and the council received written support from many residents; no one spoke against.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Mayor", "when": null, "title": "Items sent to committees", "body": "Referred FY26 year-end budget transfers, a $680,963 Community Development Block Grant, a $16,800 recycling grant and a $50,000 library early learning grant to Budget and Finance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Cape Ann Museum", "when": null, "title": "Visitor numbers", "body": "The museum said it drew 37,000 visitors during the 12 weeks of its 2023 Edward Hopper exhibit and will reopen soon with another large exhibit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "City Councilor", "when": null, "title": "Good Harbor Beach testing", "body": "A councilor said he had received information on water testing standards at Good Harbor Beach and shared it on Facebook.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 6", "title": "Ward 2 and 3 meeting", "body": "Two councilors will hold a combined ward meeting at City Hall at 6:30 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-06-23", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-06-23", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 11", "title": "RC-40 lot size hearing", "body": "City Council public hearing on the Coastal Residential lot size change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { 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"https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-06-23/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Illuminations night on Aug. 8", "body": "The board approved fireworks at 9 p.m. from Granite Pier, paper lanterns on town property from Aug. 5 to Aug. 21, park activities and a beer garden open 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. with strict ID and fencing rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day wine license for theater gala", "body": "Lanes Coven Theater Company may serve donated wine at its fundraising gala at Windhover Center for Performing Arts on July 18 from 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., subject to alcohol rules and a CORI check.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust member", "body": "The board appointed a new trustee to the Rockport Affordable Housing Trust for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee reappointments", "body": "Members were appointed to the Granite Pier, Memorial Day Parade, Millbrook Meadow, Thacher and Straitsmouth Island, Town Art, and Traffic Safety and Parking committees for terms ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Longer term appointments", "body": "Members were appointed to the Council on Aging, Finance Committee, Rights of Way Committee and Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conservation Commission members", "body": "Three members were appointed to the Conservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, donated replacement benches for 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A week later a second leak led to emergency repairs. Both force mains were replaced in 19 foot sections expected to last about 50 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer infrastructure", "body": "The Town Administrator said the repair is part of the larger need to keep improving water and sewer treatment infrastructure.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "water and sewer rates; sewer grants and borrowing", "body": "One speaker asked how the water and sewer rate increases were set, how borrowed money shows up in the rates, and what happens if the town gets sewer grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Sewer overflow at Front Beach", "body": "The pipe had thinned from corrosion and had lasted since the early 1980s. Crews pulled stones from the old granite culvert to slide in new pipe instead of digging through it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Health", "when": null, "title": "Beach water testing", "body": "All six beaches are tested once a week from early June through the end of August. Police helped keep people out of the water before lifeguards were on duty.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Closing out the fiscal year", "body": "June 30 was the last day of the fiscal year. The town has two weeks to process year-end transfers and three weeks to close out final fiscal 2026 bills.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 1 to July 3", "title": "Cooling center for July 4 weekend", "body": "The town will open a cooling center at the police station from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible year-end transfers", "body": "The Town Administrator may return to the board with more year-end transfers within the two-week window.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-06-30", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-06-30", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 8", "title": "Illuminations night", "body": "Lanterns go up Aug. 5, the event runs Aug. 8 and lanterns must be removed by Aug. 21. The Police Chief sets parking and road closures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-06-30/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Building and electrical permit fees go up", "body": "Building permits rise from $6 to $10 per $1,000 of construction value, and electrical permits from $3 to $5 per $1,000. The new fees take effect immediately.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "Motion carried, no tally recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash bag fee increase on hold", "body": "The board paused the proposed trash bag fee increase because the town must switch to automated collection by September. Staff will post a notice in The Tide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY27 board and committee appointments", "body": "The board approved reappointments to more than 10 boards and committees and four new volunteers for the Sustainability, Parks and Recreation, Historical and Bike and Pedestrian committees.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New utility pole on Harbor Street", "body": "National Grid and Verizon may install one jointly owned pole on Harbor Street to support a cellular antenna.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda approved June 1 and June 15 minutes, declared a 2012 GMC Sierra 3500 dump truck surplus and permitted the Cape Ann Public Safety Softball Tournament.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Higher building permit fees", "body": "A survey of 36 similar towns found an average of $11.07 per $1,000, so Manchester remains near the low end even after the increase to $10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water ban stays in place", "body": "The friendly water ban allows only drip irrigation and hand watering from 5 to 8 p.m. The board kept it until July 20, when it will review smart meter data.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring records to go online", "body": "The town bylaw requires publishing mooring transactions. The records are posted outside the harbormaster's office and will be added to the town website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Switch to Casella for trash", "body": "Republic Services rejected the town's protective contract terms a week before the June 30 expiration. Casella agreed to them July 1. Curbside pickup was skipped one week and should resume the next.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Automated trash collection", "body": "The town must convert to automated cart collection by September 2026, which requires decisions on barrel sizes, fees and orange bags. A public forum is expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Lincoln Street Well pump", "body": "The failed pump that triggered the water ban is being replaced and should be installed by the end of the week or the next Monday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital plan draft", "body": "The board asked for a funding source column, clearer dates and a digital copy. A revised plan returns in August before spring Town Meeting planning.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Brick sidewalk at 1 School Street", "body": "An owner built a brick sidewalk on public land without approval. Town counsel is drafting an agreement on liability, future removal costs and no further unauthorized work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Powder House affordable units", "body": "The affordable unit lottery cannot begin until the state housing office signs the regulatory agreement. The item returns in one month.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring assignments; Water ban impact on gardens", "body": "A resident alleged the harbormaster broke town and state rules on mooring assignments; the chair closed comment when remarks turned personal, and the town administrator said a review found no wrongdoing. Another resident said the water ban was damaging shrubs and gardens.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Drought status", "body": "The region remains in a Level 3 Critical Drought. The current ban is somewhat less strict than state rules call for at that level.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Building permit revenue", "body": "Permit revenue grew from about $252,000 in FY21 to $387,000 in FY25.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Staffing and reviews", "body": "Union talks continue. The state Division of Local Services is doing a financial management review with sessions July 7 and July 15. Assistant assessor and finance clerk jobs will be posted soon.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "Tappan Street water project is out to bid, and Sawmill Brook and Atwater culvert bids are due by month's end, with fall construction. The School Committee expects a modest surplus.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 20", "title": "Water ban decision", "body": "Staff will bring smart meter data so the board can decide whether to lift or change the ban.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "July 8", "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "Joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting on year-end transfers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash transition updates", "body": "The town administrator will send a full public explanation and weekly updates on the trash change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "August", "title": "Revised capital plan", "body": "Town administrator returns with an updated capital plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-06", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-06", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Brick sidewalk standards", "body": "The board wants the Planning Board's brick sidewalk standards finished before year end.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-06/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "End of year budget transfers", "body": "The Select Board and Finance Committee each approved 14 general fund transfers that move money between budget lines. Overall spending stayed under the total budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Denied", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "No reserve fund money for water and sewer", "body": "Both boards rejected two reserve fund transfers for water and sewer overruns from chemical and electric costs. 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Town staff said it is under review.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash contract with Casella", "body": "The FY27 budget has $633,390 for collection. The Casella contract is $613,080. Moving recycling to every other week would cut $70,000 more.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "PFAS treatment plant", "body": "General contractor bids came in a few hundred thousand dollars under the $16.5 million budget. Media and vessels will be bid separately. 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The state approved the Chapter 91 license, which awaits final signatures.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire engine purchase", "body": "Delivery is moving faster than planned, so the rest of the funding may go to the November 2026 Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Director", "when": null, "title": "Year-end transfers", "body": "Requested transfers totaled $486,544.37, drawn from about $630,000 in underspending, leaving about $143,000 to fall to free cash.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Director", "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer savings", "body": "About $200,000 is left in sewer retained earnings, with about $900,000 projected in combined water and sewer retained earnings after FY27 budget votes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Trash bag revenue gap", "body": "Households spend about $171 a year on bags across roughly 2,200 households. That revenue will shrink after the switch to carts, leaving a FY27 gap that may need reserves at the November 2026 Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Why Republic was dropped", "body": "Republic wanted a $14,331 monthly surcharge if the town did not go automated, and $5,400 a month in equipment rent if it did before Republic's truck was ready.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Director", "when": null, "title": "Harbor launch service", "body": "Season subscriptions stand at 65, versus 68 last year, at $75 each. 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Legal costs ran over because of several Chapter 40B cases, a Planning Board case, a health matter and the Culvert case.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash public forum", "body": "A public forum will begin study of the trash fee structure for automated collection.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking enforcement contract review", "body": "Town counsel is reviewing the parking enforcement vendor contract to see if terms can be changed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "April 2027", "title": "Unused override money", "body": "The town administrator aims to report remaining override needs so unused amounts can be rescinded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 20", "title": "Next Finance Committee meeting", "body": "Capital planning will be a priority topic.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Updated Open Space and Recreation Plan", "body": "The board accepted the updated Essex Open Space and Recreation Plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster oil spill grant application", "body": "The board ratified the Town Planner's application for a $23,333 Marine Oil Spill Prevention and Response grant for Harbormaster training and equipment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support for Gloucester youth prevention grant", "body": "The board ratified the chairman's letter backing Gloucester's application for a federal youth substance use prevention grant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust reappointment", "body": "A member was reappointed to the Affordable Housing Trust for two years, ending June 30, 2028.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Woodman's one-day wine and malt licenses", "body": "Woodman's Inc. got one-day wine and malt licenses for its Salt Marsh Tent on 12 weekend days from Aug. 1 through Sept. 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. One selectman stepped out for the vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved FY2026 and FY2027 weekly warrants of $120,424.82 and $314,121.46, minutes from June 22, and a senior commercial shellfish license.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy 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Members will comment on the chairman's draft by July 21.