Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea

Official X account of the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Work is scheduled to continue on the Manchester Harbor Bridge on the following dates:
September 26-27: Unable to open while crews are on site working
October 3-4: Unable to open while crews are on site working
Starting October 5: The bridge will be closed until work is complete.

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Town Hall will close early at 2 PM on Tuesday, September 15 for an employee event. Please plan your visit earlier in the day or when we reopen on Wednesday at 8:30 AM.

(Evening committee and board meetings will take place as scheduled.)

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

The Manchester Parks and Recreation team is seeking a Site Coordinator for the Hornets After School Program. Learn more about this position on the Town website: https://t.co/amvBtxdW7Y

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Reminder! The new collection schedule began in August and is in . Collection days are Tuesday and Wednesday. Trash and compost are collected weekly and recycling bi-weekly.

The new automated barrels will be delivered to each participating address in September. Date TBA.

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Public Notice:
Temporary Parking Ban Behind Town Hall
Friday, July 24
6 AM - 1 PM

DPW will be painting lines in the parking lot.

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Select Board meets tonight, July 20, at 6:30 PM
Join in! Meeting details: https://t.co/NNCFnSRcFQ

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

The Tide Newsletter - July 18, 2026: A weekly update from Town Hall.
https://t.co/eSVPmIJcdc

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Do you receive the Town's emergency phone calls and email alerts? If not, make sure you register for Smart911 and MBTS Alerts today!
https://t.co/LNK300REJV

[Chief Todd J. Fitzgerald @ChiefFitzMPD]

Happy 4th of July! As we gather to celebrate our nations 250th anniversary, our goal is to ensure everyone safely enjoys the festivities in Manchester-by-the-Sea.… https://t.co/UabphnClyh

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

New Trash Collection Update:

https://t.co/hfOn8jRnNG

[Chief Todd J. Fitzgerald @ChiefFitzMPD]

Stay Cool in the Extreme Heat: The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch for Wednesday, July 1 through Saturday, July 4 in Manchester-by-the-Sea. Temperatures are expected to reach… https://t.co/Dz1HUeQdaV

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Reminder, the Transfer Station will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday.

It will be open on Wednesday, July 1 only this week during the normal operating hours of 7:30 AM to 3 PM.

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Celebrate July 4th by the Sea

https://t.co/rCS03GvJhU

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Letters have been mailed to schedule water meter replacement appointments. If you have not yet received a new meter yet, please contact the Water Department as soon as possible at 978-526-1242. Don’t forget to download the EyeonWater app. too! https://t.co/vmJn42TXwx

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

White Beach and Magnolia Beach East (near Shore Road) are closed to swimming until further notice due to failed weekly beach water testing. A retest was taken and results will be communicated by EOD on June 18, 2026.
https://t.co/jPpvDHQdj5

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Effective immediately, the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea has issued a mandatory ban on non-essential outdoor water use until further notice due to a repair needed at the Lincoln Street Well.
https://t.co/mlUvCsIIln

[Chief Todd J. Fitzgerald @ChiefFitzMPD]

School’s Out Ice Cream Social: Hey kids! Come celebrate the last day of school and all of your hard work at the School’s Out Ice Cream Social hosted by the… https://t.co/EnHsTEuTu6

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Reminder! The Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day is on Saturday, June 20. The deadline to register is Monday, June 15. No walk-ins.

Learn about what is accepted and how to register: https://t.co/UERzK9OBkn

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

Notice: Town Hall will close early on Thursday, June 11 at 4 PM to allow staff to attend Chief Fitzgerald's retirement ceremony.

If you need to visit Town Hall please come earlier if possible.

[Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea @TownofMBTS]

The Town will hold a Public Forum on Tuesday, June 16 to discuss and hear feedback on community programing and use at the new Senior Community Center. The forum will start at 5:30 PM at the Mason's Building behind Town Hall. Join in!