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Open Space & Recreation Committee
Forest Stewardship Plan - Western Woods
October 2022 Forest Stewardship Plan
December 1, 2022
Joint OSRC and Conservation Commission Meeting Presentation
Open Space & Recreation Seven Year Plan
The Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea is working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) to update its open space and recreation plan, and we need your input!
The open space and recreation plan will guide Manchester’s decisions and investments to protect, maintain and improve open space, parks and recreational resources. Completing a plan will make Manchester eligible for state funds to acquire and improve conservation and recreation land.
Which parks do you use often? What improvements would you like to see? Should Manchester acquire new open space parcels? Your survey answers to these questions and more will help the town identify opportunities for significant, long-term preservation and improvements that provide the greatest benefit to people who live, work and play in Manchester.
Final Seven Year Open Space & Recreation Plan
2021 Open Space and Recreation Draft Plan
Draft 2021 Open Space and Recreation Plan
Past Public Forums
May 26 Public Forum
Topic: Seven Year Plan Review
August 26, 2020
View a recording here!
- Curtis Rising, At-Large, 2023
- Helen Bethell, At-Large, 2024
- Patti Mitchell, Coastal Stream Team Rep, 2023
- Olga Hayes, Co-chair, Parks & Rec Committee Rep, 2025
- Steve Gang, Co-chair, Conservation Commission Rep, 2025
- Sheila Linehan, At-Large, 2024
- Dave Saunders, Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee Rep
Overview
The purpose of the Open Space and Recreation Committee is to shepherd through those actions which are identified in Manchester's Open Space and Recreation Plan, finalized in 2014. The committee convened its first meeting in June 2015 and has been working towards monitoring and completing these actions.
Our current project is to improve trails and signage at Powder House Hill and promote its use by town residents. We expect the project to be completed by the end of May. A walk at Powder House Hill is scheduled for Sunday, 5/31 and will be sponsored by both the Manchester Essex Conservation Trust and the Open Space and Recreation Committee. Details of the walk will be announced soon.