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary zoning bylaw", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust will pursue a bylaw requiring some affordable units in new housing. Housing leaders want to aim for Fall Town Meeting rather than wait on a grant decision.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Remote meeting participation", "body": "The board reviewed detailed directions for remote participation and will ask smaller boards and committees to try it and report back.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing on Southern Avenue", "body": "Harbor Light is interested in building 10 affordable units on Southern Avenue. A small neighboring lot, mostly wetlands, is needed for setbacks and parking, and its owners are deciding whether to sell. Grants could help.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Help through Action Inc.", "body": "The housing trust may fund Action Inc. in Gloucester to help income-eligible Essex residents, but wants more detail first on how town money is managed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Riverday", "body": "Riverday will be Aug. 15 or Aug. 29, 2026, with a planned bonfire. The board said about half of the $5,000 Town Events budget could help. Talks continue July 27.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "House numbers for emergency crews", "body": "Some buildings and a few streets still lack clear numbers. The board may ask police to help, post notices and send letters to owners not in compliance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old police and fire station site", "body": "A resident suggested a community garden there. The board sent it to the Open Space Committee. 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Riverday planning continues.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-13", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-13", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 3", "title": "Chamber meeting", "body": "Greater Cape Ann Chamber Essex Division meets 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Essex Shipbuilding Museum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-13/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Applied Materials building height special permit", "body": "Applied Materials may expand its building at 11 Dory Road in the Business Park district to a height of 47 feet 9 inches, above the usual 35-foot limit.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Year-end budget transfers", "body": "The council moved money between accounts to cover Fiscal Year 2026 deficits totaling $1,444,231.35, much of it for fire overtime and DPW electricity and wages.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Parking lot license near Long Beach", "body": "Essex by the River, LLC got a license for an open-air lot at 2 Beachland Avenue for up to 225 cars, with 14 conditions including an attendant, online reservations and daily beach litter pickup. It runs to April 30, 2031.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Money moved into special funds", "body": "Approved $4,000 for Talbot Rink overtime, $30,000 for a council management audit fund, $29,947.42 for future election costs, $75,000 for an employee wellness program and $12,000 for wayfinding signs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "O'Maley Middle School air conditioning repair", "body": "Approved $45,000 from the Building Maintenance Stabilization Fund to replace critical parts of the air conditioning unit at O'Maley Innovation Middle School.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three grants accepted", "body": "Accepted a $680,963 federal Community Development Block Grant, a $16,800 state recycling grant and a $50,000 library grant to hire two part-time early learning assistants through June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street short-term parking hours", "body": "After voting 9 to 0 by roll call to reconsider its June 23 vote, the council set two 15-minute spaces in front of 274 Main Street from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and removed two 30-minute meters at 278 Main Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Seven board appointments", "body": "The council filled seats on the Affordable Housing Trust, Board of Health, Open Space and Recreation Advisory Committee and four seats on the Mariners Medal Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit on Corliss Avenue", "body": "National Grid may install about 4 feet of underground conduit on Corliss Avenue near Juniper Road, with DPW conditions on notice, work season and paving.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City 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"https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent new items to committees and approved prior minutes, and voted to adjourn at 8:09 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-14", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Main Street 15-minute parking", "body": "Two 15-minute spaces in front of 274 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The last three need Town Meeting to adopt a state law.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Strong chief ruled out for now", "body": "All present agreed a strong chief, who would have full control and could be removed only for cause, is off the table, subject to the Fire Company checking with its members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Open Meeting Law for fire engineers", "body": "The town administrator said the Board of Fire Engineers has not always followed the Open Meeting Law and must post meetings and keep minutes until it is dissolved.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time fire captain position", "body": "In May, Town Meeting approved and funded a full-time Fire Captain and Fire Prevention Officer, a major reason for the Proposition 2 1/2 override, and voters passed the override. Some now want changes to that plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible administrative hire", "body": "The group discussed hiring a full-time administrative worker who is not a firefighter. The FY2027 fire budget would need to change to fund any position other than the planned fire captain.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "How other towns run fire departments", "body": "Only about nine communities still use a Board of Fire Engineers, and only Rockport and West Newbury besides Essex in Eastern Massachusetts. Over 60% of Massachusetts communities have a \"weak\" chief.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Essex Fire Company", "when": null, "title": "Fire Company views", "body": "Leaders said they speak for about 45 to 50 members. They said they were consulted only about a month before Town Meeting and did not oppose the plan there. They do not favor a strong chief.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "Chief's position", "body": "The fire chief said he supports whichever option is chosen. One of the three fire engineers has resigned from that board but remains in the department.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Sharing administrative work", "body": "The Finance Committee chair suggested part-time call firefighters take on special administrative roles. All agreed this could work under any of the four options.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Sharing a chief with another town", "body": "A shared chief would likely still need a full-time Essex employee for daily work, and the total cost would likely exceed hiring a chief directly. No one from the fire side favored it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Narrow the options", "body": "Selectmen will discuss and narrow the leadership options, then hold another joint meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Company member input", "body": "Fire Company leaders will confirm their views with members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fill fire engineer vacancy", "body": "Selectmen, who appoint the Board of Fire Engineers, need to replace the member who resigned and may take a bigger role in finding candidates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-16", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-16", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible Town Meeting vote", "body": "If a chief option is chosen, Town Meeting would need to adopt the state law, likely keeping the fire engineers until a chief is hired.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-16/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor water ban stays in place", "body": "The board continued the mandatory ban on nonessential outdoor water use as described in its packet. The town remains in a state Level 3 Critical Drought.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New curbside trash and recycling program", "body": "The standard package is one 35-gallon trash barrel and one 65-gallon recycling cart for $100 a year. Upgrades cost $125, $175 or $200 a year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Recycling pickup every other week", "body": "Recycling will start on an every other week schedule. 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A senior fee break may come back to the board later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring transaction report standard", "body": "The board wants the Harbormaster to propose in writing a format for the mooring transaction report the bylaw requires. The board would then vote on a standard. 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Gravelly Pond is at 26 feet of its 31 foot full level, and the town will shift demand back to the well so the pond can recharge.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Curbside barrel rollout", "body": "Barrels must be ordered by the end of July to be delivered the first week of September. 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The wood chip biofilter is next, and pricing is being gathered.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Coastal drone survey", "body": "A drone survey of coastal properties has begun to record their condition and support future storm damage claims.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Central Street pedestrian safety", "body": "Two committees are coordinating input to DPW on pedestrian safety on Central Street from Pine to Elm, timed with culvert or Bennett Street utility work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Reed Park sculpture; tree protection; harbor installation process", "body": "There was no general public comment. 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Demand has crept back to 700,000 to 800,000 gallons a day.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "State financial management review", "body": "The state Division of Local Services visited and a draft report is expected in four to six months. It raised concern about relying on debt exclusions and overrides instead of reserves, and asked whether the administrator may sign weekly warrants; town counsel is reviewing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Trash program savings", "body": "Even the top curbside package costs less than the $257 to $343 a year residents now spend on orange bags.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Liaison updates", "body": "Members reported the Historic District Commission is weighing a consultant on expanding the district and a demolition delay bylaw, and the Planning Board continues its housing production plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbormaster report format", "body": "The Harbormaster will propose in writing a mooring transaction report format, and the board will vote on a standard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach Wi-Fi proposal", "body": "A beach Wi-Fi proposal is expected on the next meeting agenda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy discussion", "body": "The board deferred the tree policy discussion to its second August meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street and beach parking", "body": "Ocean Street discussions are delayed until September, and beach parking and stickers are on the October action list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Recycling feedback", "body": "Staff will gather resident feedback on every other week recycling in early 2027 before any change.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-07-20", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-20", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 1", "title": "State primary", "body": "Voters go to the polls for the state primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-07-20/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sept. 1 state primary warrant issued", "body": "The board approved and issued the warrant for the Sept. 1, 2026 state primary election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Federal BRIC grant for Thatcher Road returned", "body": "The board voted to turn back the BRIC grant for the Thatcher Road corridor. The same culvert design work is already funded by Town Meeting and the state, and federal rules would complicate it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting articles placed", "body": "All discussed articles go on the draft Sept. 14, 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant, and the Town Administrator will prepare a final warrant for the board to issue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Health, Conservation and Historical posts", "body": "The board made two Board of Health reappointments and one Conservation Commission reappointment, all to June 30, 2029, and appointed a new Historical Commission member through June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call 4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW Commission and Historical alternate", "body": "Two DPW Commission members were reappointed and a Historical Commission alternate named, each 4 to 1. The member voting no said the board should either eliminate DPW commissioners or find ways they can better serve the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning Board of Appeals reappointment held", "body": "A motion to reappoint a Zoning Board of Appeals member for a term to 2031 was rescinded after a member raised a possible issue. It will be revisited later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor display permits postponed", "body": "The board put off outdoor display permits so it can review the policy and suggest changes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election workers for 2026 to 2027", "body": "The board approved election workers for the 2026 to 2027 cycle as recommended by the Board of Registrars.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes, and adjourned.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New sign bylaw headed to Town Meeting", "body": "The Government and By-Law Committee will bring a revised sign bylaw, including outdoor displays. A Planning Board article would strip sign rules from the zoning bylaw and move them into the general code.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor display permit policy review", "body": "The board will review its outdoor display permit policy before acting on permits.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Thatcher Road corridor flooding", "body": "Design is underway on two box culverts that flood often, plus a third near Briny and Highview roads. It is funded through the state Community One Stop for Growth program. The goal is 25% design by next summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall renovation costs rising", "body": "A placeholder article would increase Town Hall renovation borrowing because asbestos removal and electrical system replacement are costing more than expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Upper Main Street affordable housing", "body": "Several residents and the Affordable Housing Trust asked the board to reconsider its decision to halt study of the upper Main Street site for affordable housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital purchases", "body": "The DPW is preparing requests for proposals for upcoming projects, many of them vehicle and equipment purchases.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "upper Main Street affordable housing; Lamb Heights; West Wharf dock; board vacancies", "body": "Several residents said they were disappointed the board halted evaluation of the upper Main Street property for affordable housing and urged it to let the study continue. A trust representative said it will seek answers and an engineer's review of the geotechnical report. Others asked about West Wharf dock licensing and announcing board vacancies.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "State primary voting dates", "body": "The state primary is Sept. 1. The last day to register is Aug. 22. Early voting includes Sunday, Aug. 23, and Aug. 24 to 28 in the clerk's office. The last day to request a mail ballot is Aug. 25.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "New fiscal year underway", "body": "The town is nearly a month into the new fiscal year, with accounting ahead of schedule. Capital Improvement Program forms for the next budget go out in early August.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town staff", "when": null, "title": "Why return the BRIC grant", "body": "The federal BRIC program was paused indefinitely, so the town moved the project to a state program. Engineering is exempt from state but not federal procurement rules, and no similar scope exists to shift the grant to.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 22", "title": "Voter registration deadline", "body": "Last day to register to vote in the state primary.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 25", "title": "Mail ballot request deadline", "body": "Last day to request a vote-by-mail ballot.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 1", "title": "State primary", "body": "Voters go to the polls.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 14", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "The Town Administrator will prepare the final warrant for the board to issue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Next meeting", "title": "Housing Authority tenant member", "body": "Interviews for a tenant member of the Rockport Housing Authority will be taken up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-07-21", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-07-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Next week", "title": "Sign bylaw draft", "body": "The revised sign bylaw is set to be finalized.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-07-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Riverday date set", "body": "The board voted to hold Essex Riverday on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. The organizer will apply for any one-day licenses needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bridge study earmark ratified", "body": "The board ratified the application for a second state legislative earmark of $60,000 to continue studying three town bridges.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Support note on state economic development bill", "body": "The board will send Sen. Bruce Tarr a note supporting the Economic Development Bond Bill, noting reservations listed in a Massachusetts Municipal Association alert.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter on building address numbers", "body": "The board approved a letter, as amended, to about 70 property owners who have not put address numbers on their buildings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grant applications from town insurer", "body": "Ratified a police cardiac wellness grant application, which was awarded, and approved applications for a grant for cooling vests and a loss control grant for Town Hall heating repairs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Building contracts", "body": "Approved maintenance contracts for mechanical systems at the Public Safety Building and a contract to add a second cooling unit in the police communications room for backup.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining, then returned to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three charity bike rides", "body": "Approved Coast to the Cure on Sept. 19, Gears for Good on Sept. 20 and Tour de Greenbelt on Sept. 26, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day and other licenses", "body": "Approved one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Riversbend and the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum, waiving fees for some museum events, plus a Class II license for Pike Marine, LLC.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Fire Engineers resignation", "body": "The board accepted a resignation from the Board of Fire Engineers. The member will remain with the Fire Department as a call firefighter and EMT.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point float change", "body": "A proposed change to the float layout under the Conomo Point Association license was tabled until the board learns if the harbormaster boat area has water at low tide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the weekly warrant of $1,117,282.90, minutes of July 13 and July 16, and the warrant for the 2026 state primary, and adjourned at 8:45 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible change to town government structure", "body": "A state managers group suggested a five to seven member Government Study Committee to review how Essex town government is run, with members possibly nominated by the Town Moderator.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department management options", "body": "Four options are under review: keep the Board of Fire Engineers, hire a full-time weak chief, hire a full-time strong chief, or share a chief with another town. Most leaned toward a weak chief.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary zoning bylaw planned", "body": "The Planning Board will likely propose an inclusionary zoning bylaw for the Fall Town Meeting in November, and may suggest changes to the 2011 open space development bylaw in spring 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centralized town social media", "body": "Officials discussed centralizing the town's social media. The Town Administrator will ask other towns whether it helped or hurt public participation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School", "body": "School officials continue to weigh the school's future. A funding vote is planned at the Fall Town Meeting, with a related special election in December.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Park Road affordable housing", "body": "A 36-lot affordable housing development is under Planning Board review, with wetlands issues before the Conservation Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove", "body": "A site walk found beach erosion, a worn parking lot and unfinished restrooms. A study tied to Chebacco Lake earmark funds will recommend erosion fixes; volunteers may finish the restrooms this fall.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable Housing Trust efforts", "body": "The trust is looking at housing on the former Allen properties on Southern Avenue, an inclusionary zoning bylaw and possible funding to Action, Inc. to help eligible Essex residents with housing costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public works projects", "body": "Public Works is adding asset tracking software, moving RAP from Centennial Grove to Apple Street and planning a water main extension using a federal earmark.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Council on Aging Director", "when": null, "title": "Senior services", "body": "Volunteer hours have reached 1,500. Seniors now make up about 40% of the town's population, and the council is writing a strategic plan.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief and Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Reorganization and harbor", "body": "He will meet with the Finance Committee on the cost of a proposed police reorganization and plans a transient mooring at Conomo Point for the harbormaster boat.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Library Director", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2027 goals", "body": "Goals include a full computer upgrade, opening the patio, replacing the ramp, keeping certified library status and preparing for a new MVLC library system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee Chair", "when": null, "title": "Budget work", "body": "The committee is reviewing year-end totals to help with budgeting and will meet with the Selectmen on Aug. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Treasurer/Collector", "when": null, "title": "Year-end closeout", "body": "The office is closing out the fiscal year and preparing a new overtime report that is now required.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 12", "title": "Affordable Housing Trust meeting", "body": "The Chairman will seek more detail from Action, Inc. before the trust meets.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 6", "title": "Fire Company meeting", "body": "The Fire Company will meet to form a consensus on management, then a second joint meeting with the Finance Committee will be set.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 29, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 10", "title": "Next Selectmen meeting", "body": "Meeting with the Finance Committee, preceded by a Memorial Park site visit, plus a draft Grove Cottage use license for the Essex Legion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 30, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bridge study scope", "body": "The Town Administrator will bring a Weston & Sampson scope of work after the Board of Public Works finalizes it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-07-27", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-07-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 31, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 16", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Department heads discussed possible topics for the meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-07-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special permits for 40 units at 150 Main Street", "body": "Gloucester Main LLC may build 40 apartments and about 3,500 square feet of retail or restaurant space at the former bank site, with a height of 52 feet 5 inches. Four units must be affordable at 60% of area median income.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire safety wall condition dropped from permit", "body": "The council removed a Fire Chief condition requiring fire resistant exterior walls because it conflicted with designs the Historic Commission approved. Other conditions require state code compliance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$375,000 youth mental health grant", "body": "A three-year grant from the Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation pays $125,000 a year to raise awareness and reduce stigma around mental health on the North Shore. It runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with no local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$23,040 emergency management grant", "body": "A federal Emergency Management Performance Grant passed through MEMA will pay for a regional hazmat tabletop exercise. The grant runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, with an in-kind local match.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$2,500 grant for Visitor Welcome Center", "body": "A 2026 Essex Heritage Visitor Center Grant will support the city's Visitor Welcome Center at Stage Fort Park. No local match is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$275 in donations for veterans services", "body": "The council accepted four cash donations totaling $275 to support Veteran Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Power easement at 50 Essex Avenue", "body": "The city granted Massachusetts Electric Company an easement for overhead and underground electric lines. It will bring power to the new secondary wastewater treatment plant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nip bottle ban withdrawn", "body": "Sponsors withdrew, without prejudice, a proposed ordinance to ban sales of miniature single-use alcohol bottles. Liquor store owners committed to helping reduce litter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Citations for Retirement Board service", "body": "The council issued citations honoring two Retirement Board members who served 36 years and 21 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council approved the consent agenda, including a reappointment to the Economic Development & Industrial Corporation, referrals to committee and prior minutes, and accepted the July 23 Budget & Finance Committee report. It also gave extra presentation time at the 150 Main Street hearing, 7 to 0.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nip bottle sales ban pulled", "body": "A proposed new article in the city's trash and litter ordinance that would have banned sales of miniature single-use alcohol containers was withdrawn without prejudice, so it could come back later.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "150 Main Street housing", "body": "The approved project has two buildings, 34 garage parking spaces and six outside, and public green space off Middle Street. The developer said demolition would happen by the end of the year with construction starting in winter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 waterfront lot visioning", "body": "Since March the city has worked with MassDevelopment on a vision for the lot. The city is exploring a ground lease, not a sale, and will not displace the 13 commercial lobster boats at the adjacent marina.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Secondary wastewater treatment plant", "body": "An electric easement at 50 Essex Avenue was approved so National Grid can serve the new plant.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "150 Main Street housing; affordable housing; building height; Fisherman's Wives Memorial", "body": "Several speakers and the mayor supported the 150 Main Street project as needed housing, and one asked the developer to honor a local tenant preference. One speaker opposed it, saying four affordable units were too few and the building too tall; written comments raised shadows, lighting and buffers. A speaker also invited the council to the Fisherman's Wives Memorial rededication.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Economic Development Coordinator", "when": null, "title": "I4C2 visioning update", "body": "A 2024 geotechnical study found the site can be developed. The dock needs replacing soon. Because the state helped buy the lot, it must keep a marine industrial use, and the city is discussing with the state what meets the 75% marine use rule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Auditor", "when": null, "title": "FY2025 annual financial report", "body": "The council received memos on the city's FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the schools' end-of-year financial report. Both were for information only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 11", "title": "Deacon Farm Lane public way hearing", "body": "The hearing on accepting Deacon Farm Lane as a public way was continued to the next council meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "I4C2 proposals and parking", "body": "The city will seek expressions of interest and then proposals for I4C2. A councilor asked the mayor for an alternative parking plan if the lot is developed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental count", "body": "A councilor asked the mayor for an update on the number of short-term rental units registered in the city.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-07-28", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-07-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grants and invoice sent to committee", "body": "Budget & Finance will review $5,500 in donations for the Youth Anglers Program, paying a 2019 invoice with FY2027 funds, and a change to the MassDevelopment agreement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-07-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY2027 water and sewer rates", "body": "Water rates stay the same. Sewer rates rise 7%, in line with a multi-year plan the board adopted several years ago.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior trash fee abatement", "body": "Seniors who qualify for the Clause 41D elderly tax abatement will get a $25 abatement on curbside collection fees, applied automatically each year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wi-Fi at Singing Beach", "body": "WiFi-by-the-Sea LLC may run a self-funded seasonal wireless internet service at Singing Beach for about 100 users, with a sign saying it is not run by beach staff.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ranked Choice Voting Study Committee", "body": "Two residents were appointed to the committee, with terms ending June 30, 2027. It must report to the 2027 Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sustainability Committee", "body": "Two residents were appointed, with terms ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall events", "body": "Approved a Cub Scout sleepout at Singing Beach on Sept. 26, the Coast to the Cure bike ride on Sept. 19 and a Touch-a-Truck event at Town Hall on Sept. 12.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved minutes of July 6 and, with corrections, July 20, 2026. The board then went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy and did not return to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Curbside collection policy", "body": "The state DEP asked the town to put the new automated trash and recycling program in a written policy. It will start as a Town Administrator policy; homes with one to four units are enrolled automatically.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fee for unresponsive water meter properties", "body": "A new fee for properties that do not respond to the meter replacement program was discussed. Enforcement would start no sooner than November.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bulk item pickup", "body": "The town is leaning toward a monthly scheduled pickup through Casella and may help pay part of the fee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Automated trash and recycling", "body": "The state DEP called the program design exemplary. More than 200 households signed up online in the first few days.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water meter replacement", "body": "About 350 properties still have not responded after many attempts to reach them.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Newport Park parking expansion", "body": "The long-planned expansion is substantially complete; rock removal is done and paving remains.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sewer plant odor and PFAS", "body": "Odors have improved after new biofilter media and about 60 custom gaskets on sludge tanks. PFAS cleanup is moving forward.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sawmill Brook culvert", "body": "Construction is unlikely this year because of pending Army Corps of Engineers and EPA requests. A 2027 start is more likely.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Declaration of Independence reading; water and sewer rates", "body": "A resident announced a public reading of the Declaration of Independence for its 250th anniversary and asked for the town's help publicizing it. No one from the public raised questions at the water and sewer rate hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Water and sewer costs", "body": "FY26 overruns in chemicals, tariffs and electricity were absorbed within the enterprise fund without a rate change. The well's return to service is easing pressure on Gravelly Pond after a long drought.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Union talks and trash program", "body": "His main focus the past two weeks was union contract talks and the trash and recycling changeover.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and 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"meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "November", "title": "Parking program report", "body": "Report on stickers, enforcement staffing and revenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-03", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-03", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Transaction log review", "body": "The Town Administrator plans to bring it to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-03/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Letter on new elementary school's 50-year life", "body": "The board signed a revised letter to the Massachusetts School Building Authority stating the district and town intend a new Essex Elementary School building to last at least 50 years, with the lease expected to be extended for that time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Conomo Point ramp and float plan", "body": "The Conomo Point Association's adjusted layout for ramps and floats becomes the official attachment to its license agreement with the town, after review by the Harbormaster.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River Day licenses", "body": "1623 Studios received one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Essex River Day at Memorial Park on Aug. 29, 2026, from 5 to 9 p.m., with fees waived.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex County Greenbelt event licenses", "body": "Essex County Greenbelt received one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Sept. 26, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with a music trio under a tent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election workers appointed", "body": "The board appointed 42 election workers for one-year terms starting Sept. 1, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call, unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Building permit on town leased land ratified", "body": "The board ratified the Town Administrator's approval of a building permit for new insulation at a home on town leased land, subject to the land lease terms.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bridge study contract and police contract talks", "body": "A possible Weston & Sampson contract for more study and design of three town-owned bridges was tabled pending more information. Police union collective bargaining discussion was also tabled.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved a weekly warrant of $346,142.61 and minutes from the July 27, 2026 open meeting and executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Permits for floats and rafts", "body": "The Harbormaster proposed offering residents paid Chapter 91, Section 10A permits for temporary bottom-anchored floats and rafts through Dockwa, as moorings already are. Town Counsel will review it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Facebook page", "body": "The board agreed to start a town Facebook page that automatically reposts new town website content, with comments turned off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire department leadership", "body": "Most Fire Company members favor a \"weak\" chief option that would dissolve the Board of Fire Engineers. Any change would go to Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Essex Elementary School", "body": "The town signed a revised letter to the state school building agency confirming plans for a building life of at least 50 years.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Centennial Grove erosion", "body": "A site visit found major erosion at the Grove beach and cottage. The board may seek Fall Town Meeting money, possibly with volunteers installing materials the town buys.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex River Cultural District", "body": "Recertification requires a management agreement, and the museum is willing to staff the district. The museum board is still reviewing a license for town land next to the museum.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Government study committee", "body": "The board is shaping a possible committee to review town government. Open questions include its size and scope, and the Massachusetts Municipal Management Association could help.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Legion use of Grove cottage", "body": "The Essex Legion wants to use the Centennial Grove cottage for meetings in return for upkeep. The Legion does not want to provide insurance, so Town Counsel will be asked about other protections.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "government study committee; Centennial Grove cottage", "body": "Speakers urged the board to define the problems and expectations for a government study committee before choosing members. One suggested waiting for a grant to renovate the Grove cottage as a whole rather than having volunteers do it piece by piece.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "FY2028 budget process", "body": "A budget calendar is set, and the committee will soon help departments build budgets in the new ClearGov software. The Town Accountant offered refresher training.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Report for July 25 to Aug. 7", "body": "Updates covered fire leadership, social media, the Centennial Grove and Memorial Park site visit, the government study committee and a draft list of Fall Town Meeting articles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Harbormaster", "when": null, "title": "Float and raft permitting", "body": "Residents with a formal state Chapter 91 license would not need another permit. The application will note that Conservation Commission rules also apply.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 18", "title": "Fire leadership joint meeting", "body": "Selectmen, the Board of Fire Engineers, Finance Committee members and Fire Company leaders meet at the Fire Station at 6 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 24", "title": "Next selectmen's meeting", "body": "The Town Administrator will bring a summary of ideas for the study committee's charge and a revised Fall Town Meeting list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 14", "title": "Joint meeting on public works", "body": "Selectmen, the Board of Public Works and the Finance Committee meet to discuss public works concerns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 16", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will take up fall articles, possibly including fire leadership and Grove erosion funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-10", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-10", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Facebook page setup", "body": "The Town Administrator will set up the page and pick a tool to cross-post from the website.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-10/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Roll call 8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$2.5 million loan order for city fleet", "body": "The city may borrow $2,500,000 to buy DPW equipment, trash trucks, school buses and other city vehicles. A later motion to reconsider the vote failed by roll call, 0 to 8.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New conservation filing fees", "body": "The council replaced the wetlands permit fee schedule, last updated in 2006. New fees include $200 for a Request for Determination of Applicability and $250 to $1,000 for Notices of Intent, by project category.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Vendor, food truck and special event rules rewritten", "body": "The council rewrote Chapter 11 on hawkers, peddlers, vendors and special events. Two amendments passed 8 to 0: the Licensing Commission will be the city clerk, police chief and fire chief, and the Plum Cove vendor spot gets one parking placard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Roll call 5 to 3", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$17,000 grant for 65 Rogers Street planning", "body": "The council accepted a $17,000 MassDevelopment grant amendment to support visioning and a request for proposals for 65 Rogers Street (I4C2), with a $3,000 local match. Councilors Benson, Grace and Page voted no.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Donations for Youth Anglers Program", "body": "The council accepted $4,500 in donations from local businesses to support the police Community Impact Unit's Youth Anglers Program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election officers confirmed", "body": "The council confirmed the Mayor's election officer appointments for the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary and the Nov. 3, 2026 State Election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Warrant for Sept. 1 State Primary", "body": "The council adopted the warrant for the Sept. 1, 2026 State Primary Election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid conduit on Wheeler Street", "body": "National Grid may install about 55 feet of underground conduit on Wheeler Street, with DPW conditions on notice, trench patching and paving.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "8 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent a $216 Archives donation to Budget & Finance, sent the draft Housing Compass Plan and an earth removal permit request to Planning & Development, and approved prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special Events Advisory Committee ends", "body": "City departments will now review special event applications without holding public meetings. Organizers must apply 30 days before an event instead of 45. The Mayor's Office keeps final approval; road closures still go to Planning & Development.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Door-to-door sellers need a city permit", "body": "Commercial door-to-door sellers must get a permit from the city clerk, pass a police CORI review and wear a city badge. Religious, charitable, political and other noncommercial canvassing is exempt.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Food truck rules added", "body": "Food trucks need a state license, a Board of Health permit and a local Licensing Commission permit. They may serve only walk-up customers at the curb and may not offer seating.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Vendor permits last one year", "body": "Vendor permits now expire one year from issuance. Fines stay at a warning, then $50, $100 and $200 for repeat violations. Ties in fixed vendor spot bidding will be settled by coin toss.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wetlands fees updated", "body": "The new conservation fee schedule adds charges for after-the-fact filings, extensions and certificates of compliance, plus 50% more for work near riverfront, fish runs, shellfish or eelgrass beds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "RC-40 lot size change pending", "body": "A proposal to raise the minimum lot area per home in the RC-40 Coastal Residential district from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet was opened at a hearing and continued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "City vehicle fleet replacement", "body": "The DPW Director said 55% of the fleet is past its life expectancy of 12 years, with some equipment from the 1980s and 1990s. Aging vehicles cost too much to maintain and are becoming a safety hazard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School bus purchase", "body": "The School CFO said a bid of $480,000 to lease nine school buses came in, and buying outright would cost less. The city owns six buses and the district will reduce its fleet to 18.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "65 Rogers Street (I4C2) planning", "body": "An expression of interest step was added, which extended the timeline. Some councilors wanted to wait for a state MBTA ferry study and a state fisheries report before voting. Supporters said the grant amendment was not binding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Compass Plan", "body": "The draft Housing Compass Plan was referred to the Planning & Development Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Beach parking app", "body": "One speaker raised concerns that the city's beach parking app does not list a privately owned parking lot at Long Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Fleet condition", "body": "A one-year review found 55% of city vehicles past their 12-year life expectancy. He said maintenance costs are too high and old vehicles pose safety risks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "School CFO", "when": null, "title": "School bus costs", "body": "A bid of $480,000 was received to lease nine buses; buying them is more cost effective. The district will cut its fleet to 18 buses.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Assistant Conservation Agent", "when": null, "title": "Wetlands fee update", "body": "The ordinance text was fixed in 2023, leaving only the fee schedule, which had not been updated since 2006.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Economic Development Coordinator", "when": null, "title": "MBTA ferry study timing", "body": "The ferry study was due in the spring but is delayed, and Gloucester is one of several communities under review, so the city's process should not wait on it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 25", "title": "Items continued to Aug. 25", "body": "The council will take up the Deacon Farm Lane public way petition, the RC-40 lot size hearing, a request to pay a 2019 invoice with FY2027 funds, and a Mariner's Medal nomination.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 1", "title": "State Primary", "body": "The State Primary Election will be held under the warrant the council adopted.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 27, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Wheeler Street utility work", "body": "National Grid's conduit work is expected in the winter, with paving in the spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-11", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-11", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 28, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Playground spending update", "body": "A councilor asked the Mayor for an update on spending for the East Gloucester playground renovation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-11/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Liquor license moves to Sofia's at 26 Central", "body": "The all-alcohol license at 26 Central Street was transferred to 26 Central Restaurant LLC, doing business as Sofia's, a full-service American restaurant and bar in the former Boo Bird space. Opening was expected in about six weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Electric permit fee lowered", "body": "The electric permit fee goes back to $3 per $1,000 of value from $5, effective immediately. Neighboring towns charge $2 to $5 per $1,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EV charging now $2 per hour", "body": "Free first two hours at town EV chargers end. The town pays about $0.27 per kilowatt hour, or about $1.80 per hour of charging, so $2 per hour covers power plus some upkeep.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Outdoor drinking area at 35 Beach Street", "body": "The restaurant at 35 Beach Street may serve alcohol in an outdoor area by the sidewalk, with planters and a barrier. The town administrator may sign a sidewalk agreement that protects the town from liability.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Format for mooring transaction list", "body": "The harbormaster's office will post a list of mooring assignments at least once a year and update it as they happen. It will show releases as their own type and include wait list numbers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two National Grid utility projects", "body": "National Grid may put underground cables on Masconomo Street and replace a leaking transformer. It and Verizon may install conduits and two poles on Atwater Avenue for the Cell Signaling Technology building.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Easement for Lincoln Street well power", "body": "The board granted National Grid an easement at 40 Lincoln Street for underground power tied to the Windstream PFAS cleanup project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Athletic Boosters carnival permit", "body": "The Manchester-by-the-Sea/Essex Athletic Boosters carnival must close by 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, with Sunday hours of noon to 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved July 8 and Aug. 3 minutes and a common victualler license for Sofia's.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Electric permit fee", "body": "Cut from $5 to $3 per $1,000 of value after the town found the earlier increase was too high compared with neighbors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "EV charging fee", "body": "Town chargers now cost $2 per hour, with no free period. Staff will check with the school superintendent about school chargers on the same account.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mooring list reporting", "body": "A new posted report format shows mooring number, permit holder, vessel type, date and transaction type.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible demolition delay bylaw", "body": "The Historic District Commission is writing a request for a consultant to study a demolition delay bylaw, possibly for Annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street coastal resilience", "body": "Large storms already flood over Ocean Street, and daily tidal flooding is not expected until about 2070. Black Beach and White Beach erode just under 1 foot a year. A grant for a seawall structural study was not won.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan update", "body": "The first update in five to six years names senior housing, moderately priced homes and more affordable units as top needs. Board members raised concerns about counting units on the state's affordable list. A vote was put off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Windstream PFAS cleanup", "body": "Power for the treatment at the Lincoln Street well was designed to avoid a pollinator plot and stay out of the 100-year flood zone.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Newport Park paving", "body": "The DPW finished paving at Newport Park after blasting. Parking lot striping is still to come.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street seawall and flooding; culvert road safety", "body": "No one spoke during general public comment. During the Ocean Street presentation, residents asked about the order of work, rules, an earlier private study and community input, and one raised an old town statement that the culvert road was unsafe for heavy vehicles.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "New trash and recycling barrels", "body": "As of 5 p.m., 912 barrel orders were in. A state grant of about $74,000 helps pay for 35-gallon bins, and total barrel costs are about $200,000. Delivery is expected the first week of September.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fuss and O'Neill", "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street plan", "body": "Near-term steps include a seawall study and early talks with state regulators. Later steps could include seawall repairs, a shared-use path, formal parking, beach nourishment and a culvert upgrade, paid for by state and federal grants.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Board and committee updates", "body": "The Planning Board approved 1 Deer Hill pending a stormwater plan. Library Saturday openings averaged 62 visitors a day this summer.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8", "title": "Ocean Street on agenda", "body": "The board will take up the Ocean Street project again, then plan a community meeting. Workshop documents were to be posted online within the week.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan vote", "body": "The board will review and vote on the plan at its second September meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 14", "title": "Trash barrel delivery", "body": "Barrels go out to households, targeting the week of Sept. 14 if delivery is on time. The board will later discuss barrels for the Housing Authority and bulk items.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-08-17", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-17", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Culvert road document", "body": "The board asked that the former town administrator's statement on the culvert road be shared.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-08-17/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire department leadership change", "body": "Officials agreed a strong chief is not right for Essex and regionalizing is not practical now. Consensus is building for a full-time working chief, which would mean dissolving the Board of Fire Engineers.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time fire chief", "body": "Fall Town Meeting would need to adopt state law Chapter 48 Section 42A, and the Personnel Board must approve a job description. The town administrator believes a chief could be hired by February.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire department leadership; Board of Fire Engineers vacancy", "body": "Residents asked whether a vacant Board of Fire Engineers seat would be filled only to dissolve the board, and whether selectmen should formally vote on the working chief option. Selectmen said they want more data before a vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Fire chief funding", "body": "The town has budgeted up to $120,000 for the full-time position and about $40,000 for benefits. The chief's stipend is about $16,500 and each deputy chief's about $3,500.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Finance Committee", "when": null, "title": "Second day shift cost", "body": "Keeping a second weekday day shift into FY28 would need about $92,000 more at Annual Town Meeting, minus savings. A Fire Company member estimated closer to $66,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Current fire staffing", "body": "The full-time position has been funded but not filled since July 1. The department has funding for a full-time chief and daytime coverage for two shifts, seven days a week, through June 30.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cost and task data", "body": "The town administrator will gather data on call hours, administrative hours and stipends.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Job description", "body": "The town administrator will find other towns with full-time chiefs of call departments to help draft a job description.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Company input", "body": "The Fire Company will list qualities it wants in a chief and share it with selectmen.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "September", "title": "Next joint meeting", "body": "The group plans to meet again after the Fire Company and Finance Committee meet separately.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-18", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fill Board of Fire Engineers seat", "body": "Selectmen will appoint a third member to the vacant seat after interviews.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant issued", "body": "The board placed articles A through G on the Sept. 14, 2026 Fall Town Meeting warrant and signed it. Zoning sign bylaw items are on hold until spring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board backs Community Preservation articles", "body": "The board recommended Articles D and E: the yearly transfers into Community Preservation funds and nine projects voted forward by the Community Preservation Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board backs Town Hall supplemental borrowing", "body": "The board recommended Article F for more borrowing to cover rising Town Hall renovation costs, including asbestos and lead work, windows, HVAC and electrical upgrades.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid anchor and push brace", "body": "After a public hearing, National Grid may install a new anchor and push brace on Main Street and South Street as part of rebuilding 1.77 miles of a power circuit. The company said no outage is expected.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harvest Fest and one-day alcohol license", "body": "The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Harvest Fest is set for Oct. 17, 2026, with an Oct. 18 rain date, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The beer garden may run noon to 5 p.m. under police, fire and other conditions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sept. 11 ceremony moves to Legion grounds", "body": "The annual 9/11 remembrance will be held at the Back Beach gazebo and American Legion grounds on Beach Street at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "License for air rights at 69R Main Street", "body": "The board approved a license, drafted by Town Counsel, letting the building use town property air rights, with an annual fee, so its owners can replace two rear decks and renovate.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tenant member named to Housing Authority", "body": "The board appointed a tenant member to the Rockport Housing Authority for a term ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "3 to 0, 1 abstaining", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Zoning board member not reappointed", "body": "The board voted not to reappoint a Zoning Board of Appeals member to a term ending June 30, 2031. One member recused and one abstained.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police assignments for state primary", "body": "The board approved police officers assigned to the polls for the Sept. 1, 2026 state primary and let the police chief substitute officers with written notice.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Extra Music at the Beach concert", "body": "An added Music at the Beach concert was approved for Aug. 31, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including position adjustments, donations to the comfort dog program and Harbor Department, and election officials. Approval of one set of minutes was moved to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Hall renovation costs rise", "body": "The Town Administrator said asbestos and lead work, new wood windows, three HVAC systems including one for the clerk's records vault, and electrical and generator upgrades are driving costs up. ARPA money must be spent by year end before borrowing is used.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Nine Community Preservation projects", "body": "Requests include $200,000 for Thacher Island South Tower, $193,200 for the Pigeon Cove Chapel steeple, $115,000 for beach wheelchairs and a Cape Hedge ramp, $87,800 for the First Parish Burial Ground and $70,000 for Town Clerk records.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "More Community Preservation requests", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust would get $238,000, bringing it to $1 million, after the Upper Main Street housing project was put on hold. Tercentennial markers would get $30,000 and the Pigeon Cove Veterans Memorial $8,500.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alert Rockport emergency alerts", "body": "The town is close to launching its new Alert Rockport system, powered by Regroup, and moving away from Code Red. A formal rollout is expected in the next couple of weeks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "affordable housing deed restrictions; National Grid pole work; sidewalk access", "body": "Residents asked about traffic, power outages and sidewalk impacts from the National Grid work, and one asked that a pole in a sidewalk near the police station be moved. Two speakers urged the board to insist on permanent deed restrictions for any affordable housing the Housing Trust builds.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Capital planning and Town Meeting prep", "body": "The yearly five-year capital plan process has begun, with forms sent to departments. Requests go to the capital planning committee, then wait on certified free cash before going to the Finance Committee, Select Board and annual Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Newsletter and trainings", "body": "The town newsletter had nearly 900 viewers and just under 800 subscribers. Open meeting law and public records trainings with Town Counsel KP Law are set for September, two in person and one on Zoom.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Community Preservation Committee Chair", "when": null, "title": "Community Preservation report", "body": "The committee received nine applications and moved all nine forward after a July public hearing. The Thacher Association has raised $608,000 toward a South Tower project estimated at $1.6 million to $2 million.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Board member updates", "body": "The chair said Illumination Night was a success and noted MBTA Free Fridays may extend into fall. The Housing Trust liaison said the Trust is preparing answers to the board's questions from a July 6 joint meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 14", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will take up the warrant, including Community Preservation projects and Town Hall supplemental borrowing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 1", "title": "State primary", "body": "Police officers approved by the board will staff the polls.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Alert Rockport launch", "body": "The town plans a formal rollout of the new emergency alert system.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Trust answers", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust is preparing answers to the Select Board's questions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-08-18", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-08-18", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Held minutes", "body": "Approval of one set of held minutes was moved to the next meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-08-18/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point area lease offers", "body": "The board signed cover letters offering one-year seasonal leases for lots at northern Conomo Point, Robbins Island and Beach Circle, under revised leasehold maps.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Free pavers at Senior Center", "body": "The board accepted an offer from Rob-Con and Farm Creek to replace a loose stone area outside the Senior Center with pavers at no cost to the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Riversbend one-day licenses", "body": "Approved a one-day wine and malt license for Riversbend on Sept. 12, 2026, and a one-day entertainment license for July 30, 2027, both from 4 to 9 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Executive session", "body": "By roll call, the board met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining, then returned to open session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bridge study contract postponed", "body": "Review of a contract with Weston & Sampson for more study and design of three town-owned bridges was put off to Sept. 14.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved the weekly warrant of $1,044,930.63 and minutes of Aug. 10 and Aug. 18, and adjourned at 8:57 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire Department reorganization", "body": "At an Aug. 18 joint meeting, most favored dissolving the Board of Fire Engineers and hiring a full-time weak chief under state law. Discussion will continue as the Finance Committee reviews costs.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board of Fire Engineers advisors", "body": "Rather than growing the board from 3 to 5 members, the Selectmen favored keeping 3 members and using fire department members with special skills as advisors.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Government Study Committee charge", "body": "The board reviewed a first draft of the new committee's charge. It may start with a smaller committee to decide how the study should be set up.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Facebook page and social media policy", "body": "The town now has a Facebook page fed automatically from the town website. The board asked to review social media policies from other towns.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Inclusionary zoning bylaw", "body": "The Town Planner hopes to have a draft bylaw ready for the Fall Town Meeting. The Affordable Housing Trust felt state Smart Growth and Starter Home district tools would not help much in Essex.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Building siding", "body": "The siding replacement is underway and going well, and should be done by the end of September. A small change order may be needed to paint new trim.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Route 133 Castle Neck River crossing", "body": "A $60,000 state coastal grant last year paid to study raising the crossing and replacing a culvert with a bridge. Essex may join a regional application for new funding.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Affordable housing on Southern Avenue", "body": "The Affordable Housing Trust still hopes for a project at the former Allen properties on Southern Avenue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown visioning", "body": "The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will hold a downtown visioning session on Sept. 29, with a survey to guide it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "State Sen. Bruce Tarr and State Rep. Dru Tarr", "when": null, "title": "Legislative update", "body": "Topics included easing school cost tax burdens through a state foundation budget review, the environmental bond bill, affordable housing, help for small towns and use of the millionaire's tax for schools and transportation.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fiscal 2025 audit", "body": "The board discussed audit findings. The Town Administrator said the audit firm has become less responsive and he will work with the Town Accountant to find a new one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Selectman", "when": null, "title": "Chamber of Commerce Essex meeting", "body": "The Aug. 3 meeting covered a new chamber portal, a chamber podcast, small business programs and a police ice cream ticket program for children.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 27", "title": "Fire Engineers interviews", "body": "The Town Administrator and a selectman will hold more public interviews for the vacant seat at the Public Safety Building at 5 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 28", "title": "Vote on Fire Engineers seat", "body": "Selectmen meet at 7:30 a.m. at Town Hall to vote on the interview committee's pick.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 14", "title": "Next Selectmen meeting", "body": "Draft Fall Town Meeting warrant, bridge contract, Government Study Committee charge and the annual budget kickoff letter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Cottage use license", "body": "The Town Administrator will draft a use license for the Chebacco Lake and Watershed Association and check liability insurance with Town Counsel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 26", "title": "Library patio opening", "body": "Friends of the Essex Library will hold a grand opening for the new patio at 9 a.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-24", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-24", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 16", "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Annual fall meeting of voters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-24/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariners Medals awarded to fishing captain", "body": "The council accepted the Mariners Medal Committee's recommendation to award three medals for heroism to a fishing boat captain nominated by state Sen. Bruce Tarr. The medals will be presented at a later special meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Adopted", "vote": "Roll call 7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Applied Materials height permit at 11 Dory Road", "body": "The council adopted its written decision on a special permit letting Applied Materials build to 47.9 feet at 11 Dory Road in the Business Park district.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Election officers confirmed", "body": "The council confirmed a supplemental list of election officers for the Sept. 1 state primary and the Nov. 3 state election.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Paying a 2019 board-up bill", "body": "The city will pay a $3,592.90 invoice from 2019 for boarding up the Wilson Field concession stand, using FY2027 funds. The mayor's office will find money so it does not cut the inspections budget.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Continued", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Hearings continued to later dates", "body": "Hearings on a Day Court housing permit, a 40,000 square foot minimum lot size in the coastal residential district, and Deacon Farm Lane go to Sept. 8. A flagpole zoning definition goes to Dec. 8.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "7 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The council accepted the consent agenda, which sent appointments, grants, donations and other requests to committees, and approved prior minutes.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash ordinance changes proposed", "body": "The general counsel's proposed changes to the city's trash ordinance were referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shopping cart rules proposed", "body": "A proposed new ordinance requiring shopping cart identification and keeping carts on store property was referred to the Ordinances and Administration Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Door-to-door sales permit fee proposed", "body": "A proposal to add a $100 door-to-door sales permit to the city clerk's fee schedule was referred to the Budget and Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Larger lots proposed for coastal residential zone", "body": "A proposal would raise the minimum lot area per home in the RC-40 coastal residential district from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet. The hearing was continued to Sept. 8.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New trash and recycling program", "body": "Starting Oct. 1, 2026, Casella will use automated side-loading trucks with bins. Bulk pickup will be weekly, with appliances and old TVs monthly. Every unit is charged year round, regardless of occupancy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Trash bins and fees", "body": "An extra trash bin costs a $75 one-time charge plus a yearly fee by size. No overflow bags will be sold. Old bins can be dropped off at the DPW for free recycling.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "East Gloucester Playground", "body": "A DPW memo on the East Gloucester Playground on Davis Street Extension was received for information only.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "illegal dumping; illegal floats; unpermitted work", "body": "Two residents raised concerns about illegal floats, illegal dumping and unpermitted electrical work in the Rocky Neck area.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Casella Waste Systems", "when": null, "title": "Trash service transition", "body": "The city moves from rear-loading trucks to automated side-loading trucks, mainly for safety. Casella bought a smaller truck for narrow streets. Trucks will carry trash and recycling together in a split body.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "DPW Director", "when": null, "title": "Answers on the trash program", "body": "Bills go to whoever pays the unit's utility bill. Residents can change service after a six-month review. Yard waste pickup is four weeks in fall, three in spring, and Christmas trees in January. Unused pay-as-you-throw bags will not be refunded.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Aug. 31", "title": "Trash service choices due", "body": "The DPW aims for residents to choose service levels by Aug. 31, with flexibility if more time is needed.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 1", "title": "New trash service begins", "body": "Casella starts automated pickup citywide.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 8", "title": "Continued hearings", "body": "The council will take up the Day Court permit, the RC-40 lot size change and the Deacon Farm Lane petition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-25", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-25", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Mariners Medal ceremony", "body": "The council will hold a special meeting to present the medals.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-25/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Single or split tax rate", "body": "The council, with the mayor's approval, decides how the tax levy is shared between homes and businesses. The state has historically allowed a shift factor up to 1.50. No decision was made at this workshop.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Residential exemption option", "body": "A residential exemption of up to 35% would help owner-occupied homes with lower values and shift taxes to higher-valued homes and rentals. Assessors warned landlords could pass costs to renters.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Small commercial exemption option", "body": "Businesses with 10 or fewer employees in properties assessed under $1 million could get up to 10% off assessed value, shifting taxes to larger commercial properties. Tenants benefit only if their lease makes them pay the tax.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Principal Assessor", "when": null, "title": "Tax classification basics", "body": "Gloucester's tax base is roughly 90% residential and 10% commercial, so shifting taxes to businesses gives homeowners only small savings. Residential values are more volatile but growing faster than commercial.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Principal Assessor", "when": null, "title": "Few towns use exemptions", "body": "Only 19 of the state's 351 communities have adopted the residential exemption. No city parcels qualify for the open space discount now.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Principal Assessor", "when": null, "title": "Tax limits and furnished homes", "body": "Because the total levy can rise only 2.5% a year, the tax rate drops when values jump. Owners who furnish homes they do not live in pay personal property tax on the furnishings.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Assessor", "when": null, "title": "State-owned land", "body": "The UMass Marine Station is the city's one state-owned parcel and pays a payment in lieu of taxes. Private businesses leasing space at the State Fish Pier are taxed as if they owned it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-08-27", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-08-27", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tax classification hearing", "body": "The council will hold its tax classification public hearing to choose the tax split and any exemptions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-08-27/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Roll call, unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New member for Board of Fire Engineers", "body": "The board appointed a 20-year Essex Fire Department member to the vacant seat. A screening committee had interviewed three candidates and recommended him 4 to 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fire department leadership", "body": "The screening committee noted the town is not hiring a fire chief now. When it does, candidates' views on keeping Essex a call department will need to be pinned down.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-08-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-08-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Screening committee recommendation", "body": "The Board of Fire Engineers, the Town Administrator, a fire captain and a selectman interviewed three candidates on Aug. 19 and Aug. 27. Members cited the pick's chief certification, policy writing experience, software knowledge and long tenure with Essex fire.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-08-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New Granite Pier boat storage rules and fees", "body": "Boats and trailers on the upper pier overnight need written permission and cost $100 a night. Boats moved up or left in summer slots after Sept. 15 face $100 a day, and police may ticket and tow.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water main contract to N. Granese & Sons", "body": "The board awarded the water main replacement base bid and alternate for the Great Hill water pressure and Marmion Way projects. Phillips Avenue will not be included.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Board backs Fall Town Meeting Articles A and B", "body": "Article A pays a late $79.72 Fire Department bill. Article B makes five budget transfers, including $25,900 to DPW vehicle repairs and $25,000 to Board of Health agent wages.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tentative 2027 and 2028 Town Meeting dates", "body": "Annual Town Meeting is set for April 3, 2027 and April 1, 2028. Fall Town Meeting is set for Sept. 13, 2027 and Sept. 11, 2028. Dates stay tentative until warrants are issued.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Rebuild of 89 Long Beach home", "body": "Owners may tear down and rebuild the home as a two-story house raised to FEMA flood levels on the same footprint, following Long Beach rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day alcohol license for St. Mary's fundraiser", "body": "St. Mary's Church may hold its wine tasting fundraiser on Oct. 9, 2026 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. under the town's alcohol rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old dump truck declared surplus", "body": "DPW may scrap Unit 64, a Chevy C7500 dump truck the town said is very old and in very poor condition.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Committee appointments", "body": "The board filled seats on the Cultural Council and Rights of Way Committee for terms ending June 30, 2029, and named an Elder Affairs Coordinator for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The consent agenda covered minutes, a Garden Club tree donation for Granite Pier, closing out Weston & Sampson engineering costs for the DPW facility, a part-time health agent and a Long Beach lease transfer. A second lease transfer was held.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Granite Pier rules amended", "body": "The upper pier now has a $100 nightly fee for both residents and nonresidents, $100 daily fines after Sept. 15, loss of storage privileges if fines go unpaid for 30 days, and police ticketing and towing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water main replacement", "body": "Granese & Sons will do the Great Hill water pressure and Marmion Way water main work. Phillips Avenue was left out of this contract.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Firehouse lease proposals", "body": "Staff suggested limiting uses to retail, art studios and exhibit space, and community rental. Board members preferred no limits, with scoring such as financial feasibility, for a long-term lease. Staff will draft materials.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW facility", "body": "Final engineering costs with Weston & Sampson for the DPW facility project were closed out.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "street trees; Old Harbor float proposal; Granite Pier rules; downtown zoning", "body": "Residents asked that neighbors be told before any action on four marked old trees, called for a local public hearing on a proposed walkway, ramp and float in Old Harbor and on the Granite Pier rule changes, and questioned the choice of a flowering cherry tree for Granite Pier. A Planning Board member noted downtown zoning now bars converting business space to housing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Clerk", "when": null, "title": "State primary turnout", "body": "As of 3:30 p.m. on primary day, over 1,900 voters had cast ballots, and 1,100 people voted early in person or by mail. Polls were open until 8 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting and FY28 budget", "body": "Draft motions are done and under legal review, and the voter booklet is being assembled. FY28 capital requests are due this month, and the tax rate process begins right after Fall Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board", "when": null, "title": "Liaisons and Sept. 11", "body": "The chair kept liaison assignments as they are for the coming year and said the Fire Department will hold a 25th anniversary Sept. 11 ceremony at the American Legion bandstand at 7 p.m.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 11", "title": "Sept. 11 ceremony", "body": "The Fire Department holds a 25th anniversary ceremony at the American Legion.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting", "body": "Voters take up the fall warrant; the Finance Committee's stances are still pending.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old Firehouse request for proposals", "body": "The Special Grants and Projects Manager will prepare draft request for proposals materials.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 15", "title": "Granite Pier enforcement begins", "body": "Fees and fines apply to boats left after summer storage ends.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "rockport-select-board-2026-09-01", "town": "Rockport", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-01", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 9", "title": "St. Mary's fundraiser", "body": "The church holds its wine tasting fundraiser.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/rockport/select-board/2026-09-01/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New trash and recycling fees", "body": "The fee schedule for the city's new trash and recycling program, which started Oct. 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$164,320 state grant for the Council on Aging", "body": "The state's yearly formula grant for the city's services for older residents, for the 2027 budget year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Five-year lease for police Tasers", "body": "Lets the city sign a five-year lease for Tasers for the Police Department, $60,211.32.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "$3,100 for early voting staff", "body": "Pays early voting workers for the September state primary and the November state election. This was a roll call vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Accepted", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Three small donations", "body": "$216 for the Archives, $550 for Veterans Services and $777.86 for Elder Services.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "gloucester-city-council-2026-09-08", "town": "Gloucester", "board": "City Council", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "9 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two volunteers for city boards", "body": "New members for the Council on Aging and the Historic District Commission.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/gloucester/city-council/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting and election dates", "body": "A Special Town Meeting will be held Nov. 16, 2026, the same day as Essex, and a Special Town Election on Dec. 10, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Water ban eased to Level 2", "body": "Sprinklers and irrigation are now allowed any day from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. Hand watering, car and boat washing and pool filling are allowed any time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Snow and ice money set aside", "body": "The board reserved $64,256.73 in FY2026 state snow and ice reimbursement in a special revenue account so it can be spent in FY2027. Unspent money would go to free cash.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid work on Central Street", "body": "National Grid may install underground conduit on Central Street to replace an old vault transformer, but work may not happen on trash pickup day, Wednesday.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "National Grid work on Jersey Lane", "body": "National Grid may install about 15 feet of underground conduit on Jersey Lane for a similar transformer replacement.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Facilities Planning Committee charge", "body": "The updated charge limits the committee to building projects and adds a two-stage review. The board asked for clearer language on waterway and pier projects and on reviews of finished projects like the rotunda.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "Approved minutes of Aug. 17, 2026, and of Nov. 7, 2023 (4 to 0, one abstaining), and voted to adjourn.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Drought water restrictions", "body": "The state lowered the town's drought level from 3 to 2. The board supported creating a standing three-level restriction plan to speed future decisions.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Borrowing ballot vote rule", "body": "Town counsel drafted two articles on the special act requiring a ballot vote for borrowing over $1,000,000, one to amend it and one to repeal it. The Finance Committee leans toward repeal.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental bylaw", "body": "Discussion is expected Sept. 21 along with the Planning Board.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Regional 911 technology", "body": "The town committed not to keep duplicate systems where regional ones exist. Any change from that needs a Select Board vote.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street", "body": "The consultant will estimate costs for a structural and water flow study of the culvert and road for the capital request. 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A drop-off site for old bins will be set up at the DPW yard.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior Center", "body": "An updated construction cost estimate is expected soon and will guide fundraising.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Ocean Street study cost", "body": "During the Ocean Street discussion, a resident questioned the value of the work done with the full $100,000 study appropriation and the consultant's grant results. The board and DPW director defended the consultant's work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Police Chief and Fire Chief", "when": null, "title": "North Shore Regional 911", "body": "Hamilton and Boxford joined, bringing members to about eleven towns. The center is meeting its 90% response time goal at about 95%.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Union contracts", "body": "Tentative agreements are reached with DPW and clerical units, fire talks are nearly done and police talks have begun.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting topics", "body": "Expected articles include the school building project, fire truck financing and a prudent investor policy. Free CATA rides will continue.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaison", "when": null, "title": "Beach revenue", "body": "The Finance Committee heard the beach had its best July revenue in some time.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 17", "title": "Joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting", "body": "The School Committee will present on the school vote, with a check-in on Senior Center design and fundraising.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 21", "title": "Capital Plan", "body": "Moved to the next meeting; materials to be sent out well ahead.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 1", "title": "Planning Board zoning articles", "body": "Requested for the board's Oct. 5 packet.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Oct. 19", "title": "Town Meeting article deadlines", "body": "Citizen petitions and Select Board articles are due to the Town Clerk; board articles preferred by Oct. 5.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-08", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-08", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Jan. 4", "title": "Dredging and mooring replacement", "body": "Deferred on the board's action list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-08/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "2 to 1", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two-step Government Study Committee", "body": "A five member committee will first set the process for reviewing how the town is run, then plan a larger committee to do the review. Selectman Lee-Viator voted no, preferring one committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Movie filming at Police Station", "body": "A production company may film a small part of a movie at the Essex Police Station if Town Counsel approves the agreement and it pays a $2,500 fee to the department's cardiac evaluation program.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Legal disclosure for joint cable talks", "body": "The board approved a KP Law disclosure so the firm can represent Essex, Rockport and Manchester in upcoming joint cable franchise negotiations.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Legion use of Grove Cottage", "body": "The Essex Legion may use the Centennial Grove Cottage for meetings and events in exchange for ongoing upkeep and maintenance.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Old harbormaster trailer traded", "body": "Perkins Marine may take a surplus harbormaster boat trailer with seized hubs and worn axles in exchange for a $300 fuel credit for the town.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Shellfish network grant letter", "body": "The board ratified a support letter for a UMass Extension grant for the UMass Amherst Marine Station in Gloucester to build a North Shore shellfish network.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "One-day licenses for Shipbuilding Museum event", "body": "The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum got one-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for Oct. 24, 2026, 6 to 9 p.m., at the shipyard at 66 Main Street.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Two appointments", "body": "The board appointed a firefighter/EMT for a term ending June 30, 2027, and a member of the Essex Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Tabled", "vote": "No vote recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Bridge study contract and entertainment policy", "body": "A Weston & Sampson contract for more study and design of three town-owned bridges was tabled, as was a review of the outdoor entertainment policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the weekly warrant of $137,373.69 and minutes from Aug. 24 and Aug. 28, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Short-term rental rules", "body": "The Planning Board will not propose a short-term rental bylaw this fall but may in the spring. Meanwhile the town will permit and inspect rentals under state rules.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Town Facebook page", "body": "The town created a central Facebook page that reposts website items. The board will review sample policies from other towns for possible adoption.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Grove Cottage use by license", "body": "The board prefers licenses over one-time permits for groups using the Grove Cottage and expects the Chebacco Lake and Watershed Association to sign one.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Essex Elementary School replacement", "body": "Fall Town Meeting will consider the project Nov. 16, with a Proposition 2 1/2 override special election Dec. 10, 2026. Manchester will vote on the same dates.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Full-time fire chief", "body": "A job description is being revised. A chief could be hired by early February 2027, but keeping two weekday day shift firefighters would leave about a $50,000 deficit in FY28.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Fall Town Meeting warrant", "body": "Officials favored a new format with a cover page and index. Board recommendations may go in the handout given out at Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "FY28 budget process", "body": "The departmental budget memo is due out on or about Oct. 8, 2026.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public comment", "body": "No one offered public comment.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Fire department costs", "body": "Costs of possible fire department changes were reviewed with the Finance Committee, which agreed with the figures. The current year can cover a new chief.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Fire Department", "when": null, "title": "Staffing town events", "body": "Town events are staffed at the regular hourly rate, while other events use a higher detail rate. The fire engineers and Finance Committee will recommend a policy.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Board of Assessors", "when": null, "title": "Property reviews", "body": "A consultant has been hired to view certain properties to help with assessments.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 28", "title": "Fire chief cost report", "body": "The Board of Fire Engineers will meet with the Finance Committee and report so selectmen can decide whether and when to start hiring.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Sept. 28", "title": "Warrant review", "body": "Selectmen review the fall Town Meeting warrant again before it goes to Town Counsel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 24, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Government Study Committee sign-up", "body": "The town will collect names for three weeks, and the Town Moderator will pick five members.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 25, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "School project presentation", "body": "The School Building Committee will be asked for a 15 minute presentation to selectmen and the Finance Committee.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-14/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-14", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-14", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 26, "section": "Next steps and 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"manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "4 yes, 1 member's vote not recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Revised town tree policy", "body": "The new policy drops the heritage tree label, requires the town itself to tell the Tree Warden about tree impacts from construction, and updates yearly reports to keep Tree City USA status.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Housing Production Plan sent to state", "body": "The board approved the updated plan for submission to the state housing office, needed to keep the town's safe harbor status. Minor data fixes discussed will be made before it is sent.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "New member of Coastal Stream Team", "body": "The board appointed a retired Coast Guard officer with waterways management experience to the Manchester Coastal Stream Team for a term ending June 30, 2027.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Approved, no tally recorded", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "DPW union contract", "body": "After meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, the Town Administrator announced the board approved the DPW union contract running from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "5 to 0", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Routine business", "body": "The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes of the Sept. 8, 2026, meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Tree policy revised", "body": "Regulating trees on private property was left for a possible town bylaw that voters would decide. The Tree Warden is encouraged to collect trunk size data that could later let smaller trees be removed without a full hearing.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Sauna vendors at White Beach", "body": "The board supported letting two mobile sauna businesses return through the end of December with a separate permit for each date. Fees and a bidding or lottery process will be studied over the winter.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Policy and regulation changes", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Possible change to borrowing vote law", "body": "A Special Town Meeting article may amend or repeal Special Act Chapter 270, which requires a separate ballot vote for any borrowing over $1,000,000. A downtown sign bylaw change is also possible.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Pine Street housing proposal", "body": "Jefferson Apartment Group cut its plan for the Gordon College land off Route 128 to 245 units in three buildings, with 404 parking spaces and a proposed 6.15 acre conservation restriction. It will go to the Planning Board next.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Special Town Meeting articles", "body": "Possible articles include the senior and community center, Essex Elementary School, $710,927 in free cash for a fire engine on top of $300,000 already saved, and $192,605 for the water meter project.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 12, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Capital plan", "body": "The updated plan uses a 2.5% yearly inflation factor. Big items include the senior center, PFAS treatment at Gravelly Pond, Bennett Street rebuilding and vehicle replacements averaging about $500,000 a year.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 13, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Harbor and library work", "body": "DPW is getting quotes on harbor projects, including Reed Park, Morse docks and dredging, worth an estimated $7 million to $8 million. The library's accessible bathroom project goes to bid around Oct. 1.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 14, "section": "Major project and initiative updates", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Downtown sidewalks", "body": "The Town Administrator said lead pipe replacement and the culvert project come before full sidewalk replacement, but trip hazards can be fixed sooner. A traffic study of the Pine and Central Street intersection has started.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 15, "section": "Public comment and community sentiment", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "mooring assignment appeal", "body": "A resident appealed a mooring assignment, saying it broke state and town rules and that a required appeal hearing was not held within 45 days. The chair said the matter was reviewed with Town Counsel and a formal response is coming.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 16, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Planner", "when": null, "title": "Housing costs in town", "body": "The median single-family home price of $1,380,000 needs a household income of about $323,000, well above the town's median. Board members said some unit counts should be corrected to 136 and 245.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 17, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Town Administrator", "when": null, "title": "Town Administrator's report", "body": "Old trash barrels can be dropped at the DPW yard through Oct. 2. A tentative clerical contract deal was reached, with police and fire talks ongoing. A new sign was installed at Singing Beach.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 18, "section": "Official presentations and reports", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": "Select Board liaisons", "when": null, "title": "Committee updates", "body": "The harbor launch service pays for itself and is repaying its boat loan. The School Committee had a minor IRS audit finding on missed 1099 forms, now fixed. The high school is weighing an all-day cell phone rule.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 19, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 16", "title": "Special Town Meeting", "body": "Voters will take up the capital and policy articles, with a Special Election to follow Dec. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 20, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 23", "title": "Select Board meeting moved", "body": "Because of the Special Town Meeting, the board's meeting will likely move to Tuesday, Nov. 23, if bond documents can wait.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 21, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Cyber outage briefing", "body": "The Town Administrator will brief the board on emergency plans for a technology or cyber outage, in open or executive session.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 22, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": "Nov. 1", "title": "Historic demolition delay forum", "body": "The Historic District Commission expects a public forum on a demolition delay study, with a possible article for Spring Town Meeting.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "manchester-by-the-sea-select-board-2026-09-21", "town": "Manchester-by-the-Sea", "board": "Select Board", "date": "2026-09-21", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 23, "section": "Next steps and future action", "result": null, "vote": null, "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Drought plan", "body": "Developing a local drought management plan was added to the board's action list.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/manchester-by-the-sea/select-board/2026-09-21/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 1, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Causeway flooding grant application", "body": "The board will work with MassDOT to apply for a federal PROTECT grant to explore ways to prevent Causeway flooding. The local match would be about $21,000.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 2, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Landing Road bridge load rating", "body": "Weston & Sampson will do a technical load rating of the town bridge on Landing Road, using about $38,000 of a $60,000 earmark for bridge study work.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 3, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Chebacco Lake water quality grant", "body": "The town will sponsor the Chebacco Lake and Watershed Association's application for a state DEP 604(b) Water Quality Grant and send a letter of support. Hamilton also supports it.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 4, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Public Safety Building siding change order", "body": "A change order of up to $3,000 to paint new bright white PVC trim to match the existing off-white trim.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 5, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Police compensatory time agreement", "body": "The board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Essex Police Association on the use of compensatory time off.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 6, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Senior rides from Manchester", "body": "The board ratified an agreement with Manchester for Manchester to provide senior transportation services to Essex.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 7, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "CPC promotion contract", "body": "The board ratified a Community Preservation Committee contract with Artfluence to promote Community Preservation projects on the town website and social media.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 8, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Conomo Point lease requests", "body": "The board approved a lot line change between two leased Conomo Point properties, with no change to lease amounts, and ratified a permit to replace wooden support columns with steel.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 9, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Museum event licenses", "body": "One-day wine and malt and entertainment licenses for the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum for events in October and December, including a rain date moved to Oct. 10.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 10, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Appointed", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Probationary firefighters", "body": "Three probationary firefighter/EMTs were appointed for terms ending June 30, 2027, pending background, drug and medical checks.", "meeting_page": "https://capeanncurrent.com/meetings/finder/essex/board-of-selectmen/2026-09-28/" }, { "meeting_id": "essex-board-of-selectmen-2026-09-28", "town": "Essex", "board": "Board of Selectmen", "date": "2026-09-28", "summary_of": "minutes", "item": 11, "section": "Official actions and votes", "result": "Approved", "vote": "Unanimous", "presented_by": null, "when": null, "title": "Employee and Volunteer of the Year", "body": "The board chose this year's Employee of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. 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